Emma Sanders
@emsandersbbc.bsky.social
Senior women’s football news reporter for BBC Sport. Write about football a lot. ✍🏻 Often talk rubbish on TV and radio 📺 📻 Always complain about trains. Views mine.
Spent the morning at Weald Country Park with West Ham manager Rehanne Skinner (on her day off), her dogs Alfie, Luna and Poppy, and @girlsontheball.bsky.social talking about mental health. A really important discussion that we’re looking forward to sharing with you on our platforms soon. #whufc
October 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Spent the morning at Weald Country Park with West Ham manager Rehanne Skinner (on her day off), her dogs Alfie, Luna and Poppy, and @girlsontheball.bsky.social talking about mental health. A really important discussion that we’re looking forward to sharing with you on our platforms soon. #whufc
My exclusive interview with London City Lionesses owner Michele Kang is out on Football Focus tomorrow ahead of their first home game of the WSL season. You can also listen across BBC Sounds & read more online. We discuss multi-club ownership, transfer fees, ambition & fanbases 🎥 🎧 ✍🏻 #lcl
September 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
My exclusive interview with London City Lionesses owner Michele Kang is out on Football Focus tomorrow ahead of their first home game of the WSL season. You can also listen across BBC Sounds & read more online. We discuss multi-club ownership, transfer fees, ambition & fanbases 🎥 🎧 ✍🏻 #lcl
🚨 The case against England and Manchester City goalkeeper Khiara Keating has been dropped after she was charged with possession of a Class C drug, but pleaded not guilty last year. Keating has released a statement exclusively to BBC Sport. 👇 #mcfc 🏴
June 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
🚨 The case against England and Manchester City goalkeeper Khiara Keating has been dropped after she was charged with possession of a Class C drug, but pleaded not guilty last year. Keating has released a statement exclusively to BBC Sport. 👇 #mcfc 🏴
✍️ Millie Bright has signed a contract extension at Chelsea until the summer 2026, plus option for extra year.
MB: "Representing this club & continuing our journey together was never a question to me. This club is my home. Chelsea runs through me."
📸 Harriet Lander, #cfc
MB: "Representing this club & continuing our journey together was never a question to me. This club is my home. Chelsea runs through me."
📸 Harriet Lander, #cfc
March 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
✍️ Millie Bright has signed a contract extension at Chelsea until the summer 2026, plus option for extra year.
MB: "Representing this club & continuing our journey together was never a question to me. This club is my home. Chelsea runs through me."
📸 Harriet Lander, #cfc
MB: "Representing this club & continuing our journey together was never a question to me. This club is my home. Chelsea runs through me."
📸 Harriet Lander, #cfc
Spoke to Brighton's Maisie Symonds about their "complete shift" in mentality this season and wanting to "find the mojo" they had at the start after a tough period since Christmas. #bhafc ✍️👇
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February 24, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Spoke to Brighton's Maisie Symonds about their "complete shift" in mentality this season and wanting to "find the mojo" they had at the start after a tough period since Christmas. #bhafc ✍️👇
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Manchester City defender Naomi Layzell was on course for the perfect evening when she scored a goal and assisted another against Barcelona - but then she got injured.
She says it was "tough to go through" but she is back fit again now. ✍️👇 #mcfc
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She says it was "tough to go through" but she is back fit again now. ✍️👇 #mcfc
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February 22, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Manchester City defender Naomi Layzell was on course for the perfect evening when she scored a goal and assisted another against Barcelona - but then she got injured.
She says it was "tough to go through" but she is back fit again now. ✍️👇 #mcfc
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She says it was "tough to go through" but she is back fit again now. ✍️👇 #mcfc
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England's worrying form continued as their Women's Nations League campaign began with a 1-1 draw in Portugal.
Report from Portugal ✍️👇🏴
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Report from Portugal ✍️👇🏴
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February 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
England's worrying form continued as their Women's Nations League campaign began with a 1-1 draw in Portugal.
Report from Portugal ✍️👇🏴
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Report from Portugal ✍️👇🏴
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England international Chloe Kelly came off the bench to make her debut in a second spell at Arsenal as they thrashed north London rivals Tottenham.
Report from Emirates Stadium ✍️👇 #afc #thfc
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Report from Emirates Stadium ✍️👇 #afc #thfc
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February 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
England international Chloe Kelly came off the bench to make her debut in a second spell at Arsenal as they thrashed north London rivals Tottenham.
Report from Emirates Stadium ✍️👇 #afc #thfc
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Report from Emirates Stadium ✍️👇 #afc #thfc
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Arsenal rubbed salt into Manchester City's wounds after a miserable week with victory in a frantic WSL meeting at Joie Stadium. ✍️👇 #mcfc #afc
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February 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Arsenal rubbed salt into Manchester City's wounds after a miserable week with victory in a frantic WSL meeting at Joie Stadium. ✍️👇 #mcfc #afc
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Understand West Ham defender Shannon Cooke is in discussions with Birmingham City over a loan move before tomorrow's transfer deadline. ✍️👇 #whufc #bcfc
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January 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Understand West Ham defender Shannon Cooke is in discussions with Birmingham City over a loan move before tomorrow's transfer deadline. ✍️👇 #whufc #bcfc
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Believe Chelsea have shown interest in USA midfielder Sam Coffey. Have had discussions this month but Coffey currently in Arizona training with Portland Thorns. Chelsea have been looking at DMs since the summer. ✍️👇 #cfc
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January 28, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Believe Chelsea have shown interest in USA midfielder Sam Coffey. Have had discussions this month but Coffey currently in Arizona training with Portland Thorns. Chelsea have been looking at DMs since the summer. ✍️👇 #cfc
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Chelsea pulled further away from their WSL rivals, extending their lead at the top of the table to nine points with a late victory over Arsenal.
Match report from Stamford Bridge✍️👇 #cfc #afc
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Match report from Stamford Bridge✍️👇 #cfc #afc
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January 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Chelsea pulled further away from their WSL rivals, extending their lead at the top of the table to nine points with a late victory over Arsenal.
Match report from Stamford Bridge✍️👇 #cfc #afc
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Match report from Stamford Bridge✍️👇 #cfc #afc
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✍️ Manchester City confirm the signing of Brazil forward Kerolin from North Carolina Courage on a deal until summer 2028. She will wear the number 14 shirt. #mcfc
January 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
✍️ Manchester City confirm the signing of Brazil forward Kerolin from North Carolina Courage on a deal until summer 2028. She will wear the number 14 shirt. #mcfc
Euro 2025 draw time in Lausanne! 🇨🇭
December 16, 2024 at 5:09 PM
Euro 2025 draw time in Lausanne! 🇨🇭
"The players need to realise that this league is competitive and if you don't show up from the beginning in every game you don't get good results."
Reaction from Sonia Bompastor ✍️👇 #cfc
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Reaction from Sonia Bompastor ✍️👇 #cfc
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December 14, 2024 at 3:51 PM
"The players need to realise that this league is competitive and if you don't show up from the beginning in every game you don't get good results."
Reaction from Sonia Bompastor ✍️👇 #cfc
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Reaction from Sonia Bompastor ✍️👇 #cfc
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The ball numbers for tomorrow’s Women’s FA Cup fourth round draw below. This is when WSL teams enter the competition. Draw live on YouTube from 19:00 GMT.
Holders Manchester United are number 10. WSL champions Chelsea are 4. Last season’s finalists Tottenham are 11.
Holders Manchester United are number 10. WSL champions Chelsea are 4. Last season’s finalists Tottenham are 11.
December 8, 2024 at 7:35 PM
The ball numbers for tomorrow’s Women’s FA Cup fourth round draw below. This is when WSL teams enter the competition. Draw live on YouTube from 19:00 GMT.
Holders Manchester United are number 10. WSL champions Chelsea are 4. Last season’s finalists Tottenham are 11.
Holders Manchester United are number 10. WSL champions Chelsea are 4. Last season’s finalists Tottenham are 11.
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner was pleased with his side's response to criticism with their 4-0 win over Liverpool in the wake of Dan Ashworth's exit.
Quotes on the situation off the pitch and his thoughts on the performance in here. ✍️👇 #mufc
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Quotes on the situation off the pitch and his thoughts on the performance in here. ✍️👇 #mufc
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December 8, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner was pleased with his side's response to criticism with their 4-0 win over Liverpool in the wake of Dan Ashworth's exit.
Quotes on the situation off the pitch and his thoughts on the performance in here. ✍️👇 #mufc
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Quotes on the situation off the pitch and his thoughts on the performance in here. ✍️👇 #mufc
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✍🏻 Manchester City academy graduates Codie Thomas and Lily Murphy have signed their first professional contracts with the club. The 18-year-olds both made their senior debuts this season. #mcfc
December 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM
✍🏻 Manchester City academy graduates Codie Thomas and Lily Murphy have signed their first professional contracts with the club. The 18-year-olds both made their senior debuts this season. #mcfc
Grace Clinton scored again as England ended the year with victory over Switzerland in a friendly international at Bramall Lane. ✍️👇
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December 3, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Grace Clinton scored again as England ended the year with victory over Switzerland in a friendly international at Bramall Lane. ✍️👇
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📍 Bramall Lane
England v Switzerland
International friendly, 19:45 GMT kick-off
🏴🇨🇭 Updates on BBC Sport website & BBC Radio 5 Live ✍🏻🎧
England v Switzerland
International friendly, 19:45 GMT kick-off
🏴🇨🇭 Updates on BBC Sport website & BBC Radio 5 Live ✍🏻🎧
December 3, 2024 at 4:45 PM
📍 Bramall Lane
England v Switzerland
International friendly, 19:45 GMT kick-off
🏴🇨🇭 Updates on BBC Sport website & BBC Radio 5 Live ✍🏻🎧
England v Switzerland
International friendly, 19:45 GMT kick-off
🏴🇨🇭 Updates on BBC Sport website & BBC Radio 5 Live ✍🏻🎧
Hearing from Sarina Wiegman and Jess Park shortly in Sheffield before England v Switzerland. 🏴
December 2, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Hearing from Sarina Wiegman and Jess Park shortly in Sheffield before England v Switzerland. 🏴