Sarah Rendell

Sarah Rendell

Women's football editor

Sarah joined the FourFourTwo team in September 2024 in a freelance role. She also writes for The Guardian, BBC and Rugby World where she specialises in women's football and rugby. Sarah has a bachelors degree in English and a master's in newspaper journalism.

Latest articles by Sarah Rendell

Hannah Hampton of Chelsea celebrates victory after The Adobe Women's FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 18, 2025 in London, England.
With Mary Earps gone, what goalkeepers do England have at their disposal?

By Sarah Rendell Published

Earps announced her international retirement and it has fans questioning who will be between the sticks

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England's goalkeeper Mary Earps gathers the ball during the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 Group A football match between England and Austria at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on July 6, 2022. - No use as moving pictures or quasi-video streaming. Photos must therefore be posted with an interval of at least 20 seconds. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / No use as moving pictures or quasi-video streaming. Photos must therefore be posted with an interval of at least 20 seconds.
Why is Mary Earps retiring from England now?

By Sarah Rendell Published

Mary Earps announced her international retirement just five weeks before the Euros

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Fans gather outside Emirates Stadium ahead of the Arsenal Women Trophy Lift on May 26, 2025 in London, England. Arsenal defeated Barcelona in the UEFA Women's Champions League Final in Lisbon on May 24.
North London forever, duets with Jess Glynne and thousands of fans: How Arsenal celebrated historic Champions League win

By Sarah Rendell Published

Arsenal beat Barcelona in the Women's Champions League final to claim the trophy

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Ada Hegerberg
Who is the all-time Women's Champions League scorer?

By Sarah Rendell Published

The Women's Champions League has seen some prolific scorers, but who is at the top of the list?

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Millie Turner of Manchester United celebrates with team mates during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on May 04, 2025 in Manchester, England.
Women's FA Cup final live streams – How to watch Chelsea vs Manchester United at Wembley today

By Sarah Rendell Published

All the details on how to watch Chelsea vs Manchester United for free, as the Blues look to win the treble in the Women's FA Cup final on May 18.

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US former tennis player Serena Williams attends the 2025 TIME100 gala at The Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, April 24, 2025. TIME's annual TIME100 Next list recognizes 100 individuals who are defining the next generation of leadership Artists, Phenoms, Leaders, Advocates and Innovators poised to make the climb and in doing so, make history.
Why is Serena Williams at the FA Cup final this weekend?

By Sarah Rendell Published

Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian are thought to be attending the match at Wembley

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Lauren James
Why isn't Lauren James playing for Chelsea this weekend?

By Sarah Rendell Published

Lauren James exclusion has raised doubts over her Euros availability

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Ewa Pajor celebrates her teammate's goal during the Liga F match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Abanca at Estadi Johan Cruyff in Barcelona, Spain, on May 4, 2025
Women's Champions League final power rankings: Barcelona are favourites but Arsenal capable of upset

By Sarah Rendell Published

Women's Champions League final will take place on 24 May

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Jayde Riviere of Manchester United Women looks on during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester United FC and Chelsea FC at Leigh Sports Village on April 30, 2025 in Leigh, England.
Is Jayde Riviere playing for Manchester United this weekend?

By Sarah Rendell Published

Jayde Riviere has been a key figure for Marc Skinners squad this season

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Arsenal fans react whilst watching the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg Match against PSG in The Drayton Park pub on May 07, 2025 in London, England.
Home Office decision that will delight fans this summer

By Sarah Rendell Published

The Home Office have confirmed a move which will benefit supporters

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Leah Williamson of Arsenal embraces team mate Lina Hurtig of Arsenal after the UEFA Women's Champions League match between Arsenal FC and Juventus FC at the Arsenal Stadium on November 21, 2024 in London, England.
Have Arsenal won the Women's Champions League before?

By Sarah Rendell Published

Arsenal will take on Barcelona in this season's final

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Leah Williamson of Arsenal heads the ball under pressure from Christiane Endler of Olympique Lyonnais during the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinal first leg match between Arsenal WFC and Olympique Lyonnais on April 19, 2025 in London, England.
Watch Arsenal vs Barcelona: Live streams for Women's Champions League final

By Sarah Rendell Published

All the information on how to watch Arsenal vs Barcelona for free, as the two rivals battle for the Champions League trophy.

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A general view of the pitch at Goodison Park is pictured ahead of the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester City, in Liverpool, north west England on April 19, 2025.
Goodison Park as Everton women's new home is an astute move and landmark moment

By Sarah Rendell Published

Goodison Park is remaining a football ground thanks to Everton's women's team but is it all positive news?

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Steph Catley of Arsenal applauds fans after the Barclays Women's Super League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United FC at Emirates Stadium on May 10, 2025 in London, England.
'Pathetic, embarrassing, disrespectful' fans outraged at new English league rebrand

By Sarah Rendell Published

Fan outrage has been sparked by the rebrand of the top two flights of English women's football

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Shekiera Martinez of West Ham United scores make it 1-0 during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Crystal Palace and West Ham United on April 27, 2025 in Sutton, England.
Who has been relegated from the Women's Super League?

By Sarah Rendell Last updated

Women's Super League relegation has been confirmed but which club is going down?

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Players of Chelsea celebrate victory and winning the Barclays WSL title following the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester United FC and Chelsea FC at Leigh Sports Village on April 30, 2025 in Leigh, England.
The story of the 2024/25 WSL season

By Sarah Rendell Last updated

2024/25 WSL season has thrown various storylines into the sport

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Ella Toone of Manchester United celebrates scoring her team's fourth goal during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on January 19, 2025 in Manchester, England.
Everything you need to know about the Women's World Sevens

By Sarah Rendell Published

Women's World Sevens is a new tournament being introduced this season

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Ceri Holland of Liverpool and Sjoeke Nusken of Chelsea in action during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Liverpool and Chelsea at The St Helens Stadium on November 10, 2024 in St Helens, England.
How to watch Chelsea vs Liverpool: Live streams for today's WSL clash

By Sarah Rendell Published

The fixture will be a tasty battle between WSL rivals – here's how to watch Chelsea vs Liverpool live streams online, on TV, and for free.

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Leah Galton of Manchester United celebrates scoring her team's second goal with team mates during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on January 19, 2025 in Manchester, England.
How to watch Arsenal vs Manchester United: Live streams for today's WSL clash

By Sarah Rendell Published

The fixture will be a tasty battle between WSL rivals – here's how to watch Arsenal vs Manchester United live streams online, on TV, and for free.

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Shekiera Martinez of West Ham United in action against Millie Turner of Manchester United during Barclays Women's Super League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at Chigwell Construction Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Dagenham, England.
Golden Boot race: Will West Ham star clinch the award on the last day of the season?

By Sarah Rendell Published

The Hammers have seen an uptick in form, thanks largely to a star they recalled from loan in January

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Megan Campbell of Republic of Ireland takes a throw-in during the UEFA Women's Nations League B match between Republic of Ireland and Greece at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.
World's longest throw-in: Republic of Ireland international sets a new world record

By Sarah Rendell Published

The world record was broken by a London City Lionesses star

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Leah Williamson of Arsenal embraces team mate Lina Hurtig of Arsenal after the UEFA Women's Champions League match between Arsenal FC and Juventus FC at the Arsenal Stadium on November 21, 2024 in London, England.
Arsenal announce three stars leaving in one day

By Sarah Rendell Published

Arsenal have announced the departure of three players as the summer transfer window edges closer

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Teyah Goldie of London City Lionesses lifts the Barclays Women's Championship trophy after London City Lionesses win the Barclays Women's Championship and subsequently gain promotion to the Barclays Women's Super League after the Barclays Women's Championship match between Birmingham City and London City Lionesses at St Andrew’s at Knighthead Park on May 04, 2025 in Birmingham, England.
Who has been promoted into the Women's Super League?

By Sarah Rendell Last updated

Promotion into the English top-flight was hotly contested

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London City Lionesses in a huddle led by Kosavore Asllani
How to watch Birmingham City vs London City Lionesses: Live streams for today's Women's Championship title decider

By Sarah Rendell Published

The fixture will be a tasty battle between Championship rivals – here's how to watch Birmingham City vs London City Lionesses live streams online, on TV, and for free.

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Leah Galton of Manchester United celebrates scoring her team's second goal with team mates during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on January 19, 2025 in Manchester, England.
How to watch Manchester United vs Manchester City: Live streams for today's WSL clash

By Sarah Rendell Published

The fixture will be a tasty battle between WSL rivals – here's how to watch Manchester United vs Manchester City live streams online, on TV, and for free.

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