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

Becky Spencer of Chelsea during a training session on August 25, 2017 in Schladming, Austria.
Tottenham loanee to get guard of honour from parent team for Chelsea's title win

By Sarah Rendell Published

Becky Spencer has been loaned to Chelsea since March and is likely to receive a guard on honour on Sunday

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eah Williamson of Arsenal, wearing a knee support for their ACL injury, acknowledges the fans as they walk with players of Arsenal after their side's defeat to VfL Wolfsburg during the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-final 2nd leg match between Arsenal and VfL Wolfsburg at Emirates Stadium on May 01, 2023 in London, England.
Research into ACL injuries has been needed in women's football for years, why has it taken so long to look into?

By Sarah Rendell Published

A new research study has been funded by FIFA but why was it not commissioned years ago?

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Chelsea Women players celebrate after winning the Barclays Women's Super League during a Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Leigh Sports Village on April 30, 2025 in Leigh, England.
Six in a row: How Chelsea secured an unprecedented WSL run to win title

By Sarah Rendell Published

Chelsea has had a record-breaking season on their way to trophy

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Leah Williamson of Arsenal during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on April 30, 2025 in Birmingham, England.
"We unravelled, especially in that second half when we were going for it, it's tough but we aren't turning on each other" Arsenal star after being demolished by Aston Villa

By Sarah Rendell Published

The Gunners cannot win the WSL now and so the Champions League is their last chance at silverware

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Melvine Malard kicks Niamh Charles in the face
Player gets kicked in the face but no red card is given

By Sarah Rendell Published

The incident was accidental but some fans think the player should have been shown a red card

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Mayra Ramirez of Chelsea celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's third goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League match between Chelsea FC and FC Twente at Stamford Bridge on December 11, 2024 in London, England.
Would Chelsea be the first WSL club to have an invincible season?

By Sarah Rendell last updated

An invincible season is something Chelsea could record this campaign but would they be the first?

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Millie Bright (R) applauds fans after the UEFA Women's Champions League league semi-final second leg football match between Chelsea and Barcelona at Stamford Bridge in London on April 27, 2025. Barcelona won the game 4-1 and the tie 8-2 on aggregate.
Chelsea fans turn on team despite treble hopes being on track

By Sarah Rendell Published

Chelsea were knocked out of the Champions League in embarrassing fashion and supporters have hit out at the team

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Wolves players and staff huddle on the pitch following victory in the FAWNL Northern Premier Division match between Wolverhampton Wanderers Women and Burnley Women at SEAH Stadium on March 30, 2025 in Telford, England.
Wolves not applying for promotion is disrespectful: the players are right to feel devastated

By Sarah Rendell Published

Wolves owners have shown a lack of respect and ambition with their women's team

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Mariona Caldentey of Arsenal celebrates scoring her team's second goal with team mate Katie McCabe during the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinal second leg match between Olympique Lyonnais and Arsenal WFC at OL Stadium on April 27, 2025 in Decines-Charpieu, France.
Two English stars have broken Champions League records

By Sarah Rendell Published

Champions League has brought some of the best football out of two English players this campaign

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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 Lyon vs Arsenal: Live streams for Women's Champions League semi-final

By Sarah Rendell Published

All the information on how to watch Lyon vs Arsenal for free, as the two rival reignite their history in the Women's Champions League on April 27.

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Aitana Bonmati and Erin Cuthbert play during the match between FC Barcelona Femeni and Chelsea FC Women in the first leg of the semifinal of the UEFA Women's Champions League at the Johan Cruyff Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on April 20, 2025.
Watch Chelsea vs Barcelona: Live streams for Women's Champions League semi-final

By Sarah Rendell Published

All the information on how to watch Chelsea vs Barcelona for free in the Women's Champions League semi-final on April 27.

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Lauren Hemp
England handed boost for Euros title defence as star returns from injury

By Sarah Rendell Published

England have a huge star back on the pitch this weekend

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Lauren James of Chelsea looks on during the UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter Finals Second Leg match between Chelsea FC and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on March 27, 2025 in London, England.
Is Lauren James playing for Chelsea today?

By Sarah Rendell Published

Lauren James has once again been impressive for the Blues this season

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Sam Kerr
Is Sam Kerr playing for Chelsea this weekend?

By Sarah Rendell last updated

Sam Kerr has not played for the Blues since 2023

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Emma Mitchell, celebrates with team mate Gilly Flaherty at the final whistle after winning the FA WSL Continental Cup Final between Arsenal Ladies and Lincoln Ladies at The Hive on October 4, 2013 in Barnet, England.
'I knew I was leaving Chelsea and told my family, "I’ll be back at Wembley and I’ll lead my new club out" a year later, there I was at the front of the tunnel!': Gilly Flaherty reveals the games that changed her life

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE Gilly Flaherty won 22 trophies during her career and has opened up to FourFourTwo about the biggest games of her life

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Johanna Rytting Kaneryd of Chelsea is challenged by Alexia Putellas of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Women's Champions League 2023/24 semi-final Leg One match between FC Barcelona and Chelsea FC at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on April 20, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Watch Barcelona vs Chelsea: Live streams for Women's Champions League semi-final

By Sarah Rendell Published

All the information on how to watch Barcelona vs Chelsea for free in the Women's Champions League semi-final on April 20.

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Alexia Putellas of Barcelona and Spain lifts the trophy after winning with her team the UEFA Women's Champions League 2023/24 Final match between FC Barcelona and Olympique Lyonnais at Estadio de San Mames on May 25, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain.
Which club has won the most Women's Champions League titles?

By Sarah Rendell Published

The Women's Champions League has been won by eight different club but who has the most?

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Leah Williamson of Arsenal advances wit the ball during the UEFA Women's Champions League group C match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyon at Emirates Stadium on December 15, 2022 in London, England.
Watch Arsenal vs Lyon: Live streams for Women's Champions League semi-final

By Sarah Rendell Published

All the information on how to watch Arsenal vs Lyon for free, as the two rival reignite their history in the Women's Champions League on April 19.

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Nick Cushing the interim head coach / manager of Manchester City during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on March 23, 2025 in Manchester, England.
'I feel like Manchester City need a reset on the ambitions of the team - the injuries they have had are really bad but they also have to look at the investment' Ellen White tells FourFourTwo where her former club needs to improve

By Sarah Rendell Published

Ellen White has opens up exclusively on her thoughts on why Manchester City haven't won a trophy this season

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Millie Bright of Chelsea celebrates following her team's victory in The Adobe Women's FA Cup Semi Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Kingsmeadow on April 12, 2025 in Kingston upon Thames, England.
'It was honestly the wildest thing I have ever experienced in football' Chelsea captain Millie Bright on crazy March fixtures

By Sarah Rendell Published

Chelsea skipper Millie Bright cannot wait to take on Marc Skinner's side in the FA Cup final

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Millie Bright of Chelsea lifts the Subway Women's League trophy following victory in the Subway Women's League Cup Final match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Pride Park on March 15, 2025 in Derby, England.
Chelsea quadruple charge: What do the Blues have left to do to secure legendary status?

By Sarah Rendell Published

Chelsea are on route to winning the quadruple this season after already winning the League Cup

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Kerstin Casparij of Manchester City is put under pressure by Grace Clinton of Manchester United during the Subway Women's League Cup match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Leigh Sports Village on January 22, 2025 in Leigh, England.
Watch Manchester City vs Manchester United: Live streams for Women's FA Cup semi-final

By Sarah Rendell Published

All the information on how to watch Manchester City vs Manchester United for free, as an upset could be on the cards in the FA Cup on Sunday April 13.

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Mayra Ramirez of Chelsea celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's third goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League match between Chelsea FC and FC Twente at Stamford Bridge on December 11, 2024 in London, England.
Watch Chelsea vs Liverpool: Live streams for Women's FA Cup semi-final

By Sarah Rendell Published

All the details on how to watch Chelsea vs Liverpool for free, as the Blues look to keep their quadruple hopes alive in the Women's FA Cup semi-final on April 12.

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Alessia Russo of Arsenal looks dejected following the team's defeat during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 16, 2023 in London, England.
Could this destroy Arsenal's Champions League campaign?

By Sarah Rendell Published

Arsenal will face Lyon the Champions League semi-final but could a twist of fate disrupt the outcome?

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Declan Rice and Alessia Russo celebrating with the two game scores across them
One club mentality: How Arsenal's men and women's teams demolished Real Madrid in EXACTLY the same way

By Sarah Rendell Published

Arsenal's men and women's teams both beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the home leg of their Champion League quarter-final

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