The Guardian's acclaimed football podcast stable has achieved a remarkable double victory at the prestigious Football Supporters' Association (FSA) Awards. In a significant endorsement from the fan community, Guardian Football Weekly and its sister show, Women's Football Weekly, were both crowned winners in their respective podcast categories for 2025.
A Clean Sweep for Guardian Football Podcasts
The awards, announced on Monday, 1st December 2025, saw the two podcasts triumph over strong competition. Guardian Football Weekly, the long-running flagship show hosted by Max Rushden, retained its title as the Best Football Podcast. This back-to-back win underscores its enduring popularity and central place in football media.
Meanwhile, Women's Football Weekly, presented by Faye Carruthers, clinched the award for Best Women's Football Podcast. This victory highlights the show's pivotal role in covering the women's game with depth, insight, and passion, resonating powerfully with a rapidly growing audience.
Recognition from the Heart of the Game
The FSA Awards are uniquely significant as they are voted for directly by football supporters themselves. This makes the double win a genuine reflection of fan appreciation and trust. The victories are not judged by industry panels but by the very listeners who tune in weekly for analysis, debate, and humour.
This fan-led endorsement speaks volumes about the connection these podcasts have forged with their audience. Both shows are celebrated for their accessible yet knowledgeable analysis, their engaging presenter dynamics, and their ability to capture the weekly narrative of the football season, from the Premier League to the grassroots.
What This Means for Football Media
The success of Guardian Football Weekly and Women's Football Weekly at the FSA Awards signals a continued shift in how fans consume football content. Podcasts have become an indispensable part of the matchday ritual and weekly football conversation, offering a more intimate and detailed format than traditional media.
The double award also reinforces The Guardian's position as a leading producer of high-quality, fan-focused football journalism across both the men's and women's games. It demonstrates a commitment to serving dedicated supporters with content that is both entertaining and authoritative.
For the teams behind the microphones, the awards are a testament to their hard work and chemistry. They have built communities of listeners who feel part of the conversation, a factor that undoubtedly influenced the voting. As the football media landscape grows ever more crowded, this fan-voted accolade is a powerful marker of true audience loyalty and engagement.
