Football podcasts have rapidly become one of the best ways for fans to stay connected to the game. Whether you want tactical analysis, funny dressing-room stories, or the latest transfer gossip, there is now a football podcast for every type of supporter.
Growing demand from listeners has led to an explosion in the number of podcasts available, however, making it difficult to know which ones are worth your time. To help you out, we have highlighted the 12 best free football podcasts worth listening to.
The Rest Is Football
Despite only launching in 2023, the Rest Is Football has established itself as one of the top football podcasts. Hosted by Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards, it combines football insight with humour and stories from their playing and broadcasting careers. The chemistry between the hosts is what makes the show so enjoyable. Shearer brings direct opinions (with strong language to match), Lineker offers experienced analysis, and Richards provides plenty of energy and comedy.
Main Strengths
Host banter, funny stories, strong chemistry, top-level insight, former player experience.
Football Weekly
Launched back in 2006, Football Weekly has been around a long time and remains one of the most highly rated football podcasts available. Hosted by Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning, the podcast features football journalists discussing the biggest stories from across the sport. The show covers the Premier League heavily, but it also gives attention to the likes of European football and international tournaments. The rotating panel of journalists keeps the discussion fresh and balanced.
Main Strengths
Expert journalism, tactical analysis, balanced opinions, football news coverage, intelligent discussion.
That Peter Crouch Podcast
Naturally amusing, charismatic and not afraid to poke fun at himself, it was only a matter of time before Peter Crouch launched his own podcast. Hosted by Crouch alongside Chris Stark and Steve Sidwell, the show gives fans an inside look at dressing room culture and life as a professional footballer. The podcast relies heavily on storytelling and comedy rather than deep tactical discussion. Many episodes feature hilarious stories from Crouch’s career and interviews with football personalities.
Main Strengths
Funny stories, dressing room insight, host chemistry, relatable football culture, entertaining guests.
Stick to Football
Stick to Football has become one of the most-watched and listened-to football podcasts online. The show features punditry heavyweights Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, and Ian Wright discussing football with very few filters. The podcast stands out because of the personalities involved. Roy Keane’s brutal honesty, delivered in his trademark dry way, often creates viral moments, while Neville and Carragher provide strong tactical insight.
Main Strengths
Honest opinions, elite football insight, heated debates, big personalities, special guests, tactical discussion.
Pitch Side
Although not for everyone, Pitch Side has built a large audience by mixing football discussion with internet culture, casual conversation and fan-driven entertainment. Hosted by YouTubers Theo Baker, Tom Garratt and Reev, the podcast appeals strongly to younger football fans. It is a little more clickbaity and reactionary than your average football podcast, but these unfiltered takes appeal to its loyal audience.
Main Strengths
Younger fan perspective, entertaining debates, creator guests, football culture, social media interaction.
The Totally Football Show
Hosted by the popular journalist James Richardson (Jimbo), The Totally Football Show remains one of the best podcasts for smart football discussion. Produced by The Athletic, the show delivers detailed football analysis in a relaxed and entertaining style. It is a good choice for regular content, as new content drops four times a week. It mainly covers Premier League teams, but there is also a continental edition of the pod – The Totally Football Show European Edition.
Main Strengths
Top-level analysis, experienced journalists, European football coverage, intelligent discussion, regular content.
The Athletic FC Podcast
Although the Athletic produces several podcasts, this is their flagship creation and it focuses on major football stories from around the world. Hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater, the show often takes a deeper look at issues affecting football both on and off the pitch. Episodes regularly feature respected football writers and reporters who provide insight into transfers, tactics, club ownership, and major football controversies.
Main Strengths
Investigative reporting, detailed analysis, football journalism, tactical insight, behind-the-scenes stories.
Football Ramble
For years, the Football Ramble has been one of the UK’s leading football podcasts. The show mixes football discussion with comedy and unpredictable conversations. Rather than focusing purely on analysis, the hosts create an entertaining atmosphere filled with jokes, bizarre football stories, and fan culture references. The perfect choice for anyone who does not take the beautiful game too seriously.
Main Strengths
Comedy, host banter, light-hearted football chat, football culture, entertaining storytelling.
Undr the Cosh
Undr the Cosh has developed a loyal following because of its unfiltered interviews, usually with former EFL footballers. Hosted by ex-professionals Chris Brown and Jon Parkin alongside producer Chris “Macca” McCann, the podcast focuses heavily on player stories. The show gives listeners a raw and often hilarious look at life in lower league football. Guests regularly share stories that would never normally appear in mainstream interviews.
Main Strengths
Unfiltered stories, EFL insights, football nostalgia, dressing room humour, entertaining interviews.
The Overlap
This multi-award-winning channel, led by Gary Neville, is one of the biggest football media brands online. The show is known for its high-profile guests, featuring deep, honest conversations, giving listeners insight they will struggle to find elsewhere. As well as this, the Overlap also has a fan-debate series, which provides a completely different listening experience and perspectives from other fan bases.
Main Strengths
Big-name guests, honest interviews, fans’ views, strong personalities, behind-the-scenes stories.
Tifo Football Podcast
Another podcast owned by The Athletic, the Tifo Football Podcast is ideal for fans who enjoy tactical analysis and deeper football discussion. From the team behind the popular Tifo Football YouTube channel (1.7m subscribers), it looks closely at tactics, player roles, coaching styles, and football strategy. The show often explores topics that casual football coverage ignores, making it popular with fans who enjoy the analytical side of the game.
Main Strengths
Tactical analysis, football strategy, coaching insight, statistics, detailed breakdowns.
BBC Football Daily
BBC Football Daily is one of the easiest ways to stay updated with football news throughout the week. Featuring a wide variety of guests, the podcast releases episodes almost every day. The format changes regularly depending on the football calendar. Some episodes focus on match reactions, while others cover transfers, interviews, previews, and breaking stories. Despite its high frequency, each episode maintains the standard 30 to 60-minute podcast length.
Main Strengths
Daily football updates, reliable reporting, match reactions, interviews, football news coverage.