BBC Sports pundit Steph Houghton reveals she is pregnant with first child

BBC Sports pundit Steph Houghton revealed she and husband Stephen Darby are expecting their first child. The former Lioness, 38, has been married to fellow retired footballer Stephen, 37, since 2018. BBC pundit Steph Houghton revealed she is expecting her first child Credit: Sporf Taking to Instagram, Steph shared the news with a sweet message Credit: stephhoughton2/instagram Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Steph disclosed that she and Stephen are parents-to-be. She posted a picture displaying ultrasound photos of the couple’s imminent arrival. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! Accompanying this was a heart shaped cake, which had ‘Oh baby’ across the top in icing. Meanwhile, on either side of the cake were dried flowers and lit candles. Read more on Steph Houghton Steph has been married to husband Stephen Darby since 2018 Credit: PA Former Lioness Steph finished her club career with Manchester City Credit: Getty Steph captioned the update: “Half of You. Half of Me. Our family will soon be three!”, while also tagging Stephen. The FIFA Women’s World Cup runner-up added: “Baby Darby 2026.” Steph’s followers soon shared their congratulations, including some famous faces. Fellow footballer turned pundit Alex Scott penned: “Awwwww, amazing news!!! Congratulations so happy for you both.” Most read in TV I’m A Celebrity star Jill Scott commented: “The best news cant wait for a cuddle already xxx.” A centre-back, Steph played for Sunderland, Leeds Carnegie and Arsenal before finishing with Manchester City. She represented England from 2007 to 2021, scoring 13 goals across 121 appearances. Back in 2018, husband Stephen was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, which ended his playing career. Steph previously discussed this with The Guardian, saying it was “so hard to take in” for the first few years. She added: “You don’t want to believe it because you’re like: ‘Why us “We’re only young and Stephen should still be playing football. It’s not fair.’ “But the more you dwell on it, the more that it harms you. So I’ve learnt how important it is to be positive.” Comment now