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BBC's football highlights and analysis. "The longest-running football television programme in the world" as recognised by Guinness World Records in 2015.
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BBC's football highlights and analysis. "The longest-running football television programme in the world" as recognised by Guinness World Records in 2015.
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Episode 1
Highlights of this afternoon's Wembley occasion featuring the Canon League champions, Everton, and the FA Cup holders, Manchester United.
Guest stars Jimmy Hill, John Motson
Episode 2
Live coverage of Charlton Athletic v West Ham United.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 3
Watford's exciting, direct style of football made them runners-up to Liverpool on their arrival in the Canon League First Division in the 1982/3 season. With Liverpool's polish and Watford's constant effort, the fixtures between these two clubs have usually led to plenty of goals, with Liverpool so far having the edge. With the top of the table now sorting itself out, Liverpool need a good result at Vicarage Road today to maintain their thrust for the Championship.
Guest stars Jimmy Hill, Barry Davies
Episode 4
Action highlights from the Canon League First Division Championship featuring teams in the running for the title. Manchester United v Nottingham Forest Birmingham City v Everton
Guest stars Jimmy Hill, Barry Davies, John Motson
Episode 5
Action highlights from three matches in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Sunderland v Manchester United Manchester City v Watford Notts County v Tottenham Hotspur
Guest stars Jimmy Hill, Tony Gubba, Barry Davies, John Motson
Episode 6
Live coverage from Anfield of one of the most watchable fixtures in the League calendar. Teeming crowds are traditional for this one - more than a million spectators have seen the 21 First Division clashes between these giants over the last 11 seasons.
Guest stars John Motson
Episode 7
The feathers could fly at today's live coverage from the Canon League Championship. The cockerel that looks down from his perch high above the White Hart Lane stand has seen all the glories of Tottenham football. Today he is challenged in his own roost by Liverpool's equally proud liver bird.
Guest stars Jimmy Hill, John Motson
Episode 8
Action highlights from this afternoon's games, plus the atmosphere and tension that surrounds the Cup. Bury v Watford Luton Town v Everton Brighton & Hove Albion v Southampton
Guest stars Jimmy Hill, Tony Gubba, Barry Davies, John Motson
Episode 9
Can Everton retain the Canon League First Division Championship, or will Merseyside rivals Liverpool pip them at the post? Manchester United will also be hoping to make it their first Championship title since 1967, but could London's Chelsea surprise them all? Manchester United v Manchester City Southampton v Chelsea
Guest stars Jimmy Hill, Barry Davies, John Motson
Episode 10
A bonus for your holiday. Action highlights from two Canon League matches affecting the First Division championship. Manchester United v Everton Liverpool v Manchester City
Guest stars Jimmy Hill, Barry Davies, John Motson
Episode 11
Everton face Sheffield Wednesday at Villa Park while Southampton take on Liverpool at White Hart Lane.
Guest stars Tony Gubba, Jimmy Hill, John Motson
Episode 12
Action highlights from two Canon League First Division matches reflecting the battle for the championship title and the struggle to avoid relegation. Everton v Ipswich Town Watford v West Ham United
Guest stars Jimmy Hill, Barry Davies, John Motson
Episode 13
After the closest race for years who will win the Canon League First Division Championship? Match of the Day cameras bring you action highlights from matches affecting championship honours and relegation. Plus the Goal of the Season competition. Everton v Southampton Chelsea v Liverpool
Guest stars Jimmy Hill, Barry Davies, John Motson
Episode 14
From Wembley Stadium, highlights of the first all-Merseyside FA Cup Final, Everton versus Liverpool. Jimmy Hill presents the best action, analyses the key moments and talks to the players and manager of the victorious side.
Guest stars Jimmy Hill, John Motson
Episode information updated Aug 16, 2026
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Kenneth WolstenholmeSelf - Commentator
Gary LinekerPundit
Des LynamHost
Jimmy HillPresenter
David ColemanCommentator
Alan WeeksAnalyst
Alan ParryCommentator
Bob WilsonPresenter
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