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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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Checked Sep 2, 2026
Match of the Day premiered August 22, 1964. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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
Match of the Day celebrates its 25th birthday. Back in August 1964, the programme kicked off its life with a League match between Liverpool and Arsenal. It was 3-2 to the Merseysiders that day, but that's no contemporary form guide!
Guest stars Barry Davies, Jimmy Hill, John Motson
Episode 2
Highlights of two of the day's outstanding matches plus a comprehensive round-up of the afternoon's activities. Thirty-two non-league clubs join 48 Third and Fourth Division league clubs in the competition's First Round proper. Blackpool v Bolton Wanderers Kettering Town v Northampton Town
Guest stars Tony Gubba, Gerald Sinstadt, Jimmy Hill, Barry Davies, John Motson
Episode 3
Featuring highlights of two of the day's top ties from the second round of the FA Cup. Plus the draw for the third round live from the FA headquarters, and a review of today's World Cup draw. Whitley Bay v Preston North End Colchester United v Birmingham City
Guest stars Bob Wilson, Gerald Sinstadt, Gary Lineker, Jimmy Hill, Barry Davies, John Motson
Episode 4
Featuring highlights of three of the day's ties plus a comprehensive round-up from the most romantic Saturday of the football season - the Third Round of the FA Cup. Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa Exeter City v Norwich City Stoke City v Arsenal
Guest stars Gerald Sinstadt, Jimmy Hill, Tony Gubba, Barry Davies, John Motson
Episode 5
Coverage of the glamour tie of the Third Round - Nottingham Forest v Manchester United, a repeat of last year's epic quarter-final tie at Old Trafford. Plus the FA Cup Fourth-Round Draw live from the FA headquarters after the match.
Guest stars Bob Wilson, Tony Gubba, Gerald Sinstadt, Jimmy Hill, Trevor Brooking, Barry Davies
Episode 6
Featuring highlights of three of the day's outstanding Fourth Round FA Cup ties, plus the afternoon's other major stories. Arsenal v Queens Park Rangers Bristol City v Chelsea West Bromwich Albion v Charlton Athletic
Guest stars Bob Wilson, Jimmy Hill, Tony Gubba, John Motson
Episode 7
Live coverage of the FA Cup Fourth Round's most outstanding tie: Norwich City v Liverpool. With brief action from the day's other ties: Hereford United v Manchester United Sheffield Wednesday v Everton
Guest stars Bob Wilson, Tony Gubba, Gerald Sinstadt, Jimmy Hill, Trevor Brooking, John Motson
Episode 8
Highlights of three of the day's major FA Cup ties plus a review of the day's other matches. Oldham Athletic v Everton Liverpool v Southampton West Bromwich Albion v Aston Villa
Guest stars Jimmy Hill, Tony Gubba, Barry Davies, John Motson
Episode 9
Live coverage of one of the FA Cup Fifth Round's outstanding ties: Newcastle United v Manchester United. Brief action from the day's other ties plus the FA Cup Sixth Round draw. Blackpool v Queens Park Rangers Sheffield United v Barnsley
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 10
Just two winning performances from a Wembley FA Cup Final. Comprehensive coverage of today's FA Cup quarter-finals and Fifth Round Replays. Oldham Athletic v Everton Cambridge United v Crystal Palace
Guest stars Jimmy Hill, Tony Gubba, John Motson
Episode 11
Featuring live coverage of one of the outstanding FA Cup quarter-final ties with highlights of the other matches. Plus the draw for the semi-finals live from Lancaster Gate. Sheffield United v Manchester United
Guest stars Bob Wilson, Tony Gubba, Gerald Sinstadt, Jimmy Hill, John Motson
Episode 12
Can Steve Coppell's Crystal Palace cause an upset in their match against holders Liverpool?
Guest stars Bob Wilson, Ray Wilkins, Terry Venables, John Motson
Episode 13
The season's most surprising team, Oldham, meet their wealthy neighbours, Manchester United, disappointing in the League, brilliant in the FA Cup.
Guest stars Jimmy Hill, Trevor Brooking, Barry Davies
Episode 14
After a deadlock at the first attempt, who will make the Final?
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 15
Highlights of today's FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester United.
Guest stars Jimmy Hill
Episode 16
Coverage of the 1990 Cup final replay.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 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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