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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
Following England's highly successful World Cup campaign there seems to be renewed enthusiasm for the national sport. Fittingly, domestic football's traditional curtain-raiser features two of the country's outstanding club sides: Liverpool, League champions and holders of the Charity Shield, and FA Cup winners, Manchester United.
Guest stars Trevor Brooking, John Motson
Episode 2
Liverpool, FA Cup winners 1989; Manchester United, FA Cup winners 1990; Littlehampton, FA Cup winners 1991 ... well, the FA Cup is the stuff dreams are made of! The FA Cup first round pitches league clubs against those from the non-league. Witton Albion v Bolton Wanderers Aylesbury United v Walsall Telford United v Stoke City
Guest stars Des Lynam, Gerald Sinstadt, Ray Stubbs, Tony Gubba, Barry Davies, John Motson
Episode 3
Highlights of two of the FA Cup Second Round's most intriguing ties, plus a comprehensive roundup of the rest of the day's shocks and surprises. Barnet v Northampton Town Bournemouth v Hayes
Guest stars Des Lynam, Gerald Sinstadt, Ray Stubbs, Tony Gubba, Barry Davies
Episode 4
Featuring highlights of three of the day's ties plus a comprehensive roundup from the most romantic Saturday of the football season - the Third Round of the FA Cup. Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool Blackpool v Tottenham Hotspur Barnet v Portsmouth
Guest stars Des Lynam, Gerald Sinstadt, Ray Stubbs, Tony Gubba, Trevor Brooking, Barry Davies, John Motson
Episode 5
Coverage of the most intriguing tie of the FA Cup Third Round. Last season Crystal Palace beat Liverpool 4-3 in an epic FA Cup semi-final. Opponents, Nottingham Forest, chase the one domestic trophy that has eluded manager, Brian Clough. Plus a look at the best of yesterday's action.
Guest stars Des Lynam, Gerald Sinstadt, Jimmy Hill, Trevor Brooking, Ray Stubbs, Barry Davies
Episode 6
Highlights of one of tonight's top FA Cup Third-Round ties.
Guest stars Tony Gubba, John Motson
Episode 7
Coverage of a top FA Cup Third Round replay to see who will progress to the next stage.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 8
Highlights of three potentially outstanding ties from this year's FA Cup Fourth Round. Plus a roundup of the day's other shocks and surprises. Tottenham Hotspur v Oxford United Port Vale v Manchester City Coventry City v Southampton
Guest stars Des Lynam, Ray Stubbs, Tony Gubba, Trevor Brooking, John Motson
Episode 9
Arsenal, five times FA Cup winners, meet Leeds United who have won just once - ironically against the Gunners in 1972.
Guest stars Des Lynam, Gerald Sinstadt, Terry Venables, Jimmy Hill, Trevor Brooking, Ray Stubbs, John Motson
Episode 10
A second replay between these teams vying for further progression in the Cup.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 11
Highlights of FA Cup Fifth Round ties and a Fourth Round replay, plus a roundup of the day's other shocks and surprises. Leeds United v Arsenal (4th Round Replay) Notts County v Manchester City Portsmouth v Tottenham Hotspur
Guest stars Des Lynam, Gerald Sinstadt, Ray Stubbs, Tony Gubba, Barry Davies, John Motson
Episode 12
A Merseyside derby with FA Cup Fifth Round excitement. The teams met four times during the 80s in the FA Cup, with Liverpool victorious on three occasions including two cup finals.
Guest stars Des Lynam, Gerald Sinstadt, Jimmy Hill, Trevor Brooking, Ray Stubbs, Barry Davies
Episode 13
Highlights of one of tonight's FA Cup Fifth Round ties and a Fourth Round replay. Nottingham Forest v Newcastle United Norwich City v Manchester United
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 14
Coverage of a top FA Cup Fifth Round tie.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 15
Coverage of an FA Cup Fifth Round replay to see who will progress to the next stage.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 16
Highlights of the day's action from the FA Cup Sixth Round. Arsenal v Cambridge United Norwich City v Nottingham Forest
Guest stars Des Lynam, Tony Gubba, Trevor Brooking, Barry Davies
Episode 17
Coverage of today's FA Cup Sixth-Round tie.
Guest stars Des Lynam, Bob Wilson, Gerald Sinstadt, Jimmy Hill, Trevor Brooking, Ray Stubbs, John Motson
Episode 18
Highlights of one of tonight's FA Cup Sixth Round ties.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 19
The titanic north London derby between double-chasing Arsenal and their arch rivals Spurs. Wembley Stadium was the only neutral ground felt large enough to host the game, and that in itself is a little bit of history.
Guest stars Des Lynam, Jimmy Hill, Trevor Brooking, Barry Davies
Episode 20
Second Division promotion hopefuls West Ham have so far knocked out two First Division clubs from this season's FA Cup. In the Fourth Round they put five past Luton Town, while in the quarter-finals they produced an outstanding performance to beat much fancied Everton. Nottingham Forest are in their third semi-final in four years. Can this one carry with it an FA Cup final place?
Guest stars Bobby Charlton, Bob Wilson, John Motson
Episode 21
Highlights of this afternoon's match.
Guest stars Des Lynam, Trevor Brooking, John Motson
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
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Kenneth WolstenholmeSelf - Commentator
Gary LinekerSelf - Presenter
Des LynamSelf - Presenter
Jimmy HillSelf - Presenter
David ColemanSelf - Presenter
Alan WeeksCommentator
Alan ParryCommentator
Bob WilsonNews round-up
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