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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
Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action and reaction from seven matches on the opening day of the 2012/13 Premier League season, with Alan Hansen and Alan Shearer.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Alan Hansen, Alan Shearer
Episode 2
Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action and reaction from the day's Premier League matches. Including Chelsea v Newcastle, Southampton v Wigan and Man Utd v Fulham.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 3
Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action and reaction from the day's Premier League matches. Including Chelsea v Newcastle, Southampton v Wigan and Man Utd v Fulham.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 4
Jason Mohammad presents highlights of Wales' World Cup qualifier against Belgium from Cardiff City Stadium. Studio guest is Robbie Savage.
Guest stars Robbie Savage, Jason Mohammad
Episode 5
Stephen Watson presents highlights of Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifying match against Luxembourg. Jim Magilton provides analysis, and commentary comes from Jackie Fullerton.
Guest stars Jim Magilton, Stephen Watson, Jackie Fullerton
Episode 6
Gary Lineker presents highlights from the day's Premier League matches, including Stoke v Manchester City, Manchester United v Wigan and West Brom v Fulham.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 7
England v Croatia. Coverage of England's final Euro 2013 qualifier against Croatia at the Banks' Stadium in Walsall. A win will secure England's place in next year's finals in Sweden, and Hope Powell's side will go into the game full of confidence as they are unbeaten so far, and thrashed Croatia 6-0 in the reverse fixture in Vrbovec in March. That game featured two goals from Steph Houghton, who was the star of Team GB's run to the quarter-finals at London 2012.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 8
Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Premier League. Chelsea host Stoke at Stamford Bridge, while Sam Allardyce's West Ham welcome Martin O'Neill's Sunderland.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 9
Gabby Logan presents highlights from the day's Premier League games, which include Arsenal v Chelsea, Fulham v Manchester City, Everton v Southampton and Norwich v Liverpool.
Guest stars Gabby Logan
Episode 10
Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Premier League, with analysis from Alan Shearer and Martin Keown. Fixtures include Manchester City v Sunderland and Chelsea v Norwich.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Martin Keown, Alan Shearer
Episode 11
Wales v Scotland. Can Chris Coleman's men bounce back from two straight defeats? Jason Mohammad presents highlights of Wales's must-win World Cup qualifier against Scotland from Cardiff City stadium.
Guest stars Jason Mohammad
Episode 12
France v England. Coverage of England's friendly international against Olympic semi-finalists France from the Charlety Stadium in Paris. Both teams qualified in style for next season's Euro 2013 Championships in Sweden and Hope Powell's side will be looking to lay down an early marker ahead of the tournament against opponents sure to figure strongly at the finals.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 13
Gary Lineker introduces highlights from eight Premier League games, including the clash between Tottenham and Chelsea at White Hart Lane.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 14
Gary Lineker introduces highlights of six Premier League games, including champions Manchester City taking on Swansea City and a London derby between Arsenal and QPR.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 15
Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the Premier League. Arsenal visit Old Trafford to face Manchester United, Chelsea travel to Swansea and Tottenham battle Wigan.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 16
Gary Lineker presents the best of the action from the Premier League, with analysis from Alan Shearer and Martin Keown. Matches include Aston Villa v Manchester United.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Martin Keown, Alan Shearer
Episode 17
Northern Ireland v Azerbaijan. Stephen Watson presents highlights of Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifying match against Azerbaijan at Windsor Park. Commentary comes from Jackie Fullerton.
Guest stars Stephen Watson, Jackie Fullerton
Episode 18
Gary Lineker presents the best of the action from the Premier League, with Alan Hansen and Harry Redknapp. Matches include Arsenal v Tottenham and Norwich v Manchester United.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Harry Redknapp, Alan Hansen
Episode 19
Gary Lineker presents highlights of Saturday's six Premier League games, with analysis from Mark Lawrenson and Dion Dublin. Fixtures include Manchester United v QPR.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Mark Lawrenson, Dion Dublin
Episode 20
Gary Lineker presents highlights from a busy midweek of Premier League action, with analysis from Alan Hansen and Alan Shearer. Fixtures include Manchester United v West Ham.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Alan Hansen, Alan Shearer
Episode 21
Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the Premier League, with fixtures including the clash between Manchester City and Everton and West Ham v Chelsea.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 22
Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's six Premier League matches, with Alan Hansen and Alan Shearer. Chelsea travel to Sunderland while Arsenal host West Brom.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Alan Hansen, Alan Shearer
Episode 23
AL-Ahly SC vs Corinthians.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 24
CF Monterrey vs Chelsea FC. Coverage of the second Fifa Club World Cup semi-final as the 2012 Uefa Champions League winners, Chelsea, take on Mexican outfit CF Monterrey, current holders of the Concacaf Champions League trophy.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 25
Dan Walker introduces highlights from the Premier League, with fixtures including the clash between Newcastle United and Manchester City and Manchester United v Sunderland.
Guest stars Dan Walker
Episode 26
Coverage of the Fifa World Club Cup final between Champions League winners Chelsea and Copa Libertadores holders Corinthians, from the International Stadium Yokohama.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 27
Gabby Logan introduces the best of the action from Saturday's Premier League matches, with studio guest Alan Hansen. Fixtures include Manchester City v Reading.
Guest stars Alan Hansen, Gabby Logan
Episode 28
Gary Lineker introduces highlights of the day's Premier League games, with expert analysis from Mark Lawrenson and Alan Shearer. Fixtures include Manchester United v Newcastle.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Mark Lawrenson, Alan Shearer
Episode 29
Gary Lineker presents highlights of the day's eight Premier League games, including Manchester City's trip to Norwich, and Manchester United's clash with West Brom.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 30
Gary Lineker introduces highlights of the first seven Premier League fixtures of 2013, including Wigan v Manchester United, Manchester City v Stoke City, and West Ham v Norwich.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Mark Lawrenson, Dion Dublin
Episode 31
Colin Murray presents highlights of the night's three Premier League games: Chelsea v Queens Park Rangers, Liverpool v Sunderland, and Newcastle United v Everton.
Guest stars Colin Murray, Michael Owen, Alan Hansen
Episode 32
Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action and reaction from the day's eight Premier League matches, which include Stoke v Chelsea, Everton v Swansea and Reading v West Brom.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 33
Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action and reaction from the day's seven Premier League matches, including West Ham v QPR, West Brom v Aston Villa and Liverpool v Norwich.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 34
Gary Lineker introduces highlights of Arsenal v Liverpool, Manchester United v Southampton, Reading v Chelsea, Norwich v Tottenham, Everton v West Brom, and Fulham v West Ham.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 35
Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action from the Premier League, with matches including Fulham v Manchester United, Arsenal v Stoke and Newcastle v Chelsea.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 36
Wales v Austria. Jason Mohammad presents highlights of Wales' friendly with Austria at The Liberty Stadium. Plus highlights of Wales U21 v Iceland U21. Robbie Savage guests.
Guest stars Robbie Savage, Jason Mohammad
Episode 37
Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the Premier League. Matches include Southampton v Manchester City, Tottenham v Newcastle and Sunderland v Arsenal.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 38
Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action and reaction from the day's six Premier League matches, which include QPR v Manchester United and Arsenal v Aston Villa.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 39
Gary Lineker presents highlights of Saturday's eight Premier League games, with analysis from Alan Shearer. Manchester United host Norwich at Old Trafford
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer
Episode 40
Dan Walker introduces the best of the action from the Premier League. Southampton travel to Norwich, QPR host Sunderland, Reading welcome Aston Villa, and West Brom play Swansea.
Guest stars Dan Walker
Episode 41
Gary Lineker introduces Premier League action and reaction, with matches including Everton v Manchester City, Aston Villa v QPR and Southampton v Liverpool.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Dion Dublin, Alan Shearer
Episode 42
Stephen Watson and Iain Dowie present extended highlights of Northern Ireland's match against Israel. Commentary comes from Jackie Fullerton.
Guest stars Iain Dowie, Stephen Watson, Jackie Fullerton
Episode 43
Jason Mohammad with action and reaction from Wales' must-win World Cup qualifier against Croatia at the Liberty Stadium. Plus, highlights of Wales U21 v Moldova U21.
Guest stars Jason Mohammad
Episode 44
Gary Lineker introduces highlights from seven Premier League games, including Manchester City against Newcastle, Sunderland v Manchester United and Swansea v Tottenham.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 45
Gary Lineker presents Premier League highlights featuring Reading v Southampton, Norwich v Swansea, Stoke v Aston Villa and West Brom v Arsenal.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Mark Lawrenson, Alan Shearer
Episode 46
Gary Lineker presents highlights of five crucial Premier League games, with analysis from Alan Hansen, Martin Keown and David Moyes.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Alan Hansen, David Moyes, Martin Keown
Episode 47
Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action and reaction from the Premier League. Much of the focus is on the bottom end of the table, and the fight to avoid relegation.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 48
Action from the Premier League. Including Wigan v Tottenham, Stoke v Norwich, Man City v West Ham, Everton v Fulham and Southampton v West Brom.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 49
Action from seven top-flight Premier League matches, including West Bromwich Albion v Wigan, Fulham v Reading, QPR v Arsenal, Norwich v Aston Villa and West Ham v Newcastle.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 50
Highlights of the Premier League game between Aston Villa and Chelsea, with Chelsea in need of a strong finish to the season if they are to qualify for the Champions League.
Guest stars Dan Walker
Episode 51
Gary Lineker introduces highlights from seven Premier League games including Stoke v Tottenham, Sunderland v Southampton, Manchester United v Swansea and Fulham v Liverpool.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 52
Gary Lineker introduces highlights from seven Premier League games including Stoke v Tottenham, Sunderland v Southampton, Manchester United v Swansea and Fulham v Liverpool.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 53
Mark Chapman presents coverage of the opening match of the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup, as hosts Brazil take on Japan in Group A.
Guest stars Steve Wilson, Martin Keown, Robbie Savage, Alan Shearer, Mark Chapman
Episode 54
Mark Chapman presents coverage of the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup, as Mexico take on Italy in Rio de Janiero.
Guest stars Pat Nevin, Kevin Kilbane, Guy Mowbray, John Hartson, Mark Chapman
Episode 55
Gary Lineker presents coverage of the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup as Group B gets underway with World and European champions Spain up against Copa America winners Uruguay.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Gus Poyet, Mark Lawrenson, Jonathan Pearce, Alan Shearer
Episode 56
Dan Walker presents live coverage of the second Group B match of the Fifa Confederations Cup, as African champions Nigeria take on little-fancied Tahiti in Belo Horizonte.
Guest stars Sunday Oliseh, Kevin Kilbane, Steve Wilson, Dan Walker
Episode 57
Mark Chapman presents coverage of the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup, as next year's World Cup hosts Brazil take on Concacaf champions Mexico in Fortaleza.
Guest stars Pat Nevin, Efan Ekoku, Mark Lawrenson, Guy Mowbray, Mark Chapman
Episode 58
Gary Lineker presents coverage of the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup as Italy take on Japan in Group A. Former Netherlands midfielder Clarence Seedorf is pitch-side in Recife.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Clarence Seedorf, Jonathan Pearce, Martin Keown, Robbie Savage
Episode 59
Mark Chapman presents coverage of the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup, as world champions Spain take on tiny Tahiti at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro in Group B.
Guest stars Pat Nevin, Kevin Kilbane, Steve Wilson, Robbie Savage, Mark Chapman
Episode 60
Coverage of the fourth Group B match of the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup, as African champions Nigeria face South American champions Uruguay in Salvador.
Guest stars Gus Poyet, Sunday Oliseh, Efan Ekoku, Mark Lawrenson, Jonathan Pearce, Dan Walker
Episode 61
Mark Chapman introduces coverage from Group A of the Fifa Confederations Cup, as hosts Brazil meet Italy in Salvador.
Guest stars Pat Nevin, Mark Lawrenson, Jonathan Pearce, Danny Mills, Mark Chapman
Episode 62
Coverage of the Confederations Cup match between Japan and Mexico from Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 63
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the concluding matches in Group A. Hosts Brazil take on Euro 2012 runners-up Italy and Asian Cup winners Japan play North American champions Mexico. The top two countries in the group progress to the semi-finals.
Guest stars Pat Nevin, Danny Mills, Mark Chapman
Episode 64
Mark Chapman hosts coverage of the final Group B matches at the Fifa Confederations Cup, as Nigeria face Spain in Fortaleza.
Guest stars Gus Poyet, Kevin Kilbane, Guy Mowbray, Mark Chapman
Episode 65
Coverage of the Confederations Cup match between Uruguay and Tahiti.
Guest stars Pat Nevin, Mark Lawrenson, Jonathan Pearce, Danny Mills, Mark Chapman
Episode 66
Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the first semi-final at the Fifa Confederations Cup in Brazil from Belo Horizonte's Estadio Mineirao, as the hosts take on Uruguay.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Alan Hansen, Mark Lawrenson, Steve Wilson, Kevin Kilbane
Episode 67
Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the second semi-final between Spain and Italy at the Fifa Confederations Cup in Brazil. Commentary by Guy Mowbray and Martin Keown.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Gianluca Vialli, Guy Mowbray, Martin Keown, Alan Shearer
Episode 68
Gary Lineker presents coverage of the Confederations Cup final between hosts Brazil and world champions Spain at the iconic Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Gianluca Vialli, Alan Hansen, Mark Lawrenson, Guy Mowbray, Alan Shearer
Episode 69
Jacqui Oatley introduces coverage of the first day of Uefa Women's Euro 2013 as hosts Sweden take on Denmark in Gothenburg. Plus highlights of Italy v Finland.
Guest stars Sue Smith, Faye White, Jacqui Oatley
Episode 70
Jacqui Oatley introduces coverage as Germany begin the defence of their title against the Netherlands. Plus highlights of the other match in Group B, Norway v Iceland.
Guest stars Ariane Hingst, Jacqui Oatley
Episode 71
Jacqui Oatley introduces coverage of England's opening game against Spain at Uefa Women's Euro 2013 in Sweden. Plus highlights of France v Russia.
Guest stars Lucy Ward, Guy Mowbray, Jacqui Oatley
Episode 72
Jacqui Oatley introduces live football from the women's Euros as hosts Sweden take on Finland in Gothenburg and action from the other match in Group A between Italy and Denmark.
Guest stars Jacqui Oatley
Episode 73
Action from the UEFA Women's Football Championship in Sweden, introduced by Jacqui Oatley. In Vaxjo, rank outsiders Iceland take on tournament favourites Germany.
Guest stars Ariane Hingst, Jacqui Oatley
Episode 74
Jacqui Oatley introduces coverage of England's second match at the UEFA Women's Football Championship against Russia.
Guest stars Lucy Ward, Guy Mowbray, Jacqui Oatley
Episode 75
Jacqui Oatley introduces action as Spain face France in another key game in England's group at the Women's Euros in Sweden. Plus reaction to England's game against Russia.
Guest stars Jacqui Oatley
Episode 76
Action from Sweden as Group A reaches its climax, with the hosts playing their final group match against Italy in Halmstad.
Guest stars Lucy Ward, Guy Mowbray, Jacqui Oatley
Episode 77
Highlights from the final matches in Group B at the Women's European Football Championship in Sweden. Germany meet Norway in Kalmar, while Iceland play the Netherlands in Vaxjo.
Guest stars Guy Mowbray, Steve Bower, Jacqui Oatley
Episode 78
Coverage of England's vital match against France as the group stages of the UEFA Women's European Football Championship in Sweden reach their conclusion.
Guest stars Sue Smith, Lucy Ward, Faye White, Guy Mowbray, Jacqui Oatley
Episode 79
Jacqui Oatley presents highlights from the first two quarter-finals of the Women's European Football Championships in Sweden, plus a look ahead to the other two quarter-finals.
Guest stars Guy Mowbray, Steve Bower, Jacqui Oatley
Episode 80
Coverage of the last quarter-final as France take on Denmark, plus expert analysis, reaction and highlights of the day's other quarter-final.
Guest stars Jacqui Oatley
Episode 81
Former England captain Faye White joins Jacqui Oatley in Gothenburg for coverage of the first semi-final at the Women's European Football Championship, as Sweden face Germany.
Guest stars Lucy Ward, Faye White, Guy Mowbray, Jacqui Oatley
Episode 82
Jacqui Oatley is in Norkopping in Sweden for coverage of the second semi-final at the Women's European Football Championship, as Norway take on Denmark.
Guest stars Lucy Ward, Guy Mowbray, Jacqui Oatley
Episode 83
Coverage of Germany v Norway in the Women's Euro 2013 final. Though Germany are going for a sixth consecutive title, Norway actually beat them 1-0 in the group stage.
Guest stars Lucy Ward, Faye White, Guy Mowbray, Jacqui Oatley
Episode information updated Sep 14, 2026
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