Despite attempts by some clubs to prevent its return due to fear over ticket sales, Match of the Day returned to the BBC in October 1965 two months after the start of the new season. The duration of each programme had been reduced to 45 minutes in length and it could no longer be broadcast before 10.00pm.
Episode 1
West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea
Oct 2, 1965
Commentary by Frank Bough.
Episode 2
Nottingham Forest v West Ham United
Oct 9, 1965
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 3
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United
Oct 16, 1965
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 4
Chelsea v Leicester City
Oct 23, 1965
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 5
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace
Oct 30, 1965
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 6
Arsenal v Sheffield United
Nov 6, 1965
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 7
Leicester City v Manchester United
Nov 13, 1965
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 8
Sheffield Wednesday v Fulham
Nov 20, 1965
Commentary by Walley Barnes.
Episode 9
Tottenham Hotspur v Stoke City
Nov 27, 1965
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 10
Chelsea v Liverpool
Dec 4, 1965
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 11
Leeds United v West Bromwich Albion
Dec 11, 1965
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 12
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
Dec 18, 1965
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 13
Sheffield United v Northampton Town
Jan 1, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 14
Arsenal v Liverpool
Jan 8, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 15
Fulham v Manchester United
Jan 15, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 16
Liverpool v Chelsea
Jan 22, 1966
For the first time Match of the Day features one of the top games in the F.A. Cup Competition. Kenneth Wolstenholme reports with outside broadcast cameras on two famous teams who clash today in the Third Round of the F.A. Cup.
Episode 17
Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers
Jan 29, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 18
Bristol City v Manchester City
Feb 5, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 19
Chelsea v Leeds United
Feb 12, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 20
West Ham United v Sheffield United
Feb 19, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 21
Fulham v Liverpool
Feb 26, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 22
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United
Mar 5, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 23
Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur
Mar 12, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 24
Manchester United v Arsenal
Mar 19, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 25
Preston North End v Manchester United
Mar 26, 1966
Kenneth Wolstenholme reports with outside broadcast cameras on two famous teams who clash today in the Quarter-finals of the F.A. Cup.
Episode 26
Scotland v England
Apr 2, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 27
Fulham v Sheffield Wednesday
Apr 16, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 28
Chelsea v Sheffield Wednesday
Apr 23, 1966
Semi-Final of the F.A. Cup. Chelsea & Sheffield Wednesday fighting today for a place in the F.A. Cup Final at Wembley on May 14. Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 29
Liverpool v Chelsea
Apr 30, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 30
Huddersfield Town v Coventry City
May 7, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 31
Everton v Sheffield Wednesday
May 14, 1966
The F.A. Cup Final: Everton v. Sheffield Wednesday Recorded highlights of this afternoon's match at the Empire Stadium, Wembley. Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 32
Oldham Athletic v Oxford United
May 21, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 33
Brentford v Gillingham
May 28, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.