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Match of the Day

Season 1968/69 · 38 episodes · Aug 3, 1968

Grandstand presenter David Coleman begins regularly presenting Match of the Day.

  1. Episode 1

    The F.A. Charity Shield: Manchester City v West Bromwich Albion

    Aug 3, 1968

    Manchester City Football, League Champions v. West Bromwich Albion, F.A. Cup Winners Television's top soccer programme returns with exclusive coverage of the curtain-raiser to the new Football season, in which the League Champions met the F.A. Cup Winners at Maine Road, Manchester, this afternoon.

  2. Episode 2

    Queens Park Rangers v Leicester City

    Aug 10, 1968

    Commentary by David Coleman.

  3. Episode 3

    Manchester City v Manchester United

    Aug 17, 1968

    Commentary by David Coleman.

  4. Episode 4

    Tottenham Hotspur v Sheffield Wednesday

    Aug 24, 1968

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  5. Episode 5

    West Ham United v West Bromwich Albion

    Aug 31, 1968

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  6. Episode 6

    Chelsea v Everton

    Sep 7, 1968

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  7. Episode 7

    Sheffield United v Oxford United

    Sep 14, 1968

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  8. Episode 8

    Leeds United v Arsenal

    Sep 21, 1968

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  9. Episode 9

    Fulham v Blackburn Rovers

    Sep 28, 1968

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  10. Episode 10

    Manchester United v Arsenal

    Oct 5, 1968

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  11. Episode 11

    Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea

    Oct 12, 1968

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  12. Episode 12

    Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool

    Oct 19, 1968

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  13. Episode 13

    Arsenal v West Ham United

    Oct 26, 1968

    Commentary by Maurice Edelston.

  14. Episode 14

    Chelsea v Manchester City

    Nov 2, 1968

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  15. Episode 15

    Sunderland v Manchester United

    Nov 9, 1968

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  16. Episode 16

    Charlton v Hull City

    Nov 16, 1968

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  17. Episode 17

    Leeds United v Everton

    Nov 23, 1968

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  18. Episode 18

    West Ham United v Manchester City

    Nov 30, 1968

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  19. Episode 19

    Blackpool v Middlesbrough

    Dec 7, 1968

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  20. Episode 20

    West Ham United v Leeds United

    Dec 14, 1968

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  21. Episode 21

    Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur

    Dec 21, 1968

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  22. Episode 22

    F.A. Cup Third Round

    Jan 4, 1969

    David Coleman reports on today's F.A. Cup Third Round Out of the 430 Clubs who entered the F.A. Challenge Cup Competition this season, sixty-four remain today to play in this the third round, where the Third and Fourth Division and non-League Clubs are joined by the giants of the First and Second Divisions. Kenneth Wolstenholme, David Coleman and Alan Weeks report with outside broadcast cameras on three of today's exciting Cup ties. Everton v Ipswich Town Exeter City v Manchester United Cardiff City v Arsenal

  23. Episode 23

    Stoke City v Tottenham Hotspur

    Jan 11, 1969

    Commentary by David Coleman.

  24. Episode 24

    Swindon Town v Luton Town

    Jan 18, 1969

    Commentary by David Coleman.

  25. Episode 25

    F.A. Cup Fourth Round

    Jan 25, 1969

    David Coleman reports on today's F.A. Cup Fourth Round Thirty-two clubs compete in today's round of the F.A. Challenge Cup competition. Already five First Division clubs have been eliminated-Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Nottingham Forest, Queen's Park Rangers, and Sunderland. Which First Division giants will today join them? It could be the holders themselves, West Bromwich Albion, who are away to Fulham, surprise team of the Third Round; or Manchester United, who meet Third Division success side Watford; or even Arsenal, who clash with London rivals Charlton. As always, shocks are guaranteed. David Coleman, Alan Weeks, and Kenneth Wolstenholme report with outside broadcast cameras on three of today's exciting Cup Ties. Liverpool v Burnley Fulham v West Bromwich Albion Preston North End v Chelsea

  26. Episode 26

    Leicester City v West Ham United

    Feb 1, 1969

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  27. Episode 27

    8th February 1969

    Feb 8, 1969

    As F.A. Cup matches were postponed, the following matches were covered in this episode: Watford v Rotherham United Cardiff City v Oxford United Commentary by David Coleman & Maurice Edelston.

  28. Episode 28

    Leeds United v Chelsea

    Feb 15, 1969

    Commentary by David Coleman.

  29. Episode 29

    Tottenham Hotspur v Wolverhampton Wanderers

    Feb 22, 1969

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  30. Episode 30

    F.A. Cup Sixth Round

    Mar 1, 1969

    Introduced by David Coleman Out of the 430 clubs who entered the F.A. Challenge Cup competition this season, eight remain to compete in today's quarter-finals. Kenneth Wolstenholme and David Coleman report, with outside broadcast cameras, on two of today's exciting Cup ties. Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion Manchester United v Everton

  31. Episode 31

    8th March 1969

    Mar 8, 1969

    The highlights of Division 2 match: Blackpool v Derby County Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme. Also highlights of F.A. Cup sixth round match: Mansfield Town v Leicester City

  32. Episode 32

    Chelsea v Manchester United

    Mar 15, 1969

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  33. Episode 33

    Nottingham Forest v West Bromwich Albion

    Mar 22, 1969

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  34. Episode 34

    29th March 1969

    Mar 29, 1969

    The highlights of Division 1 match: Manchester City v Stoke City Commentary by Alan Weeks. Also highlights of F.A. Cup semi-final match: Leicester City v West Bromwich Albion

  35. Episode 35

    Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers

    Apr 5, 1969

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  36. Episode 36

    Newcastle United v Manchester United

    Apr 12, 1969

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

  37. Episode 37

    Leeds United v Leicester City

    Apr 19, 1969

    Commentary by David Coleman.

  38. Episode 38

    The F.A. Cup Final: Leicester City v. Manchester City

    Apr 26, 1969

    Introduced by David Coleman from the London hotel where tonight the new F.A. Cup-holders and their wives are celebrating their victory. Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.