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Match of the Day

Season 2006/07 · 82 episodes · Aug 13, 2006

  1. Episode 1

    13th August 2006: FA Community Shield: Chelsea v Liverpool

    Aug 13, 2006

    Highlights of this afternoon's Community Shield match in which Premiership champions Chelsea took on FA Cup winners Liverpool at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.

  2. Episode 2

    16th August 2006: International Friendly

    Aug 16, 2006

    England v Greece. Old Trafford is the venue for new England manager Steve McClaren's first game in charge - a friendly against the European champions.

  3. Episode 3

    19th August 2006

    Aug 19, 2006

    On the first day of the new Premiership season, Gary Lineker presents highlights of today's eight games. Newcomers Sheffield United kick off against Liverpool and Watford, also promoted, travel to Everton while Reading's first ever top-flight game is at home to Middlesbrough. Arsenal face Aston Villa, Newcastle take on Wigan, Tottenham are away to Bolton, West Ham clash with Charlton, and Blackburn entertain Portsmouth.

  4. Episode 4

    23rd August 2006

    Aug 23, 2006

    As the new Premiership season gets into full swing, Gary Lineker hosts highlights of tonight's top-flight battles which saw Manchester United travel to Charlton and Chelsea pay a visit to Middlesbrough. In other games, Aston Villa took on runaway Championship winners Reading, Blackburn hosted Everton, Fulham entertained Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City clashed with Portsmouth.

  5. Episode 5

    26th August 2006

    Aug 26, 2006

    Today's Premiership highlights saw a daunting tie for Watford as they played host to Manchester Utd, while Liverpool took on West Ham Utd in a repeat of the FA Cup final. In other games, Manchester City faced Arsenal, Tottenham entertained Everton, Chariton hosted Bolton, Fulham clashed with Sheffield Utd and Wigan played newcomers Reading.

  6. Episode 6

    2nd September 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier

    Sep 2, 2006

    England v Andorra. New England manager Steve McClaren faces his first meaningful test as qualification begins for Euro in a clash with an unfancied outfit.

  7. Episode 7

    3rd September 2006: International Friendly

    Sep 3, 2006

    Brazil v Argentina. Arsenal's pristine new Emirates Stadium hosts a friendly between two football giants.

  8. Episode 8

    5th September 2006: International Friendly

    Sep 5, 2006

    Wales v Brazil. The top-ranking team in the world take on John Toshack 's side in this friendly match from Tottenham's White Hart Lane stadium.

  9. Episode 9

    6th September 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier

    Sep 6, 2006

    England v FYR Macedonia. England's bid to qualify for Euro 2008 continues with a tricky trip to eastern Europe, where they face their old sparring partners FYR Macedonia - a team who proved tough opponents during qualifying for Euro 2004.

  10. Episode 10

    9th September 2006

    Sep 9, 2006

    Gary Lineker presents the day's Premiership action that saw Arsenal play their second fixture at their new home, the Emirates Stadium, against Middlesbrough, where they were looking to chalk up their first win of the season. Elsewhere, Chelsea welcomed Charlton, Tottenham Hotspur travelled to early leaders Manchester United and Portsmouth welcomed Wigan.

  11. Episode 11

    16th September 2006

    Sep 16, 2006

    Gary Lineker , Mark Lawrenson and Alan Hansen present highlights from today's Premiership matches, including the London derby between Tottenham and Fulham, and Newcastle's battle with West Ham.

  12. Episode 12

    23rd September 2006

    Sep 23, 2006

    Ray Stubbs presents highlights of today's Premiership fixtures, which saw Reading manager Steve Coppell welcome former club Manchester United to the Madejski Stadium. Chelsea travelled to neighbours Fulham hoping to avoid a repeat of last season's 1-0 defeat, and Liverpool entertained Spurs at Anfield.

  13. Episode 13

    30th September 2006: Women's World Cup Qualifier

    Sep 30, 2006

    France v England. Coverage of the women's World Cup Group Five qualifier at the Stade de la Route de Lorient in Rennes. Unbeaten so far, Hope Powell's side need just one point to progress to next year's finals in China.

  14. Episode 14

    30th September 2006

    Sep 30, 2006

    Gary Lineker presents today's Premiership highlights, which saw champions Chelsea take on Aston Villa, Liverpool travel to Bolton, Manchester City visit Everton and Sheffield United play Middlesbrough.

  15. Episode 15

    7th October 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier: England v Macedonia

    Oct 7, 2006

    England take on the unpredictable former Yugoslav republic in a Euro 2008 qualifier at Old Trafford.

  16. Episode 16

    7th October 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier: Denmark v Northern Ireland

    Oct 7, 2006

    Coverage of this Euro 2008 Group F encounter at the Parken Stadion.

  17. Episode 17

    7th October 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifiers

    Oct 7, 2006

    Highlights of today's Euro 2008 qualifiers involving the home countries. Presented by Ray Stubbs.

  18. Episode 18

    11th October 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier

    Oct 11, 2006

    Gary Lineker presents highlights of England's potentially tricky Euro 2008 qualifier away to Croatia. The match comes just four days after Macedonia's visit to Old Trafford.

  19. Episode 19

    14th October 2006

    Oct 14, 2006

    Champions Chelsea are at Reading, Arsenal host Watford and Liverpool tackle Blackburn. Meanwhile Wigan take on Manchester Utd, Aston Villa play Spurs and Portsmouth welcome West Ham.

  20. Episode 20

    21st October 2006

    Oct 21, 2006

    Portsmouth face stiff competition as they pay a visit to champions Chelsea, who they'll be hoping to beat for the first time since 1957. Plus, a resurgent Aston Villa take on Fulham and lowly Charlton take on fellow strugglers Watford.

  21. Episode 21

    28th October 2006

    Oct 28, 2006

    Highlights of Arsenal and Everton's meeting at the Emirates Stadium. Plus champions Chelsea visit Sheffield United and Liverpool host Aston Villa.

  22. Episode 22

    4th November 2006

    Nov 4, 2006

    Highlights from former European champions Liverpool's encounter with Reading. Plus Manchester United host Portsmouth.

  23. Episode 23

    11th November 2006

    Nov 11, 2006

    Action from eight top-flight fixtures and the FA Cup first round.

  24. Episode 24

    12th November 2006: FA Cup First Round

    Nov 12, 2006

    Weymouth Town v Bury. Coverage from the Wessex Stadium of the FA Cup first-round match between Conference side Weymouth Town, who are unbeaten at home this season, and League Two strugglers Bury.

  25. Episode 25

    15th November 2006: International Friendly

    Nov 15, 2006

    Netherlands v England. Coverage from the Amsterdam ArenA of a match loaded with more significance than its status as a friendly international would suggest.

  26. Episode 26

    18th November 2006

    Nov 18, 2006

    Defending champions Chelsea host West Ham, and Arsenal are put to the test at home to Newcastle.

  27. Episode 27

    25th November 2006

    Nov 25, 2006

    Highlights of today's Premiership clashes, including Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal.

  28. Episode 28

    29th November 2006

    Nov 29, 2006

    Gary Lineker casts his eye over all the midweek Premiership action. Among the highlights, Manchester United continue their pursuit of the title as they take on Everton at Old Trafford, while current champs Chelsea meet Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.

  29. Episode 29

    2nd December 2006

    Dec 2, 2006

    Highlights of the Arsenal v Spurs London derby and Middlesbrough v Man United.

  30. Episode 30

    3rd December 2006: FA Cup Second Round

    Dec 3, 2006

    Salisbury City v Nottingham Forest. Can the Conference South outfit topple the League One high-flyers at Old Sarum in this FA Cup second-round clash? Forest thumped Yeading 5-0 to get here but they will be facing confident opponents buoyed by a bumper crowd at their compact home ground.

  31. Episode 31

    9th December 2006

    Dec 9, 2006

    Highlights of Old Trafford's Manchester derby, where City will hope to win for the first time since 1974. Elsewhere Liverpool host Fulham and Newcastle visit Blackburn.

  32. Episode 32

    16th December 2006

    Dec 16, 2006

    Highlights include Portsmouth's visit to Arsenal, Aston Villa 's home game with Bolton, Reading against Blackburn and Charlton v Liverpool.

  33. Episode 33

    23rd December 2006

    Dec 23, 2006

    Highlights of today's clashes, involving the whole of the Premiership. Aston Villa host Man Utd, Chelsea travel to Wigan, Arsenal are at home to Blackburn, Liverpool take on Watford and Newcastle meet Spurs.

  34. Episode 34

    26th December 2006

    Dec 26, 2006

    Boxing Day Premiership fixtures, where Man Utd, Chelsea and Bolton Wanderers will be hoping for festive cheer with home victories at the expense of Wigan Athletic, Reading and Newcastle Utd.

  35. Episode 35

    30th December 2006

    Dec 30, 2006

    Gary Lineker presents highlights of the day's Premiership clashes, including the west London derby between Chelsea and Fulham, and Manchester United against Reading, Sheffield United v Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool.

  36. Episode 36

    1st January 2007

    Jan 1, 2007

    A typically packed New Year's Day fixture list sees most of the Premiership's teams in action. Newcastle attempt to dent Manchester United's title hopes, while high-flying Portsmouth entertain Spurs.

  37. Episode 37

    6th January 2007: FA Cup Third Round: Tamworth v Norwich City

    Jan 6, 2007

    The FA Cup third round opens at the Lamb Ground, where for the second year running the ambitious Conference side vie for giant-killing status against Championship opponents.

  38. Episode 38

    6th January 2007: FA Cup Third Round: Liverpool v Arsenal

    Jan 6, 2007

    A tough first test awaits the current FA Cup holders as their defence gets under way at Anfield.

  39. Episode 39

    6th January 2007: FA Cup Third Round

    Jan 6, 2007

    Highlights from all today's FA Cup third-round ties, including Arsenal's trip to Cup holders Liverpool. Elsewhere, in-form Championship side Birmingham City host Newcastle United and little non-league Tamworth face Norwich City at the Lamb.

  40. Episode 40

    7th January 2007: FA Cup Third Round: Manchester United v Aston Villa

    Jan 7, 2007

    Coverage of this mouth-watering, all-Premiership FA Cup third-round clash at Old Trafford, where the West Midlands side haven't won since 1983.

  41. Episode 41

    7th January 2007: FA Cup Third Round

    Jan 7, 2007

    Highlights of this afternoon's FA Cup third-round ties, including Manchester United v Aston Villa.

  42. Episode 42

    13th January 2007

    Jan 13, 2007

    Gary Lineker presents highlights of today's Premiership fixtures, including Chelsea's clash with Wigan Athletic at Stamford Bridge and Manchester United against Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Plus, action from Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal and Watford v Liverpool.

  43. Episode 43

    17th January 2007: FA Cup Third Round Replay

    Jan 17, 2007

    Coverage of an FA Cup replay.

  44. Episode 44

    20th January 2007

    Jan 20, 2007

    Gary Lineker presents highlights of today's Premiership encounters, including the eagerly anticipated clash between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield. Plus, all the best action from Aston Villa v Watford, Newcastle United v West Ham United, Portsmouth v Charlton Athletic and Reading v Sheffield United.

  45. Episode 45

    27th January 2007: FA Cup Fourth Round: Luton Town v Blackburn Rovers

    Jan 27, 2007

    Coverage of the FA Cup fourth round as Premiership side Blackburn Rovers visit Championship opposition in the form of Luton Town.

  46. Episode 46

    27th January 2007: FA Cup Fourth Round: Manchester United v Portsmouth

    Jan 27, 2007

    Coverage of the FA Cup fourth-round tie between Premiership sides Manchester United and Portsmouth from Old Trafford.

  47. Episode 47

    27th January 2007: FA Cup Fourth Round

    Jan 27, 2007

    Highlights of today's FA Cup fourth-round fixtures, including Manchester United v Portsmouth, West Ham v Watford, Derby County v Bristol Rovers and Crystal Palace v Preston North End.

  48. Episode 48

    28th January 2007: FA Cup Fourth Round: Chelsea v Nottingham Forest

    Jan 28, 2007

    Today's FA Cup fourth-round clash at Stamford Bridge sees the lavishly-assembled Chelsea take on League One high-flyers Nottingham Forest.

  49. Episode 49

    31st January 2007

    Jan 31, 2007

    Highlights of Manchester United v Watford and Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers.

  50. Episode 50

    3rd February 2007

    Feb 3, 2007

    Highlights of today's Premiership fixtures, including the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton and the London derby in which Charlton took on Chelsea. Plus Watford's match with Bolton.

  51. Episode 51

    7th February 2007: International Friendly

    Feb 7, 2007

    England v Spain. Gary Lineker presents coverage of England's friendly at Old Trafford against Spain.

  52. Episode 52

    10th February 2007

    Feb 10, 2007

    Highlights of today's Premiership fixtures, including the match between Manchester United and Charlton. Plus the action from all the other games, including Chelsea v Middlesbrough, West Ham v Watford and Newcastle v Liverpool.

  53. Episode 53

    14th February 2007: FA Cup Fourth Round Replay

    Feb 14, 2007

    Bolton Wanderers take on Arsenal in an FA Cup fourth-round replay at the Reebok Stadium.

  54. Episode 54

    17th February 2007: FA Cup Fifth Round: Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers

    Feb 17, 2007

    Two Premiership sides will meet in what is sure to be an enthralling contest.

  55. Episode 55

    17th February 2007: FA Cup Fifth Round: Manchester United v Reading

    Feb 17, 2007

    The fifth-round FA Cup bonanza continues as Manchester United take on Reading at Old Trafford.

  56. Episode 56

    17th February 2007: FA Cup Fifth Round

    Feb 17, 2007

    Highlights of today's FA Cup fifth-round matches, including Manchester United's clash with Reading and Chelsea against Norwich City.

  57. Episode 57

    18th February 2007: FA Cup Fifth Round: Preston North End v Manchester City

    Feb 18, 2007

    Coverage of this fifth-round FA Cup tie from Deepdale.

  58. Episode 58

    24th February 2007

    Feb 24, 2007

    Highlights of today's Premiership fixtures, including Fulham v Manchester United at Craven Cottage, Liverpool v Sheffield United and a crucial bottom of the table clash between Charlton and West Ham United.

  59. Episode 59

    28th February 2007: FA Cup Fifth Round Replay

    Feb 28, 2007

    Coverage of a fifth-round FA Cup replay.

  60. Episode 60

    3rd March 2007

    Mar 3, 2007

    Gary Lineker presents highlights of today's Premiership clashes, including Manchester United's daunting trek to Anfield to face Liverpool. Plus Arsenal v Reading and Portsmouth v Chelsea.

  61. Episode 61

    10th March 2007: FA Cup Sixth Round: Middlesbrough v Manchester United

    Mar 10, 2007

    Coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final clash from the Riverside.

  62. Episode 62

    11th March 2007: FA Cup Sixth Round: Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur

    Mar 11, 2007

    Chelsea take on Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.

  63. Episode 63

    11th March 2007: FA Cup Sixth Round: Plymouth Argyle v Watford

    Mar 11, 2007

    The last of the weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals comes from Home Park where Championship side Plymouth host Premiership strugglers Watford.

  64. Episode 64

    13th March 2007: Manchester United v European XI

    Mar 13, 2007

    Coverage of this evening's friendly encounter at Old Trafford between Manchester United and a European XI, a match staged to commemorate two golden jubilees - the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome and United's 50 years of involvement in European competitions.

  65. Episode 65

    17th March 2007

    Mar 17, 2007

    Highlights, including Manchester United v Bolton, Chelsea v Sheffield United and West Ham v Blackburn.

  66. Episode 66

    24th March 2007: Euro 2008 Qualifiers

    Mar 24, 2007

    Highlights of today's crucial Euro 2008 qualifiers.

  67. Episode 67

    28th March 2007: Euro 2008 Qualifier: Italy v Scotland

    Mar 28, 2007

    Coverage of this Euro 2008 Group B encounter from Studio San Nicola in Bari.

  68. Episode 68

    28th March 2007: Euro 2008 Qualifiers

    Mar 28, 2007

    Gary Lineker presents highlights of England's Euro 2008 Group E match against Andorra at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, plus Northern Ireland's clash with Sweden at Windsor Park.

  69. Episode 69

    31st March 2007

    Mar 31, 2007

    Gary Lineker presents highlights, including Man Utd v Blackburn Rovers and Watford against Chelsea.

  70. Episode 70

    7th April 2007

    Apr 7, 2007

    Premiership highlights, including Chelsea v Spurs from Stamford Bridge, Portsmouth v Man Utd at Fratton Park, Arsenal v West Ham and Reading v Liverpool.

  71. Episode 71

    9th April 2007

    Apr 9, 2007

    Premiership highlights, featuring Charlton Athletic v Reading and Watford v Portsmouth.

  72. Episode 72

    14th April 2007: FA Cup Semi-Final: Manchester United v Watford

    Apr 14, 2007

    Coverage of the FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park. Premiership frontrunners Man Utd have an impressive pedigree in this competition, with a record 11 cup final triumphs. Watford, destined for relegation, are hoping to make only their second final in the club's history. However, their last FA Cup meeting against United provided a 1-0 shock win for the Hornets.

  73. Episode 73

    14th April 2007

    Apr 14, 2007

    Ray Stubbs presents today's Premiership clashes, including Arsenal v Bolton and Man City v Liverpool. Plus the FA Cup semi-final, Man Utd v Watford.

  74. Episode 74

    21st April 2007

    Apr 21, 2007

    Premiership highlights with Gary Lineker, including Man Utd v Middlesbrough and Charlton v Sheffield Utd.

  75. Episode 75

    28th April 2007

    Apr 28, 2007

    Everton v Man Utd, Chelsea clash with Bolton.

  76. Episode 76

    5th May 2007

    May 5, 2007

    Premiership highlights with Gary Lineker, including Manchester City's derby against local rivals United.

  77. Episode 77

    7th May 2007: Women's FA Cup Final: Arsenal Ladies v Charlton Ladies

    May 7, 2007

    Coverage of the FA Women's Cup Final from Nottingham Forest's City Ground. Having already won the League Cup this season, Arsenal will be favourites to retain their title.

  78. Episode 78

    9th May 2007

    May 9, 2007

    Gary Lineker introduces highlights of Chelsea v Manchester United - a game which could decide which team wins the Premiership title.

  79. Episode 79

    13th May 2007

    May 13, 2007

    Gary Lineker presents highlights from the final day of one of the most closely fought Premiership seasons for years, including Manchester United v West Ham United, Chelsea v Everton, Liverpool v Charlton and Sheffield United v Wigan.

  80. Episode 80

    19th May 2007: FA Cup Final: Chelsea v Manchester United

    May 19, 2007

    Coverage of the 126th FA Cup final from the new Wembley Stadium. The prestigious domestic cup competition returns to the capital after a seven-year absence, as this season's two strongest teams battle it out for top honours. The Blues were the last side to win the competition there, defeating Aston Villa 1-0 in 2000. The Red Devils are looking to lift the trophy for the 12th time. With expert analysis from

  81. Episode 81

    1st June 2007: International Friendly

    Jun 1, 2007

    England v Brazil. Feelings will be running high as the national team play their first game at the new Wembley Stadium and take on a team among the best in the world for this friendly.

  82. Episode 82

    6th June 2007: Euro 2008 Qualifier

    Jun 6, 2007

    Estonia v England. Highlights of England's Euro 2008 Group E qualifier against Estonia at the Lillekula stadium in Tallinn.