Match of the Day
A BBC One Original
Match of the Day brings together the weekend's football action in a tight, readable package that suits busy fans and curious newcomers alike. Rather than merely replaying goals, the show stitches together decisive sequences and then explains why they mattered. Viewers get a compact montage of... Read more
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About Match of the Day
Match of the Day brings together the weekend's football action in a tight, readable package that suits busy fans and curious newcomers alike. Rather than merely replaying goals, the show stitches together decisive sequences and then explains why they mattered. Viewers get a compact montage of chances, saves and critical moments, followed by commentary that clarifies tactics, player decisions and turning points. The tone remains practical and accessible, aimed at helping audiences understand what unfolded on the pitch without getting lost in the noise. Over the decades the format has evolved with new hosts and graphics, but the core idea stays the same a clear, concise snapshot of the game's best moments. Guinness later cited it as the longest running football television programme in the world.
First aired on the BBC in 1964, Match of the Day established a simple premise a regular studio program that blends match highlights with expert commentary. The format has endured while evolving with new presenters and graphics.
In 2015 Guinness World Records recognized it as the longest running football television programme, a badge that underscores its cultural footprint in British sport. The title is a familiar phrase for generations of fans and shaped how people talk about games.
Critics have noted the show's balance between highlights and analysis, praising its straightforward approach to breaking down what happened on the field. The program emphasizes accessibility and broad appeal, while still inviting thoughtful discussion about tactics, form, and football culture. The 7.5/10 average from 47 votes suggests a solid reception among viewers who value clarity over spectacle, a sign that the format remains relevant even as football broadcasts have grown more elaborate.
There are no widely reported major awards for Match of the Day. Its impact is measured more by longevity and cultural status than by trophy recognition, a point noted by observers of British television sports.
Details
- Release Date
- August 22, 1964
- Episode Length
- 1h 20m
- Rating
- NR
- User Ratings
- 48 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 62
- Episodes
- 3255
- Network
- BBC One, BBC Two
- Status
- Returning Series
- Genres
- Talk, News
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- BBC Sport
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Seasons (62 seasons, 3255 episodes)
Season 1964/65
37 episodes - 1964
Season 1965/66
33 episodes - 1965
Season 1966/67
40 episodes - 1966
Season 1967/68
42 episodes - 1967
Season 1968/69
38 episodes - 1968
Season 1969/70
40 episodes - 1969
Season 1970/71
43 episodes - 1970
Season 1971/72
43 episodes - 1971
Season 1972/73
43 episodes - 1972
Season 1973/74
42 episodes - 1973
Season 1974/75
43 episodes - 1974
Season 1975/76
43 episodes - 1975
Season 1976/77
43 episodes - 1976
Season 1977/78
41 episodes - 1977
Season 1978/79
41 episodes - 1978
Season 1979/80
46 episodes - 1979
Season 1980/81
40 episodes - 1980
Season 1981/82
42 episodes - 1981
Season 1982/83
37 episodes - 1982
Season 1983/84
37 episodes - 1983
Season 1984/85
39 episodes - 1984
Season 1985/86
14 episodes - 1985
Season 1986/87
14 episodes - 1986
Season 1987/88
19 episodes - 1987
Season 1988/89
13 episodes - 1988
Season 1989/90
16 episodes - 1989
Season 1990/91
21 episodes - 1990
Season 1991/92
22 episodes - 1991
Season 1992/93
46 episodes - 1992
Season 1993/94
50 episodes - 1993
Season 1994/95
53 episodes - 1994
Season 1995/96
53 episodes - 1995
Season 1996/97
53 episodes - 1996
Season 1997/98
71 episodes - 1997
Season 1998/99
55 episodes - 1998
Season 1999/2000
90 episodes - 1999
Season 2000/01
57 episodes - 2000
Season 2001/02
93 episodes - 2001
Season 2002/03
51 episodes - 2002
Season 2003/04
113 episodes - 2003
Season 2004/05
81 episodes - 2004
Season 2005/06
136 episodes - 2005
Season 2006/07
82 episodes - 2006
Season 2007/08
72 episodes - 2007
Season 2008/09
59 episodes - 2008
Season 2009/10
132 episodes - 2009
Season 2010/11
63 episodes - 2010
Season 2011/12
93 episodes - 2011
Season 2012/13
83 episodes - 2012
Season 2013/14
108 episodes - 2013
Season 2014/15
41 episodes - 2014
Season 2015/16
74 episodes - 2015
Season 2016/17
46 episodes - 2016
Season 2017/18
45 episodes - 2017
Season 2018/19
48 episodes - 2018
Season 2019/20
50 episodes - 2019
Season 2020/21
59 episodes - 2020
Season 2021/22
48 episodes - 2021
Season 2022/23
44 episodes - 2022
Season 2023/24
46 episodes - 2023
Season 2024/25
40 episodes - 2024
Season 2025/26
50 episodes - 2025
