Match of the Day
Season 1989/90
198916 episodes
Des Lynam continued to present the show, joined by Jimmy Hill and Terry Venables as regular pundits.
Episode 1
12th August 1989: FA Charity Shield: Liverpool v Arsenal
Aug 12, 19891h 20m
Match of the Day celebrates its 25th birthday. Back in August 1964, the programme kicked off its life with a League match between Liverpool and Arsenal. It was 3-2 to the Merseysiders that day, but that's no contemporary form guide!
Episode 2
18th November 1989: FA Cup First Round
Nov 18, 19891h 20m
Highlights of two of the day's outstanding matches plus a comprehensive round-up of the afternoon's activities. Thirty-two non-league clubs join 48 Third and Fourth Division league clubs in the competition's First Round proper. Blackpool v Bolton Wanderers Kettering Town v Northampton Town
Episode 3
9th December 1989: FA Cup Second Round
Nov 25, 19891h 20m
Featuring highlights of two of the day's top ties from the second round of the FA Cup. Plus the draw for the third round live from the FA headquarters, and a review of today's World Cup draw. Whitley Bay v Preston North End Colchester United v Birmingham City
Episode 4
6th January 1990: FA Cup Third Round
Jan 6, 19901h 20m
Featuring highlights of three of the day's ties plus a comprehensive round-up from the most romantic Saturday of the football season - the Third Round of the FA Cup. Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa Exeter City v Norwich City Stoke City v Arsenal
Episode 5
7th January 1990: FA Cup Third Round: Nottingham Forest v Manchester United
Jan 7, 19901h 20m
Coverage of the glamour tie of the Third Round - Nottingham Forest v Manchester United, a repeat of last year's epic quarter-final tie at Old Trafford. Plus the FA Cup Fourth-Round Draw live from the FA headquarters after the match.
Episode 6
27th January 1990: FA Cup Fourth Round
Jan 27, 19901h 20m
Featuring highlights of three of the day's outstanding Fourth Round FA Cup ties, plus the afternoon's other major stories. Arsenal v Queens Park Rangers Bristol City v Chelsea West Bromwich Albion v Charlton Athletic
Episode 7
28th January 1990: FA Cup Fourth Round: Norwich City v Liverpool
Jan 28, 19901h 20m
Live coverage of the FA Cup Fourth Round's most outstanding tie: Norwich City v Liverpool. With brief action from the day's other ties: Hereford United v Manchester United Sheffield Wednesday v Everton
Episode 8
17th February 1990: FA Cup Fifth Round
Feb 17, 19901h 20m
Highlights of three of the day's major FA Cup ties plus a review of the day's other matches. Oldham Athletic v Everton Liverpool v Southampton West Bromwich Albion v Aston Villa
Episode 9
18th February 1990: FA Cup Fifth Round: Newcastle United v Manchester United
Feb 18, 19901h 20m
Live coverage of one of the FA Cup Fifth Round's outstanding ties: Newcastle United v Manchester United. Brief action from the day's other ties plus the FA Cup Sixth Round draw. Blackpool v Queens Park Rangers Sheffield United v Barnsley
Episode 10
10th March 1990: FA Cup Sixth Round
Mar 10, 19901h 20m
Just two winning performances from a Wembley FA Cup Final. Comprehensive coverage of today's FA Cup quarter-finals and Fifth Round Replays. Oldham Athletic v Everton Cambridge United v Crystal Palace
Episode 11
11th March 1990: FA Cup Sixth Round: Queens Park Rangers v Liverpool
Mar 11, 19901h 20m
Featuring live coverage of one of the outstanding FA Cup quarter-final ties with highlights of the other matches. Plus the draw for the semi-finals live from Lancaster Gate. Sheffield United v Manchester United
Episode 12
8th April 1990: FA Cup Semi Final: Crystal Palace v Liverpool
Apr 8, 19901h 20m
Can Steve Coppell's Crystal Palace cause an upset in their match against holders Liverpool?
Episode 13
8th April 1990: FA Cup Semi Final: Manchester United v Oldham Athletic
Apr 14, 19901h 20m
The season's most surprising team, Oldham, meet their wealthy neighbours, Manchester United, disappointing in the League, brilliant in the FA Cup.
Episode 14
11th April 1990: FA Cup Semi Final Replay: Manchester United v Oldham Athletic
Apr 11, 19901h 20m
After a deadlock at the first attempt, who will make the Final?
Episode 15
12th May 1990: FA Cup Final: Crystal Palace v Manchester United
May 12, 19901h 20m
Highlights of today's FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester United.
Episode 16
17th May 1990: FA Cup Final Replay: Crystal Palace v Manchester United
May 17, 19901h 20m
Coverage of the 1990 Cup final replay.