Match of the Day
Season 1968/69
196838 episodes
Grandstand presenter David Coleman begins regularly presenting Match of the Day.
Episode 1
The F.A. Charity Shield: Manchester City v West Bromwich Albion
Aug 3, 19681h 20m
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.
Episode 2
Queens Park Rangers v Leicester City
Aug 10, 19681h 20m
Commentary by David Coleman.
Episode 3
Manchester City v Manchester United
Aug 17, 19681h 20m
Commentary by David Coleman.
Episode 4
Tottenham Hotspur v Sheffield Wednesday
Aug 24, 19681h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 5
West Ham United v West Bromwich Albion
Aug 31, 19681h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 6
Chelsea v Everton
Sep 7, 19681h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 7
Sheffield United v Oxford United
Sep 14, 19681h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 8
Leeds United v Arsenal
Sep 21, 19681h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 9
Fulham v Blackburn Rovers
Sep 28, 19681h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 10
Manchester United v Arsenal
Oct 5, 19681h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 11
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea
Oct 12, 19681h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 12
Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool
Oct 19, 19681h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 13
Arsenal v West Ham United
Oct 26, 19681h 20m
Commentary by Maurice Edelston.
Episode 14
Chelsea v Manchester City
Nov 2, 19681h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 15
Sunderland v Manchester United
Nov 9, 19681h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 16
Charlton v Hull City
Nov 16, 19681h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 17
Leeds United v Everton
Nov 23, 19681h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 18
West Ham United v Manchester City
Nov 30, 19681h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 19
Blackpool v Middlesbrough
Dec 7, 19681h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 20
West Ham United v Leeds United
Dec 14, 19681h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 21
Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur
Dec 21, 19681h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 22
F.A. Cup Third Round
Jan 4, 19691h 20m
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
Episode 23
Stoke City v Tottenham Hotspur
Jan 11, 19691h 20m
Commentary by David Coleman.
Episode 24
Swindon Town v Luton Town
Jan 18, 19691h 20m
Commentary by David Coleman.
Episode 25
F.A. Cup Fourth Round
Jan 25, 19691h 20m
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
Episode 26
Leicester City v West Ham United
Feb 1, 19691h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 27
8th February 1969
Feb 8, 19691h 20m
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.
Episode 28
Leeds United v Chelsea
Feb 15, 19691h 20m
Commentary by David Coleman.
Episode 29
Tottenham Hotspur v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Feb 22, 19691h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 30
F.A. Cup Sixth Round
Mar 1, 19691h 20m
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
Episode 31
8th March 1969
Mar 8, 19691h 20m
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
Episode 32
Chelsea v Manchester United
Mar 15, 19691h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 33
Nottingham Forest v West Bromwich Albion
Mar 22, 19691h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 34
29th March 1969
Mar 29, 19691h 20m
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
Episode 35
Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Apr 5, 19691h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 36
Newcastle United v Manchester United
Apr 12, 19691h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 37
Leeds United v Leicester City
Apr 19, 19691h 20m
Commentary by David Coleman.
Episode 38
The F.A. Cup Final: Leicester City v. Manchester City
Apr 26, 19691h 20m
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.