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The Best Episodes of Match of the Day

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Every episode of Match of the Day ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Match of the Day!

The Best Episodes of Match of the Day

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  1. Background image for Liverpool v Arsenal
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Liverpool v Arsenal

    S1:E1

    The first episode of Match of the Day from 1964, presented by Kenneth Wolstenholme and former Arsenal player Walley Barnes. The featured match is Liverpool versus Arsenal at Anfield.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Chelsea v Sunderland
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    #2 - Chelsea v Sunderland

    S1:E2

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #3 - Fulham v Manchester United

    S1:E3

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #4 - West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur

    S1:E4

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - Chelsea v Leeds United

    S1:E5

    Coverage of the match between Chelsea and Leeds United with Kenneth Wolstenholme commentating.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
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    #6 - Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur

    S1:E6

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    Director:Unknown
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  7. Background image for Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers
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    #7 - Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers

    S1:E7

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #8 - Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal

    S1:E8

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #9 - Leicester City v Nottingham Forest

    S1:E9

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea
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    #10 - Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea

    S1:E10

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #11 - Arsenal v Everton

    S1:E11

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #12 - West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers

    S1:E12

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #13 - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur

    S1:E13

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #14 - Fulham v Blackpool

    S1:E14

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #15 - Arsenal v Manchester United

    S1:E15

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #16 - West Ham United v Leicester City

    S1:E16

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #17 - Chelsea v Wolverhampton Wanderers

    S1:E17

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #18 - Aston Villa v Arsenal

    S1:E18

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #19 - Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur

    S1:E19

    Highlights of the Boxing Day Forest-Spurs match.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #20 - West Ham United v Birmingham City

    S1:E20

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #21 - West Ham United v Stoke City

    S1:E21

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #22 - 9th January 1965

    S1:E22

    Coverage of the FA Cup round 3 match between Everton & Sheffield Wednesday with commentary from Walley Barnes. Highlights of division 4 match Oxford United v Tranmere Rovers with commentary from Frank Bough.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #23 - Nottingham Forest v Manchester United

    S1:E23

    Commentary by Walley Barnes.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #24 - West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur

    S1:E24

    Commentary by Walley Barnes.

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United
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    #25 - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United

    S1:E25

    Commentary by Walley Barnes.

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Liverpool v Arsenal" is the best rated episode of "Match of the Day". It scored 6.6/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/22/1964. This episode scored 6.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Chelsea v Sunderland".