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The Best Episodes of Match of the Day

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

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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 7 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/22/1964. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "Chelsea v Sunderland".

  • Liverpool v Arsenal
    6.6/107 votes
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    #1 - Liverpool v Arsenal

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/22/1964

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chelsea v Sunderland
    NaN/100 votes
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    #2 - Chelsea v Sunderland

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/29/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fulham v Manchester United
    NaN/100 votes
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    #3 - Fulham v Manchester United

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/5/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur
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    #4 - West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/12/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chelsea v Leeds United
    NaN/100 votes
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    #5 - Chelsea v Leeds United

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/19/1964

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
    NaN/100 votes
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    #6 - Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/26/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers
    NaN/100 votes
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    #7 - Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/3/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal
    NaN/100 votes
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    #8 - Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/10/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Leicester City v Nottingham Forest
    NaN/100 votes
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    #9 - Leicester City v Nottingham Forest

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/17/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea
    NaN/100 votes
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    #10 - Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 10/24/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Arsenal v Everton
    NaN/100 votes
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    #11 - Arsenal v Everton

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 10/31/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers
    NaN/100 votes
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    #12 - West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 11/7/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur
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    #13 - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 11/14/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fulham v Blackpool
    NaN/100 votes
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    #14 - Fulham v Blackpool

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 11/21/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Arsenal v Manchester United
    NaN/100 votes
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    #15 - Arsenal v Manchester United

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 11/28/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • West Ham United v Leicester City
    NaN/100 votes
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    #16 - West Ham United v Leicester City

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 12/5/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chelsea v Wolverhampton Wanderers
    NaN/100 votes
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    #17 - Chelsea v Wolverhampton Wanderers

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 12/12/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Aston Villa v Arsenal
    NaN/100 votes
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    #18 - Aston Villa v Arsenal

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 12/19/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur
    NaN/100 votes
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    #19 - Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 12/26/1964

    Highlights of the Boxing Day Forest-Spurs match.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • West Ham United v Birmingham City
    NaN/100 votes
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    #20 - West Ham United v Birmingham City

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 12/28/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • West Ham United v Stoke City
    NaN/100 votes
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    #21 - West Ham United v Stoke City

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 1/2/1965

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 9th January 1965
    NaN/100 votes
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    #22 - 9th January 1965

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 1/9/1965

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nottingham Forest v Manchester United
    NaN/100 votes
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    #23 - Nottingham Forest v Manchester United

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 1/16/1965

    Commentary by Walley Barnes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur
    NaN/100 votes
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    #24 - West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 1/23/1965

    Commentary by Walley Barnes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United
    NaN/100 votes
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    #25 - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 2/6/1965

    Commentary by Walley Barnes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A