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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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  • Liverpool v Arsenal
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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.

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  • Chelsea v Sunderland
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    #2 - Chelsea v Sunderland

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 8/29/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  • Fulham v Manchester United
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    #3 - Fulham v Manchester United

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 9/5/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  • 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.

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  • Chelsea v Leeds United
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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.

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  • Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
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    #6 - Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 9/26/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  • Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers
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    #7 - Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 10/3/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  • Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal
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    #8 - Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 10/10/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  • Leicester City v Nottingham Forest
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    #9 - Leicester City v Nottingham Forest

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 10/17/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  • Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea
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    #10 - Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 10/24/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  • Arsenal v Everton
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    #11 - Arsenal v Everton

    Season 1 Episode 11

    Aired 10/31/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  • West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers
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    #12 - West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 11/7/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    #13 - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 11/14/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  • Fulham v Blackpool
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    #14 - Fulham v Blackpool

    Season 1 Episode 14

    Aired 11/21/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  • Arsenal v Manchester United
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    #15 - Arsenal v Manchester United

    Season 1 Episode 15

    Aired 11/28/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  • West Ham United v Leicester City
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    #16 - West Ham United v Leicester City

    Season 1 Episode 16

    Aired 12/5/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  • Chelsea v Wolverhampton Wanderers
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    #17 - Chelsea v Wolverhampton Wanderers

    Season 1 Episode 17

    Aired 12/12/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  • Aston Villa v Arsenal
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    #18 - Aston Villa v Arsenal

    Season 1 Episode 18

    Aired 12/19/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  • Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur
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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.

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  • West Ham United v Birmingham City
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    #20 - West Ham United v Birmingham City

    Season 1 Episode 20

    Aired 12/28/1964

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  • West Ham United v Stoke City
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    #21 - West Ham United v Stoke City

    Season 1 Episode 21

    Aired 1/2/1965

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  • 9th January 1965
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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.

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  • Nottingham Forest v Manchester United
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    #23 - Nottingham Forest v Manchester United

    Season 1 Episode 23

    Aired 1/16/1965

    Commentary by Walley Barnes.

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  • West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur
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    #24 - West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur

    Season 1 Episode 24

    Aired 1/23/1965

    Commentary by Walley Barnes.

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  • Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United
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    #25 - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United

    Season 1 Episode 25

    Aired 2/6/1965

    Commentary by Walley Barnes.

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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".