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The Best Episodes of Match of the Day Season 1

Every episode of Match of the Day Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Match of the Day Season 1!

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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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Liverpool v Arsenal" is the best rated episode of "Match of the Day" season 1. 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 is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Chelsea v Sunderland".