Match of the Day backdrop
Match of the Day poster
Talk•
News

The Best Episodes of Match of the Day Season 1

BBC One

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!

The Best Episodes of Match of the Day Season 1

BBC's football highlights and analysis. "The longest-running football television programme in the world" as recognised by Guinness World Records in 2015.

Seasons61

All12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455565758596061
  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.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Chelsea v Sunderland
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Chelsea v Sunderland

    S1:E2

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Fulham v Manchester United
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Fulham v Manchester United

    S1:E3

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #4 - West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur

    S1:E4

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Chelsea v Leeds United
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Chelsea v Leeds United

    S1:E5

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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur

    S1:E6

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of Match of the Day

    READ
  7. Background image for Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers

    S1:E7

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  8. Background image for Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal

    S1:E8

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Leicester City v Nottingham Forest
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Leicester City v Nottingham Forest

    S1:E9

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea

    S1:E10

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Arsenal v Everton
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Arsenal v Everton

    S1:E11

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #12 - West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers

    S1:E12

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur

    S1:E13

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Fulham v Blackpool
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Fulham v Blackpool

    S1:E14

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Arsenal v Manchester United
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Arsenal v Manchester United

    S1:E15

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for West Ham United v Leicester City
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #16 - West Ham United v Leicester City

    S1:E16

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Chelsea v Wolverhampton Wanderers
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Chelsea v Wolverhampton Wanderers

    S1:E17

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Aston Villa v Arsenal
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Aston Villa v Arsenal

    S1:E18

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur

    S1:E19

    Highlights of the Boxing Day Forest-Spurs match.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for West Ham United v Birmingham City
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #20 - West Ham United v Birmingham City

    S1:E20

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for West Ham United v Stoke City
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #21 - West Ham United v Stoke City

    S1:E21

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for 9th January 1965
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #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.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Nottingham Forest v Manchester United
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Nottingham Forest v Manchester United

    S1:E23

    Commentary by Walley Barnes.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #24 - West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur

    S1:E24

    Commentary by Walley Barnes.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United

    S1:E25

    Commentary by Walley Barnes.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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 8 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/22/1964. This episode is rated 6.6 points higher than the second-best, "Chelsea v Sunderland".