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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 1 - Liverpool v Arsenal
    6.6/10(10 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 2 - Chelsea v Sunderland
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Chelsea v Sunderland

    S1:E2

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 3 - Fulham v Manchester United
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Fulham v Manchester United

    S1:E3

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 4 - West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur

    S1:E4

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 5 - Chelsea v Leeds United
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Chelsea v Leeds United

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 6 - Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur

    S1:E6

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 7 - Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers

    S1:E7

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 8 - Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal

    S1:E8

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 9 - Leicester City v Nottingham Forest
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Leicester City v Nottingham Forest

    S1:E9

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 10 - Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea

    S1:E10

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 11 - Arsenal v Everton
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Arsenal v Everton

    S1:E11

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 12 - West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers

    S1:E12

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 13 - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur

    S1:E13

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 14 - Fulham v Blackpool
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Fulham v Blackpool

    S1:E14

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 15 - Arsenal v Manchester United
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Arsenal v Manchester United

    S1:E15

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 16 - West Ham United v Leicester City
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - West Ham United v Leicester City

    S1:E16

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 17 - Chelsea v Wolverhampton Wanderers
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Chelsea v Wolverhampton Wanderers

    S1:E17

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 18 - Aston Villa v Arsenal
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Aston Villa v Arsenal

    S1:E18

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 19 - Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur

    S1:E19

    Highlights of the Boxing Day Forest-Spurs match.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 20 - West Ham United v Birmingham City
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - West Ham United v Birmingham City

    S1:E20

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 21 - West Ham United v Stoke City
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - West Ham United v Stoke City

    S1:E21

    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 22 - 9th January 1965
    0.0/10(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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 23 - Nottingham Forest v Manchester United
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Nottingham Forest v Manchester United

    S1:E23

    Commentary by Walley Barnes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 24 - West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur

    S1:E24

    Commentary by Walley Barnes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Match of the Day Season 1 Episode 25 - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United

    S1:E25

    Commentary by Walley Barnes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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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 10 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".