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The Best Episodes of Match of the Day Season 22

Every episode of Match of the Day Season 22 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Match of the Day Season 22!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Match of the Day Season 22 Episode 1 - 10th August 1985: FA Charity Shield: Everton v Manchester United
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    #1 - 10th August 1985: FA Charity Shield: Everton v Manchester United

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    Highlights of this afternoon's Wembley occasion featuring the Canon League champions, Everton, and the FA Cup holders, Manchester United.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Match of the Day Season 22 Episode 2 - 5th January 1986: Charlton Athletic v West Ham United
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    #2 - 5th January 1986: Charlton Athletic v West Ham United

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    Live coverage of Charlton Athletic v West Ham United.

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  3. Match of the Day Season 22 Episode 3 - 12th January 1986: Watford v Liverpool
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    #3 - 12th January 1986: Watford v Liverpool

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    Watford's exciting, direct style of football made them runners-up to Liverpool on their arrival in the Canon League First Division in the 1982/3 season. With Liverpool's polish and Watford's constant effort, the fixtures between these two clubs have usually led to plenty of goals, with Liverpool so far having the edge. With the top of the table now sorting itself out, Liverpool need a good result at Vicarage Road today to maintain their thrust for the Championship.

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  4. Match of the Day Season 22 Episode 4 - 18th January 1986
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    #4 - 18th January 1986

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    Action highlights from the Canon League First Division Championship featuring teams in the running for the title. Manchester United v Nottingham Forest Birmingham City v Everton

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Match of the Day Season 22 Episode 5 - 25th January 1986: FA Cup Fourth Round
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    #5 - 25th January 1986: FA Cup Fourth Round

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    Action highlights from three matches in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Sunderland v Manchester United Manchester City v Watford Notts County v Tottenham Hotspur

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  6. Match of the Day Season 22 Episode 6 - 9th February 1986: Liverpool v Manchester United
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    #6 - 9th February 1986: Liverpool v Manchester United

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    Live coverage from Anfield of one of the most watchable fixtures in the League calendar. Teeming crowds are traditional for this one - more than a million spectators have seen the 21 First Division clashes between these giants over the last 11 seasons.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Match of the Day Season 22 Episode 7 - 2nd March 1986: Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool
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    #7 - 2nd March 1986: Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool

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    The feathers could fly at today's live coverage from the Canon League Championship. The cockerel that looks down from his perch high above the White Hart Lane stand has seen all the glories of Tottenham football. Today he is challenged in his own roost by Liverpool's equally proud liver bird.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Match of the Day Season 22 Episode 8 - 8th March 1986: FA Cup Sixth Round
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    #8 - 8th March 1986: FA Cup Sixth Round

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    Action highlights from this afternoon's games, plus the atmosphere and tension that surrounds the Cup. Bury v Watford Luton Town v Everton Brighton & Hove Albion v Southampton

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Match of the Day Season 22 Episode 9 - 22nd March 1986
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    #9 - 22nd March 1986

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    Can Everton retain the Canon League First Division Championship, or will Merseyside rivals Liverpool pip them at the post? Manchester United will also be hoping to make it their first Championship title since 1967, but could London's Chelsea surprise them all? Manchester United v Manchester City Southampton v Chelsea

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Match of the Day Season 22 Episode 10 - 31st March 1986
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    #10 - 31st March 1986

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    A bonus for your holiday. Action highlights from two Canon League matches affecting the First Division championship. Manchester United v Everton Liverpool v Manchester City

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Match of the Day Season 22 Episode 11 - 5th April 1986: FA Cup Semi-Final: Everton v Sheffield Wednesday
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    #11 - 5th April 1986: FA Cup Semi-Final: Everton v Sheffield Wednesday

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    Everton face Sheffield Wednesday at Villa Park while Southampton take on Liverpool at White Hart Lane.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Match of the Day Season 22 Episode 12 - 19th April 1986
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    #12 - 19th April 1986

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    Action highlights from two Canon League First Division matches reflecting the battle for the championship title and the struggle to avoid relegation. Everton v Ipswich Town Watford v West Ham United

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Match of the Day Season 22 Episode 13 - 3rd May 1986
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    #13 - 3rd May 1986

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    After the closest race for years who will win the Canon League First Division Championship? Match of the Day cameras bring you action highlights from matches affecting championship honours and relegation. Plus the Goal of the Season competition. Everton v Southampton Chelsea v Liverpool

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  14. Match of the Day Season 22 Episode 14 - 10th May 1986: FA Cup Final: Everton v Liverpool
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    #14 - 10th May 1986: FA Cup Final: Everton v Liverpool

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    From Wembley Stadium, highlights of the first all-Merseyside FA Cup Final, Everton versus Liverpool. Jimmy Hill presents the best action, analyses the key moments and talks to the players and manager of the victorious side.

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Season 22 Ratings Summary

"10th August 1985: FA Charity Shield: Everton v Manchester United" is the best rated episode of "Match of the Day" season 22. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/10/1985. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "5th January 1986: Charlton Athletic v West Ham United".