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The Best Episodes of Match of the Day Season 26

Every episode of Match of the Day Season 26 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Match of the Day Season 26!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Match of the Day Season 26 Episode 1 - 12th August 1989: FA Charity Shield: Liverpool v Arsenal
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    #1 - 12th August 1989: FA Charity Shield: Liverpool v Arsenal

    S26:E1

    Match of the Day celebrates its 25th birthday. Back in August 1964, the programme kicked off its life with a League match between Liverpool and Arsenal. It was 3-2 to the Merseysiders that day, but that's no contemporary form guide!

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  2. Match of the Day Season 26 Episode 2 - 18th November 1989: FA Cup First Round
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    #2 - 18th November 1989: FA Cup First Round

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    Highlights of two of the day's outstanding matches plus a comprehensive round-up of the afternoon's activities. Thirty-two non-league clubs join 48 Third and Fourth Division league clubs in the competition's First Round proper. Blackpool v Bolton Wanderers Kettering Town v Northampton Town

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  3. Match of the Day Season 26 Episode 3 - 9th December 1989: FA Cup Second Round
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    #3 - 9th December 1989: FA Cup Second Round

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    Featuring highlights of two of the day's top ties from the second round of the FA Cup. Plus the draw for the third round live from the FA headquarters, and a review of today's World Cup draw. Whitley Bay v Preston North End Colchester United v Birmingham City

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  4. Match of the Day Season 26 Episode 4 - 6th January 1990: FA Cup Third Round
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    #4 - 6th January 1990: FA Cup Third Round

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    Featuring highlights of three of the day's ties plus a comprehensive round-up from the most romantic Saturday of the football season - the Third Round of the FA Cup. Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa Exeter City v Norwich City Stoke City v Arsenal

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  5. Match of the Day Season 26 Episode 5 - 7th January 1990: FA Cup Third Round: Nottingham Forest v Manchester United
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    #5 - 7th January 1990: FA Cup Third Round: Nottingham Forest v Manchester United

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    Coverage of the glamour tie of the Third Round - Nottingham Forest v Manchester United, a repeat of last year's epic quarter-final tie at Old Trafford. Plus the FA Cup Fourth-Round Draw live from the FA headquarters after the match.

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  6. Match of the Day Season 26 Episode 6 - 27th January 1990: FA Cup Fourth Round
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    #6 - 27th January 1990: FA Cup Fourth Round

    S26:E6

    Featuring highlights of three of the day's outstanding Fourth Round FA Cup ties, plus the afternoon's other major stories. Arsenal v Queens Park Rangers Bristol City v Chelsea West Bromwich Albion v Charlton Athletic

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  7. Match of the Day Season 26 Episode 7 - 28th January 1990: FA Cup Fourth Round: Norwich City v Liverpool
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    #7 - 28th January 1990: FA Cup Fourth Round: Norwich City v Liverpool

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    Live coverage of the FA Cup Fourth Round's most outstanding tie: Norwich City v Liverpool. With brief action from the day's other ties: Hereford United v Manchester United Sheffield Wednesday v Everton

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  8. Match of the Day Season 26 Episode 8 - 17th February 1990: FA Cup Fifth Round
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    #8 - 17th February 1990: FA Cup Fifth Round

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    Highlights of three of the day's major FA Cup ties plus a review of the day's other matches. Oldham Athletic v Everton Liverpool v Southampton West Bromwich Albion v Aston Villa

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  9. Match of the Day Season 26 Episode 9 - 18th February 1990: FA Cup Fifth Round: Newcastle United v Manchester United
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    #9 - 18th February 1990: FA Cup Fifth Round: Newcastle United v Manchester United

    S26:E9

    Live coverage of one of the FA Cup Fifth Round's outstanding ties: Newcastle United v Manchester United. Brief action from the day's other ties plus the FA Cup Sixth Round draw. Blackpool v Queens Park Rangers Sheffield United v Barnsley

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  10. Match of the Day Season 26 Episode 10 - 10th March 1990: FA Cup Sixth Round
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    #10 - 10th March 1990: FA Cup Sixth Round

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    Just two winning performances from a Wembley FA Cup Final. Comprehensive coverage of today's FA Cup quarter-finals and Fifth Round Replays. Oldham Athletic v Everton Cambridge United v Crystal Palace

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  11. Match of the Day Season 26 Episode 11 - 11th March 1990: FA Cup Sixth Round: Queens Park Rangers v Liverpool
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    #11 - 11th March 1990: FA Cup Sixth Round: Queens Park Rangers v Liverpool

    S26:E11

    Featuring live coverage of one of the outstanding FA Cup quarter-final ties with highlights of the other matches. Plus the draw for the semi-finals live from Lancaster Gate. Sheffield United v Manchester United

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  12. Match of the Day Season 26 Episode 12 - 8th April 1990: FA Cup Semi Final: Crystal Palace v Liverpool
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    #12 - 8th April 1990: FA Cup Semi Final: Crystal Palace v Liverpool

    S26:E12

    Can Steve Coppell's Crystal Palace cause an upset in their match against holders Liverpool?

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  13. Match of the Day Season 26 Episode 13 - 8th April 1990: FA Cup Semi Final: Manchester United v Oldham Athletic
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    #13 - 8th April 1990: FA Cup Semi Final: Manchester United v Oldham Athletic

    S26:E13

    The season's most surprising team, Oldham, meet their wealthy neighbours, Manchester United, disappointing in the League, brilliant in the FA Cup.

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  14. Match of the Day Season 26 Episode 14 - 11th April 1990: FA Cup Semi Final Replay: Manchester United v Oldham Athletic
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    #14 - 11th April 1990: FA Cup Semi Final Replay: Manchester United v Oldham Athletic

    S26:E14

    After a deadlock at the first attempt, who will make the Final?

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  15. Match of the Day Season 26 Episode 15 - 12th May 1990: FA Cup Final: Crystal Palace v Manchester United
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    #15 - 12th May 1990: FA Cup Final: Crystal Palace v Manchester United

    S26:E15

    Highlights of today's FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester United.

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  16. Match of the Day Season 26 Episode 16 - 17th May 1990: FA Cup Final Replay: Crystal Palace v Manchester United
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    #16 - 17th May 1990: FA Cup Final Replay: Crystal Palace v Manchester United

    S26:E16

    Coverage of the 1990 Cup final replay.

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Season 26 Ratings Summary

"12th August 1989: FA Charity Shield: Liverpool v Arsenal" is the best rated episode of "Match of the Day" season 26. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/12/1989. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "18th November 1989: FA Cup First Round".