Match of the Day

tv show

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3215 total episodes

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62 seasons

First Aired August 22, 1964

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Overview

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

Match of the Day: The FA Cup Third Round poster unavailable

Match of the Day: The FA Cup Third Round

Season 7 - Episode 22 - 1h 20m

Air Date

January 02, 1971

Overview

Football match action from three of the leading ties in the third round of the FA Cup. This is the round which brings in Chelsea, the present holders of the FA Cup; also Leeds United, beaten by Chelsea after two thrilling, extra-time Cup Finals last season; and Manchester United, who were involved in three semi-finals against Leeds last March. Blackpool v West Ham United Manchester City v Wigan Nottingham Forest v Luton Town The result of the December 'Goal of the Month' competition.