Season 1989/90

Des Lynam continued to present the show, joined by Jimmy Hill and Terry Venables as regular pundits.

Episodes

Each episode has its own detail page.

Episode 180 min1989-08-12

12th August 1989: FA Charity Shield: Liverpool v Arsenal

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!

Episode 280 min1989-11-18

18th November 1989: FA Cup First Round

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

Episode 380 min1989-11-25

9th December 1989: FA Cup Second Round

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

Episode 480 min1990-01-06

6th January 1990: FA Cup Third Round

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

Episode 580 min1990-01-07

7th January 1990: FA Cup Third Round: Nottingham Forest v Manchester United

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.

Episode 680 min1990-01-27

27th January 1990: FA Cup Fourth Round

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

Episode 780 min1990-01-28

28th January 1990: FA Cup Fourth Round: Norwich City v Liverpool

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

Episode 880 min1990-02-17

17th February 1990: FA Cup Fifth Round

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

Episode 980 min1990-02-18

18th February 1990: FA Cup Fifth Round: Newcastle United v Manchester United

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

Episode 1080 min1990-03-10

10th March 1990: FA Cup Sixth Round

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

Episode 1180 min1990-03-11

11th March 1990: FA Cup Sixth Round: Queens Park Rangers v Liverpool

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

Episode 1280 min1990-04-08