Match of the Day - Season 1988/89

Match of the Day celebrated its 25th anniversary and had to cope with the fact that, for the first time since its inception in 1964, it couldn't broadcast any League football. Instead, the team settled into the four year contract with the intention of breathing new life into the FA Cup. With the new contract came a totally revamped show.

13 Episodes

20th August 1988: FA Charity Shield: Liverpool v Wimbledon

Season 25 - Episode 1

Ninety-nine days ago lightning struck and Wimbledon beat mighty Liverpool to take the FA Cup in the biggest upset of last season. Could it h...

19th November 1988: FA Cup First Round

Season 25 - Episode 2

The oldest, best-loved Cup competition in the history of world football - that's the FA Cup. Action tonight from two matches which typify th...

10th December 1988: FA Cup Second Round

Season 25 - Episode 3

The FA Cup competition rolls onward - 20 matches, and 40 teams all hoping they'll join the big boys in the draw for the third round. Action ...

7th January 1989: FA Cup Third Round

Season 25 - Episode 4

The most romantic Saturday of the season - as football's minnows aim to topple the mighty in the FA Cup third round. highlights of three of ...

8th January 1989: FA Cup Third Round: West Ham United v Arsenal

Season 25 - Episode 5

Live FA Cup action with two of the country's most prestigious sides battling it out for a place in tomorrow's fourth round draw. West Ham, F...

28th January 1989: FA Cup Fourth Round

Season 25 - Episode 6

This season's FA Cup third round produced some of the most stunning results in the history of the competition. Can the fourth round add furt...

29th January 1989: FA Cup Fourth Round: Millwall v Liverpool

Season 25 - Episode 7

Live coverage of London's Pride of Lions versus Merseyside's footballing aristocrats.

18th February 1989: FA Cup Fifth Round

Season 25 - Episode 8

Just 16 teams left, and favourites Liverpool and rank outsiders Grimsby Town both share the realisation that success this weekend will take ...

19th February 1989: FA Cup Fifth Round: Watford v Nottingham Forest

Season 25 - Episode 9

Live coverage of a potential thriller as Second Division Watford, conquerors already of First Division Newcastle United and Derby County, me...

18th March 1989: FA Cup Sixth Round

Season 25 - Episode 10

It's nearing the final bend on the road to Wembley and just seven First Division teams, plus plucky Brentford of the Third Division, are lef...

19th March 1989: FA Cup Sixth Round: Everton v Wimbledon

Season 25 - Episode 11

Last season, Wimbledon defied both logic and the critics, as they beat League Champions Liverpool to win the FA Cup. The trophy they cherish...

15th April 1989: FA Cup Semi-Finals

Season 25 - Episode 12

Hillsborough disaster.

20th May 1989: FA Cup Final: Liverpool v Everton

Season 25 - Episode 13

Highlights of the match, players reactions and comment from Jimmy Hill.