Match of the Day — Season 43

Aired 13 August 2006 • 80 min

Highlights of this afternoon's Community Shield match in which Premiership champions Chelsea took on FA Cup winners Liverpool at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.

Aired 16 August 2006 • 80 min

England v Greece. Old Trafford is the venue for new England manager Steve McClaren's first game in charge - a friendly against the European champions.

Aired 19 August 2006 • 80 min

On the first day of the new Premiership season, Gary Lineker presents highlights of today's eight games. Newcomers Sheffield United kick off against Liverpool and Watford, also promoted, travel to Everton while Reading's first ever top-flight game is at home to Middlesbrough. Arsenal face Aston Villa, Newcastle take on Wigan, Tottenham are away to Bolton, West Ham clash with Charlton, and Blackburn entertain Portsmouth.

Aired 23 August 2006 • 80 min

As the new Premiership season gets into full swing, Gary Lineker hosts highlights of tonight's top-flight battles which saw Manchester United travel to Charlton and Chelsea pay a visit to Middlesbrough. In other games, Aston Villa took on runaway Championship winners Reading, Blackburn hosted Everton, Fulham entertained Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City clashed with Portsmouth.

Aired 26 August 2006 • 80 min

Today's Premiership highlights saw a daunting tie for Watford as they played host to Manchester Utd, while Liverpool took on West Ham Utd in a repeat of the FA Cup final. In other games, Manchester City faced Arsenal, Tottenham entertained Everton, Chariton hosted Bolton, Fulham clashed with Sheffield Utd and Wigan played newcomers Reading.

Aired 2 September 2006 • 80 min

England v Andorra. New England manager Steve McClaren faces his first meaningful test as qualification begins for Euro in a clash with an unfancied outfit.

Aired 3 September 2006 • 80 min

Brazil v Argentina. Arsenal's pristine new Emirates Stadium hosts a friendly between two football giants.

Aired 5 September 2006 • 80 min

Wales v Brazil. The top-ranking team in the world take on John Toshack 's side in this friendly match from Tottenham's White Hart Lane stadium.

Aired 6 September 2006 • 80 min

England v FYR Macedonia. England's bid to qualify for Euro 2008 continues with a tricky trip to eastern Europe, where they face their old sparring partners FYR Macedonia - a team who proved tough opponents during qualifying for Euro 2004.

Aired 9 September 2006 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents the day's Premiership action that saw Arsenal play their second fixture at their new home, the Emirates Stadium, against Middlesbrough, where they were looking to chalk up their first win of the season. Elsewhere, Chelsea welcomed Charlton, Tottenham Hotspur travelled to early leaders Manchester United and Portsmouth welcomed Wigan.

Aired 16 September 2006 • 80 min

Gary Lineker , Mark Lawrenson and Alan Hansen present highlights from today's Premiership matches, including the London derby between Tottenham and Fulham, and Newcastle's battle with West Ham.

Aired 23 September 2006 • 80 min

Ray Stubbs presents highlights of today's Premiership fixtures, which saw Reading manager Steve Coppell welcome former club Manchester United to the Madejski Stadium. Chelsea travelled to neighbours Fulham hoping to avoid a repeat of last season's 1-0 defeat, and Liverpool entertained Spurs at Anfield.

Aired 30 September 2006 • 80 min

France v England. Coverage of the women's World Cup Group Five qualifier at the Stade de la Route de Lorient in Rennes. Unbeaten so far, Hope Powell's side need just one point to progress to next year's finals in China.

Aired 30 September 2006 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents today's Premiership highlights, which saw champions Chelsea take on Aston Villa, Liverpool travel to Bolton, Manchester City visit Everton and Sheffield United play Middlesbrough.

Aired 7 October 2006 • 80 min

England take on the unpredictable former Yugoslav republic in a Euro 2008 qualifier at Old Trafford.

Aired 7 October 2006 • 80 min

Coverage of this Euro 2008 Group F encounter at the Parken Stadion.

Aired 7 October 2006 • 80 min

Highlights of today's Euro 2008 qualifiers involving the home countries. Presented by Ray Stubbs.

Aired 11 October 2006 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights of England's potentially tricky Euro 2008 qualifier away to Croatia. The match comes just four days after Macedonia's visit to Old Trafford.

Aired 14 October 2006 • 80 min

Champions Chelsea are at Reading, Arsenal host Watford and Liverpool tackle Blackburn. Meanwhile Wigan take on Manchester Utd, Aston Villa play Spurs and Portsmouth welcome West Ham.

Aired 21 October 2006 • 80 min

Portsmouth face stiff competition as they pay a visit to champions Chelsea, who they'll be hoping to beat for the first time since 1957. Plus, a resurgent Aston Villa take on Fulham and lowly Charlton take on fellow strugglers Watford.

Aired 28 October 2006 • 80 min

Highlights of Arsenal and Everton's meeting at the Emirates Stadium. Plus champions Chelsea visit Sheffield United and Liverpool host Aston Villa.

Aired 4 November 2006 • 80 min

Highlights from former European champions Liverpool's encounter with Reading. Plus Manchester United host Portsmouth.

Aired 11 November 2006 • 80 min

Action from eight top-flight fixtures and the FA Cup first round.

Aired 12 November 2006 • 80 min

Weymouth Town v Bury. Coverage from the Wessex Stadium of the FA Cup first-round match between Conference side Weymouth Town, who are unbeaten at home this season, and League Two strugglers Bury.

Aired 15 November 2006 • 80 min

Netherlands v England. Coverage from the Amsterdam ArenA of a match loaded with more significance than its status as a friendly international would suggest.

Aired 18 November 2006 • 80 min

Defending champions Chelsea host West Ham, and Arsenal are put to the test at home to Newcastle.

Aired 25 November 2006 • 80 min

Highlights of today's Premiership clashes, including Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal.

Aired 29 November 2006 • 80 min

Gary Lineker casts his eye over all the midweek Premiership action. Among the highlights, Manchester United continue their pursuit of the title as they take on Everton at Old Trafford, while current champs Chelsea meet Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.

Aired 2 December 2006 • 80 min

Highlights of the Arsenal v Spurs London derby and Middlesbrough v Man United.

Aired 3 December 2006 • 80 min

Salisbury City v Nottingham Forest. Can the Conference South outfit topple the League One high-flyers at Old Sarum in this FA Cup second-round clash? Forest thumped Yeading 5-0 to get here but they will be facing confident opponents buoyed by a bumper crowd at their compact home ground.

Aired 9 December 2006 • 80 min

Highlights of Old Trafford's Manchester derby, where City will hope to win for the first time since 1974. Elsewhere Liverpool host Fulham and Newcastle visit Blackburn.

Aired 16 December 2006 • 80 min

Highlights include Portsmouth's visit to Arsenal, Aston Villa 's home game with Bolton, Reading against Blackburn and Charlton v Liverpool.

Aired 23 December 2006 • 80 min

Highlights of today's clashes, involving the whole of the Premiership. Aston Villa host Man Utd, Chelsea travel to Wigan, Arsenal are at home to Blackburn, Liverpool take on Watford and Newcastle meet Spurs.

Aired 26 December 2006 • 80 min

Boxing Day Premiership fixtures, where Man Utd, Chelsea and Bolton Wanderers will be hoping for festive cheer with home victories at the expense of Wigan Athletic, Reading and Newcastle Utd.

Aired 30 December 2006 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the day's Premiership clashes, including the west London derby between Chelsea and Fulham, and Manchester United against Reading, Sheffield United v Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool.

Aired 1 January 2007 • 80 min

A typically packed New Year's Day fixture list sees most of the Premiership's teams in action. Newcastle attempt to dent Manchester United's title hopes, while high-flying Portsmouth entertain Spurs.

Aired 6 January 2007 • 80 min

The FA Cup third round opens at the Lamb Ground, where for the second year running the ambitious Conference side vie for giant-killing status against Championship opponents.

Aired 6 January 2007 • 80 min

A tough first test awaits the current FA Cup holders as their defence gets under way at Anfield.

Aired 6 January 2007 • 80 min

Highlights from all today's FA Cup third-round ties, including Arsenal's trip to Cup holders Liverpool. Elsewhere, in-form Championship side Birmingham City host Newcastle United and little non-league Tamworth face Norwich City at the Lamb.

Aired 7 January 2007 • 80 min

Coverage of this mouth-watering, all-Premiership FA Cup third-round clash at Old Trafford, where the West Midlands side haven't won since 1983.

Aired 7 January 2007 • 80 min

Highlights of this afternoon's FA Cup third-round ties, including Manchester United v Aston Villa.

Aired 13 January 2007 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights of today's Premiership fixtures, including Chelsea's clash with Wigan Athletic at Stamford Bridge and Manchester United against Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Plus, action from Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal and Watford v Liverpool.

Aired 17 January 2007 • 80 min

Coverage of an FA Cup replay.

Aired 20 January 2007 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights of today's Premiership encounters, including the eagerly anticipated clash between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield. Plus, all the best action from Aston Villa v Watford, Newcastle United v West Ham United, Portsmouth v Charlton Athletic and Reading v Sheffield United.

Aired 27 January 2007 • 80 min

Coverage of the FA Cup fourth round as Premiership side Blackburn Rovers visit Championship opposition in the form of Luton Town.

Aired 27 January 2007 • 80 min

Coverage of the FA Cup fourth-round tie between Premiership sides Manchester United and Portsmouth from Old Trafford.

Aired 27 January 2007 • 80 min

Highlights of today's FA Cup fourth-round fixtures, including Manchester United v Portsmouth, West Ham v Watford, Derby County v Bristol Rovers and Crystal Palace v Preston North End.

Aired 28 January 2007 • 80 min

Today's FA Cup fourth-round clash at Stamford Bridge sees the lavishly-assembled Chelsea take on League One high-flyers Nottingham Forest.

Aired 31 January 2007 • 80 min

Highlights of Manchester United v Watford and Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers.

Aired 3 February 2007 • 80 min

Highlights of today's Premiership fixtures, including the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton and the London derby in which Charlton took on Chelsea. Plus Watford's match with Bolton.

Aired 7 February 2007 • 80 min

England v Spain. Gary Lineker presents coverage of England's friendly at Old Trafford against Spain.

Aired 10 February 2007 • 80 min

Highlights of today's Premiership fixtures, including the match between Manchester United and Charlton. Plus the action from all the other games, including Chelsea v Middlesbrough, West Ham v Watford and Newcastle v Liverpool.

Aired 14 February 2007 • 80 min

Bolton Wanderers take on Arsenal in an FA Cup fourth-round replay at the Reebok Stadium.

Aired 17 February 2007 • 80 min

Two Premiership sides will meet in what is sure to be an enthralling contest.

Aired 17 February 2007 • 80 min

The fifth-round FA Cup bonanza continues as Manchester United take on Reading at Old Trafford.

Aired 17 February 2007 • 80 min

Highlights of today's FA Cup fifth-round matches, including Manchester United's clash with Reading and Chelsea against Norwich City.

Aired 18 February 2007 • 80 min

Coverage of this fifth-round FA Cup tie from Deepdale.

Aired 24 February 2007 • 80 min

Highlights of today's Premiership fixtures, including Fulham v Manchester United at Craven Cottage, Liverpool v Sheffield United and a crucial bottom of the table clash between Charlton and West Ham United.

Aired 28 February 2007 • 80 min

Coverage of a fifth-round FA Cup replay.

Aired 3 March 2007 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights of today's Premiership clashes, including Manchester United's daunting trek to Anfield to face Liverpool. Plus Arsenal v Reading and Portsmouth v Chelsea.

Aired 10 March 2007 • 80 min

Coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final clash from the Riverside.

Aired 11 March 2007 • 80 min

Chelsea take on Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.

Aired 11 March 2007 • 80 min

The last of the weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals comes from Home Park where Championship side Plymouth host Premiership strugglers Watford.

Aired 13 March 2007 • 80 min

Coverage of this evening's friendly encounter at Old Trafford between Manchester United and a European XI, a match staged to commemorate two golden jubilees - the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome and United's 50 years of involvement in European competitions.

Aired 17 March 2007 • 80 min

Highlights, including Manchester United v Bolton, Chelsea v Sheffield United and West Ham v Blackburn.

Aired 24 March 2007 • 80 min

Highlights of today's crucial Euro 2008 qualifiers.

Aired 28 March 2007 • 80 min

Coverage of this Euro 2008 Group B encounter from Studio San Nicola in Bari.

Aired 28 March 2007 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights of England's Euro 2008 Group E match against Andorra at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, plus Northern Ireland's clash with Sweden at Windsor Park.

Aired 31 March 2007 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights, including Man Utd v Blackburn Rovers and Watford against Chelsea.

Aired 7 April 2007 • 80 min

Premiership highlights, including Chelsea v Spurs from Stamford Bridge, Portsmouth v Man Utd at Fratton Park, Arsenal v West Ham and Reading v Liverpool.

Aired 9 April 2007 • 80 min

Premiership highlights, featuring Charlton Athletic v Reading and Watford v Portsmouth.

Aired 14 April 2007 • 80 min

Coverage of the FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park. Premiership frontrunners Man Utd have an impressive pedigree in this competition, with a record 11 cup final triumphs. Watford, destined for relegation, are hoping to make only their second final in the club's history. However, their last FA Cup meeting against United provided a 1-0 shock win for the Hornets.

Aired 14 April 2007 • 80 min

Ray Stubbs presents today's Premiership clashes, including Arsenal v Bolton and Man City v Liverpool. Plus the FA Cup semi-final, Man Utd v Watford.

Aired 21 April 2007 • 80 min

Premiership highlights with Gary Lineker, including Man Utd v Middlesbrough and Charlton v Sheffield Utd.

Aired 28 April 2007 • 80 min

Everton v Man Utd, Chelsea clash with Bolton.

Aired 5 May 2007 • 80 min

Premiership highlights with Gary Lineker, including Manchester City's derby against local rivals United.

Aired 7 May 2007 • 80 min

Coverage of the FA Women's Cup Final from Nottingham Forest's City Ground. Having already won the League Cup this season, Arsenal will be favourites to retain their title.

Aired 9 May 2007 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces highlights of Chelsea v Manchester United - a game which could decide which team wins the Premiership title.

Aired 13 May 2007 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights from the final day of one of the most closely fought Premiership seasons for years, including Manchester United v West Ham United, Chelsea v Everton, Liverpool v Charlton and Sheffield United v Wigan.

Aired 19 May 2007 • 80 min

Coverage of the 126th FA Cup final from the new Wembley Stadium. The prestigious domestic cup competition returns to the capital after a seven-year absence, as this season's two strongest teams battle it out for top honours. The Blues were the last side to win the competition there, defeating Aston Villa 1-0 in 2000. The Red Devils are looking to lift the trophy for the 12th time. With expert analysis from

Aired 1 June 2007 • 80 min

England v Brazil. Feelings will be running high as the national team play their first game at the new Wembley Stadium and take on a team among the best in the world for this friendly.

Aired 6 June 2007 • 80 min

Estonia v England. Highlights of England's Euro 2008 Group E qualifier against Estonia at the Lillekula stadium in Tallinn.