Match of the Day — Season 46

Aired 8 August 2009 • 80 min

Coverage from the Hawthorns as West Brom take on Newcastle on the opening weekend of the 2009/10 Football League season.

Aired 12 August 2009 • 80 min

Coverage of the World Cup Group Nine qualifier at the Ullevaal stadium in Oslo.

Aired 12 August 2009 • 80 min

After a satisfying win against Azerbaijan in June, John Toshack's youngsters will be keen to impress against Montenegro, before playing their remaining World Cup Qualifiers in the autumn.

Aired 12 August 2009 • 80 min

Highlights of the important warm-up game at Windsor Park, as Nigel Worthington's team prepares for September and vital games against Poland and Slovakia, in which they must triumph if the dream of World Cup Finals qualification is to be realised.

Aired 12 August 2009 • 80 min

As the race for glory in the League Cup kicks off, Manish Bhasin introduces highlights of tonight's action, including Macclesfield Town v Leicester City, as well as all the goals from last night's games.

Aired 15 August 2009 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents Premier League highlights as the 2009/10 season gets under way. Games include Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City, Everton v Arsenal, and Chelsea v Hull.

Aired 19 August 2009 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights from the evening's Premier League matches. Newly promoted Burnley host champions Manchester United in the first-ever Premier League game at Turf Moor. Stoke held Liverpool to two goalless draws in the 2008/09 season - can they thwart the Reds again at Anfield? Tottenham make the trip to Hull, while Birmingham host Portsmouth. There is also a look back at the other midweek Premier League games, including Chelsea's visit to Sunderland.

Aired 22 August 2009 • 80 min

Wigan have faced Manchester United eight times in the top flight and lost every game. Was today, under the watchful eye of new Lactics boss Roberto Martinez , the day that record changed? Gary Lineker and his fellow pundits look back on this and the day's other fixtures, including Birmingham and Stoke who last met in the top flight a quarter of a century ago.

Aired 29 August 2009 • 80 min

Last season Arsenal took four points from their league games against Manchester United, but are still smarting from their aggregate defeat by Alex Ferguson 's men in the Champions League semi-finals. Will they get their revenge today at Old Trafford? Gary Lineker and his fellow pundits look back on this and the day's other fixtures, including Premier League newcomers Burnley's tough task at Chelsea.

Aired 5 September 2009 • 80 min

Coverage of Northern Ireland's crucial world cup qualifying match against Poland. Nigel Worthington's men travel to Chorzow and will look to return with at least one point to keep their qualification hopes alive.

Aired 9 September 2009 • 80 min

Highlights of Northern Ireland's crunch World Cup qualifying game with Slovakia at Windsor Park. Nothing less than a win will do for the home team as they continue their quest to reach their first World Cup finals appearance since 1986.

Aired 10 September 2009 • 80 min

Coverage of the Women's Euro Final 2009 from the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland, featuring England v Germany.

Aired 12 September 2009 • 80 min

Spurs welcome Manchester United to White Hart Lane, Manchester City entertain Arsenal and Burnley attempt another giant-killing act at Anfield.

Aired 19 September 2009 • 80 min

Today's Premier League fixtures saw Liverpool visiting West Ham, while Aston Villa entertained Portsmouth and Burnley faced Sunderland.

Aired 26 September 2009 • 80 min

Coverage of the Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Newcastle United, two sides that have made contrasting starts to the season.

Aired 26 September 2009 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights from the day's Premier League matches, including Fulham v Arsenal, Stoke v Man Utd, Liverpool v Hull, Wigan v Chelsea and Tottenham v Burnley.

Aired 3 October 2009 • 80 min

Highlights from five Premier League games, as Manchester United host Sunderland, Spurs are at Bolton, Wolves entertain Portsmouth, Wigan travel to Hull and Burnley host Birmingham.

Aired 10 October 2009 • 80 min

Wales travel to Helsinki for their penultimate group four qualifying match against Finland. John Toshack's men still hope to finish third in their group, as they face their rivals for third place in the Olympic Stadium, Helsinki.

Aired 10 October 2009 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights of England's Group 6 World Cup qualifier against Ukraine.

Aired 14 October 2009 • 80 min

Northern Ireland's World Cup Qualifier against Czech Republic.

Aired 17 October 2009 • 80 min

Highlights from today's Premier League fixtures, in which Arsenal entertained Birmingham, Aston Villa welcomed Chelsea to Villa Park, Manchester United aimed to keep up their great home form against Bolton and Harry Redknapp returned to former club Portsmouth with Tottenham.

Aired 24 October 2009 • 80 min

The Pride Park crowd welcomes Jim Magilton's west London side for a Championship clash between two clubs with play-off aspirations.

Aired 24 October 2009 • 80 min

Premier League highlights including Chelsea v Blackburn, Tottenham v Stoke and Sunderland v Birmingham. Local derbies see Burnley v Wigan and Wolves v Aston Villa.

Aired 31 October 2009 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Premier League, including the North London derby between Arsenal and Spurs. Manchester United host Blackburn and Liverpool visit Fulham.

Aired 1 November 2009 • 80 min

Cardiff City host Nottingham Forest in the Championship. Forest have a poor recent record against Cardiff, losing the last three meetings.

Aired 7 November 2009 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Premier League, including Manchester City v Burnley, Aston Villa v Bolton, Wolves v Arsenal, and Blackburn v Portsmouth.

Aired 14 November 2009 • 80 min

Northern Ireland host Serbia for a friendly in what will be a stern test for Nigel Worthington's boys.

Aired 21 November 2009 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Premier League, including Liverpool v Manchester City, Manchester United v Everton, Chelsea v Wolverhampton and Sunderland v Arsenal.

Aired 28 November 2009 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights from the day's Barclays Premier League matches, including Manchester United travelling to face Portsmouth and Manchester City taking on Hull.

Aired 5 December 2009 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the Barclays Premier League, including Manchester City hosting Chelsea and Champions Manchester United visiting West Ham.

Aired 12 December 2009 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's Barclays Premier League fixtures, including Manchester United v Aston Villa, Chelsea v Everton and Birmingham City v West Ham.

Aired 16 December 2009 • 80 min

Highlights of Premier League matches. Title hopefuls Chelsea face struggling Portsmouth, Liverpool host Wigan, Arsenal visit Burnley, and Tottenham entertain Manchester City.

Aired 19 December 2009 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's Barclays Premier League fixtures, including Arsenal v Hull, Fulham v Manchester United and Portsmouth v Liverpool.

Aired 20 December 2009 • 80 min

Coverage of this afternoon's Championship fixture at St James' Park between Newcastle and Middlesbrough as the North East rivals face each other in English football's second tier for the first time in 18 years.

Aired 26 December 2009 • 80 min

Chelsea visit Birmingham, having never lost in the league at St Andrew's, Fulham host Spurs at Craven Cottage, Manchester City entertain Stoke, Liverpool take on Wolves, while West Ham look to emulate their 4-1 victory over Portsmouth from last season's Boxing Day fixture.

Aired 28 December 2009 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's Barclays Premier League fixtures, including Chelsea v Fulham, Tottenham v West Ham and Everton v Burnley.

Aired 9 January 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents all the goals and highlights from the latest Barclays Premier League fixtures, including Arsenal v Everton, Birmingham v Manchester United and Hull v Chelsea.

Aired 16 January 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents Premier League highlights. Man United get the chance to avenge their early season defeat by Burnley, while Hull visit Tottenham.

Aired 19 January 2010 • 80 min

Coverage of the first leg of the League Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Manchester United. The match will be fiercely contested with a Wembley final at stake.

Aired 20 January 2010 • 80 min

Aston Villa host Blackburn Rovers at Villa Park in the second leg of the League Cup semi-final.

Aired 27 January 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Barclays Premier League and the Carling Cup semi-final second leg between Manchester United and Manchester City.

Aired 30 January 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's matches in the Premier League, including Burnley v Chelsea, Fulham v Aston Villa, Liverpool v Bolton and Hull v Wolves.

Aired 6 February 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's matches in the Premier League, including Liverpool v Everton, Manchester United v Portsmouth and Tottenham v Aston Villa.

Aired 10 February 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's matches in the Premier League, including Arsenal v Liverpool, Everton v Chelsea and Aston Villa v Manchester United.

Aired 20 February 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's matches in the Premier League, including Everton v Manchester United, Arsenal v Sunderland and Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea.

Aired 21 February 2010 • 80 min

Gabby Logan presents Championship football from Ashton Gate as West Brom visit Bristol City. The pressure is on both sides to win and keep their promotion hopes alive.

Aired 27 February 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces goals and highlights from the Premier League. Matches include Chelsea v Manchester City, Stoke v Arsenal, Birmingham v Wigan and Bolton v Wolves.

Aired 28 February 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the Carling Cup final from Wembley as Manchester United and Aston Villa contest the first major trophy of the season.

Aired 3 March 2010 • 80 min

Highlights of the friendly between Albania and Northern Ireland in Tirana as Nigel Worthington begins his preparation for the European qualifiers.

Aired 6 March 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces the pick of the action and reaction from the day's Premier League matches, including Arsenal against Burnley and Manchester United's trip to Wolves.

Aired 13 March 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Premier League, including a London derby between Chelsea and West Ham and two relegation clashes, Bolton v Wigan and Burnley v Wolves.

Aired 20 March 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights from the day's Premier League matches, including the local derbies between Arsenal and West Ham, Aston Villa and Wolves, and Wigan and Burnley.

Aired 21 March 2010 • 80 min

Jake Humphrey hosts coverage of the Championship match between Midlands rivals Leicester and Coventry, with both teams harbouring hopes of promotion to the Premier League.

Aired 27 March 2010 • 80 min

Coverage of the Co-Operative Insurance Final from Windsor Park. League champions Glentoran meet Coleraine in the quest for the second major trophy of the season.

Aired 27 March 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights from the day's seven Premier League matches, including Chelsea v Aston Villa, Birmingham v Arsenal and Bolton v Manchester United.

Aired 3 April 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from all of the day's matches in the Barclays Premier League, which include a huge clash between title rivals Manchester United and Chelsea.

Aired 5 April 2010 • 80 min

Gabby Logan presents coverage from the City Ground where Nottingham Forest take on Cardiff in a key match in the Championship promotion race.

Aired 10 April 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents the best of the action and reaction from the day's Premier League matches, including Hull v Burnley and West Ham United v Sunderland.

Aired 17 April 2010 • 80 min

Championship coverage as promotion hopefuls West Brom and Middlesbrough meet at the Hawthorns. Both sides are looking to bounce back to the top flight.

Aired 17 April 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights of all the day's Premier League matches, including the Manchester derby at the City of Manchester Stadium.

Aired 24 April 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the day's Premier League matches, including Manchester United v Tottenham and Arsenal v Manchester City.

Aired 1 May 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the day's Premier League matches, including Manchester City v Aston Villa and Tottenham v Bolton.

Aired 2 May 2010 • 80 min

Jake Humphrey presents coverage of Sheffield Wednesday v Crystal Palace, plus news from Sunday's other matches, as the regular Championship season reaches its climax.

Aired 9 May 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents the best of the action from the final day of the season. All 20 teams played today as the remaining issues at either end of the table were decided.

Aired 10 May 2010 • 80 min

Highlights, reaction and analysis from the first leg of the play-off semi-final between Cardiff City and Leicester City.

Aired 11 June 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents coverage of the Group A match from Cape Town. Uruguay, winners of the inaugural World Cup in 1930, meet France, the losing finalists in 2006.

Aired 11 June 2010 • 80 min

Highlights from the opening day of the 2010 World Cup, presented by Colin Murray. South Africa kicked the tournament off against Mexico, and France met Uruguay in Group A.

Aired 12 June 2010 • 80 min

Coverage of the opening match of the tournament between hosts South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City in Johannesburg. South Africa have never progressed beyond the group stages.

Aired 12 June 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents World Cup coverage of the Group B clash between Argentina and Nigeria at Ellis Park, Johannesburg.

Aired 12 June 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents highlights from three World Cup matches, including England's opener against the USA, Argentina's clash with Nigeria and South Korea v Greece.

Aired 13 June 2010 • 80 min

Coverage of England's World Cup opener against the USA. Fabio Capello's side are among the bookmakers' favourites for the tournament, but a good start in Rustenburg is vital.

Aired 13 June 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the first meeting between two of England's group rivals, Algeria and Slovenia.

Aired 13 June 2010 • 80 min

Colin Murray presents the best of the action from the day's opening Group D encounters between Germany and Australia, and Serbia and Ghana. Plus Algeria v Slovenia in Group C.

Aired 14 June 2010 • 80 min

Coverage of the Group D clash in Durban as three-time World Cup winners Germany take on Australia.

Aired 14 June 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the group E clash between Japan and Cameroon. Japan are taking part in their fourth World Cup.

Aired 14 June 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces coverage from Cape Town as reigning World Cup champions Italy begin the defence of their crown against Paraguay.

Aired 14 June 2010 • 80 min

Colin Murray presents the best of the action from the day's Group E encounters as Holland meet Denmark and Japan take on Cameroon. Plus highlights from Italy v Paraguay in Group F.

Aired 15 June 2010 • 80 min

Coverage of the group E World Cup clash between the Netherlands and Denmark. The Dutch qualified with a perfect record and Denmark also impressed during qualifying.

Aired 15 June 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents World Cup coverage of the Group F clash between New Zealand and Slovakia in Rustenburg.

Aired 15 June 2010 • 80 min

Colin Murray presents highlights from three World Cup matches, including Brazil v North Korea, Portugal's clash with Ivory Coast and New Zealand's meeting with Slovakia.

Aired 16 June 2010 • 80 min

Coverage of the World Cup clash between Brazil and North Korea at Ellis Park, Johannesburg. The South Americans are chasing a sixth World Cup win and should avoid a slip-up here.

Aired 16 June 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces coverage from Durban. Spain are favourites to win a first-ever World Cup. Switzerland are appearing in their ninth finals.

Aired 16 June 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the group A clash between South Africa and Uruguay. The host nation are one of the lowest-ranked nations in the competition.

Aired 16 June 2010 • 80 min

Colin Murray presents the best of the day's action as hosts South Africa take on Uruguay in a crucial match in Group A. Plus Spain v Switzerland, and Honduras v Chile in Group H.

Aired 17 June 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker hosts coverage of the Group B encounter between Greece and Nigeria. The Greeks were crowned European champions in 2004. Nigeria struggled to qualify for the World Cup.

Aired 17 June 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents World Cup football, with France meeting Group A rivals Mexico. The French were beaten finalists four years ago, but only narrowly qualified for South Africa.

Aired 17 June 2010 • 80 min

Highlights from three World Cup matches, including Argentina's clash with South Korea, France's match with Mexico and Greece's game against Nigeria.

Aired 18 June 2010 • 80 min

Full coverage of the World Cup clash between Argentina and South Korea at Soccer City, Johannesburg. Diego Maradona's men are chasing a third World Cup win this summer.

Aired 18 June 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents coverage of the crucial match between three-time champions Germany and Group D opponents Serbia.

Aired 18 June 2010 • 80 min

Coverage from Ellis Park in Johannesburg as Slovenia take on the United States in Group C. With England the group favourites, this is a pivotal game for both sides.

Aired 18 June 2010 • 80 min

Colin Murray presents highlights of the day's three group matches, with all the reaction from England's clash with Algeria in Cape Town.

Aired 19 June 2010 • 80 min

Full coverage of England's Group C match against Algeria in Cape Town, the first-ever meeting of the two nations.

Aired 19 June 2010 • 80 min

Action from this Group D encounter in which both sides have high hopes of reaching the second round, where they could potentially face a clash against England.

Aired 19 June 2010 • 80 min

Colin Murray presents highlights of Ghana v Australia in Group D, and two matches from Group E as Holland face Japan and Cameroon play Denmark.

Aired 20 June 2010 • 80 min

Full coverage of the World Cup Group E clash between the Netherlands and Japan in Durban. The group looks like a tricky one for Japan to qualify from.

Aired 20 June 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents live coverage as Slovakia face Paraguay in their Group F clash in Bloemfontein. The Slovaks are competing at their first World Cup as an independent nation.

Aired 20 June 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker presents coverage of this highly anticipated clash in Group G, with Silva, Robinho and Kaka featuring for Brazil, and Kalou and Toure the Ivory Coast's stars.

Aired 20 June 2010 • 80 min

Colin Murray presents highlights of another day's matches, as Italy face New Zealand and Slovakia take on Paraguay. Plus Brazil play Sven-Goran Eriksson's Ivory Coast.

Aired 21 June 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the Group G meeting between Portugal and North Korea in Cape Town.

Aired 21 June 2010 • 80 min

Action of this Group H game which pits Chile's flair against Switzerland's discipline in an encounter that is likely to be crucial in both sides' quests to progress further.

Aired 21 June 2010 • 80 min

Colin Murray introduces the best of the action as Spain play Honduras and Chile take on Switzerland in Group H, while in Group G Portugal meet North Korea in Cape Town.

Aired 22 June 2010 • 80 min

Full match coverage of the Group H encounter between World Cup favourites Spain and Honduras, who are competing in the finals for the first time since 1982.

Aired 22 June 2010 • 80 min

Dan Walker presents coverage of Nigeria against South Korea from Durban as Group B reaches its climax. The countries have never met before at a major tournament.

Aired 22 June 2010 • 80 min

The final group B clash between Argentina and Greece. Diego Maradona inspired Argentina to victory at the 1986 World Cup finals as a player; can he repeat the trick as coach?

Aired 22 June 2010 • 80 min

All the best action from the final matches in Group A and Group B, with France v South Africa, Mexico v Uruguay, Argentina v Greece and Nigeria v South Korea.

Aired 23 June 2010 • 80 min

Full coverage of the World Cup Group A match in Bloemfontein between 1998 World Cup champions France, a side packed with attacking talent, and hosts South Africa.

Aired 23 June 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker is joined by Alan Hansen, Alan Shearer and Lee Dixon for coverage of England's final group match as they take on Slovenia in Port Elizabeth.

Aired 23 June 2010 • 80 min

Coverage of the final group C World Cup match between USA and Algeria from Pretoria in a must-win match for both teams.

Aired 23 June 2010 • 80 min

Featuring highlights and reaction from the day's final Group C matches, with England hoping to secure safe passage to the knockout stages in their match against Slovenia.

Aired 24 June 2010 • 80 min

Coverage of the Group E encounter in Cape Town. The Dutch will hope to emulate their class of 1974, who are still remembered for their fabulous brand of 'total football'.

Aired 24 June 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the potentially decisive Group E match in Rustenburg, with Denmark and Japan hoping to secure a place in the knockout stage.

Aired 24 June 2010 • 80 min

The best of the action and reaction from the day's final matches in Groups E and F: the Netherlands vs Cameroon, Denmark vs Japan, Italy vs Slovakia and New Zealand vs Paraguay.

Aired 25 June 2010 • 80 min

Full coverage of the World Cup Group F match between Slovakia and Italy from Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Defending champions Italy face a Slovakia side who were held by New Zealand in their opening match.

Aired 25 June 2010 • 80 min

Coverage from Durban of the final match of Group G. Portugal has a line-up laced with attacking verve, but Brazil are looking to win the World Cup in yet another continent.

Aired 25 June 2010 • 80 min

Coverage of the group G World Cup match between North Korea and Ivory Coast from Nelspruit. Ivory Coast need to win by a wide margin and hope Brazil can beat Portugal.

Aired 25 June 2010 • 80 min

Colin Murray presents highlights of the final matches from Groups G and H, with Chile v Spain, Switzerland v Honduras, Brazil v Portugal and Ivory Coast v North Korea.

Aired 26 June 2010 • 80 min

Highlights from the round of 16, the first knockout phase of the tournament. Group A winners Uruguay face South Korea in Port Elizabeth, while USA meet Ghana in Rustenberg.

Aired 27 June 2010 • 80 min

Coverage of the World Cup last-16 knockout match between Group D runners-up Ghana and Group C winners USA.

Aired 27 June 2010 • 80 min

Coverage of the last sixteen clash between England and Germany from Bloemfontein. The winner will face Argentina or Mexico in the quarter-finals.

Aired 27 June 2010 • 80 min

Coverage of the last sixteen clash between Argentina and Mexico at Johannesburg's Soccer City Stadium. The winner will face Germany in the quarter-finals.

Aired 28 June 2010 • 80 min

Coverage of the last sixteen clash between the Netherlands and Slovakia in Durban. The winners will face Brazil or Chile in the quarter-finals.

Aired 28 June 2010 • 80 min

Highlights from the round of 16, the first knockout phase of the tournament. Netherlands face Slovakia in Durban and Brazil meet Chile in Johannesburg.

Aired 29 June 2010 • 80 min

Full coverage of the World Cup last-16 match between Brazil and Chile from Johannesburg's Ellis Park.

Aired 29 June 2010 • 80 min

Coverage of the final second round game from Cape Town as Iberian neighbours Spain and Portugal go head to head for the right to meet Paraguay in the quarter-finals.

Aired 2 July 2010 • 80 min

Highlights of the first quarter-final matches from South Africa. Holland face Brazil in Port Elizabeth, while Uruguay meet Ghana in Johannesburg.

Aired 2 July 2010 • 80 min

Coverage of the World Cup quarter-final between Holland and Brazil.

Aired 3 July 2010 • 80 min

Coverage of the quarter-final between Argentina and Germany from Cape Town. The two sides met at this stage four years ago when Germany won on penalties.

Aired 3 July 2010 • 80 min

Coverage of the last of the World Cup quarter-final matches from Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, where Spain take on Paraguay.

Aired 6 July 2010 • 80 min

Highlights of the first semi-final between Uruguay the Netherlands in Cape Town.

Aired 7 July 2010 • 80 min

Coverage from the second semi-final between Germany and Spain in Durban. Germany beat Argentina 4-0 in the last eight, while Spain recorded a 1-0 win over Paraguay.

Aired 10 July 2010 • 80 min

Colin Murray presents highlights of the World Cup third place play-off match between Germany and Uruguay, from the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.

Aired 11 July 2010 • 80 min

Gary Lineker hosts coverage of the 2010 World Cup final from Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg. Spain take on the Netherlands, neither having won the World Cup before.