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Season 1988/89

Season 1988/89

1988–1989

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Season 1988/89

1988–1989

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.

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

E1. 20th August 1988: FA Charity Shield: Liverpool v Wimbledon

Aug 20, 1988 · 80m

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 happen again? Jimmy Hill introduces highlights and analyses the key moments from this afternoon's action at Wembley Stadium.

19th November 1988: FA Cup First Round

E2. 19th November 1988: FA Cup First Round

Nov 19, 1988 · 80m

The oldest, best-loved Cup competition in the history of world football - that's the FA Cup. Action tonight from two matches which typify the giant-killing potential of the competition - and goals and upsets from around the country. Enfield v Leyton Orient Southport v Port Vale

10th December 1988: FA Cup Second Round

E3. 10th December 1988: FA Cup Second Round

Dec 10, 1988 · 80m

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 from today's matches plus the draw, live from the FA headquarters shortly after 11.00pm this evening. Kettering Town v Bristol Rovers Altrincham v Halifax Town

7th January 1989: FA Cup Third Round

E4. 7th January 1989: FA Cup Third Round

Jan 7, 1989 · 80m

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 the day's most compelling ties plus the goals, shocks and surprises from around the country, with comment from Jimmy Hill. Sutton United v Coventry City Bradford City v Tottenham Hotspur West Bromwich Albion v Everton

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

E5. 8th January 1989: FA Cup Third Round: West Ham United v Arsenal

Jan 8, 1989 · 80m

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, FA Cup winners three times in the past 25 years, play host to five-times winners Arsenal. The whole game live plus at half-time, a goal-frenzied review of yesterday's action.

28th January 1989: FA Cup Fourth Round

E6. 28th January 1989: FA Cup Fourth Round

Jan 28, 1989 · 80m

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 further illustrious chapters to football's knockout story? Highlights of three matches plus goals from around the country is tonight's fare. Norwich City v Sutton United Aston Villa v Wimbledon Plymouth Argyle v Everton

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

E7. 29th January 1989: FA Cup Fourth Round: Millwall v Liverpool

Jan 29, 1989 · 80m

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

18th February 1989: FA Cup Fifth Round

E8. 18th February 1989: FA Cup Fifth Round

Feb 18, 1989 · 80m

Just 16 teams left, and favourites Liverpool and rank outsiders Grimsby Town both share the realisation that success this weekend will take them one step nearer to Wembley. Highlights from three of the day's most compelling ties. Plus the goals from the other four matches. Hull City v Liverpool Barnsley v Everton Bournemouth v Manchester United

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

E9. 19th February 1989: FA Cup Fifth Round: Watford v Nottingham Forest

Feb 19, 1989 · 80m

Live coverage of a potential thriller as Second Division Watford, conquerors already of First Division Newcastle United and Derby County, meet last year's semi-finalists Nottingham Forest. Watford have never won the FA Cup but neither has Forest's Brian Clough. It should be a fascinating afternoon's football backed up with a goal-packed half-time review of yesterday's action.

18th March 1989: FA Cup Sixth Round

E10. 18th March 1989: FA Cup Sixth Round

Mar 18, 1989 · 80m

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 left to fight it out. Highlights of the day's action, with comment from Jimmy Hill. Manchester United v Nottingham Forest Liverpool v Brentford West Ham United v Norwich City

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

E11. 19th March 1989: FA Cup Sixth Round: Everton v Wimbledon

Mar 19, 1989 · 80m

Last season, Wimbledon defied both logic and the critics, as they beat League Champions Liverpool to win the FA Cup. The trophy they cherish; their ambition is to retain it. Can the south west London side upset the odds again by winning at Everton, football's 'school of science'? It's an intriguing prospect, with the guarantee of goals at half-time.

15th April 1989: FA Cup Semi-Finals

E12. 15th April 1989: FA Cup Semi-Finals

Mar 25, 1989 · 80m

Hillsborough disaster.

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

E13. 20th May 1989: FA Cup Final: Liverpool v Everton

May 20, 1989 · 80m

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

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Release dateAug 20, 1988

End dateMay 20, 1989

Episodes13

LanguageEN