Season 2004/05

2004–2005

Match of the Day returns to the BBC for the new season, as part of a new football package on the BBC.

E1. 8th August 2004: Community Shield: Arsenal v Manchester United

Aug 8, 2004 · 80m

Highlights of this afternoon's game between Premiership champions Arsenal and FA Cup winners Manchester United at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. This traditional curtain-raiser to the new season mirrors last year's encounter, when then-champions United beat the FA Cup winners on penalties.

E2. Match of the Day at 40

Aug 8, 2004 · 80m

David Beckham and Michael Owen are among the stars reflecting on four decades of football's flagship show. Classic clips and cherished memories illustrate how the programme became a national treasure and why it's a favourite of comedians. Other contributors include Bobby Robson, George Best, Brian Clough, Noel Gallagher of Oasis, Ian Wright, Delia Smith, Des Lynam and Jimmy Hill.

E3. 14th August 2004

Aug 14, 2004 · 80m

Celebrating its 40th year, Match of the Day returns live to Saturday night with extended highlights and analysis of the Premiership on the opening day of the season. Featured games include Tottenham v Liverpool, Middlesbrough v Newcastle and Norwich v Crystal Palace.

E4. 18th August 2004: International Friendly

Aug 18, 2004 · 80m

Coverage from St James' Park as England warm-up for their 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign with a friendly against Ukraine.

E5. 21st August 2004

Aug 21, 2004 · 80m

An emotional day loomed as Kevin Keegan returned to the ground where he was idolised as a player. Will Man City's manager see his team triumph at Liverpool? Gary Lineker has highlights of this and the day's six other Premiership games.

E6. 25th August 2004

Aug 25, 2004 · 80m

Highlights of this evening's Premiership matches, including Blackburn's trip to Arsenal, new boys Norwich at Newcastle, and Aston Villa's clash with Charlton. Plus, Middlesbrough and Fulham get the chance to compare their new forward line-ups at Craven Cottage.

E7. 28th August 2004

Aug 28, 2004 · 80m

Will Manchester United's lunchtime match against Blackburn have re-ignited the flame of their mid-90s Premiership rivalry? Gary Lineker has news of this, plus coverage of defending champions Arsenal's trip to Carrow Road to play newly promoted Norwich and action from Stamford Bridge where Chelsea hosted Paul Sturrock 's Southampton. There's also the result of Crystal Palace's encounter with Middlesbrough's new strike force of Mark Viduka and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.

E8. 4th September 2004: World Cup Qualifier

Sep 4, 2004 · 80m

Northern Ireland v Poland. Coverage of this Group Six World Cup qualifying match from Belfast's Windsor Park. Since Lawrie Sanchez took over as manager in January, Northern Ireland have made a marked improvement in form, remaining unbeaten over the last six games. Can they build upon last month's encouraging result against Switzerland?

E9. 11th September 2004

Sep 11, 2004 · 80m

Highlights and goals from all eight Premiership matches played today, including Fulham v Arsenal.

E10. 18th September 2004

Sep 18, 2004 · 80m

Highlights and goals from all six Premiership matches played today, including Arsenal v Bolton.

E11. 25th September 2004

Sep 25, 2004 · 80m

Premiership highlights from today's games, including Tottenham v Manchester Utd.

E12. 2nd October 2004

Oct 2, 2004 · 80m

Highlights of today's six Premiership matches, including Arsenal's London derby against Charlton, Everton's clash with the Spurs side they defeated at Easter for the first time in seven years and Manchester City's visit to Southampton. Plus Norwich v Portsmouth, Blackburn v Aston Villa and West Brom v Bolton.

E13. 9th October 2004: World Cup Qualifier: England v Wales

Oct 9, 2004 · 80m

Coverage from Old Trafford of the World Cup qualifier between the two home nations. A win would put England in a strong position in Group Six, but Wales can't afford another slip-up following draws with Azerbaijan and Northern Ireland. In his penultimate game in charge, can Mark Hughes lead Wales to a repeat of the victory he secured as a player when the teams last met in 1984?

E14. 9th October 2004: World Cup Qualifier: France v Republic of Ireland

Oct 9, 2004 · 80m

Brian Kerr's men travel to Paris for this Group Four World Cup qualifier with legitimate hopes of causing an upset against the formerly formidable French.

E15. 16th October 2004

Oct 16, 2004 · 80m

Action from all eight of today's Premiership clashes, which included pace-setters Arsenal's tie against Aston Villa, plus Manchester City v Chelsea, Birmingham v Manchester United and Fulham v Liverpool.

E16. 23rd October 2004

Oct 23, 2004 · 80m

Gary Lineker has highlights from today's six Premiership matches where, at the top end of the table, high-flying Chelsea host Blackburn while Liverpool take on Charlton Athletic.

E17. 30th October 2004

Oct 30, 2004 · 80m

Highlights from the the Premiership and action from the first round of the FA Cup.

E18. 6th November 2004

Nov 6, 2004 · 80m

Highlights from the the Premiership, including Arsenal v Crystal Palace.

E19. 13th November 2004

Nov 13, 2004 · 80m

Two London derbies - Tottenham v Arsenal, and Fulham v Chelsea - feature in highlights of today's Premiership programme. Plus FA Cup first-round action.

E20. 14th November 2004: FA Cup First Round

Nov 14, 2004 · 80m

Thurrock v Oldham Athletic. Coverage from Ship Lane of this first-round tie - a chance for non-league Thurrock to achieve "giant-killer" status as they take on League One side Oldham Athletic.

E21. 17th November 2004: International Friendly

Nov 17, 2004 · 80m

Spain v England. After a flurry of World Cup qualification fixtures, Sven-Goran Eriksson 's men travel to Madrid for a friendly international at Real's 75,000-capacity Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

E22. 20th November 2004

Nov 20, 2004 · 80m

Action involving the Premiership's big three, with Man United at home to Charlton, Arsenal facing West Brom under new boss Bryan Robson, and Chelsea hosting Bolton.

E23. 27th November 2004

Nov 27, 2004 · 80m

WBA boss Bryan Robson welcomes his old club Man United to the Hawthorns. Plus action from the day's other Premiership matches.

E24. 4th December 2004

Dec 4, 2004 · 80m

An extended edition in which action from all eight of today's Premiership clashes - including Chelsea v Newcastle United and Arsenal v Birmingham City - is augmented by the pick of the FA Cup second round.

E25. 5th December 2004: FA Cup Second Round

Dec 5, 2004 · 80m

Hinckley United v Brentford. Coverage of Conference North minnows Hinckley United playing a League One side in the FA Cup for a potential chance to play a big gun in the third round - the draw for which follows.

E26. 11th December 2004

Dec 11, 2004 · 80m

Action from all seven of today's Premiership ties, including high-flying Merseysiders Everton's clash with local rivals Liverpool at Goodison Park and Crystal Palace v Blackburn at Selhurst Park.

E27. 18th December 2004

Dec 18, 2004 · 80m

Manchester United take on Crystal Palace, while Middlesbrough's Gareth Southgate, Ugo Ehiogu and George Boateng face former club Aston Villa.

E28. 26th December 2004

Dec 26, 2004 · 80m

Highlights of the London derby between Arsenal and Fulham, plus Chelsea at home to Aston Villa, Manchester United v Bolton and Newcastle away to Blackburn.

E29. 28th December 2004

Dec 28, 2004 · 80m

Highlights from all nine of today's Premiership matches. Southampton face a silverware-hungry Liverpool side, Portsmouth host title contenders Chelsea, Manchester United travel to play Aston Villa and Tottenham meet London rivals Crystal Palace at White Hart Lane.

E30. 1st January 2005

Jan 1, 2005 · 80m

All 20 Premiership clubs were in action today. Among the potential highlights are Chelsea's trip to Liverpool, Arsenal's London derby at Charlton, and Manchester United's visit to Middlesbrough.