Match of the Day

Season 1965/66

Not Rated
Despite attempts by some clubs to prevent its return due to fear over ticket sales, Match of the Day returned to the BBC in October 1965 two months after the start of the new season.

The duration of each programme had been reduced to 45 minutes in length and it could no longer be broadcast before 10.00pm.

Where to Watch Match of the Day • Season 1965/66

33 Episodes

  • West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea
    E1
    West Bromwich Albion v ChelseaCommentary by Frank Bough.
  • Nottingham Forest v West Ham United
    E2
    Nottingham Forest v West Ham UnitedCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United
    E3
    Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester UnitedCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Chelsea v Leicester City
    E4
    Chelsea v Leicester CityCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace
    E5
    Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal PalaceCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Arsenal v Sheffield United
    E6
    Arsenal v Sheffield UnitedCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Leicester City v Manchester United
    E7
    Leicester City v Manchester UnitedCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Sheffield Wednesday v Fulham
    E8
    Sheffield Wednesday v FulhamCommentary by Walley Barnes.
  • Tottenham Hotspur v Stoke City
    E9
    Tottenham Hotspur v Stoke CityCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Chelsea v Liverpool
    E10
    Chelsea v LiverpoolCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Leeds United v West Bromwich Albion
    E11
    Leeds United v West Bromwich AlbionCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
    E12
    Manchester United v Tottenham HotspurCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Sheffield United v Northampton Town
    E13
    Sheffield United v Northampton TownCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Arsenal v Liverpool
    E14
    Arsenal v LiverpoolCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Fulham v Manchester United
    E15
    Fulham v Manchester UnitedCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Liverpool v Chelsea
    E16
    Liverpool v ChelseaFor the first time Match of the Day features one of the top games in the F.A. Cup Competition. Kenneth Wolstenholme reports with outside broadcast cameras on two famous teams who clash today in the Third Round of the F.A. Cup.
  • Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers
    E17
    Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn RoversCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Bristol City v Manchester City
    E18
    Bristol City v Manchester CityCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Chelsea v Leeds United
    E19
    Chelsea v Leeds UnitedCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • West Ham United v Sheffield United
    E20
    West Ham United v Sheffield UnitedCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Fulham v Liverpool
    E21
    Fulham v LiverpoolCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United
    E22
    Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester UnitedCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur
    E23
    Liverpool v Tottenham HotspurCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Manchester United v Arsenal
    E24
    Manchester United v ArsenalCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Preston North End v Manchester United
    E25
    Preston North End v Manchester UnitedKenneth Wolstenholme reports with outside broadcast cameras on two famous teams who clash today in the Quarter-finals of the F.A. Cup.
  • Scotland v England
    E26
    Scotland v EnglandCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Fulham v Sheffield Wednesday
    E27
    Fulham v Sheffield WednesdayCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Chelsea v Sheffield Wednesday
    E28
    Chelsea v Sheffield WednesdaySemi-Final of the F.A. Cup. Chelsea & Sheffield Wednesday fighting today for a place in the F.A. Cup Final at Wembley on May 14. Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Liverpool v Chelsea
    E29
    Liverpool v ChelseaCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Huddersfield Town v Coventry City
    E30
    Huddersfield Town v Coventry CityCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Everton v Sheffield Wednesday
    E31
    Everton v Sheffield WednesdayThe F.A. Cup Final: Everton v. Sheffield Wednesday Recorded highlights of this afternoon's match at the Empire Stadium, Wembley. Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Oldham Athletic v Oxford United
    E32
    Oldham Athletic v Oxford UnitedCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
  • Brentford v Gillingham
    E33
    Brentford v GillinghamCommentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Cast of Season 1965/66

  • Kenneth WolstenholmeSelf - Presenter

 

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