Match of the Day
Season 2001/02
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With Saturday night highlights now being shown on ITV's The Premiership, Match of the Day reverted to covering live FA Cup and England matches as well as some UEFA Cup games.
Where to Watch Match of the Day • Season 2001/02
93 Episodes
- 12th August 2001: FA Charity Shield: Manchester United v LiverpoolE1
12th August 2001: FA Charity Shield: Manchester United v LiverpoolGary Lineker and Alan Hansen present highlights of the traditional curtain-raiser to the English football season, with the big-spending Premier League champions Manchester United taking on FA Cup holders Liverpool. - 15th August 2001: International Friendly: England v NetherlandsE2
15th August 2001: International Friendly: England v NetherlandsHighlights of the friendly match between England and Holland played earlier at White Hart Lane. With the World Cup qualifying match in Germany looming, Sven Goran Eriksson's England will be hoping to continue their unbeaten run of five matches. - 24th August 2001: UEFA Super Cup: Liverpool v Bayern MunichE3
24th August 2001: UEFA Super Cup: Liverpool v Bayern MunichCoverage of this year's Super Cup match from Stade Louis II in Monaco as Uefa Cup holders Liverpool take on Champions' League winners Bayern Munich to decide the top club team in Europe. - 6th October 2001: World Cup Qualifier: England v GreeceE7
6th October 2001: World Cup Qualifier: England v GreeceCoverage from Old Trafford of this vital World Cup qualifying tie, as England take on Greece in their final group nine match. Victory for England this afternoon will almost certainly guarantee a place in next year's World Cup finals. However, anything less than a win will allow Germany a chance of automatic qualification. - 18th October 2001: UEFA Cup: Ipswich Town v Helsingborgs IFE8
18th October 2001: UEFA Cup: Ipswich Town v Helsingborgs IFCoverage from Portman Road of this Uefa Cup second round, first leg tie. Following their success against Torpedo Moscow in the first round of the championship, Ipswich face another tough test when they take on Swedish side Helsingborgs. The Blues, however, have a proud European tradition at home, having never been beaten there by a continental side, and a win for them tonight would see them in a comfortable position for the return leg in November. - 1st November 2001: UEFA Cup: Helsingborgs IF v Ipswich TownE9
1st November 2001: UEFA Cup: Helsingborgs IF v Ipswich TownCoverage of this Uefa Cup second-round, second-leg match from the Olympiastadion in Helsingborg, Sweden. Ipswich have yet to reproduce last season's level of consistency in their matches so far this campaign, but the away victory over Torpedo Moscow in the last round will boost hopes of progressing past tonight's opponents, despite the disappointing 0-0 draw in the first leg. Plus action from Rangers' away leg versus Dynamo Moscow. - 10th November 2001: International Friendly: England v SwedenE10
10th November 2001: International Friendly: England v SwedenExtended highlights from Old Trafford of today's friendly between England and Sweden. Having secured their place in the World Cup finals, England - under the tutelage of Sven Goran Eriksson - begin their build-up with a difficult game. - 18th November 2001: FA Cup First RoundE12
18th November 2001: FA Cup First RoundHereford United v Wrexham. Coverage of this first round FA Cup tie from Edgar Street, the home of Hereford United. As both clubs look to begin a potentially money-spinning cup run, will it be another famous victory for a non-league side over league opposition? - 6th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round: Aston Villa v Manchester UnitedE20
6th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round: Aston Villa v Manchester UnitedCoverage of this third-round FA Cup tie, as John Gregory 's Aston Villa welcome Manchester United to Villa Park. Between them, these two sides have won the competition 17 times, Aston Villa last savouring victory in 1957 when they beat today's opponents in the final. - 27th January 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round: Arsenal v LiverpoolE23
27th January 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round: Arsenal v LiverpoolCoverage from Highbury of this FA Cup fourth-round tie as Arsenal meet Liverpool, the side who beat them in last year's FA Cup final. Michael Owen, who scored two Liverpool goals in last year's final, has shown outstanding form this season. Arsenal, however, have taken four of the six possible points in their Premiership encounters this season. - 27th January 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round: Ipswich Town v Manchester CityE24
27th January 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round: Ipswich Town v Manchester CityCoverage from Portman Road of the final FA Cup fourth-round game. Manchester City and Ipswich Town face a close contest: City are flying high in Division One while Ipswich have regained some form but are still languishing near the foot of the Premiership. - 13th February 2002: International Friendly: Netherlands v EnglandE26
13th February 2002: International Friendly: Netherlands v EnglandHighlights of tonight's Holland v England friendly match played at the futuristic Amsterdam Arena. England will be seeking revenge following their 2-0 defeat at home to the Dutch last August - their only defeat so far under Sven Goran Eriksson. But it could also offer an opportunity to try out some not so famous names in preparation for this summer's World Cup finals. - 9th March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round: Newcastle United v ArsenalE31
9th March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round: Newcastle United v ArsenalThe sixth round of the FA Cup sees the two Premiership heavyweights clash in a quarter-final tie at St James ' Park. Bobby Robson 's Newcastle will be looking to continue their fine recent tradition in the competition, while Arsenal are favourites to go one better than last year when they were beaten finalists. - 10th March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round: Middlesbrough v EvertonE32
10th March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round: Middlesbrough v EvertonCoverage from the Riverside Stadium of the FA Cup quarter-final clash between Steve McClaren's Middlesbrough, whose progress to this stage included the defeat of Manchester United, and Walter Smith's Everton, who eventually overcame Crewe to claim a place in the last eight. - 14th April 2002: FA Cup Semi FinalsE36
14th April 2002: FA Cup Semi FinalsCoverage from Villa Park of the second of today's FA Cup semi-finals, a west London derby between Fulham and Chelsea. There are also highlights of the other semi-final between Middlesbrough and Arsenal that was played at Old Trafford earlier today. - 6th May 2002: Women's FA Cup Final: Fulham v Doncaster BellesE39
6th May 2002: Women's FA Cup Final: Fulham v Doncaster BellesCoverage of the women's FA Cup final from Selhurst Park, London. Fulham had few problems reaching the final, sweeping aside Charlton 4-1 in the semi-final, while Doncaster left it to the last minute, before two goals from England captain Karen Walker secured them a 3-1 victory over Tranmere. - 8th May 2002: Uefa Cup Final: Feyenoord v Borussia DortmundE40
8th May 2002: Uefa Cup Final: Feyenoord v Borussia DortmundCoverage from Rotterdam of the first of the two big end-of-season European club-competition finals. Both teams earned their place with semi-final wins over Milanese opposition. Feyenoord edged out Inter 3-2 on aggregate, while Dortmund's 4-0 thrashing of AC Milan in the semi-final first-leg ensured their progress. - 21st May 2002: International Friendly: England v South KoreaE41
21st May 2002: International Friendly: England v South KoreaHighlights of England's latest World Cup warm-up game from Jeju in South Korea, where they take on the tournament co-hosts South Korea, who are coached by Dutchman Guus Hiddink. - 3rd June 2002: World Cup 2002E52
3rd June 2002: World Cup 2002Action from all of today's encounters in Japan and South Korea, including the Group C match between four-times winners Brazil and Euro 2000 quarter-finalists Turkey, and the Group G clashes between Italy and Ecuador, and potential dark horses Croatia and Mexico. - 6th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Denmark v SenegalE58
6th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Denmark v SenegalGroup A continues with this clash from Daegu in South Korea. With world champions France in their group, neither of these sides will want to slip up in their other group matches but, despite Senegal's strong showing at the African Cup of Nations, Denmark will be favourites. - 6th June 2002: World Cup 2002E59
6th June 2002: World Cup 2002A look back at today's games from Japan and South Korea, where 1998 quarter-finalists Denmark took on outsiders Senegal, two-times winners Uruguay came face-to-face with the might of champions France and, in Group E, African Cup of Nations winners and "Indomitable Lions" Cameroon entertained Saudi Arabia. - 7th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Argentina v EnglandE60
7th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Argentina v EnglandA heart-stopping penalty shoot-out against Argentina shattered England's World Cup hopes in 1998. Now they face the double champions - whom they have not beaten in the finals since 1966. Memories of Diego Maradona's "hand of God" still fresh and England's World Cup future is once again resting in the balance. - 10th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Tunisia v BelgiumE66
10th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Tunisia v BelgiumCoverage from Oita, Japan as the race for qualification from Group H intensifies. Belgium are as solid as always, despite injuries to key players such as Emile Mpenza. The Tunisians, also plagued by injury and continuing poor form, may struggle to make an impact on the European side. - 11th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups A & EE68
11th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups A & EA look back at key moments in today's games, in which Ireland took on Saudi Arabia in Group E while African champions Cameroon met Germany. The victors will be joined in the second round by two teams from Group A where joint-favourites France met Denmark and Senegal played Uruguay. - 12th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Nigeria v EnglandE69
12th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Nigeria v EnglandEngland's fate may rest with this match, their final Group F game against Nigeria in Osaka, Japan. England's only game against the Super Eagles was a 1-0 win in 1994, thanks to a goal from 1990 World Cup hero David Platt. Which of Sven's men will make a name for themselves today? Plus extended highlights of Sweden v Argentina, a game that may decide whether England make it to the last 16. - 12th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups B & FE70
12th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups B & FGary Lineker introduces full highlights as England's World Cup future is decided with Sven's men taking on Nigeria in their last Group F match, while Sweden play Argentina. In Group B, Spain play South Africa and Paraguay face Slovenia. - 13th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups C & GE72
13th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups C & GA look back at a day which saw Groups C and G decided. Footballing giants Brazil and Italy were both in action. In South Korea, Brazil -featuring a possible line-up of stars including Cafu, Juninho, Rivaldo and a revitalised Ronaldo - played Costa Rica and China faced Turkey, while in Japan it was Italy, with its host of world-class strikers in Totti, Del Piero , Inzaghi and Delvecchio, against Mexico and Ecuador v Croatia. - 14th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups D & HE74
14th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups D & HAction from the last four games of the group stage, with the results determining which teams will to go through to the knockout stage. In Group D, Portugal play South Korea, and Poland take on the USA. The games in Group H are Tunisia v Japan, and Belgium v Russia. - 30th June 2002: World Cup Final 2002: Germany v BrazilE92
30th June 2002: World Cup Final 2002: Germany v BrazilAfter 63 matches spread over the past month, coverage from the 70,000-capacity international stadium in Yokohama City, Japan, of the showpiece final. After becoming the first reigning World Cup holders since Brazil in 1966 to fail to reach the second round, France will not be present to defend their crown. They found themselves in esteemed company, with Argentina and dark horses Portugal also falling at the first hurdle.
