Match of the Day
Season 2003/04
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In August 2003, it is announced that the BBC has won back the right to show Premiership highlights from 2004, for three years.
Where to Watch Match of the Day • Season 2003/04
113 Episodes
- 10th August 2003: FA Community Shield: Manchester United v ArsenalE1
10th August 2003: FA Community Shield: Manchester United v ArsenalHighlights from Cardiff's Millennium Stadium of today's FA Community Shield, the traditional curtain-raiser to the English football season. League champions Manchester United are under scrutiny following their sale of David Beckham to Real Madrid, while FA Cup winners Arsenal will be hungry to succeed after last year's defeat by Liverpool. - 6th September 2003: Euro2004 QualifierE4
6th September 2003: Euro2004 QualifierA crucial Euro 2004 double-header for England this week begins with a trip to Macedonia. With Liechtenstein coming to Old Trafford on Wednesday, captain David Beckham knows that his side must target a maximum return of six points ahead of the probable group seven decider away to Turkey on 11 October to realise their dreams of competing in Portugal next year. - 24th September 2003: Uefa CupE6
24th September 2003: Uefa CupManchester City v Lockeren. Coverage from the City of Manchester Stadium of this first-round, first-leg UEFA Cup tie. The Blues entertain the Belgian side after comfortably defeating Welsh non-league side TNS to achieve their first place in Europe for 24 years, and will be looking to the experience of Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman and David Seaman among others. - 4th October 2003: Scottish Premier LeagueE7
4th October 2003: Scottish Premier LeagueRangers v Celtic. Coverage of the first Old Firm derby of the season from Ibrox. The Bhoys will want to take an early lead in the race for the Scottish Premier League title - last season they had to stand by as their rivals took a clean sweep of domestic trophies. - 9th November 2003: FA Cup First Round: Accrington Stanley v Huddersfield TownE10
9th November 2003: FA Cup First Round: Accrington Stanley v Huddersfield TownCoverage of this season's FA Cup starts with a first-round tie at the Interlink Express Stadium. Can the third-division visitors avoid an upset against Conference opposition? - 19th November 2003: Euro 2004 PlayoffE13
19th November 2003: Euro 2004 PlayoffWales v Russia. Coverage from the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, of the return leg of Wales' Euro 2004 playoff against Russia. Following Saturday's away game in Moscow, Mark Hughes' men will know exactly what is required of them if Wales are to reach their first championship finals since 1958. With an impressive home record - just three losses since May 2000 - and 72,000 fans urging them on, hopes of ending that depressing 45-year run will be high. - 27th November 2003: Uefa CupE15
27th November 2003: Uefa CupNewcastle United v FC Basel. The Toon Army go into this Uefa Cup second-round, second-leg tie with both home advantage and a 3-2 lead after they came twice from behind to win in Switzerland three weeks ago. Goals from Laurent Robert, Titus Bramble and Shola Ameobi were sufficient to see off the threat from the outfit who eliminated Liverpool from the Champions League last season, and Bobby Robson's team will be anxious to make progress in this competition, especially in the light of an indifferent start to their Premiership campaign. - 7th December 2003: FA Cup Second RoundE18
7th December 2003: FA Cup Second RoundBurton Albion v Hartlepool. Coverage of this FA Cup second-round tie at Eton Park. Nigel Clough's Conference side face a tricky test against their second-division visitors, Hartlepool, the first team ever managed by Clough's famous father Brian. Three non-league clubs progressed from this stage last year and today's winners could potentially draw a lucrative tie with Premiership opposition. - 15th December 2003: Match against PovertyE19
15th December 2003: Match against PovertyCoverage from FC Basel's St Jakob-Park Stadium, Switzerland, of a match organised by the United Nations and FIFA to raise money and awareness about poverty. Ronaldo and his Real Madrid team-mate Zinedine Zidane captain two all-star teams, with players from many top European clubs also taking part. - 3rd January 2004: Scottish Premier LeagueE21
3rd January 2004: Scottish Premier LeagueCeltic v Rangers. Action from the second Old Firm derby of the season. Rangers have not won at Parkhead for nearly four years but cannot afford to slip up as they seek to retain the title. Celtic will look to the guile of Henrik Larsson and John Hartson to maximise home advantage. - 3rd January 2004: FA Cup Third RoundE22
3rd January 2004: FA Cup Third RoundSouthampton v Newcastle United. Coverage of this all-Premiership FA Cup third-round clash from St Mary's. The home side blitzed Tottenham 4-0 at the same stage last season but Gordon Strachan's men will face a tough test this evening, with one-time Southampton player Alan Shearer desperate to lead the Magpies to their first major silverware since 1969. - 4th January 2004: FA Cup Third RoundE23
4th January 2004: FA Cup Third RoundYeovil Town v Liverpool. Is a giant-killing on the cards in this eagerly awaited FA Cup third-round tie from Huish Park in Somerset? Before winning promotion last season, the Third Division side had claimed a record 20 league scalps in their non-league days. Adding to that total would kill off Liverpool's sole realistic hope of domestic silverware this season. The winners in 2001 will be looking to the likes of Michael Owen , Steven Gerrard and Harry Kewell to guard against a massive shock exit. There will also be highlights of Aston Villa v Manchester United. - 24th January 2004: FA Cup Fourth Round: Liverpool v Newcastle UnitedE25
24th January 2004: FA Cup Fourth Round: Liverpool v Newcastle UnitedCoverage from Anfield of an FA Cup fourth-round clash between two top teams who usually produce a goal glut. Newcastle last won the competition in 1955, while Liverpool lifted the trophy just three years ago. Neither team has done themselves justice in the Premiership this season, so progress here to the last 16 is vital for respective managers Gerard Houllier and Bobby Robson. - 25th January 2004: FA Cup Fourth RoundE28
25th January 2004: FA Cup Fourth RoundManchester City v Tottenham. Coverage of this all-Premiership FA Cup fourth-round tie from the City of Manchester Stadium. Kevin Keegan's men face Spurs following their third-round replay against Leicester, a 3-1 result that ended a 14-match run without a win. Spurs are looking for their first silverware since 1999's League Cup. But they are without striker Freddie Kanoute , who is playing in the African Cup of Nations for Mali. - 27th January 2004: African Cup of Nations: Nigeria v MoroccoE33
27th January 2004: African Cup of Nations: Nigeria v MoroccoMark Bright presents coverage of this group D clash at the Monastir Stadium. Led by a host of Premiership stars, including Arsenal's Nwankwo Kanu , Nigeria are among the favourites to win. Morocco, however, have some stars of their own, including Coventry's Youssef Safri. - 31st January 2004: African Cup of Nations: Nigeria v South AfricaE41
31st January 2004: African Cup of Nations: Nigeria v South AfricaCoverage of today's group D match between tournament heavyweights Nigeria and South Africa. Having failed to make an impact in the last World Cup, both countries will be going all out to be crowned kings of the continent. Premiership fans should get to see some familiar faces in action, including Nigeria's Nwankwo Kanu , Jay-Jay Okocha and Aiyegbeni Yakubu. - 1st February 2004: African Cup of Nations: Tunisia v GuineaE43
1st February 2004: African Cup of Nations: Tunisia v GuineaCoverage of the group A game between Tunisia and Guinea from the Rades Stadium, Tunis. It's the final match of the group for the two sides and both will be under pressure to reach the knockout stages. Plus highlights of Rwanda v DR Congo. - 2nd February 2004: African Cup of Nations: Senegal v MaliE45
2nd February 2004: African Cup of Nations: Senegal v MaliCoverage of Senegal's group B clash with Mali in El Menzah. It's the final group game for both teams and they're expected to be battling for the top spot, so a particularly hard-fought match is likely. Plus highlights of Burkina Faso v Kenya. - 3rd February 2004: African Cup of Nations: Cameroon v EgyptE47
3rd February 2004: African Cup of Nations: Cameroon v EgyptCameroon take on Egypt in the final group C game. Cameroon's developing striker Samuel Eto'o will be one to watch, as will Egypt's young forward Mido and playmaker Ahmed Hassan , who will need to be at his best to pick apart a defence that conceded no goals in the tournament until penalties in the final. With brief highlights of Algeria v Zimbabwe. - 4th February 2004: African Cup of NationsE48
4th February 2004: African Cup of NationsBest of the action from today's final games in group C. Defending champions Cameroon meet Egypt in Monastir in a match expected to decide who finishes top of the group. In the other game, 1990 champions Algeria face tournament newcomers Zimbabwe in Sousse. - 4th February 2004: African Cup of Nations: Morocco v South AfricaE49
4th February 2004: African Cup of Nations: Morocco v South AfricaCoverage of today's final group D match between Morocco and South Africa. Both sides are previous tournament winners but were handed a tough draw when they were placed together in a group with Nigeria. Fans will have had one eye on proceedings in Sfax where Nigeria took on Benin. Brief highlights follow the main game. - 7th February 2004: African Cup of NationsE52
7th February 2004: African Cup of NationsCoverage of one of today's two quarter-final matches from Tunisia. With the competition down to the knockout stage, each of the eight remaining teams could be just two games away from the final. Today's match sees a group A team take on a side from group B. - 8th February 2004: African Cup of NationsE54
8th February 2004: African Cup of NationsCoverage of a quarter-final clash between qualifiers from groups C and D. Cameroon were expected to make it to the last eight from group C but got off to a lacklustre start with a 1-1 draw with Algeria. Group D favourites Nigeria, meanwhile, began their campaign with a poor performance in their 1-0 defeat to Morocco. Did the two African giants manage a comeback? - 13th February 2004: African Cup of NationsE58
13th February 2004: African Cup of NationsCoverage of the third-place play-off. Although the teams will be disappointed not to have made it to tomorrow's final, they'll both be striving for a win today to cement their place as the third-ranking team on the continent. The 2002 play-off in Mali was certainly a keenly contested affair - the hosts tried to physically intimidate Nigeria but came out runners up, as Portsmouth striker Aiyegbeni Yakubu snatched a 1-0 win for the Super Eagles. - 14th February 2004: FA Cup Fifth Round: Sunderland v Birmingham CityE59
14th February 2004: FA Cup Fifth Round: Sunderland v Birmingham CityCoverage from the Stadium of Light of this FA Cup fifth-round clash. In the previous round, Sunderland edged past first division play-off rivals Ipswich 2-1 at Portman Road, while Premiership side Birmingham had a similarly narrow win over Division One strugglers Wimbledon 1-0 at St Andrew's. - 14th February 2004: African Cup of Nations FinalE60
14th February 2004: African Cup of Nations FinalAfter 31 matches, the tournament is down to just two teams, battling it out at the Rades Stadium in Tunis. Will Cameroon have made it through to stand a chance of being the first ever nation to win the trophy on three consecutive occasions? And will other favourites Senegal have won their place? - 15th February 2004: FA Cup Fifth Round: Arsenal v ChelseaE63
15th February 2004: FA Cup Fifth Round: Arsenal v ChelseaCoverage of the FA Cup fifth-round tie from Highbury. For the fourth season in a row, London's big two are battling it out in the competition, with Arsenal hoping to become the first team since the 19th century to win the Cup three times in a row, while Chelsea - who have not beaten the Gunners in the competition since 1947 - will be trying to set the record straight. - 3rd March 2004: Uefa CupE66
3rd March 2004: Uefa CupNewcastle United v Valerenga. Coverage from St James' Park of Newcastle's Uefa Cup third-round, second-leg game against Norwegian side Valerenga. The Magpies will start as favourites to progress to the last 16 against a side who did not manage a win in the first two rounds of the competition. - 6th March 2004: FA Cup Sixth Round: Portsmouth v ArsenalE67
6th March 2004: FA Cup Sixth Round: Portsmouth v ArsenalCoverage from Fratton Park of this all-Premiership FA Cup quarter-final. Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has guided the Premiership new boys into the last eight for the first time since 1992 but they face a daunting task against the visitors from north London, who haven't been beaten in the competition since the final and are aiming for a record-equalling third successive triumph in the competition. But, in their fifth-round victory over Liverpool last month, Pompey have already shown that they can overcome supposedly superior opposition. - 7th March 2004: FA Cup Sixth Round: Millwall v Tranmere RoversE69
7th March 2004: FA Cup Sixth Round: Millwall v Tranmere RoversCoverage from the New Den as the two FA Cup underdogs compete in the quarter-finals, ensuring another non-Premiership side will progress to the semi-finals. First division Millwall will start as favourites to reach their first FA Cup semi-final since 1937 and will be helped by the experience of player/manager Dennis Wise, who has been on three Cup-winning sides. But the Lions face fierce competition from second division Rovers, who have reached this stage of the competition three times in the last five seasons and are enjoying something of a renaissance under new manager Brian Little. - 25th March 2004: Uefa Cup: Barcelona v CelticE71
25th March 2004: Uefa Cup: Barcelona v CelticCoverage from the Nou Camp of the second leg of Celtic's fourth-round tie against Barcelona. Martin O'Neill 's side were runners-up in the competition last year, beating the likes of Liverpool, Celta Vigo and Stuttgart, and will be hoping to go one better this time around. But first they have to make it past Barcelona to the quarter-finals, and on home soil the Spanish side will be no pushover. - 28th March 2004: Scottish Premier LeagueE72
28th March 2004: Scottish Premier LeagueRangers v Celtic. The reigning champions bid to halt a four-match losing streak against their Old Firm rivals, who seem certain to succeed them as SPL kings. With a huge league lead, as well as progression to the last four of the Scottish Cup at the expense of Rangers, Celtic are on course for a domestic double. - 3rd April 2004: FA Cup Semi-Final: Arsenal v Manchester UnitedE74
3rd April 2004: FA Cup Semi-Final: Arsenal v Manchester UnitedCoverage from Villa Park of this all-Premiership FA Cup semi-final. Arsene Wenger's Gunners have swept all before them this season, so Alex Ferguson's United will have to be at their best if they are to keep alive their most realistic chance of silverware this season. - 3rd May 2004: Women's FA Cup Final: Arsenal v Charlton AthleticE76
3rd May 2004: Women's FA Cup Final: Arsenal v Charlton AthleticCoverage of the annual showpiece event in the women's football calendar as London rivals clash at Loftus Road. Charlton endured the pain of defeat at the final hurdle last year when they were beaten by Fulham Ladies. The Addicks, recent winners of the Women's Premier League Cup, will be keen to make amends for that disappointment. This will be the north Londoners' sixth FA Cup final appearance in 12 years and they have won five of them. - 19th May 2004: Uefa Cup Final: Olympique Marseille v ValenciaE77
19th May 2004: Uefa Cup Final: Olympique Marseille v ValenciaCoverage of the climax of European football's second club competition from the impressive Nya Ullevi stadium in Gothenburg. The French team will be looking for goals from target man Didier Drogba, whose stunning brace in the semi-final against Newcastle ended English interest in the tournament. But their Spanish opponents, impressive throughout their own domestic season, will be hoping to make up for losses in their last two appearances in European finals, both times in the Champions League. Extra-time and the silver-goal rule will apply if the match is deadlocked at full-time, with penalties if the stalemate hasn't been broken by the end of the 30 minutes. - 22nd May 2004: FA Cup Final: Manchester United v MillwallE78
22nd May 2004: FA Cup Final: Manchester United v MillwallCoverage from Cardiff's Millennium Stadium of the 123rd final, in which the Goliaths of the north take on the south London underdogs. Having defeated holders Arsenal in the semi-finals United will be looking to win the oldest cup competition in the world for the 11th time. They face a Division One team who will be playing in Europe next season whatever the outcome, and who are the first non-Premiership outfit in the final since Sunderland in 1992. - 13th June 2004: Euro 2004: Switzerland v CroatiaE84
13th June 2004: Euro 2004: Switzerland v CroatiaThe opening match in Group B comes from Leiria as Jakob Kuhn 's Swiss team play Croatia. This is a crucial game for both teams with their next two ties being against group favourites England and France. Switzerland will look to playmaker Hakan Yakin for inspiration, while Rangers new signing Dado Prso should lead the Croatian attack. - 13th June 2004: Euro 2004E85
13th June 2004: Euro 2004The best of the action from England's crunch Group B clash against European championship holders France. Sven-Goran Eriksson's men will be hoping for a dream start to their campaign by beating the French in Lisbon, but a draw will be more than satisfactory against a team that possesses the combined skills of Thierry Henry, Zinedine Zidane and Patrick Vieira. - 16th June 2004: Euro 2004: Greece v SpainE89
16th June 2004: Euro 2004: Greece v SpainCoverage of this Group A clash from the Bessa stadium in Porto. Greece and Spain were in the same qualifying group, with Spain poised as favourites to top the table. However, in a reversal of expectations, Greece ended up winners while Spain only secured their place via a play-off against Norway. - 18th June 2004: Euro 2004E92
18th June 2004: Euro 2004Another chance to see full coverage of England's second Group B match against Switzerland in Coimbra. Anything less than full points will be a disappointment for Sven-Goran Eriksson's men, but will the likes of Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney fire in the desired goals? - 18th June 2004: Euro 2004E94
18th June 2004: Euro 2004The best of the action from today's Group C encounter between Italy and Sweden. The Azzurri lost to France in the final in 2000 and will be focused on going all the way this year. But could the return from international retirement of Swedish striker Henrik Larsson throw a spanner in the works? Plus highlights of Denmark v Bulgaria. - 19th June 2004: Euro 2004: Netherlands v Czech RepublicE95
19th June 2004: Euro 2004: Netherlands v Czech RepublicA keen contest should be on the cards as the European championship enters its second week with live coverage of this Group D game, from Aveiro Municipal. There will also be action from Latvia's clash with Germany in Porto. - 20th June 2004: Euro 2004: Group AE96
20th June 2004: Euro 2004: Group ASpain v Portugal or Russia v Greece. At Lisbon's 52,000-seater Jose Alvalade stadium, hosts Portugal face Spain - a local derby that pits Real Madrid stars Luis Figo and Raul against each other. In the other scheduled match, Russia face Greece in Faro-Loule's Estadio Algarve. The Russians had the job of beating Wales in a play-off before reaching the finals, while the Greek's topped their qualifying group ahead of Spain. Dmitri Sychev - regarded as Russia's answer to Michael Owen - will be the man the Greeks need to watch. - 21st June 2004: Euro 2004: Croatia v EnglandE97
21st June 2004: Euro 2004: Croatia v EnglandWith their first two pool matches gone, will Sven-Goran Eriksson's men still have it all to play for in their bid to qualify for the quarter-finals as they take on Croatia in Lisbon's Estadio da Luz? Includes highlights from Coimbra of the other Group B game between Switzerland and France. - 24th June 2004: Euro 2004: Quarter-Final #1E100
24th June 2004: Euro 2004: Quarter-Final #1Winner Group A v Runner-up Group B. England could well be in action tonight at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon as the first quarter-final match gets underway. Portugal and Spain will be favourites to reach this stage from Group A as will England and France in Group B. - 25th June 2004: Euro 2004: Quarter-Final #2E102
25th June 2004: Euro 2004: Quarter-Final #2Winner Group B v Runner-up Group A. Early success and English fans will be seeing their team compete in Lisbon's Jose Alvalade stadium as the top-placed team in Group B plays the runner-up in Group A. If England are not here, then it's more than likely it will be the French versus one from Portugal, Spain, Russia or Greece. - 26th June 2004: Euro 2004: Quarter-Final #3E104
26th June 2004: Euro 2004: Quarter-Final #3Winner Group C v Runner-up Group D. Could Sweden upset the odds and be in action tonight - possibly against Holland, the Czech Republic or Germany? The third quarter- final gets under way in Faro-Louie on the Algarve. - 27th June 2004: Euro 2004: Quarter-Final #4E106
27th June 2004: Euro 2004: Quarter-Final #4Winner Group D v Runner-up Group C. Porto's Dragao stadium plays host to the last remaining quarter-final tie. Group D, arguably the toughest of all, saw the Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic and Latvia vying for success. Italy were the favourites to top Group C, but started their campaign slowly, while Sweden kicked off with a 5-0 win against Bulgaria. - 30th June 2004: Euro 2004: Semi-Final #1E108
30th June 2004: Euro 2004: Semi-Final #1A place in next Sunday's final awaits the winner of the first semi, taking place at Lisbon's Jose Alvalade stadium. This match could bring together the winners of Groups A and C but this tournament is well known for its disregard of the form book. - 1st July 2004: Euro 2004: Semi-Final #2E110
1st July 2004: Euro 2004: Semi-Final #2The second semi-final comes from the Dragao stadium in Porto. Potentially the winner of Group B and D could be facing each other tonight. Could it be a repeat of the thrilling 1996 semi-final between the Czech Republic and France which the Czechs won 6-5 on penalties? - 4th July 2004: Euro 2004 Final: Portugal v GreeceE113
4th July 2004: Euro 2004 Final: Portugal v GreecePortugal's festival of football comes to a climax as the two teams left after three weeks of searching soccer examinations battle it out for the Henri Delaunay trophy in the European championship final.
