Match of the Day - Season 35

Episode 1

15th August 1998

Highlights from three of today's opening fixtures in the new FA Premiership season including Newcastle United's match with newly promoted Charlton Athletic at St James' Park. Plus all the goals from t

Episode 2

17th August 1998

Latest action and stories from the world of football. Including a comprehensive review of the first weekend of the season.

Episode 3

22nd August 1998

Highlights from the second week of the Premiership campaign, including defending champions Arsenal's match against Liverpool at Anfield, Newcastle's visit to Chelsea and West Ham's match against Manch

Episode 4

24th August 1998

Ray Stubbs and a panel of experts review the latest action and stories from the world of football. Including highlights from the games involving Aston Villa against Middlesbrough, and Leeds against Bl

Episode 5

28th August 1998: European Super Cup: Chelsea v Real Madrid

Coverage from the Stade Louis II in Monaco as European Cup Winners' Cup champions Chelsea, take on the European Champions League winners Real Madrid.

Episode 6

29th August 1998

Highlights from the third week of the Premiership campaign, including the match between Everton and Spurs at Goodison Park. Plus all the goals and key moments from the day's other matches, including t

Episode 7

9th September 1998

Action from tonight's Premiership programme, including Liverpool v Coventry, and Chelsea's home game against champions Arsenal.

Episode 8

12th September 1998

Highlights from three of today's games in the FA Premiership, including Arsenal's visit to Leicester City.

Episode 9

15th September 1998: Uefa Cup

Highlights of tonight's first-round, first-leg matches in the Uefa Cup. Aston Villa take on Stromsgodset of Norway at Villa Park and Leeds United face Maritimo of Portugal at Elland Road. Plus action

Episode 10

19th September 1998

Highlights from three of today's matches in the FA Premiership including Aston Villa's visit to Leeds United. Plus all the news and goals from today's other Premiership games.

Episode 11

26th September 1998

Premiership action, including highlights of the match between Sheffield Wednesday and Arsenal, at Hillsborough plus news and goals from today's other games.

Episode 12

29th September 1998: Uefa Cup: Olympique Lyonnais v Blackburn Rovers

Coverage of tonight's Uefa Cup first-round, second-leg match from Lyon France. Despite looking the most likely team to score for much of the first leg, Blackburn Rovers succumbed to a spectacular late

Episode 13

3rd October 1998

A roundup of today's Premiership action, with the focus on Southampton v Manchester United, Leeds United v Leicester City and Wimbledon v Everton.

Episode 14

10th October 1998: Euro 2000 Qualifiers

After their 3-0 defeat at the hands of Turkey, Northern Ireland were hoping to make amends in their Euro qualifying campaign against Finland.

Episode 15

14th October 1998: Euro 2000 Qualifiers

Highlights of England's crucial Euro 2000 championship qualifying match against Luxembourg. Plus in tonight's other qualifiers Scotland play the Faroe Islands and Wales play Belarus.

Episode 16

17th October 1998

Featuring highlights from the 159th Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park.

Episode 17

20th October 1998: Uefa Cup: AS Roma v Leeds United

Coverage of this evening's Uefa Cup second-round, first-leg match from the Olympic Stadium in Rome. Leeds endured the drama of a penalty shootout against Maritimo of Portugal to land this potentially

Episode 18

24th October 1998

Highlights from three of today's games in the FA Premiership including Tottenham's match with Newcastle United at White Hart Lane - George Graham's first home game since becoming Tottenham's boss. Ruu

Episode 19

31st October 1998

Highlights from three of today's FA Premiership games including Chelsea's match with early season pacesetters Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.

Episode 20

3rd November 1998: Uefa Cup: Leeds United v AS Roma

Coverage of tonight's Uefa Cup second-round, second-leg match from Elland Road. Leeds battled hard in the first leg at Rome's Olympic stadium to come away defeated by the only goal of the game, a 17th

Episode 21

7th November 1998

Highlights of the match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, from Villa Park. Plus the best of today's action and goals from the rest of the Premiership programme.

Episode 22

14th November 1998

Highlights of today's Premiership match between Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers, at Old Trafford. Plus the best of today's action, goals from the rest of the Premiership programme, and highligh

Episode 23

21st November 1998

Highlights from three of today's matches in the FA Premiership, including Aston Villa's game with Liverpool at Villa Park.

Episode 24

24th November 1998: Uefa Cup: Celta Vigo v Liverpool

Coverage of tonight's Uefa Cup third-round, first-leg match from Balaidos Stadium in Spain. Liverpool provided the only success story in an otherwise disastrous Uefa Cup second round for the English c

Episode 25

28th November 1998

Highlights from three of today's matches in the FA Premiership, including Chelsea's game against Sheffield Wednesday at Stamford Bridge. Plus all the goals from the rest of the day's Premiership progr

Episode 26

5th December 1998

The best action from today's Premiership and FA Cup second-round matches. Plus details of November's Goal of the Month competition.

Episode 27

12th December 1998

The best action from today's Premiership matches. Plus the results of the November Goal of the Month competition.

Episode 28

19th December 1998

Highlights of three of today's Premiership clashes, plus a roundup of the day's other top-flight goals.

Episode 29

28th December 1998

Highlights of two of today's top Premiership games. Plus all the day's news and talking points and a roundup of the Boxing Day fixtures.

Episode 30

2nd January 1999: FA Cup Third Round

Desmond Lynam introduces the pick of the action from today's FA Cup third-round matches and a roundup of all the other games. This is the stage where Premiership clubs enter the tournament and rarely

Episode 31

9th January 1999

Highlights from the first Premiership Saturday of 1999, which included a tussle between champions Arsenal and trophy-hungry Liverpool at Highbury, and a top-of-the-table clash at the Riverside as Midd

Episode 32

16th January 1999

Desmond Lynam introduces highlights from three Premiership matches, including Leeds United's clash with Middlesbrough. Plus a roundup of today's other fixtures.

Episode 33

23rd January 1999: FA Cup Fourth Round

Desmond Lynam introduces highlights from today's FA Cup fourth-round fixtures, including Portsmouth v Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers' clash with Sunderland. Plus a roundup of other games.

Episode 34

25th January 1999: FA Cup Fourth Round

Highlights of tonight's FA Cup fourth-round match between the First Division's Oxford United and Premiership high-flyers Chelsea, at the Manor Ground. Plus a roundup of action and goals from yesterday

Episode 35

30th January 1999

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from three of today's games in the FA Premiership, including resurgent Liverpool's game at Coventry City.

Episode 36

6th February 1999

Highlights of three of today's games in the FA Premiership including revitalised Blackburn's visit to Aston Villa.

Episode 37

13th February 1999: FA Cup Fifth Round

Desmond Lynam introduces highlights from today's FA Cup fifth-round ties. Featuring Huddersfield Town v Derby and Sheffield Wednesday Chelsea.

Episode 38

17th February 1999

Desmond Lynam introduces highlights of tonight's top-of-the-table Premiership clash between Manchester Utd and defending champions Arsenal. Commentary by Barry Davies. Plus a roundup of other fixtures

Episode 39

20th February 1999

Highlights of three of today's matches in the FA Premiership, including extended coverage of Coventry City at home to Manchester United.

Episode 40

27th February 1999

Desmond Lynam introduces highlights from three of today's games in the FA Premiership, including Chelsea v Liverpool.

Episode 41

6th March 1999: FA Cup Sixth Round

Desmond Lynam introduces highlights from today's FA Cup sixth-round ties between Barnsley and Tottenham Hotspur, and Arsenal and Derby County, plus a roundup of today's FA Premiership action.

Episode 42

13th March 1999

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from Chelsea's match against London rivals West Ham United, plus goals from today's other Premiership ties.

Episode 43

20th March 1999

Desmond Lynam introduces highlights from three of today's matches in the FA Premiership, including Arsenal's clash with Coventry City.

Episode 44

3rd April 1999

Extended highlights of the match between Wimbledon and Manchester United at Selhurst Park. Plus goals and key action from today's other Premiership matches, and the March Goal of the Month competition

Episode 45

5th April 1999

Action from the Premiership as the season approaches its climax, including this afternoon's match between Coventry City and Southampton at Highfield Road. Plus goals and stories from today's other Pre

Episode 46

10th April 1999

Extended highlights of the match between Aston Villa and Southampton at Villa Park. Plus goals and key action from today's other Premiership matches.

Episode 47

17th April 1999

As the Premiership enters its final month, today's programme features all the goals and the best of the day's action, including Manchester United's game against Sheffield Wednesday at Old Trafford.

Episode 48

22nd April 1999: Uefa Cup Winners' Cup Semi-Final: Real Mallorca v Chelsea

Coverage of the European Cup Winners' Cup semi-final second leg as trophy-holders Chelsea take on Spanish opponents at Palma's Luis Sitjar stadium in an attempt to reach the final for the second year

Episode 49

24th April 1999

Featuring the best of the action from today's Premiership programme, including the potentially crucial relegation encounter between Everton and Charlton.

Episode 50

1st May 1999

Desmond Lynam with action from today's FA Premiership programme including extended highlights of Chelsea's clash with Everton.

Episode 51

5th May 1999

Highlights from tonight's three crucial Premiership clashes, Liverpool v Manchester United, Tottenham v Arsenal and Chelsea against Leeds. Plus action from Leicester v Derby.

Episode 52

8th May 1999

Desmond Lynam introduces action from the penultimate weekend of the FA Premiership season as the battle to avoid relegation to Division One nears its climax.

Episode 53

16th May 1999: The Final Day

Desmond Lynam , with Trevor Brooking and Alan Hansen , introduces highlights of all the main matches as this season's Premiership draws to a close. Spurs entertain Manchester United today. Other poten

Episode 54

22nd May 1999: FA Cup Final: Manchester United v Newcastle United

Highlights of this afternoon's FA Cup final between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Wembley. Newcastle were hoping to make up for their poor showing in last year's final, while their opponen

Episode 55

9th June 1999: Euro 2000 Qualifiers

Highlights of this evening's European Championship qualifiers between England and Bulgaria, and Wales and Denmark.