Match of the Day (Season 46)

BBC's football highlights and analysis. "The longest-running football television programme in the world" as recognised by Guinness World Records in 2015.

  • Poster for 8th August 2009

    8th August 2009 (Episode 1)

    Air date: 2009-08-08

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage from the Hawthorns as West Brom take on Newcastle on the opening weekend of the 2009/10 Football League season.

  • Poster for 12th August 2009: World Cup Qualifier: Norway v Scotland

    12th August 2009: World Cup Qualifier: Norway v Scotland (Episode 2)

    Air date: 2009-08-12

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the World Cup Group Nine qualifier at the Ullevaal stadium in Oslo.

  • Poster for 12th August 2009: World Cup Qualifier: Montenegro v Wales

    12th August 2009: World Cup Qualifier: Montenegro v Wales (Episode 3)

    Air date: 2009-08-12

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: After a satisfying win against Azerbaijan in June, John Toshack's youngsters will be keen to impress against Montenegro, before playing their remaining World Cup Qualifiers in the autumn.

  • Poster for 12th August 2009: International Friendly: Northern Ireland v Israel

    12th August 2009: International Friendly: Northern Ireland v Israel (Episode 4)

    Air date: 2009-08-12

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Highlights of the important warm-up game at Windsor Park, as Nigel Worthington's team prepares for September and vital games against Poland and Slovakia, in which they must triumph if the dream of World Cup Finals qualification is to be realised.

  • Poster for 12th August 2009: League Cup

    12th August 2009: League Cup (Episode 5)

    Air date: 2009-08-12

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: As the race for glory in the League Cup kicks off, Manish Bhasin introduces highlights of tonight's action, including Macclesfield Town v Leicester City, as well as all the goals from last night's games.

  • Poster for 15th August 2009

    15th August 2009 (Episode 6)

    Air date: 2009-08-15

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents Premier League highlights as the 2009/10 season gets under way. Games include Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City, Everton v Arsenal, and Chelsea v Hull.

  • Poster for 19th August 2009

    19th August 2009 (Episode 7)

    Air date: 2009-08-19

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights from the evening's Premier League matches. Newly promoted Burnley host champions Manchester United in the first-ever Premier League game at Turf Moor. Stoke held Liverpool to two goalless draws in the 2008/09 season - can they thwart the Reds again at Anfield? Tottenham make the trip to Hull, while Birmingham host Portsmouth. There is also a look back at the other midweek Premier League games, including Chelsea's visit to Sunderland.

  • Poster for 22nd August 2009

    22nd August 2009 (Episode 8)

    Air date: 2009-08-22

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Wigan have faced Manchester United eight times in the top flight and lost every game. Was today, under the watchful eye of new Lactics boss Roberto Martinez , the day that record changed? Gary Lineker and his fellow pundits look back on this and the day's other fixtures, including Birmingham and Stoke who last met in the top flight a quarter of a century ago.

  • Poster for 29th August 2009

    29th August 2009 (Episode 9)

    Air date: 2009-08-29

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Last season Arsenal took four points from their league games against Manchester United, but are still smarting from their aggregate defeat by Alex Ferguson 's men in the Champions League semi-finals. Will they get their revenge today at Old Trafford? Gary Lineker and his fellow pundits look back on this and the day's other fixtures, including Premier League newcomers Burnley's tough task at Chelsea.

  • Poster for 5th September 2009: World Cup Qualifier: Poland v Northern Ireland

    5th September 2009: World Cup Qualifier: Poland v Northern Ireland (Episode 10)

    Air date: 2009-09-05

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of Northern Ireland's crucial world cup qualifying match against Poland. Nigel Worthington's men travel to Chorzow and will look to return with at least one point to keep their qualification hopes alive.

  • Poster for 9th September 2009: World Cup Qualifier: Northern Ireland v Slovakia

    9th September 2009: World Cup Qualifier: Northern Ireland v Slovakia (Episode 11)

    Air date: 2009-09-09

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Highlights of Northern Ireland's crunch World Cup qualifying game with Slovakia at Windsor Park. Nothing less than a win will do for the home team as they continue their quest to reach their first World Cup finals appearance since 1986.

  • Poster for 10th September 2009: Women's Euro Final 2009: England v Germany

    10th September 2009: Women's Euro Final 2009: England v Germany (Episode 12)

    Air date: 2009-09-10

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the Women's Euro Final 2009 from the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland, featuring England v Germany.

  • Poster for 12th September 2009

    12th September 2009 (Episode 13)

    Air date: 2009-09-12

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Spurs welcome Manchester United to White Hart Lane, Manchester City entertain Arsenal and Burnley attempt another giant-killing act at Anfield.

  • Poster for 19th September 2009

    19th September 2009 (Episode 14)

    Air date: 2009-09-19

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Today's Premier League fixtures saw Liverpool visiting West Ham, while Aston Villa entertained Portsmouth and Burnley faced Sunderland.

  • Poster for 26th September 2009: Championship

    26th September 2009: Championship (Episode 15)

    Air date: 2009-09-26

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Newcastle United, two sides that have made contrasting starts to the season.

  • Poster for 26th September 2009

    26th September 2009 (Episode 16)

    Air date: 2009-09-26

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights from the day's Premier League matches, including Fulham v Arsenal, Stoke v Man Utd, Liverpool v Hull, Wigan v Chelsea and Tottenham v Burnley.

  • Poster for 3rd October 2009

    3rd October 2009 (Episode 17)

    Air date: 2009-10-03

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Highlights from five Premier League games, as Manchester United host Sunderland, Spurs are at Bolton, Wolves entertain Portsmouth, Wigan travel to Hull and Burnley host Birmingham.

  • Poster for 10th October 2009: World Cup Qualifier: Finland v Wales

    10th October 2009: World Cup Qualifier: Finland v Wales (Episode 18)

    Air date: 2009-10-10

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Wales travel to Helsinki for their penultimate group four qualifying match against Finland. John Toshack's men still hope to finish third in their group, as they face their rivals for third place in the Olympic Stadium, Helsinki.

  • Poster for 10th October 2009: World Cup Qualifier: Ukraine v England

    10th October 2009: World Cup Qualifier: Ukraine v England (Episode 19)

    Air date: 2009-10-10

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights of England's Group 6 World Cup qualifier against Ukraine.

  • Poster for 14th October 2009: World Cup Qualifier: Czech Republic v Northern Ireland

    14th October 2009: World Cup Qualifier: Czech Republic v Northern Ireland (Episode 20)

    Air date: 2009-10-14

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Northern Ireland's World Cup Qualifier against Czech Republic.

  • Poster for 17th October 2009

    17th October 2009 (Episode 21)

    Air date: 2009-10-17

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Highlights from today's Premier League fixtures, in which Arsenal entertained Birmingham, Aston Villa welcomed Chelsea to Villa Park, Manchester United aimed to keep up their great home form against Bolton and Harry Redknapp returned to former club Portsmouth with Tottenham.

  • Poster for 24th October 2009: Championship

    24th October 2009: Championship (Episode 22)

    Air date: 2009-10-24

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: The Pride Park crowd welcomes Jim Magilton's west London side for a Championship clash between two clubs with play-off aspirations.

  • Poster for 24th October 2009

    24th October 2009 (Episode 23)

    Air date: 2009-10-24

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Premier League highlights including Chelsea v Blackburn, Tottenham v Stoke and Sunderland v Birmingham. Local derbies see Burnley v Wigan and Wolves v Aston Villa.

  • Poster for 31st October 2009

    31st October 2009 (Episode 24)

    Air date: 2009-10-31

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Premier League, including the North London derby between Arsenal and Spurs. Manchester United host Blackburn and Liverpool visit Fulham.

  • Poster for 1st November 2009: Championship

    1st November 2009: Championship (Episode 25)

    Air date: 2009-11-01

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Cardiff City host Nottingham Forest in the Championship. Forest have a poor recent record against Cardiff, losing the last three meetings.

  • Poster for 7th November 2009

    7th November 2009 (Episode 26)

    Air date: 2009-11-07

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Premier League, including Manchester City v Burnley, Aston Villa v Bolton, Wolves v Arsenal, and Blackburn v Portsmouth.

  • Poster for 14th November 2009: International Friendly: Northern Ireland v Serbia

    14th November 2009: International Friendly: Northern Ireland v Serbia (Episode 27)

    Air date: 2009-11-14

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Northern Ireland host Serbia for a friendly in what will be a stern test for Nigel Worthington's boys.

  • Poster for 21st November 2009

    21st November 2009 (Episode 28)

    Air date: 2009-11-21

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Premier League, including Liverpool v Manchester City, Manchester United v Everton, Chelsea v Wolverhampton and Sunderland v Arsenal.

  • Poster for 28th November 2009

    28th November 2009 (Episode 29)

    Air date: 2009-11-28

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights from the day's Barclays Premier League matches, including Manchester United travelling to face Portsmouth and Manchester City taking on Hull.

  • Poster for 5th December 2009

    5th December 2009 (Episode 30)

    Air date: 2009-12-05

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the Barclays Premier League, including Manchester City hosting Chelsea and Champions Manchester United visiting West Ham.

  • Poster for 12th December 2009

    12th December 2009 (Episode 31)

    Air date: 2009-12-12

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's Barclays Premier League fixtures, including Manchester United v Aston Villa, Chelsea v Everton and Birmingham City v West Ham.

  • Poster for 16th December 2009

    16th December 2009 (Episode 32)

    Air date: 2009-12-16

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Highlights of Premier League matches. Title hopefuls Chelsea face struggling Portsmouth, Liverpool host Wigan, Arsenal visit Burnley, and Tottenham entertain Manchester City.

  • Poster for 19th December 2009

    19th December 2009 (Episode 33)

    Air date: 2009-12-19

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's Barclays Premier League fixtures, including Arsenal v Hull, Fulham v Manchester United and Portsmouth v Liverpool.

  • Poster for 20th December 2009: Championship

    20th December 2009: Championship (Episode 34)

    Air date: 2009-12-20

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of this afternoon's Championship fixture at St James' Park between Newcastle and Middlesbrough as the North East rivals face each other in English football's second tier for the first time in 18 years.

  • Poster for 26th December 2009

    26th December 2009 (Episode 35)

    Air date: 2009-12-26

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Chelsea visit Birmingham, having never lost in the league at St Andrew's, Fulham host Spurs at Craven Cottage, Manchester City entertain Stoke, Liverpool take on Wolves, while West Ham look to emulate their 4-1 victory over Portsmouth from last season's Boxing Day fixture.

  • Poster for 28th December 2009

    28th December 2009 (Episode 36)

    Air date: 2009-12-28

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's Barclays Premier League fixtures, including Chelsea v Fulham, Tottenham v West Ham and Everton v Burnley.

  • Poster for 9th January 2010

    9th January 2010 (Episode 37)

    Air date: 2010-01-09

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents all the goals and highlights from the latest Barclays Premier League fixtures, including Arsenal v Everton, Birmingham v Manchester United and Hull v Chelsea.

  • Poster for 16th January 2010

    16th January 2010 (Episode 38)

    Air date: 2010-01-16

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents Premier League highlights. Man United get the chance to avenge their early season defeat by Burnley, while Hull visit Tottenham.

  • Poster for 19th January 2010: League Cup Semi-Final

    19th January 2010: League Cup Semi-Final (Episode 39)

    Air date: 2010-01-19

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the first leg of the League Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Manchester United. The match will be fiercely contested with a Wembley final at stake.

  • Poster for 20th January 2010: League Cup Semi-Final

    20th January 2010: League Cup Semi-Final (Episode 40)

    Air date: 2010-01-20

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Aston Villa host Blackburn Rovers at Villa Park in the second leg of the League Cup semi-final.

  • Poster for 27th January 2010

    27th January 2010 (Episode 41)

    Air date: 2010-01-27

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Barclays Premier League and the Carling Cup semi-final second leg between Manchester United and Manchester City.

  • Poster for 30th January 2010

    30th January 2010 (Episode 42)

    Air date: 2010-01-30

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's matches in the Premier League, including Burnley v Chelsea, Fulham v Aston Villa, Liverpool v Bolton and Hull v Wolves.

  • Poster for 6th February 2010

    6th February 2010 (Episode 43)

    Air date: 2010-02-06

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's matches in the Premier League, including Liverpool v Everton, Manchester United v Portsmouth and Tottenham v Aston Villa.

  • Poster for 10th February 2010

    10th February 2010 (Episode 44)

    Air date: 2010-02-10

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's matches in the Premier League, including Arsenal v Liverpool, Everton v Chelsea and Aston Villa v Manchester United.

  • Poster for 20th February 2010

    20th February 2010 (Episode 45)

    Air date: 2010-02-20

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's matches in the Premier League, including Everton v Manchester United, Arsenal v Sunderland and Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea.

  • Poster for 21st February 2010: Championship

    21st February 2010: Championship (Episode 46)

    Air date: 2010-02-21

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gabby Logan presents Championship football from Ashton Gate as West Brom visit Bristol City. The pressure is on both sides to win and keep their promotion hopes alive.

  • Poster for 27th February 2010

    27th February 2010 (Episode 47)

    Air date: 2010-02-27

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces goals and highlights from the Premier League. Matches include Chelsea v Manchester City, Stoke v Arsenal, Birmingham v Wigan and Bolton v Wolves.

  • Poster for 28th February 2010: League Cup Final: Manchester United v Aston Villa

    28th February 2010: League Cup Final: Manchester United v Aston Villa (Episode 48)

    Air date: 2010-02-28

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the Carling Cup final from Wembley as Manchester United and Aston Villa contest the first major trophy of the season.

  • Poster for 3rd March 2010: International Friendly

    3rd March 2010: International Friendly (Episode 49)

    Air date: 2010-03-03

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Highlights of the friendly between Albania and Northern Ireland in Tirana as Nigel Worthington begins his preparation for the European qualifiers.

  • Poster for 6th March 2010

    6th March 2010 (Episode 50)

    Air date: 2010-03-06

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces the pick of the action and reaction from the day's Premier League matches, including Arsenal against Burnley and Manchester United's trip to Wolves.

  • Poster for 13th March 2010

    13th March 2010 (Episode 51)

    Air date: 2010-03-13

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Premier League, including a London derby between Chelsea and West Ham and two relegation clashes, Bolton v Wigan and Burnley v Wolves.

  • Poster for 20th March 2010

    20th March 2010 (Episode 52)

    Air date: 2010-03-20

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights from the day's Premier League matches, including the local derbies between Arsenal and West Ham, Aston Villa and Wolves, and Wigan and Burnley.

  • Poster for 21st March 2010: Championship

    21st March 2010: Championship (Episode 53)

    Air date: 2010-03-21

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Jake Humphrey hosts coverage of the Championship match between Midlands rivals Leicester and Coventry, with both teams harbouring hopes of promotion to the Premier League.

  • Poster for 27th March 2010: Co-Operative Insurance Final: Glentoran v Coleraine

    27th March 2010: Co-Operative Insurance Final: Glentoran v Coleraine (Episode 54)

    Air date: 2010-03-27

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the Co-Operative Insurance Final from Windsor Park. League champions Glentoran meet Coleraine in the quest for the second major trophy of the season.

  • Poster for 27th March 2010

    27th March 2010 (Episode 55)

    Air date: 2010-03-27

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights from the day's seven Premier League matches, including Chelsea v Aston Villa, Birmingham v Arsenal and Bolton v Manchester United.

  • Poster for 3rd April 2010

    3rd April 2010 (Episode 56)

    Air date: 2010-04-03

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights from all of the day's matches in the Barclays Premier League, which include a huge clash between title rivals Manchester United and Chelsea.

  • Poster for 5th April 2010: Championship

    5th April 2010: Championship (Episode 57)

    Air date: 2010-04-05

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gabby Logan presents coverage from the City Ground where Nottingham Forest take on Cardiff in a key match in the Championship promotion race.

  • Poster for 10th April 2010

    10th April 2010 (Episode 58)

    Air date: 2010-04-10

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents the best of the action and reaction from the day's Premier League matches, including Hull v Burnley and West Ham United v Sunderland.

  • Poster for 17th April 2010: Championship

    17th April 2010: Championship (Episode 59)

    Air date: 2010-04-17

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Championship coverage as promotion hopefuls West Brom and Middlesbrough meet at the Hawthorns. Both sides are looking to bounce back to the top flight.

  • Poster for 17th April 2010

    17th April 2010 (Episode 60)

    Air date: 2010-04-17

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights of all the day's Premier League matches, including the Manchester derby at the City of Manchester Stadium.

  • Poster for 24th April 2010

    24th April 2010 (Episode 61)

    Air date: 2010-04-24

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights of the day's Premier League matches, including Manchester United v Tottenham and Arsenal v Manchester City.

  • Poster for 1st May 2010

    1st May 2010 (Episode 62)

    Air date: 2010-05-01

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights of the day's Premier League matches, including Manchester City v Aston Villa and Tottenham v Bolton.

  • Poster for 2nd May 2010: Championship

    2nd May 2010: Championship (Episode 63)

    Air date: 2010-05-02

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Jake Humphrey presents coverage of Sheffield Wednesday v Crystal Palace, plus news from Sunday's other matches, as the regular Championship season reaches its climax.

  • Poster for 9th May 2010

    9th May 2010 (Episode 64)

    Air date: 2010-05-09

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents the best of the action from the final day of the season. All 20 teams played today as the remaining issues at either end of the table were decided.

  • Poster for 10th May 2010: Championship Playoff

    10th May 2010: Championship Playoff (Episode 65)

    Air date: 2010-05-10

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Highlights, reaction and analysis from the first leg of the play-off semi-final between Cardiff City and Leicester City.

  • Poster for 11th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Uruguay v France

    11th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Uruguay v France (Episode 66)

    Air date: 2010-06-11

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents coverage of the Group A match from Cape Town. Uruguay, winners of the inaugural World Cup in 1930, meet France, the losing finalists in 2006.

  • Poster for 11th June 2010: World Cup 2010

    11th June 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 67)

    Air date: 2010-06-11

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Highlights from the opening day of the 2010 World Cup, presented by Colin Murray. South Africa kicked the tournament off against Mexico, and France met Uruguay in Group A.

  • Poster for 12th June 2010: World Cup 2010

    12th June 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 68)

    Air date: 2010-06-12

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the opening match of the tournament between hosts South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City in Johannesburg. South Africa have never progressed beyond the group stages.

  • Poster for 12th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Argentina v Nigeria

    12th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Argentina v Nigeria (Episode 69)

    Air date: 2010-06-12

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents World Cup coverage of the Group B clash between Argentina and Nigeria at Ellis Park, Johannesburg.

  • Poster for 12th June 2010: World Cup 2010

    12th June 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 70)

    Air date: 2010-06-12

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights from three World Cup matches, including England's opener against the USA, Argentina's clash with Nigeria and South Korea v Greece.

  • Poster for 13th June 2010: World Cup 2010: England v USA

    13th June 2010: World Cup 2010: England v USA (Episode 71)

    Air date: 2010-06-13

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of England's World Cup opener against the USA. Fabio Capello's side are among the bookmakers' favourites for the tournament, but a good start in Rustenburg is vital.

  • Poster for 13th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Algeria v Slovenia

    13th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Algeria v Slovenia (Episode 72)

    Air date: 2010-06-13

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the first meeting between two of England's group rivals, Algeria and Slovenia.

  • Poster for 13th June 2010: World Cup 2010

    13th June 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 73)

    Air date: 2010-06-13

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Colin Murray presents the best of the action from the day's opening Group D encounters between Germany and Australia, and Serbia and Ghana. Plus Algeria v Slovenia in Group C.

  • Poster for 14th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Germany v Australia

    14th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Germany v Australia (Episode 74)

    Air date: 2010-06-14

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the Group D clash in Durban as three-time World Cup winners Germany take on Australia.

  • Poster for 14th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Japan v Cameroon

    14th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Japan v Cameroon (Episode 75)

    Air date: 2010-06-14

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the group E clash between Japan and Cameroon. Japan are taking part in their fourth World Cup.

  • Poster for 14th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Italy v Paraguay

    14th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Italy v Paraguay (Episode 76)

    Air date: 2010-06-14

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces coverage from Cape Town as reigning World Cup champions Italy begin the defence of their crown against Paraguay.

  • Poster for 14th June 2010: World Cup 2010

    14th June 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 77)

    Air date: 2010-06-14

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Colin Murray presents the best of the action from the day's Group E encounters as Holland meet Denmark and Japan take on Cameroon. Plus highlights from Italy v Paraguay in Group F.

  • Poster for 15th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Netherlands v Denmark

    15th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Netherlands v Denmark (Episode 78)

    Air date: 2010-06-15

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the group E World Cup clash between the Netherlands and Denmark. The Dutch qualified with a perfect record and Denmark also impressed during qualifying.

  • Poster for 15th June 2010: World Cup 2010: New Zealand v Slovakia

    15th June 2010: World Cup 2010: New Zealand v Slovakia (Episode 79)

    Air date: 2010-06-15

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents World Cup coverage of the Group F clash between New Zealand and Slovakia in Rustenburg.

  • Poster for 15th June 2010: World Cup 2010

    15th June 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 80)

    Air date: 2010-06-15

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Colin Murray presents highlights from three World Cup matches, including Brazil v North Korea, Portugal's clash with Ivory Coast and New Zealand's meeting with Slovakia.

  • Poster for 16th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Brazil v North Korea

    16th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Brazil v North Korea (Episode 81)

    Air date: 2010-06-16

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the World Cup clash between Brazil and North Korea at Ellis Park, Johannesburg. The South Americans are chasing a sixth World Cup win and should avoid a slip-up here.

  • Poster for 16th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Spain v Switzerland

    16th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Spain v Switzerland (Episode 82)

    Air date: 2010-06-16

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces coverage from Durban. Spain are favourites to win a first-ever World Cup. Switzerland are appearing in their ninth finals.

  • Poster for 16th June 2010: World Cup 2010: South Africa v Uruguay

    16th June 2010: World Cup 2010: South Africa v Uruguay (Episode 83)

    Air date: 2010-06-16

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the group A clash between South Africa and Uruguay. The host nation are one of the lowest-ranked nations in the competition.

  • Poster for 16th June 2010: World Cup 2010

    16th June 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 84)

    Air date: 2010-06-16

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Colin Murray presents the best of the day's action as hosts South Africa take on Uruguay in a crucial match in Group A. Plus Spain v Switzerland, and Honduras v Chile in Group H.

  • Poster for 17th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Greece v Nigeria

    17th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Greece v Nigeria (Episode 85)

    Air date: 2010-06-17

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker hosts coverage of the Group B encounter between Greece and Nigeria. The Greeks were crowned European champions in 2004. Nigeria struggled to qualify for the World Cup.

  • Poster for 17th June 2010: World Cup 2010: France v Mexico

    17th June 2010: World Cup 2010: France v Mexico (Episode 86)

    Air date: 2010-06-17

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents World Cup football, with France meeting Group A rivals Mexico. The French were beaten finalists four years ago, but only narrowly qualified for South Africa.

  • Poster for 17th June 2010: World Cup 2010

    17th June 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 87)

    Air date: 2010-06-17

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Highlights from three World Cup matches, including Argentina's clash with South Korea, France's match with Mexico and Greece's game against Nigeria.

  • Poster for 18th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Argentina v South Korea

    18th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Argentina v South Korea (Episode 88)

    Air date: 2010-06-18

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Full coverage of the World Cup clash between Argentina and South Korea at Soccer City, Johannesburg. Diego Maradona's men are chasing a third World Cup win this summer.

  • Poster for 18th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Germany v Serbia

    18th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Germany v Serbia (Episode 89)

    Air date: 2010-06-18

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents coverage of the crucial match between three-time champions Germany and Group D opponents Serbia.

  • Poster for 18th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Slovenia v USA

    18th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Slovenia v USA (Episode 90)

    Air date: 2010-06-18

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage from Ellis Park in Johannesburg as Slovenia take on the United States in Group C. With England the group favourites, this is a pivotal game for both sides.

  • Poster for 18th June 2010: World Cup 2010

    18th June 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 91)

    Air date: 2010-06-18

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Colin Murray presents highlights of the day's three group matches, with all the reaction from England's clash with Algeria in Cape Town.

  • Poster for 19th June 2010: World Cup 2010: England v Algeria

    19th June 2010: World Cup 2010: England v Algeria (Episode 92)

    Air date: 2010-06-19

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Full coverage of England's Group C match against Algeria in Cape Town, the first-ever meeting of the two nations.

  • Poster for 19th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Ghana v Australia

    19th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Ghana v Australia (Episode 93)

    Air date: 2010-06-19

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Action from this Group D encounter in which both sides have high hopes of reaching the second round, where they could potentially face a clash against England.

  • Poster for 19th June 2010: World Cup 2010

    19th June 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 94)

    Air date: 2010-06-19

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Colin Murray presents highlights of Ghana v Australia in Group D, and two matches from Group E as Holland face Japan and Cameroon play Denmark.

  • Poster for 20th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Netherlands v Japan

    20th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Netherlands v Japan (Episode 95)

    Air date: 2010-06-20

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Full coverage of the World Cup Group E clash between the Netherlands and Japan in Durban. The group looks like a tricky one for Japan to qualify from.

  • Poster for 20th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Slovakia v Paraguay

    20th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Slovakia v Paraguay (Episode 96)

    Air date: 2010-06-20

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents live coverage as Slovakia face Paraguay in their Group F clash in Bloemfontein. The Slovaks are competing at their first World Cup as an independent nation.

  • Poster for 20th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Brazil v Cote d'Ivoire

    20th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Brazil v Cote d'Ivoire (Episode 97)

    Air date: 2010-06-20

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker presents coverage of this highly anticipated clash in Group G, with Silva, Robinho and Kaka featuring for Brazil, and Kalou and Toure the Ivory Coast's stars.

  • Poster for 20th June 2010: World Cup 2010

    20th June 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 98)

    Air date: 2010-06-20

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Colin Murray presents highlights of another day's matches, as Italy face New Zealand and Slovakia take on Paraguay. Plus Brazil play Sven-Goran Eriksson's Ivory Coast.

  • Poster for 21st June 2010: World Cup 2010: Portugal v North Korea

    21st June 2010: World Cup 2010: Portugal v North Korea (Episode 99)

    Air date: 2010-06-21

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the Group G meeting between Portugal and North Korea in Cape Town.

  • Poster for 21st June 2010: World Cup 2010: Chile v Switzerland

    21st June 2010: World Cup 2010: Chile v Switzerland (Episode 100)

    Air date: 2010-06-21

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Action of this Group H game which pits Chile's flair against Switzerland's discipline in an encounter that is likely to be crucial in both sides' quests to progress further.

  • Poster for 21st June 2010: World Cup 2010

    21st June 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 101)

    Air date: 2010-06-21

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Colin Murray introduces the best of the action as Spain play Honduras and Chile take on Switzerland in Group H, while in Group G Portugal meet North Korea in Cape Town.

  • Poster for 22nd June 2010: World Cup 2010: Spain v Honduras

    22nd June 2010: World Cup 2010: Spain v Honduras (Episode 102)

    Air date: 2010-06-22

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Full match coverage of the Group H encounter between World Cup favourites Spain and Honduras, who are competing in the finals for the first time since 1982.

  • Poster for 22nd June 2010: World Cup 2010: Nigeria v South Korea

    22nd June 2010: World Cup 2010: Nigeria v South Korea (Episode 103)

    Air date: 2010-06-22

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Dan Walker presents coverage of Nigeria against South Korea from Durban as Group B reaches its climax. The countries have never met before at a major tournament.

  • Poster for 22nd June 2010: World Cup 2010: Greece v Argentina

    22nd June 2010: World Cup 2010: Greece v Argentina (Episode 104)

    Air date: 2010-06-22

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: The final group B clash between Argentina and Greece. Diego Maradona inspired Argentina to victory at the 1986 World Cup finals as a player; can he repeat the trick as coach?

  • Poster for 22nd June 2010: World Cup 2010

    22nd June 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 105)

    Air date: 2010-06-22

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: All the best action from the final matches in Group A and Group B, with France v South Africa, Mexico v Uruguay, Argentina v Greece and Nigeria v South Korea.

  • Poster for 23rd June 2010: World Cup 2010: France v South Africa

    23rd June 2010: World Cup 2010: France v South Africa (Episode 106)

    Air date: 2010-06-23

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Full coverage of the World Cup Group A match in Bloemfontein between 1998 World Cup champions France, a side packed with attacking talent, and hosts South Africa.

  • Poster for 23rd June 2010: World Cup 2010: Slovenia v England

    23rd June 2010: World Cup 2010: Slovenia v England (Episode 107)

    Air date: 2010-06-23

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker is joined by Alan Hansen, Alan Shearer and Lee Dixon for coverage of England's final group match as they take on Slovenia in Port Elizabeth.

  • Poster for 23rd June 2010: World Cup 2010: USA v Algeria

    23rd June 2010: World Cup 2010: USA v Algeria (Episode 108)

    Air date: 2010-06-23

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the final group C World Cup match between USA and Algeria from Pretoria in a must-win match for both teams.

  • Poster for 23rd June 2010: World Cup 2010

    23rd June 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 109)

    Air date: 2010-06-23

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Featuring highlights and reaction from the day's final Group C matches, with England hoping to secure safe passage to the knockout stages in their match against Slovenia.

  • Poster for 24th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Cameroon v Netherlands

    24th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Cameroon v Netherlands (Episode 110)

    Air date: 2010-06-24

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the Group E encounter in Cape Town. The Dutch will hope to emulate their class of 1974, who are still remembered for their fabulous brand of 'total football'.

  • Poster for 24th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Denmark v Japan

    24th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Denmark v Japan (Episode 111)

    Air date: 2010-06-24

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the potentially decisive Group E match in Rustenburg, with Denmark and Japan hoping to secure a place in the knockout stage.

  • Poster for 24th June 2010: World Cup 2010

    24th June 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 112)

    Air date: 2010-06-24

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: The best of the action and reaction from the day's final matches in Groups E and F: the Netherlands vs Cameroon, Denmark vs Japan, Italy vs Slovakia and New Zealand vs Paraguay.

  • Poster for 25th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Italy v Slovakia

    25th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Italy v Slovakia (Episode 113)

    Air date: 2010-06-25

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Full coverage of the World Cup Group F match between Slovakia and Italy from Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Defending champions Italy face a Slovakia side who were held by New Zealand in their opening match.

  • Poster for 25th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Portugal v Brazil

    25th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Portugal v Brazil (Episode 114)

    Air date: 2010-06-25

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage from Durban of the final match of Group G. Portugal has a line-up laced with attacking verve, but Brazil are looking to win the World Cup in yet another continent.

  • Poster for 25th June 2010: World Cup 2010: North Korea v Ivory Coast

    25th June 2010: World Cup 2010: North Korea v Ivory Coast (Episode 115)

    Air date: 2010-06-25

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the group G World Cup match between North Korea and Ivory Coast from Nelspruit. Ivory Coast need to win by a wide margin and hope Brazil can beat Portugal.

  • Poster for 25th June 2010: World Cup 2010

    25th June 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 116)

    Air date: 2010-06-25

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Colin Murray presents highlights of the final matches from Groups G and H, with Chile v Spain, Switzerland v Honduras, Brazil v Portugal and Ivory Coast v North Korea.

  • Poster for 26th June 2010: World Cup 2010

    26th June 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 117)

    Air date: 2010-06-26

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Highlights from the round of 16, the first knockout phase of the tournament. Group A winners Uruguay face South Korea in Port Elizabeth, while USA meet Ghana in Rustenberg.

  • Poster for 27th June 2010: World Cup 2010: USA v Ghana

    27th June 2010: World Cup 2010: USA v Ghana (Episode 118)

    Air date: 2010-06-27

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the World Cup last-16 knockout match between Group D runners-up Ghana and Group C winners USA.

  • Poster for 27th June 2010: World Cup 2010: England v Germany

    27th June 2010: World Cup 2010: England v Germany (Episode 119)

    Air date: 2010-06-27

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the last sixteen clash between England and Germany from Bloemfontein. The winner will face Argentina or Mexico in the quarter-finals.

  • Poster for 27th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Argentina v Mexico

    27th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Argentina v Mexico (Episode 120)

    Air date: 2010-06-27

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the last sixteen clash between Argentina and Mexico at Johannesburg's Soccer City Stadium. The winner will face Germany in the quarter-finals.

  • Poster for 28th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Netherlands v Slovakia

    28th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Netherlands v Slovakia (Episode 121)

    Air date: 2010-06-28

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the last sixteen clash between the Netherlands and Slovakia in Durban. The winners will face Brazil or Chile in the quarter-finals.

  • Poster for 28th June 2010: World Cup 2010

    28th June 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 122)

    Air date: 2010-06-28

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Highlights from the round of 16, the first knockout phase of the tournament. Netherlands face Slovakia in Durban and Brazil meet Chile in Johannesburg.

  • Poster for 29th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Brazil v Chile

    29th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Brazil v Chile (Episode 123)

    Air date: 2010-06-29

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Full coverage of the World Cup last-16 match between Brazil and Chile from Johannesburg's Ellis Park.

  • Poster for 29th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Spain v Portugal

    29th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Spain v Portugal (Episode 124)

    Air date: 2010-06-29

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the final second round game from Cape Town as Iberian neighbours Spain and Portugal go head to head for the right to meet Paraguay in the quarter-finals.

  • Poster for 2nd July 2010: World Cup 2010

    2nd July 2010: World Cup 2010 (Episode 125)

    Air date: 2010-07-02

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Highlights of the first quarter-final matches from South Africa. Holland face Brazil in Port Elizabeth, while Uruguay meet Ghana in Johannesburg.

  • Poster for 2nd July 2010: World Cup 2010: Holland v Brazil

    2nd July 2010: World Cup 2010: Holland v Brazil (Episode 126)

    Air date: 2010-07-02

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the World Cup quarter-final between Holland and Brazil.

  • Poster for 3rd July 2010: World Cup 2010: Argentina v Germany

    3rd July 2010: World Cup 2010: Argentina v Germany (Episode 127)

    Air date: 2010-07-03

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the quarter-final between Argentina and Germany from Cape Town. The two sides met at this stage four years ago when Germany won on penalties.

  • Poster for 3rd July 2010: World Cup 2010: Spain v Paraguay

    3rd July 2010: World Cup 2010: Spain v Paraguay (Episode 128)

    Air date: 2010-07-03

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage of the last of the World Cup quarter-final matches from Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, where Spain take on Paraguay.

  • Poster for 6th July 2010: World Cup 2010: Uruguay v Netherlands

    6th July 2010: World Cup 2010: Uruguay v Netherlands (Episode 129)

    Air date: 2010-07-06

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Highlights of the first semi-final between Uruguay the Netherlands in Cape Town.

  • Poster for 7th July 2010: World Cup 2010: Germany v Spain

    7th July 2010: World Cup 2010: Germany v Spain (Episode 130)

    Air date: 2010-07-07

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Coverage from the second semi-final between Germany and Spain in Durban. Germany beat Argentina 4-0 in the last eight, while Spain recorded a 1-0 win over Paraguay.

  • Poster for 10th July 2010: World Cup 2010: Third Place Playoff - Germany v Uruguay

    10th July 2010: World Cup 2010: Third Place Playoff - Germany v Uruguay (Episode 131)

    Air date: 2010-07-10

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Colin Murray presents highlights of the World Cup third place play-off match between Germany and Uruguay, from the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.

  • Poster for 11th July 2010: World Cup 2010: Final - Spain v Netherlands

    11th July 2010: World Cup 2010: Final - Spain v Netherlands (Episode 132)

    Air date: 2010-07-11

    Runtime: 80 min

    Overview: Gary Lineker hosts coverage of the 2010 World Cup final from Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg. Spain take on the Netherlands, neither having won the World Cup before.

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