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Match of the Day (Season 49)
18th August 2012 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2012-08-18
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action and reaction from seven matches on the opening day of the 2012/13 Premier League season, with Alan Hansen and Alan Shearer.
25th August 2012 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2012-08-25
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action and reaction from the day's Premier League matches. Including Chelsea v Newcastle, Southampton v Wigan and Man Utd v Fulham.
1st September 2012 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2012-09-01
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action and reaction from the day's Premier League matches. Including Chelsea v Newcastle, Southampton v Wigan and Man Utd v Fulham.
7th September 2012: World Cup Qualifier (Episode 4)
Air date: 2012-09-07
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Jason Mohammad presents highlights of Wales' World Cup qualifier against Belgium from Cardiff City Stadium. Studio guest is Robbie Savage.
11th September 2012: World Cup Qualifier (Episode 5)
Air date: 2012-09-11
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Stephen Watson presents highlights of Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifying match against Luxembourg. Jim Magilton provides analysis, and commentary comes from Jackie Fullerton.
15th September 2012 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2012-09-15
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights from the day's Premier League matches, including Stoke v Manchester City, Manchester United v Wigan and West Brom v Fulham.
19th September 2012: Women's Euro 2013 Qualifier (Episode 7)
Air date: 2012-09-19
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: England v Croatia. Coverage of England's final Euro 2013 qualifier against Croatia at the Banks' Stadium in Walsall. A win will secure England's place in next year's finals in Sweden, and Hope Powell's side will go into the game full of confidence as they are unbeaten so far, and thrashed Croatia 6-0 in the reverse fixture in Vrbovec in March. That game featured two goals from Steph Houghton, who was the star of Team GB's run to the quarter-finals at London 2012.
22nd September 2012 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2012-09-22
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Premier League. Chelsea host Stoke at Stamford Bridge, while Sam Allardyce's West Ham welcome Martin O'Neill's Sunderland.
29th September 2012 (Episode 9)
Air date: 2012-09-29
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gabby Logan presents highlights from the day's Premier League games, which include Arsenal v Chelsea, Fulham v Manchester City, Everton v Southampton and Norwich v Liverpool.
6th October 2012 (Episode 10)
Air date: 2012-10-06
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Premier League, with analysis from Alan Shearer and Martin Keown. Fixtures include Manchester City v Sunderland and Chelsea v Norwich.
12th October 2012: World Cup Qualifier (Episode 11)
Air date: 2012-10-12
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Wales v Scotland. Can Chris Coleman's men bounce back from two straight defeats? Jason Mohammad presents highlights of Wales's must-win World Cup qualifier against Scotland from Cardiff City stadium.
20th October 2012: Women's International Friendly (Episode 12)
Air date: 2012-10-20
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: France v England. Coverage of England's friendly international against Olympic semi-finalists France from the Charlety Stadium in Paris. Both teams qualified in style for next season's Euro 2013 Championships in Sweden and Hope Powell's side will be looking to lay down an early marker ahead of the tournament against opponents sure to figure strongly at the finals.
20th October 2012 (Episode 13)
Air date: 2012-10-20
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights from eight Premier League games, including the clash between Tottenham and Chelsea at White Hart Lane.
27th October 2012 (Episode 14)
Air date: 2012-10-27
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights of six Premier League games, including champions Manchester City taking on Swansea City and a London derby between Arsenal and QPR.
3rd November 2012 (Episode 15)
Air date: 2012-11-03
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the Premier League. Arsenal visit Old Trafford to face Manchester United, Chelsea travel to Swansea and Tottenham battle Wigan.
10th November 2012 (Episode 16)
Air date: 2012-11-10
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker presents the best of the action from the Premier League, with analysis from Alan Shearer and Martin Keown. Matches include Aston Villa v Manchester United.
14th November 2012: World Cup Qualifier (Episode 17)
Air date: 2012-11-14
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Northern Ireland v Azerbaijan. Stephen Watson presents highlights of Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifying match against Azerbaijan at Windsor Park. Commentary comes from Jackie Fullerton.
17th November 2012 (Episode 18)
Air date: 2012-11-17
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker presents the best of the action from the Premier League, with Alan Hansen and Harry Redknapp. Matches include Arsenal v Tottenham and Norwich v Manchester United.
24th November 2012 (Episode 19)
Air date: 2012-11-24
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights of Saturday's six Premier League games, with analysis from Mark Lawrenson and Dion Dublin. Fixtures include Manchester United v QPR.
28th November 2012 (Episode 20)
Air date: 2012-11-28
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights from a busy midweek of Premier League action, with analysis from Alan Hansen and Alan Shearer. Fixtures include Manchester United v West Ham.
1st December 2012 (Episode 21)
Air date: 2012-12-01
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the Premier League, with fixtures including the clash between Manchester City and Everton and West Ham v Chelsea.
8th December 2012 (Episode 22)
Air date: 2012-12-08
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's six Premier League matches, with Alan Hansen and Alan Shearer. Chelsea travel to Sunderland while Arsenal host West Brom.
12th December 2012: FIFA World Club Cup Semi Final 1 (Episode 23)
Air date: 2012-12-12
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: AL-Ahly SC vs Corinthians.
13th December 2012: FIFA World Club Cup Semi Final 2 (Episode 24)
Air date: 2012-12-13
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: CF Monterrey vs Chelsea FC. Coverage of the second Fifa Club World Cup semi-final as the 2012 Uefa Champions League winners, Chelsea, take on Mexican outfit CF Monterrey, current holders of the Concacaf Champions League trophy.
15th December 2012 (Episode 25)
Air date: 2012-12-15
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Dan Walker introduces highlights from the Premier League, with fixtures including the clash between Newcastle United and Manchester City and Manchester United v Sunderland.
16th December 2012: FIFA World Club Cup Final (Episode 26)
Air date: 2012-12-16
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Coverage of the Fifa World Club Cup final between Champions League winners Chelsea and Copa Libertadores holders Corinthians, from the International Stadium Yokohama.
22nd December 2012 (Episode 27)
Air date: 2012-12-22
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gabby Logan introduces the best of the action from Saturday's Premier League matches, with studio guest Alan Hansen. Fixtures include Manchester City v Reading.
26th December 2012 (Episode 28)
Air date: 2012-12-26
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights of the day's Premier League games, with expert analysis from Mark Lawrenson and Alan Shearer. Fixtures include Manchester United v Newcastle.
29th December 2012 (Episode 29)
Air date: 2012-12-29
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights of the day's eight Premier League games, including Manchester City's trip to Norwich, and Manchester United's clash with West Brom.
1st January 2013 (Episode 30)
Air date: 2013-01-01
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights of the first seven Premier League fixtures of 2013, including Wigan v Manchester United, Manchester City v Stoke City, and West Ham v Norwich.
2nd January 2013 (Episode 31)
Air date: 2013-01-02
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Colin Murray presents highlights of the night's three Premier League games: Chelsea v Queens Park Rangers, Liverpool v Sunderland, and Newcastle United v Everton.
12th January 2013 (Episode 32)
Air date: 2013-01-12
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action and reaction from the day's eight Premier League matches, which include Stoke v Chelsea, Everton v Swansea and Reading v West Brom.
19th January 2013 (Episode 33)
Air date: 2013-01-19
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action and reaction from the day's seven Premier League matches, including West Ham v QPR, West Brom v Aston Villa and Liverpool v Norwich.
30th January 2013 (Episode 34)
Air date: 2013-01-30
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights of Arsenal v Liverpool, Manchester United v Southampton, Reading v Chelsea, Norwich v Tottenham, Everton v West Brom, and Fulham v West Ham.
2nd February 2013 (Episode 35)
Air date: 2013-02-02
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action from the Premier League, with matches including Fulham v Manchester United, Arsenal v Stoke and Newcastle v Chelsea.
6th February 2013: International Friendly (Episode 36)
Air date: 2013-02-06
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Wales v Austria. Jason Mohammad presents highlights of Wales' friendly with Austria at The Liberty Stadium. Plus highlights of Wales U21 v Iceland U21. Robbie Savage guests.
9th February 2013 (Episode 37)
Air date: 2013-02-09
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the Premier League. Matches include Southampton v Manchester City, Tottenham v Newcastle and Sunderland v Arsenal.
23rd February 2013 (Episode 38)
Air date: 2013-02-23
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action and reaction from the day's six Premier League matches, which include QPR v Manchester United and Arsenal v Aston Villa.
2nd March 2013 (Episode 39)
Air date: 2013-03-02
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights of Saturday's eight Premier League games, with analysis from Alan Shearer. Manchester United host Norwich at Old Trafford
9th March 2013 (Episode 40)
Air date: 2013-03-09
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Dan Walker introduces the best of the action from the Premier League. Southampton travel to Norwich, QPR host Sunderland, Reading welcome Aston Villa, and West Brom play Swansea.
16th March 2013 (Episode 41)
Air date: 2013-03-16
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces Premier League action and reaction, with matches including Everton v Manchester City, Aston Villa v QPR and Southampton v Liverpool.
26th March 2013: World Cup Qualifier: Northern Ireland v Israel (Episode 42)
Air date: 2013-03-26
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Stephen Watson and Iain Dowie present extended highlights of Northern Ireland's match against Israel. Commentary comes from Jackie Fullerton.
26th March 2013: World Cup Qualifier: Wales v Croatia (Episode 43)
Air date: 2013-03-26
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Jason Mohammad with action and reaction from Wales' must-win World Cup qualifier against Croatia at the Liberty Stadium. Plus, highlights of Wales U21 v Moldova U21.
30th March 2013 (Episode 44)
Air date: 2013-03-30
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights from seven Premier League games, including Manchester City against Newcastle, Sunderland v Manchester United and Swansea v Tottenham.
6th April 2013 (Episode 45)
Air date: 2013-04-06
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker presents Premier League highlights featuring Reading v Southampton, Norwich v Swansea, Stoke v Aston Villa and West Brom v Arsenal.
13th April 2013 (Episode 46)
Air date: 2013-04-13
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker presents highlights of five crucial Premier League games, with analysis from Alan Hansen, Martin Keown and David Moyes.
20th April 2013 (Episode 47)
Air date: 2013-04-20
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action and reaction from the Premier League. Much of the focus is on the bottom end of the table, and the fight to avoid relegation.
27th April 2013 (Episode 48)
Air date: 2013-04-27
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Action from the Premier League. Including Wigan v Tottenham, Stoke v Norwich, Man City v West Ham, Everton v Fulham and Southampton v West Brom.
4th May 2013 (Episode 49)
Air date: 2013-05-04
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Action from seven top-flight Premier League matches, including West Bromwich Albion v Wigan, Fulham v Reading, QPR v Arsenal, Norwich v Aston Villa and West Ham v Newcastle.
11th May 2013 (Episode 50)
Air date: 2013-05-11
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Highlights of the Premier League game between Aston Villa and Chelsea, with Chelsea in need of a strong finish to the season if they are to qualify for the Champions League.
12th May 2013 (Episode 51)
Air date: 2013-05-12
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights from seven Premier League games including Stoke v Tottenham, Sunderland v Southampton, Manchester United v Swansea and Fulham v Liverpool.
19th May 2013 (Episode 52)
Air date: 2013-05-19
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces highlights from seven Premier League games including Stoke v Tottenham, Sunderland v Southampton, Manchester United v Swansea and Fulham v Liverpool.
15th June 2013: Confederations Cup: Brazil v Japan (Episode 53)
Air date: 2013-06-15
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Mark Chapman presents coverage of the opening match of the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup, as hosts Brazil take on Japan in Group A.
16th June 2013: Confederations Cup: Mexico v Italy (Episode 54)
Air date: 2013-06-16
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Mark Chapman presents coverage of the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup, as Mexico take on Italy in Rio de Janiero.
16th June 2013: Confederations Cup: Spain v Uruguay (Episode 55)
Air date: 2013-06-16
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker presents coverage of the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup as Group B gets underway with World and European champions Spain up against Copa America winners Uruguay.
17th June 2013: Confederations Cup: Tahiti v Nigeria (Episode 56)
Air date: 2013-06-17
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Dan Walker presents live coverage of the second Group B match of the Fifa Confederations Cup, as African champions Nigeria take on little-fancied Tahiti in Belo Horizonte.
19th June 2013: Confederations Cup: Brazil v Mexico (Episode 57)
Air date: 2013-06-19
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Mark Chapman presents coverage of the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup, as next year's World Cup hosts Brazil take on Concacaf champions Mexico in Fortaleza.
19th June 2013: Confederations Cup: Italy v Japan (Episode 58)
Air date: 2013-06-19
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker presents coverage of the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup as Italy take on Japan in Group A. Former Netherlands midfielder Clarence Seedorf is pitch-side in Recife.
20th June 2013: Confederations Cup: Spain v Tahiti (Episode 59)
Air date: 2013-06-20
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Mark Chapman presents coverage of the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup, as world champions Spain take on tiny Tahiti at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro in Group B.
20th June 2013: Confederations Cup: Nigeria v Uruguay (Episode 60)
Air date: 2013-06-20
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Coverage of the fourth Group B match of the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup, as African champions Nigeria face South American champions Uruguay in Salvador.
22nd June 2013: Confederations Cup: Italy v Brazil (Episode 61)
Air date: 2013-06-22
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Mark Chapman introduces coverage from Group A of the Fifa Confederations Cup, as hosts Brazil meet Italy in Salvador.
22nd June 2013: Confederations Cup: Japan v Mexico (Episode 62)
Air date: 2013-06-22
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Coverage of the Confederations Cup match between Japan and Mexico from Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
22nd June 2013: Confederations Cup (Episode 63)
Air date: 2013-06-22
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Mark Chapman presents highlights of the concluding matches in Group A. Hosts Brazil take on Euro 2012 runners-up Italy and Asian Cup winners Japan play North American champions Mexico. The top two countries in the group progress to the semi-finals.
23rd June 2013: Confederations Cup: Nigeria v Spain (Episode 64)
Air date: 2013-06-23
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Mark Chapman hosts coverage of the final Group B matches at the Fifa Confederations Cup, as Nigeria face Spain in Fortaleza.
23rd June 2013: Confederations Cup: Uruguay v Tahiti (Episode 65)
Air date: 2013-06-23
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Coverage of the Confederations Cup match between Uruguay and Tahiti.
26th June 2013: Confederations Cup: Brazil v Uruguay (Episode 66)
Air date: 2013-06-26
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the first semi-final at the Fifa Confederations Cup in Brazil from Belo Horizonte's Estadio Mineirao, as the hosts take on Uruguay.
27th June 2013: Confederations Cup: Spain v Italy (Episode 67)
Air date: 2013-06-27
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the second semi-final between Spain and Italy at the Fifa Confederations Cup in Brazil. Commentary by Guy Mowbray and Martin Keown.
30th June 2013: Confederations Cup Final: Brazil v Spain (Episode 68)
Air date: 2013-06-30
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Gary Lineker presents coverage of the Confederations Cup final between hosts Brazil and world champions Spain at the iconic Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
10th July 2013: Women's Euro 2013: Sweden v Denmark (Episode 69)
Air date: 2013-07-10
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Jacqui Oatley introduces coverage of the first day of Uefa Women's Euro 2013 as hosts Sweden take on Denmark in Gothenburg. Plus highlights of Italy v Finland.
11th July 2013: Women's Euro 2013: Germany v Netherlands (Episode 70)
Air date: 2013-07-11
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Jacqui Oatley introduces coverage as Germany begin the defence of their title against the Netherlands. Plus highlights of the other match in Group B, Norway v Iceland.
12th July 2013: Women's Euro 2013: England v Spain (Episode 71)
Air date: 2013-07-12
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Jacqui Oatley introduces coverage of England's opening game against Spain at Uefa Women's Euro 2013 in Sweden. Plus highlights of France v Russia.
13th July 2013: Women's Euro 2013: Finland v Sweden (Episode 72)
Air date: 2013-07-13
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Jacqui Oatley introduces live football from the women's Euros as hosts Sweden take on Finland in Gothenburg and action from the other match in Group A between Italy and Denmark.
14th July 2013: Women's Euro 2013: Germany v Iceland (Episode 73)
Air date: 2013-07-14
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Action from the UEFA Women's Football Championship in Sweden, introduced by Jacqui Oatley. In Vaxjo, rank outsiders Iceland take on tournament favourites Germany.
15th July 2013: Women's Euro 2013: England v Russia (Episode 74)
Air date: 2013-07-15
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Jacqui Oatley introduces coverage of England's second match at the UEFA Women's Football Championship against Russia.
15th July 2013: Women's Euro 2013: Spain v France (Episode 75)
Air date: 2013-07-15
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Jacqui Oatley introduces action as Spain face France in another key game in England's group at the Women's Euros in Sweden. Plus reaction to England's game against Russia.
16th July 2013: Women's Euro 2013: Sweden v Italy (Episode 76)
Air date: 2013-07-16
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Action from Sweden as Group A reaches its climax, with the hosts playing their final group match against Italy in Halmstad.
17th July 2013: Women's Euro 2013 (Episode 77)
Air date: 2013-07-17
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Highlights from the final matches in Group B at the Women's European Football Championship in Sweden. Germany meet Norway in Kalmar, while Iceland play the Netherlands in Vaxjo.
18th July 2013: Women's Euro 2013: France v England (Episode 78)
Air date: 2013-07-18
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Coverage of England's vital match against France as the group stages of the UEFA Women's European Football Championship in Sweden reach their conclusion.
21st July 2013: Women's Euro 2013 (Episode 79)
Air date: 2013-07-21
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Jacqui Oatley presents highlights from the first two quarter-finals of the Women's European Football Championships in Sweden, plus a look ahead to the other two quarter-finals.
22nd July 2013: Women's Euro 2013: France v Denmark (Episode 80)
Air date: 2013-07-22
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Coverage of the last quarter-final as France take on Denmark, plus expert analysis, reaction and highlights of the day's other quarter-final.
24th July 2013: Women's Euro 2013: Semi-Final 1 (Episode 81)
Air date: 2013-07-24
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Former England captain Faye White joins Jacqui Oatley in Gothenburg for coverage of the first semi-final at the Women's European Football Championship, as Sweden face Germany.
25th July 2013: Women's Euro 2013: Semi-Final 2 (Episode 82)
Air date: 2013-07-25
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Jacqui Oatley is in Norkopping in Sweden for coverage of the second semi-final at the Women's European Football Championship, as Norway take on Denmark.
28th July 2013: Women's Euro 2013 Final: Germany v Norway (Episode 83)
Air date: 2013-07-28
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Coverage of Germany v Norway in the Women's Euro 2013 final. Though Germany are going for a sixth consecutive title, Norway actually beat them 1-0 in the group stage.
