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When does Match of the Day Season 2 come out?

Match of the Day Season 2 premiered Saturday, October 2, 1965 on BBC One and ended Saturday, May 28, 1966. The season has 33 episodes.

Despite attempts by some clubs to prevent its return due to fear over ticket sales, Match of the Day returned to the BBC in October 1965 two months after the start of the new season. The duration of each programme had been reduced to 45 minutes in length and it could no longer be broadcast before 10.00pm.

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Match of the Day Season 2 release schedule

Match of the Day Season 2 episode release dates
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1. West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea

Commentary by Frank Bough.

Saturday · 61 years ago

2. Nottingham Forest v West Ham United

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 61 years ago

3. Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 61 years ago

4. Chelsea v Leicester City

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 61 years ago

5. Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 61 years ago

6. Arsenal v Sheffield United

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 61 years ago

7. Leicester City v Manchester United

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 61 years ago

8. Sheffield Wednesday v Fulham

Commentary by Walley Barnes.

Saturday · 61 years ago

9. Tottenham Hotspur v Stoke City

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

10. Chelsea v Liverpool

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

11. Leeds United v West Bromwich Albion

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

12. Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

13. Sheffield United v Northampton Town

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

14. Arsenal v Liverpool

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

15. Fulham v Manchester United

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

16. Liverpool v Chelsea

For the first time Match of the Day features one of the top games in the F.A. Cup Competition. Kenneth Wolstenholme reports with outside broadcast cameras on two famous teams who clash today in the Third Round of the F.A. Cup.

Saturday · 60 years ago

17. Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

18. Bristol City v Manchester City

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

19. Chelsea v Leeds United

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

20. West Ham United v Sheffield United

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

21. Fulham v Liverpool

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

22. Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

23. Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

24. Manchester United v Arsenal

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

25. Preston North End v Manchester United

Kenneth Wolstenholme reports with outside broadcast cameras on two famous teams who clash today in the Quarter-finals of the F.A. Cup.

Saturday · 60 years ago

26. Scotland v England

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

27. Fulham v Sheffield Wednesday

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

28. Chelsea v Sheffield Wednesday

Semi-Final of the F.A. Cup. Chelsea & Sheffield Wednesday fighting today for a place in the F.A. Cup Final at Wembley on May 14. Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

29. Liverpool v Chelsea

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

30. Huddersfield Town v Coventry City

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

31. Everton v Sheffield Wednesday

The F.A. Cup Final: Everton v. Sheffield Wednesday Recorded highlights of this afternoon's match at the Empire Stadium, Wembley. Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

32. Oldham Athletic v Oxford United

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

33. Brentford v Gillingham Finale

Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Saturday · 60 years ago

Match of the Day Season 2 guest stars

  • Kenneth Wolstenholme

    Kenneth Wolstenholme

    Self - Commentator

  • Walley Barnes

    Walley Barnes

    Commentator

  • Frank Bough

    Frank Bough

    Commentator

Match of the Day Season 2 FAQ

When does Match of the Day Season 2 come out?

Match of the Day Season 2 premiered Saturday, October 2, 1965 on BBC One.

How many episodes are in Match of the Day Season 2?

Match of the Day Season 2 has 33 episodes.

Are new episodes of Match of the Day Season 2 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Match of the Day Season 2 finale?

The Match of the Day Season 2 finale (Episode 33) aired Saturday, May 28, 1966.

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