Match of the Day Season 26 Episode release dates & where to watch

1. 12th August 1989: FA Charity Shield: Liverpool v Arsenal

Match of the Day celebrates its 25th birthday. Back in August 1964, the programme kicked off its life with a League match between Liverpool and Arsenal. It was 3-2 to the Merseysiders that day, but that's no contemporary form guide!

2. 18th November 1989: FA Cup First Round

Highlights of two of the day's outstanding matches plus a comprehensive round-up of the afternoon's activities. Thirty-two non-league clubs join 48 Third and Fourth Division league clubs in the competition's First Round proper. Blackpool v Bolton Wanderers Kettering Town v Northampton Town

3. 9th December 1989: FA Cup Second Round

Featuring highlights of two of the day's top ties from the second round of the FA Cup. Plus the draw for the third round live from the FA headquarters, and a review of today's World Cup draw. Whitley Bay v Preston North End Colchester United v Birmingham City

4. 6th January 1990: FA Cup Third Round

Featuring highlights of three of the day's ties plus a comprehensive round-up from the most romantic Saturday of the football season - the Third Round of the FA Cup. Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa Exeter City v Norwich City Stoke City v Arsenal

5. 7th January 1990: FA Cup Third Round: Nottingham Forest v Manchester United

Coverage of the glamour tie of the Third Round - Nottingham Forest v Manchester United, a repeat of last year's epic quarter-final tie at Old Trafford. Plus the FA Cup Fourth-Round Draw live from the FA headquarters after the match.

6. 27th January 1990: FA Cup Fourth Round

Featuring highlights of three of the day's outstanding Fourth Round FA Cup ties, plus the afternoon's other major stories. Arsenal v Queens Park Rangers Bristol City v Chelsea West Bromwich Albion v Charlton Athletic

7. 28th January 1990: FA Cup Fourth Round: Norwich City v Liverpool

Live coverage of the FA Cup Fourth Round's most outstanding tie: Norwich City v Liverpool. With brief action from the day's other ties: Hereford United v Manchester United Sheffield Wednesday v Everton

8. 17th February 1990: FA Cup Fifth Round

Highlights of three of the day's major FA Cup ties plus a review of the day's other matches. Oldham Athletic v Everton Liverpool v Southampton West Bromwich Albion v Aston Villa

9. 18th February 1990: FA Cup Fifth Round: Newcastle United v Manchester United

Live coverage of one of the FA Cup Fifth Round's outstanding ties: Newcastle United v Manchester United. Brief action from the day's other ties plus the FA Cup Sixth Round draw. Blackpool v Queens Park Rangers Sheffield United v Barnsley

10. 10th March 1990: FA Cup Sixth Round

Just two winning performances from a Wembley FA Cup Final. Comprehensive coverage of today's FA Cup quarter-finals and Fifth Round Replays. Oldham Athletic v Everton Cambridge United v Crystal Palace

11. 11th March 1990: FA Cup Sixth Round: Queens Park Rangers v Liverpool

Featuring live coverage of one of the outstanding FA Cup quarter-final ties with highlights of the other matches. Plus the draw for the semi-finals live from Lancaster Gate. Sheffield United v Manchester United

12. 8th April 1990: FA Cup Semi Final: Crystal Palace v Liverpool

Can Steve Coppell's Crystal Palace cause an upset in their match against holders Liverpool?

13. 8th April 1990: FA Cup Semi Final: Manchester United v Oldham Athletic

The season's most surprising team, Oldham, meet their wealthy neighbours, Manchester United, disappointing in the League, brilliant in the FA Cup.

14. 11th April 1990: FA Cup Semi Final Replay: Manchester United v Oldham Athletic

After a deadlock at the first attempt, who will make the Final?

15. 12th May 1990: FA Cup Final: Crystal Palace v Manchester United

Highlights of today's FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester United.

16. 17th May 1990: FA Cup Final Replay: Crystal Palace v Manchester United Finale

Coverage of the 1990 Cup final replay.