Match of the Day - Season 13 / Year 1976

Match of the Day - Season 13 / Year 1976

Season 13 / Year 1976

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DatesAug 14, 1976 - Jun 4, 1977
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Episodes

Liverpool v Southampton
Year 1976Episode 180 min

Liverpool v Southampton

Liverpool (League Champions) v Southampton (FA Cup Winners) BBC television's Saturday night soccer action programme kicks off again with exclusive coverage of the showpiece curtain-raiser to the new season -the traditional meeting of the two clubs who won last season's major honours.
Aug 14, 1976
Queens Park Rangers v Everton
Year 1976Episode 280 min

Queens Park Rangers v Everton

Jimmy Hill introduces the first action of the new 1976-77 Football League season. Today's matches are the first of 42 played by each club to decide who will succeed Liverpool as League Champions. Also during the next nine months, Match of the Day will be searching for a successor to the 1975-76 Goal of the Season winner Gerry Francis, who receives his award on tonight's programme. Queens Park Rangers v Everton Leeds United v West Bromwich Albion
Aug 21, 1976
Sunderland v Arsenal
Year 1976Episode 380 min

Sunderland v Arsenal

Jimmy Hill introduces two-match action from the Football League, news, analysis and the Goal of the Month. Sunderland v Arsenal Bolton Wanderers v Millwall
Aug 28, 1976
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
Year 1976Episode 480 min

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur

Jimmy Hill introduces one hour of football action, news and analysis, with coverage of two of today's important League fixtures. Plus the result of the August Goal of the Month competition. Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur Southampton v Sheffield United
Sep 4, 1976
Derby County v Liverpool
Year 1976Episode 580 min

Derby County v Liverpool

Action highlights from two of today's attractive Football League fixtures. Analysis of the key action by Jimmy Hill. The regular round-up of the day's soccer, the players in the news, the League tables and the late-night score-draw check. Derby County v Liverpool Fulham v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sep 11, 1976
Brighton And Hove Albion v York City
Year 1976Episode 680 min

Brighton And Hove Albion v York City

Jimmy Hill introduces one hour of football action, news, interviews and analysis - with coverage of two of today's intriguing League matches. Brighton & Hove Albion v York City Stoke City v Ipswich Town
Sep 18, 1976
Manchester City v Manchester United
Year 1976Episode 780 min

Manchester City v Manchester United

Analysis of the key action by Jimmy Hill, plus the regular round-up of the day's soccer. Goal of the Month: another £100 in Premium Bonds to be won in the competition featuring the best goals seen on BBC1 in September. Manchester City v Manchester United West Ham United v Sunderland
Sep 25, 1976
Norwich City v Newcastle United
Year 1976Episode 880 min

Norwich City v Newcastle United

Jimmy Hill puts the replay spotlight on the men and the moves that mattered today. Plus the result of the September Goal of the Month competition. Norwich City v Newcastle United Chelsea v Cardiff City
Oct 2, 1976
Blackpool v Plymouth Argyle
Year 1976Episode 980 min

Blackpool v Plymouth Argyle

Jimmy Hill searches out the key action analysis of the day, plus the round-up of the day's soccer including the League tables. Blackpool v Plymouth Argyle Swindon Town v Shrewsbury Town
Oct 9, 1976
West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United
Year 1976Episode 1080 min

West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United

Action from two of today's top matches in the First and Second Divisions of the Football League. Analysis of the key action by Jimmy Hill... views and opinions from the football men in the news ... and the regular soccer news round-up, including the League tables and Score-Draw Check. West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United Hull City v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Oct 16, 1976
Ipswich Town v Manchester City
Year 1976Episode 1180 min

Ipswich Town v Manchester City

One hour of action, news, interviews and analysis - with coverage of two of today's important Football League matches. Ipswich Town v Manchester City Crystal Palace v Rotherham United
Oct 23, 1976
Liverpool v Aston Villa
Year 1976Episode 1280 min

Liverpool v Aston Villa

Analysis, interviews, the news round-up of the day's soccer and the October Goal of the Month competition. Liverpool v Aston Villa Birmingham City v Queens Park Rangers
Oct 30, 1976
Aston Villa v Manchester United
Year 1976Episode 1380 min

Aston Villa v Manchester United

Jimmy Hill analyses the action; plus news, views, the League tables and the result of the October Goal of the Month competition. Aston Villa v Manchester United Everton v Leeds United
Nov 6, 1976
Oldham Athletic v Carlisle United
Year 1976Episode 1480 min

Oldham Athletic v Carlisle United

Analysis of the key action by Jimmy Hill, plus the round-up of the day's soccer with the League tables and your late-night Score-Draw Check. Oldham Athletic v Carlisle United Tottenham Hotspur v Bristol City
Nov 13, 1976
Nottingham Forest v Chelsea
Year 1976Episode 1580 min

Nottingham Forest v Chelsea

Jimmy Hill introduces one hour of football action, news, interviews and analysis - with coverage of two of today's League matches. Nottingham Forest v Chelsea Arsenal v Liverpool
Nov 20, 1976
Blackpool v Fulham
Year 1976Episode 1680 min

Blackpool v Fulham

Analysis by Jimmy Hill, views and opinions from the football men in the news, the regular round-up of the day's soccer with the League tables, and the November Goal of the Month competition. Blackpool v Fulham Middlesbrough v Ipswich Town
Nov 27, 1976
Arsenal v Newcastle United
Year 1976Episode 1780 min

Arsenal v Newcastle United

Jimmy Hill presents his personality action analysis, plus views and opinions from the football men in the news, the result of the November Goal of the Month competition and today's soccer round-up with the League tables. Arsenal v Newcastle United Leicester City v Birmingham City
Dec 4, 1976
Coventry City v Everton
Year 1976Episode 1880 min

Coventry City v Everton

First Division action, news, interviews and analysis, with coverage of two of today's important Football League matches. Coventry City v Everton Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City
Dec 11, 1976
Bristol City v Middlesbrough
Year 1976Episode 1980 min

Bristol City v Middlesbrough

Highlights from two of today's top Football League matches. Bristol City v Middlesbrough Ipswich Town v Derby County
Dec 18, 1976
Manchester United v Aston Villa
Year 1976Episode 2080 min

Manchester United v Aston Villa

Highlights of two of today's top First Division matches. Action analysis by Jimmy Hill, news, interviews and opinions, and the December Goal of the Month competition. Manchester United v Aston Villa Chelsea v Hereford United
Jan 1, 1977
Southampton v Chelsea FA Cup 3rd Round
Year 1976Episode 2180 min

Southampton v Chelsea FA Cup 3rd Round

Action highlights from three of today's outstanding FA Cup Third Round ties. Analysis, interviews and news on one of football's most exciting days of the season with 64 clubs aiming for glory on the Wembley Cup Final trail. Southampton v Chelsea Cardiff City v Tottenham Hotspur Blackpool v Derby County
Jan 8, 1977
Liverpool v West Bromwich Albion
Year 1976Episode 2280 min

Liverpool v West Bromwich Albion

Football action from two top First Division matches. Views and opinions from the football men in the news, and the regular round-up of the day's soccer, including the League tables, and the late-night Score-Draw check. Liverpool v West Bromwich Albion Arsenal v Norwich City
Jan 15, 1977
Manchester City v Leicester City
Year 1976Episode 2380 min

Manchester City v Leicester City

Bob Wilson introduces one hour of football action, news and interviews - with outside broadcast coverage of two of today's top League matches. Manchester City v Leicester City Sheffield United v Luton Town
Jan 22, 1977
Colchester United v Derby County FA Cup 4th Round
Year 1976Episode 2480 min

Colchester United v Derby County FA Cup 4th Round

Action highlights from three of today's outstanding FA Cup Fourth Round ties. Analysis, interviews and news of today's Cup triumphs and surprises as the competition is reduced to the final 16 clubs. Colchester United v Derby County Cardiff City v Wrexham Manchester United v Queens Park Rangers
Jan 29, 1977
Leeds United v Coventry City
Year 1976Episode 2580 min

Leeds United v Coventry City

Views and opinions from the football men in the news, the result of January's Goal of the Month competition, and the League tables. Leeds United v Coventry City Arsenal v Sunderland
Feb 5, 1977
Rotherham United v Brighton And Hove Albion
Year 1976Episode 2680 min

Rotherham United v Brighton And Hove Albion

One hour of football action, news, interviews and analysis, with coverage of two of today's top League matches. Rotherham United v Brighton & Hove Albion Manchester City v Arsenal
Feb 12, 1977
Liverpool v Derby County
Year 1976Episode 2780 min

Liverpool v Derby County

Football action from two top First Division matches featuring clubs who have been heavily involved in the Championship race. Liverpool v Derby County Bristol City v Manchester City
Feb 19, 1977
Leeds United v Manchester City FA Cup 5th Round
Year 1976Episode 2880 min

Leeds United v Manchester City FA Cup 5th Round

Cup analysis, interviews and news as 16 clubs - nine from Division One, five from Division Two, and Chester and Port Vale from Division Three - battle for places in the Quarter-finals. Leeds United v Manchester City
Feb 26, 1977
Arsenal v Ipswich Town
Year 1976Episode 2980 min

Arsenal v Ipswich Town

Football League highlights from two of today's crucial First Division matches involving Championship contenders. Arsenal v Ipswich Town Liverpool v Newcastle United
Mar 5, 1977
West Ham United v Manchester City
Year 1976Episode 3080 min

West Ham United v Manchester City

Jimmy HILL analyses the key action of the day; plus the League tables and the late-night Score-Draw Check. West Ham United v Manchester City Manchester United v Leeds United
Mar 12, 1977
Manchester United v Aston Villa FA Cup Quarter Final
Year 1976Episode 3180 min

Manchester United v Aston Villa FA Cup Quarter Final

Action highlights from two of today's outstanding FA Cup Quarter-final ties. Cup analysis, interviews and news from all four fascinating ties in one of the best quality sixth rounds for years. Manchester United v Aston Villa Everton v Derby County
Mar 19, 1977
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Hull City
Year 1976Episode 3280 min

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Hull City

Analysis of the key action by Jimmy Hill - plus the round-up of the day's soccer with the League tables; and Goal of the Month: the competition featuring the best goals seen on BBC1 in March. Wolverhampton Wanderers v Hull City Leicester City v Bristol City
Mar 26, 1977
Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers
Year 1976Episode 3380 min

Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers

Highlights from two of today's key Football League matches; plus the news round-up of the day's soccer, and the result of the March Goal of the Month competition. Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers Liverpool v Leeds United
Apr 2, 1977
Norwich City v Ipswich Town
Year 1976Episode 3480 min

Norwich City v Ipswich Town

Views and opinions from the football men in the news, and a round-up of the day's soccer at this busy Easter period, so critical for clubs involved in Championship, promotion and relegation issues. Norwich City v Ipswich Town Newcastle United v Leicester City
Apr 9, 1977
Chelsea v Nottingham Forest
Year 1976Episode 3580 min

Chelsea v Nottingham Forest

Action highlights from two of today's crucial Football League fixtures involving Championship and promotion issues. Jimmy Hill analyses the key action - plus the round-up of the day's soccer, the players in the news and the league tables. Chelsea v Nottingham Forest Liverpool v Arsenal
Apr 16, 1977
Everton v Liverpool FA Cup Semi Final
Year 1976Episode 3680 min

Everton v Liverpool FA Cup Semi Final

BBC outside broadcast cameras bring you the action from one of today's games - the last hurdle before Wembley, and the Cup Final itself on 21 May. Cup analysis by Jimmy Hill , with news and interviews from both semi-finals. Everton v Liverpool
Apr 23, 1977
Derby County v Manchester City
Year 1976Episode 3780 min

Derby County v Manchester City

Jimmy Hill presents his personality action analysis, plus the League tables, the Score-Draw check and the April Goal of the Month competition. Derby County v Manchester City Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa
Apr 30, 1977
Queens Park Rangers v Liverpool
Year 1976Episode 3880 min

Queens Park Rangers v Liverpool

Jimmy Hill presents his analysis of the key men and the key moves, plus the regular round-up of the day's soccer: the players in the news and the League tables. Queens Park Rangers v Liverpool Luton Town v Bolton Wanderers
May 7, 1977
Liverpool v West Ham United
Year 1976Episode 3980 min

Liverpool v West Ham United

Two-match soccer action on the crucial last Saturday of the 1976-77 Football League Season. Interviews and news, the vital end-of-season League tables, and another chance to choose the Goal of the Season. Liverpool v West Ham United Norwich City v Sunderland
May 14, 1977
Liverpool v Manchester United FA Cup Final
Year 1976Episode 4080 min

Liverpool v Manchester United FA Cup Final

Action highlights of this afternoon's FA Cup Final, slow-motion analysis of the key moments, and interviews with the winners. Liverpool v Manchester United
May 21, 1977
Northern Ireland v England Home International Championship
Year 1976Episode 4180 min

Northern Ireland v England Home International Championship

Action highlights from today's two opening matches in the 1977 Home International Championship, featuring: Northern Ireland v England from Windsor Park, Belfast Wales v Scotland from the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham Last year England beat Northern Ireland 4-0 at Wembley, and Scotland, who went on to become outright champions, beat Wales 3-1 at Hampden Park.
May 28, 1977
Northern Ireland v Wales
Year 1976Episode 4280 min

Northern Ireland v Wales

Action highlights from tonight's match in the Home International Championship. Northern Ireland v Wales from Windsor Park, Belfast
Jun 3, 1977
England v Scotland
Year 1976Episode 4380 min

England v Scotland

England v Scotland Highlights of today's final match in the 1977 Home International Championship. Last year at Hampden Park, Scotland won 2-1 to give them the Championship and 37 wins to England's 35 in this traditional football classic. But two years ago at Wembley, England won 5-1.
Jun 4, 1977

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