Match of the Day

112th August 1989: FA Charity Shield: Liverpool v Arsenal

80 minAug 12, 1989

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!

218th November 1989: FA Cup First Round

80 minNov 18, 1989

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

39th December 1989: FA Cup Second Round

80 minNov 25, 1989

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

46th January 1990: FA Cup Third Round

80 minJan 6, 1990

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

57th January 1990: FA Cup Third Round: Nottingham Forest v Manchester United

80 minJan 7, 1990

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.

627th January 1990: FA Cup Fourth Round

80 minJan 27, 1990

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

728th January 1990: FA Cup Fourth Round: Norwich City v Liverpool

80 minJan 28, 1990

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

817th February 1990: FA Cup Fifth Round

80 minFeb 17, 1990

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

918th February 1990: FA Cup Fifth Round: Newcastle United v Manchester United

80 minFeb 18, 1990

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

1010th March 1990: FA Cup Sixth Round

80 minMar 10, 1990

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

1111th March 1990: FA Cup Sixth Round: Queens Park Rangers v Liverpool

80 minMar 11, 1990

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

128th April 1990: FA Cup Semi Final: Crystal Palace v Liverpool

80 minApr 8, 1990

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

138th April 1990: FA Cup Semi Final: Manchester United v Oldham Athletic

80 minApr 14, 1990

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

1411th April 1990: FA Cup Semi Final Replay: Manchester United v Oldham Athletic

80 minApr 11, 1990

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

1512th May 1990: FA Cup Final: Crystal Palace v Manchester United

80 minMay 12, 1990

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

1617th May 1990: FA Cup Final Replay: Crystal Palace v Manchester United

80 minMay 17, 1990

Coverage of the 1990 Cup final replay.