Match of the Day

112th August 2001: FA Charity Shield: Manchester United v Liverpool

80 minAug 12, 2001

Gary Lineker and Alan Hansen present highlights of the traditional curtain-raiser to the English football season, with the big-spending Premier League champions Manchester United taking on FA Cup holders Liverpool.

215th August 2001: International Friendly: England v Netherlands

80 minAug 15, 2001

Highlights of the friendly match between England and Holland played earlier at White Hart Lane. With the World Cup qualifying match in Germany looming, Sven Goran Eriksson's England will be hoping to continue their unbeaten run of five matches.

324th August 2001: UEFA Super Cup: Liverpool v Bayern Munich

80 minAug 24, 2001

Coverage of this year's Super Cup match from Stade Louis II in Monaco as Uefa Cup holders Liverpool take on Champions' League winners Bayern Munich to decide the top club team in Europe.

41st September 2001: World Cup Qualifier: Germany v England

80 minSep 1, 2001

Coverage of the vital World Cup qualifier between Germany and England at Munich's Olympic Stadium.

55th September 2001: World Cup Qualifier: England v Albania

80 minSep 5, 2001

Following Saturday's clash against Germany, England will be aiming to impose themselves on the unfancied Albanians at St James' Park in their penultimate World Cup qualifier.

613th September 2001: UEFA Cup: Ipswich Town v Torpedo Moscow

80 minSep 13, 2001

Coverage of tonight's Uefa Cup first-round, first-leg match from Portman Road.

76th October 2001: World Cup Qualifier: England v Greece

80 minOct 6, 2001

Coverage from Old Trafford of this vital World Cup qualifying tie, as England take on Greece in their final group nine match. Victory for England this afternoon will almost certainly guarantee a place in next year's World Cup finals. However, anything less than a win will allow Germany a chance of automatic qualification.

818th October 2001: UEFA Cup: Ipswich Town v Helsingborgs IF

80 minOct 18, 2001

Coverage from Portman Road of this Uefa Cup second round, first leg tie. Following their success against Torpedo Moscow in the first round of the championship, Ipswich face another tough test when they take on Swedish side Helsingborgs. The Blues, however, have a proud European tradition at home, having never been beaten there by a continental side, and a win for them tonight would see them in a comfortable position for the return leg in November.

91st November 2001: UEFA Cup: Helsingborgs IF v Ipswich Town

80 minNov 1, 2001

Coverage of this Uefa Cup second-round, second-leg match from the Olympiastadion in Helsingborg, Sweden. Ipswich have yet to reproduce last season's level of consistency in their matches so far this campaign, but the away victory over Torpedo Moscow in the last round will boost hopes of progressing past tonight's opponents, despite the disappointing 0-0 draw in the first leg. Plus action from Rangers' away leg versus Dynamo Moscow.

1010th November 2001: International Friendly: England v Sweden

80 minNov 10, 2001

Extended highlights from Old Trafford of today's friendly between England and Sweden. Having secured their place in the World Cup finals, England - under the tutelage of Sven Goran Eriksson - begin their build-up with a difficult game.

1117th November 2001: FA Cup First Round

80 minNov 17, 2001

Highlights of the day's action in the first round of the FA Cup, plus a roundup of other fixtures.

1218th November 2001: FA Cup First Round

80 minNov 18, 2001

Hereford United v Wrexham. Coverage of this first round FA Cup tie from Edgar Street, the home of Hereford United. As both clubs look to begin a potentially money-spinning cup run, will it be another famous victory for a non-league side over league opposition?

1322nd November 2001: UEFA Cup: Ipswich Town v Inter Milan

80 minNov 22, 2001

Gary Lineker introduces the coverage from Portman Road as George Burley 's Ipswich Town take on Italian giants Inter Milan in this Uefa Cup third-round, first-leg tie.

1428th November 2001: FA Cup First Round Replays

80 minNov 28, 2001

Highlights from some of the key first round FA Cup replay matches, presented by Gary Lineker.

158th December 2001: FA Cup Second Round

80 minDec 8, 2001

The best of the action from FA Cup second-round day as teams set their sights on tackling one of the big clubs in the third round.

169th December 2001: FA Cup Second Round

80 minDec 9, 2001

Canvey Island v Northampton Town. Coverage from the second round of the FA Cup, the last round before the Premiership and first division clubs join in.

1719th December 2001: FA Cup Second Round Replays

80 minDec 19, 2001

Highlights from some of the key second-round FA Cup replay matches.

185th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round

80 minJan 5, 2002

Highlights of today's FA Cup third round matches where lower divisions compete against the giants of the Premiership.

196th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round: Macclesfield Town v West Ham United

80 minJan 6, 2002

Coverage of this third-round FA Cup tie from Moss Rose, as Glenn Roeder's Hammers look to exhibit their pedigree against third division Macclesfield.

206th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round: Aston Villa v Manchester United

80 minJan 6, 2002

Coverage of this third-round FA Cup tie, as John Gregory 's Aston Villa welcome Manchester United to Villa Park. Between them, these two sides have won the competition 17 times, Aston Villa last savouring victory in 1957 when they beat today's opponents in the final.

2116th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round Replays

80 minJan 16, 2002

Highlights from some of the key third-round FA Cup replay matches which must be decided tonight.

2226th January 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round

80 minJan 26, 2002

Highlights of today's FA Cup fourth-round games, presented by Gary Lineker, with Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson.

2327th January 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round: Arsenal v Liverpool

80 minJan 27, 2002

Coverage from Highbury of this FA Cup fourth-round tie as Arsenal meet Liverpool, the side who beat them in last year's FA Cup final. Michael Owen, who scored two Liverpool goals in last year's final, has shown outstanding form this season. Arsenal, however, have taken four of the six possible points in their Premiership encounters this season.

2427th January 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round: Ipswich Town v Manchester City

80 minJan 27, 2002

Coverage from Portman Road of the final FA Cup fourth-round game. Manchester City and Ipswich Town face a close contest: City are flying high in Division One while Ipswich have regained some form but are still languishing near the foot of the Premiership.

256th February 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round Replays

80 minFeb 6, 2002

Highlights of tonight's replays in the fourth round of the FA Cup, with the winners just three matches away from the final at Cardiff's Millennium stadium in May.

2613th February 2002: International Friendly: Netherlands v England

80 minFeb 13, 2002

Highlights of tonight's Holland v England friendly match played at the futuristic Amsterdam Arena. England will be seeking revenge following their 2-0 defeat at home to the Dutch last August - their only defeat so far under Sven Goran Eriksson. But it could also offer an opportunity to try out some not so famous names in preparation for this summer's World Cup finals.

2716th February 2002: FA Cup Fifth Round

80 minFeb 16, 2002

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from today's FA Cup fifth-round ties, including Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers, Walsall v Fulham and West Bromwich Albion v Cheltenham.

2817th February 2002: FA Cup Fifth Round: Everton v Crewe Alexandra

80 minFeb 17, 2002

Fifth-round coverage from Goodison Park where Premiership side Everton take on First Division Crewe Alexandra.

2917th February 2002: FA Cup Fifth Round: Newcastle United v Manchester City

80 minFeb 17, 2002

Coverage from St James ' Park where Newcastle play host to Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round.

3027th February 2002: FA Cup Fifth Round Replays

80 minFeb 27, 2002

Gary Lineker presents highlights of all the FA Cup fifth-round replays, with analysis from Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson.

319th March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round: Newcastle United v Arsenal

80 minMar 9, 2002

The sixth round of the FA Cup sees the two Premiership heavyweights clash in a quarter-final tie at St James ' Park. Bobby Robson 's Newcastle will be looking to continue their fine recent tradition in the competition, while Arsenal are favourites to go one better than last year when they were beaten finalists.

3210th March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round: Middlesbrough v Everton

80 minMar 10, 2002

Coverage from the Riverside Stadium of the FA Cup quarter-final clash between Steve McClaren's Middlesbrough, whose progress to this stage included the defeat of Manchester United, and Walter Smith's Everton, who eventually overcame Crewe to claim a place in the last eight.

3310th March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round

80 minMar 10, 2002

Highlights from all the weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals, with Ray Stubbs.

3423rd March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round Replay

80 minMar 23, 2002

Highlights of today's FA Cup sixth-round replay between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Highbury. The winners will earn a semi-final tie against Middlesbrough.

3527th March 2002: International Friendly

80 minMar 27, 2002

Action from tonight's England v Italy friendly. Plus highlights of France v Scotland.

3614th April 2002: FA Cup Semi Finals

80 minApr 14, 2002

Coverage from Villa Park of the second of today's FA Cup semi-finals, a west London derby between Fulham and Chelsea. There are also highlights of the other semi-final between Middlesbrough and Arsenal that was played at Old Trafford earlier today.

3717th April 2002: International Friendly

80 minApr 17, 2002

Action from England's final home World Cup warm-up game as they take on Paraguay at Anfield.

384th May 2002: FA Cup Final: Arsenal v Chelsea

80 minMay 4, 2002

Highlights of today's FA Cup final clash between Arsenal and Chelsea, the first all-London final in 20 years, from the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

396th May 2002: Women's FA Cup Final: Fulham v Doncaster Belles

80 minMay 6, 2002

Coverage of the women's FA Cup final from Selhurst Park, London. Fulham had few problems reaching the final, sweeping aside Charlton 4-1 in the semi-final, while Doncaster left it to the last minute, before two goals from England captain Karen Walker secured them a 3-1 victory over Tranmere.

408th May 2002: Uefa Cup Final: Feyenoord v Borussia Dortmund

80 minMay 8, 2002

Coverage from Rotterdam of the first of the two big end-of-season European club-competition finals. Both teams earned their place with semi-final wins over Milanese opposition. Feyenoord edged out Inter 3-2 on aggregate, while Dortmund's 4-0 thrashing of AC Milan in the semi-final first-leg ensured their progress.

4121st May 2002: International Friendly: England v South Korea

80 minMay 21, 2002

Highlights of England's latest World Cup warm-up game from Jeju in South Korea, where they take on the tournament co-hosts South Korea, who are coached by Dutchman Guus Hiddink.

4226th May 2002: International Friendly: England v Cameroon

80 minMay 26, 2002

Highlights from Kobe in Japan of England's final warm-up game against Cameroon, before they kick off their World Cup finals campaign against Sweden in a week's time.

4331st May 2002: World Cup 2002

80 minMay 31, 2002

As the world's greatest football tournament begins in Japan and South Korea, the BBC kicks off its extensive coverage with highlights of today's opening game in Seoul, the Group A clash between reigning champions France and Senegal.

441st June 2002: World Cup 2002: Republic of Ireland v Cameroon

80 minJun 1, 2002

Mick McCarthy's men - minus captain Roy Keane - start their Group E campaign by facing Cameroon in Niigata, Japan.

451st June 2002: World Cup 2002: Germany v Saudi Arabia

80 minJun 1, 2002

Today's second Group E game comes from Sapporo, Japan.

461st June 2002: World Cup 2002

80 minJun 1, 2002

Highlights of Ireland's match against Cameroon, who are hope to become Africa's first-ever World Cup semi-finalists. Plus Germany v Saudi Arabia and Uruguay v Denmark.

472nd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Argentina v Nigeria

80 minJun 2, 2002

Argentina take on Nigeria in the opening game of Group F from Kashima in Japan.

482nd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Spain v Slovenia

80 minJun 2, 2002

Spain start their Group B campaign against rank outsiders Slovenia in Gwangju, South Korea.

492nd June 2002: World Cup 2002

80 minJun 5, 2002

Action from all of today's matches, including England's opening game against Sweden, Argentina v Nigeria - also in Group F- plus the Group B matches between Spain and Slovenia, and Paraguay and South Africa.

503rd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Croatia v Mexico

80 minJun 6, 2002

A Group G match from Niigata in Japan.

513rd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Brazil v Turkey

80 minJun 3, 2002

Brazil take on Turkey in Group C.

523rd June 2002: World Cup 2002

80 minJun 3, 2002

Action from all of today's encounters in Japan and South Korea, including the Group C match between four-times winners Brazil and Euro 2000 quarter-finalists Turkey, and the Group G clashes between Italy and Ecuador, and potential dark horses Croatia and Mexico.

534th June 2002: World Cup 2002: China v Costa Rica

80 minJun 4, 2002

Gary Lineker unveils this Group C clash from Gwangju, South Korea, in which debutants and rank outsiders China take on fellow underdogs Costa Rica.

544th June 2002: World Cup 2002: South Korea v Poland

80 minJun 4, 2002

Co-hosts South Korea begin their Group D campaign.

554th June 2002: World Cup 2002

80 minJun 4, 2002

A look back at key moments in today's games, in which China took on Costa Rica in Group A, and co-hosts Japan and South Korea were both in action - against Belgium and Poland respectively.

565th June 2002: World Cup 2002: USA v Portugal

80 minJun 5, 2002

The USA and Portugal start their World Cup campaigns in Group D at the Suwon stadium in South Korea.

575th June 2002: World Cup 2002

80 minJun 5, 2002

Highlights of today's matches includes the Republic of Ireland's crunch clash with Germany in Group E, plus in Group C, the USA meet Portugal and, in Group H, unpredictable Russia take on outsiders Tunisia.

586th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Denmark v Senegal

80 minJun 6, 2002

Group A continues with this clash from Daegu in South Korea. With world champions France in their group, neither of these sides will want to slip up in their other group matches but, despite Senegal's strong showing at the African Cup of Nations, Denmark will be favourites.

596th June 2002: World Cup 2002

80 minJun 6, 2002

A look back at today's games from Japan and South Korea, where 1998 quarter-finalists Denmark took on outsiders Senegal, two-times winners Uruguay came face-to-face with the might of champions France and, in Group E, African Cup of Nations winners and "Indomitable Lions" Cameroon entertained Saudi Arabia.

607th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Argentina v England

80 minJun 7, 2002

A heart-stopping penalty shoot-out against Argentina shattered England's World Cup hopes in 1998. Now they face the double champions - whom they have not beaten in the finals since 1966. Memories of Diego Maradona's "hand of God" still fresh and England's World Cup future is once again resting in the balance.

617th June 2002: World Cup 2002

80 minJun 7, 2002

Highlights of England's much anticipated game against Argentina. Plus action from Sweden's clash with Nigeria in the other Group F event, and Spain v Paraguay in Group B.

628th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Italy v Croatia

80 minJun 8, 2002

Coverage from Ibaraki, Japan, of this Group G clash in which Italy, champions in 1934, 1938 and 1982, take on Croatia, surprise semi-finalists from the last tournament.

638th June 2002: World Cup 2002

80 minJun 8, 2002

Highlights of today's World Cup clashes. In Group C, Brazil take on newcomers China, while in Group G, Italy face Croatia. Plus in Group B Slovenia play South Africa.

649th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Mexico v Ecuador

80 minJun 9, 2002

Coverage from Miyagi, Japan, of the Group G match. Mexico will want to emulate their 1986 team which made it to the quarter-finals, while Ecuador are eager to impress in their first World Cup finals.

659th June 2002: World Cup 2002

80 minJun 9, 2002

Action from all of today's matches, including hosts Japan taking on Russia in Group H, Mexico and Ecuador's "battle of the Americas" in Group G, and Costa Rica's clash with Turkey in Group C.

6610th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Tunisia v Belgium

80 minJun 10, 2002

Coverage from Oita, Japan as the race for qualification from Group H intensifies. Belgium are as solid as always, despite injuries to key players such as Emile Mpenza. The Tunisians, also plagued by injury and continuing poor form, may struggle to make an impact on the European side.

6710th June 2002: World Cup 2002

80 minJun 10, 2002

All the action from today's three games, as the second full week of the tournament kicks off. Portugal and Poland face each other in Group D, while co-hosts South Korea play the USA. In Group H, Belgium take on Tunisia.

6811th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups A & E

80 minJun 11, 2002

A look back at key moments in today's games, in which Ireland took on Saudi Arabia in Group E while African champions Cameroon met Germany. The victors will be joined in the second round by two teams from Group A where joint-favourites France met Denmark and Senegal played Uruguay.

6912th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Nigeria v England

80 minJun 12, 2002

England's fate may rest with this match, their final Group F game against Nigeria in Osaka, Japan. England's only game against the Super Eagles was a 1-0 win in 1994, thanks to a goal from 1990 World Cup hero David Platt. Which of Sven's men will make a name for themselves today? Plus extended highlights of Sweden v Argentina, a game that may decide whether England make it to the last 16.

7012th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups B & F

80 minJun 12, 2002

Gary Lineker introduces full highlights as England's World Cup future is decided with Sven's men taking on Nigeria in their last Group F match, while Sweden play Argentina. In Group B, Spain play South Africa and Paraguay face Slovenia.

7113th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Group C

80 minJun 13, 2002

Costa Rica v Brazil & Turkey v China. Group C concludes in South Korea with these two clashes.

7213th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups C & G

80 minJun 13, 2002

A look back at a day which saw Groups C and G decided. Footballing giants Brazil and Italy were both in action. In South Korea, Brazil -featuring a possible line-up of stars including Cafu, Juninho, Rivaldo and a revitalised Ronaldo - played Costa Rica and China faced Turkey, while in Japan it was Italy, with its host of world-class strikers in Totti, Del Piero , Inzaghi and Delvecchio, against Mexico and Ecuador v Croatia.

7314th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Group H

80 minJun 14, 2002

Belgium v Russia & Tunisia v Japan. Belgium clash with Russia in Shizuoka, while Japan take on Tunisia in Osaka.

7414th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups D & H

80 minJun 14, 2002

Action from the last four games of the group stage, with the results determining which teams will to go through to the knockout stage. In Group D, Portugal play South Korea, and Poland take on the USA. The games in Group H are Tunisia v Japan, and Belgium v Russia.

7515th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16

80 minJun 15, 2002

Highlights of today's second-round matches.

7616th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16: Sweden v Senegal

80 minJun 16, 2002

Winner Group F v Runner-up Group A from Oita, Japan.

7716th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16: Spain v Ireland

80 minJun 16, 2002

Winner Group B v Runner-up Group E from Suwon, South Korea.

7816th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16

80 minJun 16, 2002

Highlights of today's matches in Oita and Suwon.

7917th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16: Mexico v USA

80 minJun 17, 2002

Winner Group G v Runner-up Group D from Jeonju in South Korea.

8017th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16

80 minJun 17, 2002

Who will be next week's quarter-finalists? Second-round matches in Jeonju and Kobe hold the key. Analysis of the action by Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson.

8118th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16: Japan v Turkey

80 minJun 18, 2002

Winner Group H Runner-up Group C from Miyagi, Japan.

8218th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16

80 minJun 18, 2002

A look back at the key moments in today's second-round games from Japan and South Korea.

8321st June 2002: World Cup 2002: Quarter final: England v Brazil

80 minJun 21, 2002

Coverage of the first quarter-final from Shizuoka, Japan.

8421st June 2002: World Cup 2002: Quarter final: Germany v USA

80 minJun 21, 2002

The second quarter-final from Ulsan, South Korea.

8521st June 2002: World Cup 2002: Quarter finals

80 minJun 21, 2002

Highlights of today's quarter-final matches, plus a look ahead to tomorrow's quarter-finals.

8622nd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Quarter final: Spain v South Korea

80 minJun 22, 2002

Coverage from Gwangju in South Korea of the third quarter-final.

8722nd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Quarter finals

80 minJun 22, 2002

Highlights of today's quarter-final matches.

8825th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Semi final: Germany v South Korea

80 minJun 25, 2002

Coverage from Seoul, South Korea, of the first semi-final.

8925th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Semi final

80 minJun 25, 2002

Highlights of today's first semi-final encounter.

9026th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Semi final: Brazil v Turkey

80 minJun 26, 2002

Coverage from Saitama, Japan, of the second semi-final.

9126th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Semi final

80 minJun 26, 2002

Second semi-final highlights.

9230th June 2002: World Cup Final 2002: Germany v Brazil

80 minJun 30, 2002

After 63 matches spread over the past month, coverage from the 70,000-capacity international stadium in Yokohama City, Japan, of the showpiece final. After becoming the first reigning World Cup holders since Brazil in 1966 to fail to reach the second round, France will not be present to defend their crown. They found themselves in esteemed company, with Argentina and dark horses Portugal also falling at the first hurdle.

9330th June 2002: World Cup Final 2002

80 minJun 30, 2002

Highlights from the international stadium in Yokohama City, Japan, of today's World Cup final.