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.
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.
17: Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers
Jan 29, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
18: Bristol City v Manchester City
Feb 5, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
19: Chelsea v Leeds United
Feb 12, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
20: West Ham United v Sheffield United
Feb 19, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
21: Fulham v Liverpool
Feb 26, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
22: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United
Mar 5, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
23: Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur
Mar 12, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
24: Manchester United v Arsenal
Mar 19, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
25: Preston North End v Manchester United
Mar 26, 1966
Kenneth Wolstenholme reports with outside broadcast cameras on two famous teams who clash today in the Quarter-finals of the F.A. Cup.
26: Scotland v England
Apr 2, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
27: Fulham v Sheffield Wednesday
Apr 16, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
28: Chelsea v Sheffield Wednesday
Apr 23, 1966
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.
29: Liverpool v Chelsea
Apr 30, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
30: Huddersfield Town v Coventry City
May 7, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
31: Everton v Sheffield Wednesday
May 14, 1966
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.
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