Match of the Day begins on 22 August 1964, for coverage of Liverpool versus Arsenal. Kenneth Wolstenholme opens the programme with the words: "Welcome to Match of the Day, the first of a weekly series coming to you every Saturday on BBC TWO. As you can hear we're in Beatleville for this Liverpool versus Arsenal match." The programme began on BBC TWO where it remained until 1966.
August 29, 1964
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 4
West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur
September 12, 1964
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 5
Chelsea v Leeds United
September 19, 1964
Coverage of the match between Chelsea and Leeds United with Kenneth Wolstenholme commentating.
Episode 6
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
September 26, 1964
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 13
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur
November 14, 1964
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 19
Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur
December 26, 1964
Highlights of the Boxing Day Forest-Spurs match.
Episode 22
9th January 1965
January 9, 1965
Coverage of the FA Cup round 3 match between Everton & Sheffield Wednesday with commentary from Walley Barnes. Highlights of division 4 match Oxford United v Tranmere Rovers with commentary from Frank Bough.
Episode 37
Liverpool v Leeds United
May 1, 1965
The F.A. Cup Final. Kenneth Wolstenholme reports on this afternoon's Cup Final match between Leeds United and Liverpool at the Empire Stadium, Wembley.
