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.
October 9, 1965
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 3
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United
October 16, 1965
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 5
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace
October 30, 1965
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 11
Leeds United v West Bromwich Albion
December 11, 1965
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 12
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
December 18, 1965
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 16
Liverpool v Chelsea
January 22, 1966
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.
Episode 17
Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers
January 29, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 20
West Ham United v Sheffield United
February 19, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 22
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United
March 5, 1966
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
Episode 25
Preston North End v Manchester United
March 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.
Episode 28
Chelsea v Sheffield Wednesday
April 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.
Episode 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.