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.
1965 · 33 episodes
October 2, 1965 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Frank Bough.
October 9, 1965 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
October 16, 1965 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
October 23, 1965 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
October 30, 1965 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
November 6, 1965 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
November 13, 1965 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
November 20, 1965 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Walley Barnes.
November 27, 1965 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
December 4, 1965 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
December 11, 1965 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
December 18, 1965 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
January 1, 1966 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
January 8, 1966 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
January 15, 1966 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
January 22, 1966 · 1h 20m
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.
January 29, 1966 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
February 5, 1966 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
February 12, 1966 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
February 19, 1966 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
February 26, 1966 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
March 5, 1966 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
March 12, 1966 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
March 19, 1966 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
March 26, 1966 · 1h 20m
Kenneth Wolstenholme reports with outside broadcast cameras on two famous teams who clash today in the Quarter-finals of the F.A. Cup.
April 2, 1966 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
April 16, 1966 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
April 23, 1966 · 1h 20m
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.
April 30, 1966 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
May 7, 1966 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
May 14, 1966 · 1h 20m
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.
May 21, 1966 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
May 28, 1966 · 1h 20m
Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.