Match of the Day celebrated its 25th anniversary and had to cope with the fact that, for the first time since its inception in 1964, it couldn't broadcast any League football. Instead, the team settled into the four year contract with the intention of breathing new life into the FA Cup. With the new contract came a totally revamped show.
Aired: Aug 20, 1988 Ninety-nine days ago lightning struck and Wimbledon beat mighty Liverpool to ...
Aired: Nov 19, 1988 The oldest, best-loved Cup competition in the history of world football - tha...
Aired: Dec 10, 1988 The FA Cup competition rolls onward - 20 matches, and 40 teams all hoping the...
Aired: Jan 7, 1989 The most romantic Saturday of the season - as football's minnows aim to toppl...
Aired: Jan 8, 1989 Live FA Cup action with two of the country's most prestigious sides battling ...
Aired: Jan 28, 1989 This season's FA Cup third round produced some of the most stunning results i...
Aired: Jan 29, 1989 Live coverage of London's Pride of Lions versus Merseyside's footballing aris...
Aired: Feb 18, 1989 Just 16 teams left, and favourites Liverpool and rank outsiders Grimsby Town ...
Aired: Feb 19, 1989 Live coverage of a potential thriller as Second Division Watford, conquerors ...
Aired: Mar 18, 1989 It's nearing the final bend on the road to Wembley and just seven First Divis...
Aired: Mar 19, 1989 Last season, Wimbledon defied both logic and the critics, as they beat League...
Aired: Mar 25, 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
Aired: May 20, 1989 Highlights of the match, players reactions and comment from Jimmy Hill.
