Match of the Day: Season 1982/83
Season 19 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Match of the Day Season 18.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 19 Progress Shield
29th August 1982
Aug 29, 1982 · 80 min
A new season and a new time for television's most popular football programme. Jimmy Hill introduces action highlights of two Football League matches and adds his own perceptive ana
5th September 1982
Sep 5, 1982 · 80 min
Highlights from two of yesterday's First Division games, plus analysis and interviews. Arsenal v Liverpool Ipswich Town v Coventry City
12th September 1982
Sep 12, 1982 · 80 min
Action highlights from First and Second Division games plus analysis and interviews. Sheffield Wednesday v Leeds United Manchester United v Ipswich Town
19th September 1982
Sep 19, 1982 · 80 min
Action highlights from two First Division games, plus analysis and interviews. Southampton v Manchester United Swansea City v Liverpool
26th September 1982
Sep 26, 1982 · 80 min
Highlights from First and Second Division games, plus analysis and interviews. Also, a chance to win £100-worth of Premium Bonds in the August/September Goal of the Month competiti
3rd October 1982
Oct 3, 1982 · 80 min
Action highlights from First and Second Division games in the north and south, plus analysis and interviews. Also, the result of the August/September Goal of the Month competition.
10th October 1982
Oct 10, 1982 · 80 min
Action highlights from First and Second Division games, plus a look at a possible star of the future. Everton v Manchester City Chelsea v Leeds United
17th October 1982
Oct 17, 1982 · 80 min
Action highlights from First and Second Division games, plus analysis and interviews. Newcastle United v Fulham Stoke City v Brighton & Hove Albion
24th October 1982
Oct 24, 1982 · 80 min
Action highlights from two First Division games, plus analysis and interviews. Nottingham Forest v Arsenal Watford v Coventry City
31st October 1982
Oct 31, 1982 · 80 min
Action highlights from two First Division games; also a chance to win £100's worth of Premium Bonds in the October Goal of the Month competition. Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur
7th November 1982
Nov 7, 1982 · 80 min
Action highlights from two First Division games, plus analysis and interviews. Also, the result of the October Goal of the Month competition. Everton v Liverpool Coventry City v
14th November 1982
Nov 14, 1982 · 80 min
Action highlights from two First Division games in the North and South, plus analysis and interviews. Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur West Ham United v Norwich City
21st November 1982
Nov 21, 1982 · 80 min
Action highlights from two First Division matches in the north and south, plus analysis and interviews. Watford v Brighton & Hove Albion Sunderland v Nottingham Forest
28th November 1982
Nov 28, 1982 · 80 min
Action highlights from First and Second Division games plus analysis and interviews. Also a chance to win £100-worth of premium bonds in the November Goal of The Month competition.
5th December 1982
Dec 5, 1982 · 80 min
Action highlights from First and Third Division games, plus analysis and interviews. Also the result of the November Goal of the Month competition. Lincoln City v Millwall Notts
12th December 1982
Dec 12, 1982 · 80 min
Action highlights from two First Division games, plus analysis and interviews. Liverpool v Watford Brighton & Hove Albion v Norwich City
19th December 1982
Dec 19, 1982 · 80 min
Action highlights from First and Second Division games, plus analysis and interviews. Also, a chance to win £100-worth of Premium Bonds in the December Goal of the Month competitio
2nd January 1983
Jan 2, 1983 · 80 min
Action highlights from First and Second Division games, plus analysis and interviews. Also the result of the December Goal of the Month competition. Manchester United v Aston Vill
9th January 1983: FA Cup Third Round
Jan 9, 1983 · 80 min
Featuring highlights of three matches from the Third Round of the FA Cup. Manchester United v West Ham United Northampton Town v Aston Villa Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton
16th January 1983
Jan 16, 1983 · 80 min
Action highlights from First and Second Division games plus analysis and interviews. West Bromwich Albion v Liverpool Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday
23rd January 1983
Jan 23, 1983 · 80 min
Action highlights from two First Division games plus analysis and interviews. Watford v Southampton Stoke City v Ipswich Town
30th January 1983: FA Cup Fourth Round
Jan 30, 1983 · 80 min
Highlights from three matches in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup. Also, a chance to win £100-worth of Premium Bonds in the January Goal of the Month competition. Aston Villa v Wolv
6th February 1983
Feb 6, 1983 · 80 min
Action highlights from First and Second Division games, plus analysis and interviews. Also, the result of the January Goal of the Month competition. Luton Town v Liverpool Queens
13th February 1983
Feb 13, 1983 · 80 min
Action highlights from First and Third Division games plus analysis and interviews. Huddersfield Town v Millwall Tottenham Hotspur v Swansea City
20th February 1983
Feb 20, 1983 · 80 min
Featuring highlights from three matches in the Fifth Round of the FA Cup. Norwich City v Ipswich Town Crystal Palace v Burnley Derby County v Manchester United
27th February 1983
Feb 27, 1983 · 80 min
Action highlights from First and Second Division games plus analysis and interviews. Also, a chance to win £100-worth of Premium Bonds in the February Goal of the Month competition
6th March 1983
Mar 6, 1983 · 80 min
Jimmy Hill presents highlights of two Football League matches plus analysis and interviews. Also, the result of the February Goal of the Month competition. Queens Park Rangers v M
13th March 1983: FA Cup Sixth Round
Mar 13, 1983 · 80 min
Highlights from two of yesterday's games, plus the atmosphere and tension that surrounds the Cup. Arsenal v Aston Villa Burnley v Sheffield Wednesday
20th March 1983
Mar 20, 1983 · 80 min
Action highlights from two First Division games, plus analysis and interviews. Liverpool v Everton Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest
27th March 1983: League Cup Final
Mar 27, 1983 · 80 min
Featuring exclusive coverage of the 1983 Milk Cup final between Liverpool and Manchester United. BBC tv cameras capture all the drama and excitement of a Wembley cup final between
3rd April 1983
Apr 3, 1983 · 80 min
Fulham v Chelsea Luton Town v Norwich City Torquay United v Port Vale
10th April 1983
Apr 10, 1983 · 80 min
Brighton & Hove Albion v Everton Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur Queens Park Rangers v Leicester City
17th April 1983: FA Cup Semi-Final
Apr 17, 1983 · 80 min
Match of the Day cameras bring you the special excitement and tension that surrounds a Cup semi-final and an important First Division game. FAC SF: Manchester United v Arsenal Di
24th April 1983
Apr 24, 1983 · 80 min
Action highlights from two First Division games, plus analysis and interviews. Manchester United v Watford West Ham United v Aston Villa
1st May 1983
May 1, 1983 · 80 min
Action highlights from First and Second Division games. Plus the April Goal of the Month competition. Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace Swansea City v Ipswich Town
8th May 1983
May 8, 1983 · 80 min
Highlights from two Football League matches affecting championship honours, promotion and relegation, the result of the April Goal of the Month competition and a selection of goals
15th May 1983
May 15, 1983 · 80 min
Southampton v Birmingham City Manchester City v Luton Town