Match of the Day 2: Season 2
Season 2 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 2 Season 1.
- 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 2 Progress Shield
14th August 2005
Aug 14, 2005
A baptism of fire today as newly-promoted Wigan Athletic play host to champions Chelsea in their first ever Premiership match. And Arsenal begin life without Patrick Vieira against
21st August 2005
Aug 21, 2005
Highlights of Chelsea v Arsenal and Bolton v Everton. The Gunners remain unbeaten in 19 Premiership ties with the Blues - but the Abramovich-Mourinho partnership could lead to a sh
28th August 2005
Aug 28, 2005
Highlights of Manchester United away to Newcastle and Charlton Athletic at Middlesbrough. Plus all yesterday's goals.
18th September 2005
Sep 18, 2005
Liverpool took on Manchester United for the first time since becoming European champions. Plus action from Sunday's other games - Blackburn v Newcastle, Manchester City v Bolton an
25th September 2005
Sep 25, 2005
Highlights of today's clash between Middlesbrough and Sunderland. Plus a review of goals and news from the weekend.
2nd October 2005
Oct 2, 2005
Including Liverpool v Chelsea four days after their Champions League clash, plus North West derby Wigan v Bolton and Man City v Everton.
16th October 2005
Oct 16, 2005
Premiership highlights as Birmingham clash with Aston Villa , with Steve Bruce's Blues side boasting an unbeaten record in six Premiership meetings with their fierce rivals. Plus a
23rd October 2005
Oct 23, 2005
Premiership highlights as north east rivals Newcastle and Sunderland go head to head for the first time in three seasons. Plus action from Chelsea v Everton, Bolton v West Brom and
30th October 2005
Oct 30, 2005
Adrian Chiles and guests have the last word on the weekend's football including highlights of today's Premiership game between West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle. Plus a look back
6th November 2005
Nov 6, 2005
Highlights of today's big Premiership clash between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford, plus Everton v Middlesbrough.
20th November 2005
Nov 20, 2005
Highlights of an all-London affair between Spurs and West Ham and Fulham's journey up to Middlesbrough plus a look back at yesterday's games.
27th November 2005
Nov 27, 2005
Highlights from Manchester United's clash with West Ham, Newcastle's visit to Everton and West Brom's match against Middlesbrough.
4th December 2005
Dec 4, 2005
Highlights of Charlton Athletic v Manchester City plus yesterday's action.
11th December 2005
Dec 11, 2005
Highlights of today's match between Manchester United and Everton, plus all the goals from yesterday's eight Premiership games.
18th December 2005
Dec 18, 2005
Highlights of the Arsenal v Chelsea London derby and Middlesbrough v Spurs.
15th January 2006
Jan 15, 2006
Highlights from struggling Sunderland's match against Chelsea, who have so far picked up where they left off last season in setting the benchmark for the rest of the Premiership. M
22nd January 2006
Jan 22, 2006
Highlights from Old Trafford as Manchester United play host to old foes Liverpool in a fixture vital to their chances of catching runaway leaders Chelsea, who are also in action as
5th February 2006
Feb 5, 2006
English and European champions clash at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea meet Liverpool. Plus highlights of the London derby at White Hart Lane between Tottenham and Charlton.
12th February 2006
Feb 12, 2006
Strugglers Sunderland take on Spurs, and Manchester City are at home to Charlton.
26th February 2006
Feb 26, 2006
Liverpool's prodigal son Robbie Fowler returns to Anfield in Man City colours; Bolton push for another top six finish as they welcomed Fulham; and West Brom boss Bryan Robson came
5th March 2006
Mar 5, 2006
Adrian Chiles presents Premiership highlights with Sunderland struggling to avoid relegation as they face Manchester City. And a resurgent Tottenham take on Blackburn at White Hart
12th March 2006
Mar 12, 2006
Highlights of today's fixtures, including Arsenal hosting Liverpool less than a month after suffering a last-gasp 1-0 defeat in the reverse fixture at Anfield. Manchester United wi
19th March 2006
Mar 19, 2006
Highlights of the derby between west London rivals Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage. Their last meeting, a thrilling Boxing Day encounter at Stamford Bridge, saw Fulham fight b
26th March 2006
Mar 26, 2006
Ex-Manchester United skipper Steve Bruce took his struggling Birmingham City side to Old Trafford, Middlesbrough played host to Bolton, and Charlton met Newcastle at the Valley.
2nd April 2006
Apr 2, 2006
Highlights from today's two Premiership ties, as West Ham United played host to Charlton Athletic in a London derby, and Middlesbrough travelled to Manchester City. Plus a round-up
9th April 2006
Apr 9, 2006
A day when FA Cup semi-finalists Chelsea and West Ham United met at Stamford Bridge, and Manchester United took on Arsenal.
16th April 2006
Apr 16, 2006
Highlights from two crunch Premiership ties as West Bromwich Albion try to ease their relegation worries in a Midlands derby with Aston Villa, while Blackburn entertain Liverpool i
23rd April 2006: FA Cup Semi-Final
Apr 23, 2006
West Ham took on Middlesbrough in today's second FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park. It's the first time the Hammers have reached the last four since 1991, while their most recent app
30th April 2006
Apr 30, 2006
As the season nears its climax, Adrian Chiles and guests discuss the highlights of this afternoon's visit by Bolton at White Hart Lane to play Spurs, plus the rest of the weekend's