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Best Episodes of Match of the Day 2
MOTD2 - 27th October 2024
S21 Ep9
10.0
27th Oct 2024
Mark Chapman introduces highlights from a bumper day of Premier League football, featuring the blockbuster clash between title rivals Arsenal and Liverpool.
MOTD2 - 4th September 2022
S19 Ep5
10.0
4th Sep 2022
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day’s three Premier League clashes, including Manchester United v Arsenal. The Red Devils have only beaten Arsenal once in their past seven top-flight meetings.
MOTD2 - 27th April 2025
S21 Ep28
9.2
27th Apr 2025
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the day's two Premier League games, with runaway leaders Liverpool hosting Spurs and Manchester United travelling to Bournemouth. The Cherries are unbeaten in three previous meetings between the sides, and Andoni Iraola's men are vying to complete a first ever league double over United after winning 3-0 at Old Trafford earlier this season. It's largely been a campaign to forget for the Red Devils, who need points to avoid finishing in the bottom half of the Premier League for the very first time. Liverpool remain firmly on course to clinch a second Premier League title despite a shock defeat at Fulham earlier in March. The Reds have already beaten Tottenham twice this season and have scored four goals in each of the previous three clashes with them at Anfield. Mark and his guests also look back at all the goals and talking points from Saturday's five matches.
MOTD2 - 16th March 2025
S21 Ep24
9.0
16th Mar 2025
Jason Mohammad introduces highlights of the day’s three Premier League games, including a London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea.
MOTD2 - 20th October 2024
S21 Ep8
9.0
20th Oct 2024
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the day’s two Premier League matches, including Liverpool’s clash with improving Chelsea at Anfield.
MOTD2 - 3rd March 2024
S20 Ep25
8.8
3rd Mar 2024
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's two Premier League matches, including the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.
MOTD 2 - 5th January 2025
S21 Ep17
8.7
5th Jan 2025
Join Mark Chapman for the best of the action and reaction from Anfield, where old adversaries Liverpool and Manchester United meet in their opening game of the year.
MOTD2 - 1st December 2024
S21 Ep13
8.7
1st Dec 2024
The Premier League puts on its Sunday best, with Liverpool v Manchester City headlining four standout fixtures. Ruben Amorim takes charge of his first Manchester United home game.
MOTD2 - 10th November 2024
S21 Ep11
8.7
10th Nov 2024
Mark Chapman presents highlights from a bumper Sunday of top-flight football action, with the four fixtures including a clash between London sides Chelsea and Arsenal.
MOTD2 - 3rd November 2024
S21 Ep10
8.7
3rd Nov 2024
Mark Chapman introduces highlights from the day’s two Premier League matches, featuring four teams all hoping to qualify for European football come the end of the season.
MOTD2 - 15th September 2024
S21 Ep4
8.7
15th Sep 2024
Mark Chapman presents highlights from today’s two Premier League matches, featuring the north London derby between arch-rivals Tottenham and Arsenal.
MOTD2 - 18th August 2024
S21 Ep1
8.7
18th Aug 2024
Alex Scott presents highlights of the day’s two Premier League matches, including the game between Chelsea and reigning champions Manchester City.
MOTD2 - 15th January 2023
S19 Ep15
8.5
15th Jan 2023
Mark Chapman introduces highlights from Sunday’s three Premier League matches, including a north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal.
MOTD2 - 5th March 2023
S19 Ep21
8.3
5th Mar 2023
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of Sunday’s two Premier League games. Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield, and Sean Dyche’s Everton travel to take on Nottingham Forest.
MOTD2 - 20th April 2025
S21 Ep27
8.3
20th Apr 2025
Mark Chapman presents action from the latest Premier League matches, including Ipswich Town v Arsenal at Portman Road and Leicester City v Liverpool at King Power Stadium. The league's top two Arsenal and Liverpool will both have been expecting three points against two teams who look destined for relegation. Plus, Fulham v Chelsea, Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers and a round-up of Saturday's goals
MOTD2 - 18th May 2025
S21 Ep31
8.0
18th May 2025
Mark Chapman presents action from the latest matches in the penultimate round of Premier League fixtures, including Arsenal v Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium and West Ham United v Nottingham Forest at London Stadium. Arsenal are looking to end the campaign as runners-up for the third successive season, but a win for Newcastle could give them a chance of finishing above them. Forest are another team hoping to finish in the UEFA Champions League places and will have hoped for three points against a West Ham side languishing in the bottom half of the table. Plus, Everton v Southampton, Brentford v Fulham, and Leicester City v Ipswich Town.
MOTD2 - 11th May 2025
S21 Ep30
8.0
11th May 2025
Mark Chapman presents action from the latest Premier League matches, including Liverpool v Arsenal at Anfield and Newcastle United v Chelsea at St James' Park. Champions Liverpool entertained an Arsenal side looking to finish second in the table for the third successive season. Elsewhere, Newcastle and the Blues were looking to move a step closer to securing qualification for the UEFA Champions League. Plus, Manchester United v West Ham United, Nottingham Forest v Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur v Crystal Palace.
MOTD2 - 13th April 2025
S21 Ep26
8.0
13th Apr 2025
Kelly Somers presents action from the day's Premier League matches, including Liverpool v West Ham United at Anfield and Newcastle United v Manchester United at St James' Park. Liverpool were looking to move a step closer to the title when they hosted a West Ham side who were looking to show how much they had improved since losing the reverse fixture 5-0 in December. Elsewhere, Newcastle were looking to complete a double over the underachieving Red Devils, having prevailed 2-0 at Old Trafford. Plus, Chelsea v Ipswich Town, Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur and a round-up of yesterday's goals
MOTD2 - 6th April 2025
S21 Ep25
8.0
6th Apr 2025
Mark Chapman presents action from the latest Premier League matches, including Manchester United v Manchester City at Old Trafford and Fulham v Liverpool at Craven Cottage. United are looking to complete a double over their neighbours after winning 2-1 at Etihad Stadium in December. Liverpool were aiming to move a step closer to winning the title, but were held to a 2-2 draw by the Cottagers at Anfield. Plus, Brentford v Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton and a round-up of Saturday's goals
MOTD2 - 9th March 2025
S21 Ep23
8.0
9th Mar 2025
Join Mark Chapman and guests for comprehensive highlights of the day’s three Premier League matches, headlined by a heavyweight clash between old rivals Manchester United and Arsenal.
MOTD2 - 23rd February 2025
S21 Ep22
8.0
23rd Feb 2025
Mark Chapman presents highlights from the day's two Premier League matches, which see Manchester City host Liverpool and Nottingham Forest visit Newcastle.
MOTD2 - 16th February 2025
S21 Ep21
8.0
16th Feb 2025
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's two top-flight fixtures, with title-chasing Liverpool hosting relegation-threatened Wolves, while Spurs face Manchester United.
MOTD2 - 26th January 2025
S21 Ep19
8.0
26th Jan 2025
Mark Chapman presents highlights from the day’s four Premier League games, including a difficult assignment for Manchester United away at Fulham.
MOTD2 - 19th January 2025
S21 Ep18
8.0
19th Jan 2025
Mark Chapman presents highlights from the day’s four Premier League games, including champions Manchester City meeting Ipswich at Portman Road for the first time in 24 years.
MOTD 2 - 22nd December 2024
S21 Ep16
8.0
22nd Dec 2024
Jason Mohammad presents highlights from a bumper Sunday of top-flight football action, with the four fixtures, including Liverpool’s visit to Tottenham Hotspur.
MOTD2 - 15th December 2024
S21 Ep15
8.0
15th Dec 2024
Mark Chapman presents highlights from an action-packed Sunday in the Premier League, including the Manchester derby between City and United.
MOTD2 - 8th December 2024
S21 Ep14
8.0
8th Dec 2024
All eyes are on the capital in this week’s edition of the Premier League highlights programme, which features two London derbies, including enigmatic Tottenham’s clash with an improving Chelsea.
MOTD2 - 24th November 2024
S21 Ep12
8.0
24th Nov 2024
Jason Mohammad introduces highlights of the day’s two Premier League matches, with Southampton hosting Liverpool and Ipswich facing Manchester United.
MOTD2 - 29th September 2024
S21 Ep6
8.0
29th Sep 2024
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the day’s two Premier League matches, including Manchester United’s clash with Tottenham.
MOTD2 - 22nd September 2024
S21 Ep5
8.0
22nd Sep 2024
Mark Chapman introduces highlights from the day’s two Premier League clashes, with the headline fixture between defending champions Manchester City and title rivals Arsenal.
MOTD2 - 1st September 2024
S21 Ep3
8.0
1st Sep 2024
Mark Chapman presents highlights from the day’s three Premier League matches, featuring the blockbuster battle between arch-rivals Manchester United and Liverpool.
MOTD2 - 25th August 2024
S21 Ep2
8.0
25th Aug 2024
Mark Chapman and guests provide highlights and analysis from the day’s three Premier League games, including Liverpool’s first home game under new manager Arne Slot.
MOTD2 - 5th May 2024
S20 Ep33
8.0
5th May 2024
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day’s three Premier League matches, including title-chasing Liverpool’s clash with Tottenham at Anfield.
Worst Episodes of Match of the Day 2
15th August 2004
S1 Ep1
4.0
15th Aug 2004
After 38 years away, Match of the Day returns to BBC2. Adrian Chiles wraps up the Premiership weekend, with guests, analysis of the key issues, and all the goals. There's highlights of the opening weekend's biggest game, Chelsea v Manchester United, and Arsenal's trip to Everton.
MOTD2 - 19 December 2021
S18 Ep16
4.0
19th Dec 2021
Mark Chapman introduces highlights and analysis of a bumper round of Premier League fixtures, featuring Liverpool’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur, Everton hosting Leicester City, Wolves taking on Chelsea and Newcastle United facing Manchester City.
24th September 2006
S3 Ep5
5.0
24th Sep 2006
Adrian Chiles presents highlights from today's clash between Newcastle United and Everton.
15th October 2006
S3 Ep7
5.0
15th Oct 2006
Highlights from today's Premiership clash between Newcastle and Bolton at St James' Park.
MOTD2 - 6th November 2022
S19 Ep12
5.0
6th Nov 2022
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the day’s action in the Premier League, including Tottenham v Liverpool and Chelsea v Arsenal.
MOTD2 - 22nd January 2023
S19 Ep16
5.0
22nd Jan 2023
Mark Chapman presents highlights from today’s three Premier League matches as title hopefuls Arsenal take on arch-rivals Manchester United in London.
MOTD2 - 2nd February 2025
S21 Ep20
5.0
2nd Feb 2025
Mark Chapman presents highlights from the day’s three Premier League games, featuring the key clash between title hopefuls Arsenal and Manchester City.
20th August 2006
S3 Ep1
6.0
20th Aug 2006
Adrian Chiles is joined by Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock and Lee Dixon for highlights of the first Sunday fixtures of the new Premiership season.
27th August 2006
S3 Ep2
6.0
27th Aug 2006
Highlights as Chelsea met Blackburn and Aston Villa took on Newcastle. Jose Mourinho has strengthened his squad since Chelsea's 1-0 defeat the last time they visited Ewood Park. And while Aston Villa fans have high expectations following the appointment of Martin O'Neill as manager, Newcastle are also hoping for a successful season with Glenn Roeder at the helm.
17th September 2006
S3 Ep4
6.0
17th Sep 2006
Adrian Chiles presents highlights of this afternoon's clash between champions Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. And fellow big guns Arsenal travel to Old Trafford looking for their first Premiership win over Manchester United since May 2002. Plus action from yesterday's other Premiership games.
1st October 2006
S3 Ep6
6.0
1st Oct 2006
Adrian Chiles is joined by Gavin Peacock and Watford boss Aidy Boothroyd to present highlights from today's clash between Manchester United and Newcastle United. There's also action from West Ham v Premiership newcomers Reading, the North West derby Blackburn v Wigan and high-flyers Portsmouth's match against Spurs. Plus highlights from this weekend's other Premiership games.
MOTD2 - 5th December 2021
S18 Ep14
6.0
5th Dec 2021
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the day’s four Premier League matches, including Manchester United’s clash with Crystal Palace.
MOTD2 - 12th December 2021
S18 Ep15
6.0
12th Dec 2021
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the day’s four Premier League matches, including Tottenham’s trip to Brighton and Crystal Palace facing Everton.
MOTD2 - 2nd January 2022
S18 Ep17
6.0
2nd Jan 2022
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the clash between title contenders Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, plus the day’s other four Premier League fixtures.
MOTD2 - 16th January 2022
S18 Ep18
6.0
16th Jan 2022
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the north London derby. The day's other matches see West Ham host Leeds and Liverpool face Brentford.
MOTD2 - 23rd January 2022
S18 Ep19
6.0
23rd Jan 2022
Mark Chapman introduces the best of Sunday’s Premier League action, including the clash between Chelsea and Tottenham. Liverpool take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, and Leicester host Brighton.
MOTD2 - 20th February 2022
S18 Ep21
6.0
20th Feb 2022
Mark Chapman introduces the best of the action from the day’s two Premier League fixtures: Leeds v Manchester United and Wolves v Leicester.
MOTD2 - 6th March 2022
S18 Ep23
6.0
6th Mar 2022
Mark Chapman brings you the Premier League’s Sunday best, featuring the always lively Manchester derby and relegation-threatened Watford’s home game against Arsenal.
MOTD2 - 13th March 2022
S18 Ep24
6.0
13th Mar 2022
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of Arsenal v Leicester, Chelsea v Newcastle and West Ham v Aston Villa.
MOTD2 - 20th March 2022
S18 Ep25
6.0
20th Mar 2022
Mark Chapman introduces highlights from the day's two Premier League fixtures. Leicester took on Brentford and Tottenham hosted West Ham.
MOTD2 - 4th February 2024
S20 Ep21
6.0
4th Feb 2024
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day’s four Premier League matches which is headlined by the blockbuster clash between title challengers Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates.
MOTD2 - 19th March 2023
S19 Ep23
6.5
19th Mar 2023
Jason Mohammad introduces highlights of Sunday's Premier League games, including an all-London affair between Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
MOTD2 - 29th October 2023
S20 Ep10
6.5
29th Oct 2023
Mark Chapman is your host for highlights and analysis from the day's five matches in the Premier League, including the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
MOTD2 - 12th November 2023
S20 Ep12
6.5
12th Nov 2023
Mark Chapman presents action from the latest fixtures, including Chelsea v Manchester City at Stamford Bridge and Liverpool v Brentford at Anfield. City defeated Chelsea on four occasions in all competitions last term and were favourites to prevail once again. Meanwhile, Liverpool were looking to extend an unbeaten home record against the Bees that spans back to 1937. Plus, Aston Villa v Fulham, Brighton & Hove Albion v Sheffield United, West Ham United v Nottingham Forest and a round-up of yesterday's goals
MOTD2 - 24th December 2023
S20 Ep17
6.5
24th Dec 2023
Highlights and analysis come from the clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea at Molineux, only the second Premier League match to be scheduled on Christmas Eve.
MOTD2 - 11th February 2024
S20 Ep22
6.5
11th Feb 2024
Mark Chapman presents highlights from the day’s two Premier League games, featuring Arsenal’s trip to face London rivals West Ham United.
MOTD2 - 17th March 2024
S20 Ep27
6.5
17th Mar 2024
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day’s Premier League clash as West Ham welcome Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa to the London Stadium. Unai Emery has worked wonders at Villa, transforming his side into one of the top flight’s most exciting outfits. They will be desperate for three points as they battle to secure a top-four spot that would see them play in Europe’s premier cup competition for the first time since they were defending champions in 1982-83. West Ham won a European trophy last season under David Moyes, but there has been fan discontent towards the Scotsman in what has been a topsy-turvy campaign so far for the Hammers.
MOTD2 - 21st January 2024
S20 Ep20
6.7
21st Jan 2024
Mark Chapman introduces action and analysis of the day’s Premier League games, as Liverpool make a seaside trip to Bournemouth and struggling Sheffield United meet West Ham.
10th September 2006
S3 Ep3
7.0
10th Sep 2006
Adrian Chiles presents highlights of this afternoon's clash between West Ham and Aston Villa at Upton Park.
MOTD2 - 27th February 2022
S18 Ep22
7.0
27th Feb 2022
Mark Chapman and his guests discuss the goals and talking points from Sunday’s Premier League meeting between European hopefuls West Ham United and Wolves at the London Stadium.
MOTD2 - 14th August 2022
S19 Ep2
7.0
14th Aug 2022
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the day’s two Premier League matches, including a London derby between Chelsea and Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.
MOTD2 - 18th September 2022
S19 Ep6
7.0
18th Sep 2022
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's Premier League matches, including Liverpool’s visit to Chelsea. Manchester United host Leeds, and Brentford face Arsenal.
MOTD2 - 30th October 2022
S19 Ep11
7.0
30th Oct 2022
Mark Chapman presents highlights of Sunday’s two Premier League matches, with both Manchester United and Arsenal in action.
Match of the Day 2 Episode Guide
15th August 2004
S1 Ep1
4.0
15th Aug 2004
After 38 years away, Match of the Day returns to BBC2. Adrian Chiles wraps up the Premiership weekend, with guests, analysis of the key issues, and all the goals. There's highlights of the opening weekend's biggest game, Chelsea v Manchester United, and Arsenal's trip to Everton.
22nd August 2004
S1 Ep2
22nd Aug 2004
Adrian Chiles looks back at today's Premiership encounters in which West Bromwich Albion took on Midlands rivals Aston Villa and Arsenal took on Middlesbrough - a home-coming of sorts for Ray Parlour, who left the champions in the close season.
29th August 2004
S1 Ep3
29th Aug 2004
Premiership highlights from the Reebok Stadium as Bolton Wanderers entertained Liverpool. There is renewed optimism in the red half of Merseyside after the arrival of new Spanish manager Rafael Benitez. Sam Allardyce's Bolton, however, defied the odds last season with their best ever finish in the top flight. Plus a round-up of yesterday's action, including Blackburn v Manchester United, Aston Villa v Newcastle, Chelsea v Southampton, and Norwich v Arsenal.
12th September 2004
S1 Ep4
12th Sep 2004
New Spurs boss Jacques Santini was keen to beat a Canaries side set on survival - so did Tottenham triumph over newly promoted Norwich? There's also the best of Arsenal's trip to Fulham and away fixtures for Chelsea and Manchester United.
19th September 2004
S1 Ep5
19th Sep 2004
A triple bill of Premiership action, featuring the London derby at Stamford Bridge between title-chasing Chelsea and Tottenham, who have not beaten their rivals in the league since 1990. Elsewhere, incoming Magpies boss Graeme Souness faces an early test as Newcastle travel to Southampton, while the Rooney-shaped hole in Everton's front line could be an issue for the Toffees as they face Middlesbrough at Goodison Park.
26th September 2004
S1 Ep6
26th Sep 2004
Portsmouth's clash with Everton at Fratton Park is among today's highlights. David Moyes' Everton side made a strong start to the season, but will Portsmouth's Nigerian international striker Yakubu have put paid to that? There's also action from yesterday's eight Premiership matches.
3rd October 2004
S1 Ep7
3rd Oct 2004
Chelsea test their championship credentials against Liverpool. Accompanying the action from Stamford Bridge are highlights of Manchester United v Middlesbrough and Birmingham City v Newcastle United. There's also a round-up from yesterday's six Premiership matches.
17th October 2004
S1 Ep8
17th Oct 2004
Highlights from Charlton Athletic and Newcastle United's Premiership clash. With three wins and a draw, Charlton's home form has been impressive this season, but Newcastle carry a potent attacking threat with the much-acclaimed trio of Alan Shearer , Patrick Kluivert and Craig Bellamy.
24th October 2004
S1 Ep9
24th Oct 2004
Highlights from Manchester United v Arsenal at Old Trafford. Plus Newcastle United v Manchester City, Southampton v Birmingham City and Middlesbrough v Portsmouth.
31st October 2004
S1 Ep10
31st Oct 2004
Southampton defender Graeme Le Saux joins Adrian Chiles to mull over yesterday's eight Premiership matches, as well as today's clash between Bolton Wanderers and Newcastle United.
7th November 2004
S1 Ep11
7th Nov 2004
Highlights of today's Premiership games, including the Manchester derby between City and United, Bolton's trip to Middlesbrough, and Newcastle's clash with Fulham. Plus, a round-up of yesterday's results and all the latest news.
14th November 2004
S1 Ep12
14th Nov 2004
Highlights of today's Premiership games as a struggling West Brom host Middlesbrough and Champions League hopefuls Newcastle provide a test of Man United's championship pedigree. Plus a round-up of yesterday's results and all the latest news.
21st November 2004
S1 Ep13
21st Nov 2004
Highlights of today's match between Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City at Ewood Park where Mark Hughes will hope for a break from his testing start as a club manager. Plus a round-up of yesterday's results and the latest news.
28th November 2004
S1 Ep14
28th Nov 2004
Highlights of today's clash between Liverpool and Arsenal, where the Reds were out to avenge a brace of league losses against the Gunners last season. Meanwhile Everton visited Newcastle, while Spurs played host to Middlesbrough.
5th December 2004
S1 Ep15
5th Dec 2004
Highlights of the London derby between Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic at Selhurst Park.
12th December 2004
S1 Ep16
12th Dec 2004
Including highlights of Chelsea and Arsenal's first clash of the season, plus Aston Villa v Birmingham City.
19th December 2004
S1 Ep17
19th Dec 2004
Anfield plays host to Magpies as Liverpool take on Newcastle and Arsenal will be looking to keep the pressure on at the top of the table when they play Portsmouth.
16th January 2005
S1 Ep18
16th Jan 2005
Premiership highlights of Fulham v West Bromwich Albion and Everton's visit to Middlesbrough.
23rd January 2005
S1 Ep19
23rd Jan 2005
Today's clash between Arsenal and Newcastle is among the Premiership highlights.
6th February 2005
S1 Ep20
6th Feb 2005
Did Chelsea avenge their first defeat of the season when they hosted Manchester City? And what kind of reception did Everton striker James Beattie get at his old club Southampton?
13th February 2005
S1 Ep21
13th Feb 2005
Did Manchester United make amends for last season's 4-1 drubbing by City, their biggest derby defeat for 15 years?
20th February 2005: FA Cup Fifth Round
S1 Ep22
20th Feb 2005
A look back over today's FA Cup fifth-round matches, with the mouth-watering Premiership clash between Newcastle and Chelsea top of the bill. Meanwhile, at Turf Moor, giant-killers Burnley take on old adversaries Blackburn.
27th February 2005
S1 Ep23
27th Feb 2005
Highlights from today's Premiership games as Middlesbrough play Charlton and Newcastle host Bolton at St James' Park.
6th March 2005
S1 Ep24
6th Mar 2005
Action from West Brom's local derby with Birmingham, plus Everton v Blackburn.
20th March 2005
S1 Ep25
20th Mar 2005
Highlights of Liverpool and Everton's head-to-head in the race for a Champions League place. And how did Birmingham fare against cross-city rivals Aston Villa?
3rd April 2005
S1 Ep26
3rd Apr 2005
Highlights of Everton v West Brom and Fulham v Portsmouth plus all the goals from yesterday's Premiership matches.
10th April 2005
S1 Ep27
10th Apr 2005
Highlights of Aston Villa v West Brom, Everton v Crystal Palace and Spurs v Newcastle.
24th April 2005
S1 Ep28
24th Apr 2005
Action from, and analysis of, this afternoon's two Premiership fixtures. Newcastle United travel to Old Trafford for a quick repeat of last weekend's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United. Has Magpie Alan Shearer edged ever closer to Jackie Milburn 's club record of 200 goals? Fratton Park, meanwhile, hosts the vital south coast derby between bitter rivals Portsmouth and Southampton. Can former Pompey boss Harry Redknapp drag the Saints out of the relegation mire?
1st May 2005
S1 Ep29
1st May 2005
Highlights of the day's two Premiership matches, featuring four clubs with ambitions of European qualification. Charlton Athletic hope to earn their first Uefa Cup spot, but face strong competition against Manchester United, while Tottenham take on Aston Villa at White Hart Lane.
8th May 2005
S1 Ep30
8th May 2005
Premiership highlights, featuring today's clash between Arsenal and Liverpool at Highbury.
The best rated episodes of Match of the Day 2 are:
MOTD2 - 27th October 2024 S21E9 rated 10.0
MOTD2 - 4th September 2022 S19E5 rated 10.0
MOTD2 - 27th April 2025 S21E28 rated 9.2
MOTD2 - 16th March 2025 S21E24 rated 9.0
MOTD2 - 20th October 2024 S21E8 rated 9.0
MOTD2 - 3rd March 2024 S20E25 rated 8.8
MOTD 2 - 5th January 2025 S21E17 rated 8.7
MOTD2 - 1st December 2024 S21E13 rated 8.7
MOTD2 - 10th November 2024 S21E11 rated 8.7
MOTD2 - 3rd November 2024 S21E10 rated 8.7
The lowest rated episodes of Match of the Day 2 are:
15th August 2004 S1E1 rated 4.0
MOTD2 - 19 December 2021 S18E16 rated 4.0
24th September 2006 S3E5 rated 5.0
15th October 2006 S3E7 rated 5.0
MOTD2 - 6th November 2022 S19E12 rated 5.0
MOTD2 - 22nd January 2023 S19E16 rated 5.0
MOTD2 - 2nd February 2025 S21E20 rated 5.0
20th August 2006 S3E1 rated 6.0
27th August 2006 S3E2 rated 6.0
17th September 2006 S3E4 rated 6.0
The first episode of Match of the Day 2 aired on August 15, 2004.
The last episode of Match of the Day 2 aired on May 18, 2025.
