The BEST episodes of Match of the Day season 2025
Every episode of Match of the Day season 2025, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Match of the Day season 2025!
Match of the Day (often abbreviated as MOTD) is the BBC's main football television programme. Typically, it is shown on BBC One on Saturday evenings during the English football season, showing highlights of the day's matches in the Barclays Premier League. It is one of the BBC's longest-running shows, having been on air since 1964, though it has not always been aired regularly. The 'Match of the Day' brand is also often used for live football coverage on the BBC. They run a competition called Goal of the Month, choosing the best goal each month, where the winner from there will then be entered into a goal of the season award.
#1 - MOTD - 3rd of May 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 73 - Aired 5/3/2026
Action from the latest matches in the Premier League, including Manchester United v Liverpool at Old Trafford and Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park. United were looking to do the double over their fierce rivals and further enhance their chances of finishing above them in the table. The Villans were aiming to move a step closer to securing Champions League football as they took on relegation-threatened Spurs. Plus, Bournemouth v Crystal Place and a round-up of Saturday's goals
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - MOTD - 2nd of May 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 72 - Aired 5/2/2026
Highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Arsenal v Fulham at Emirates Stadium and Brentford v West Ham United at Gtech Community Stadium. Arsenal's title challenge continued against a side they overcame 1-0 at Craven Cottage in October. Brentford are bidding to qualify for Europe, while the Hammers were also in need of points to boost their chances of avoiding relegation. Plus, Bournemouth v Crystal Palace, Newcastle United v Brighton & Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers v Sunderland
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - MOTD - 17th of May 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 77 - Aired 5/17/2026
Gabby Logan presents highlights from seven games, including Newcastle against West Ham, on the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season, with Nuno Espirito Santo’s side desperate for points in the relegation battle. Aston Villa take on Liverpool, Nottingham Forest go to Manchester United, and there is plenty to play for in the race for the final few European spots as Brentford host Crystal Palace, Brighton make the trip to Leeds, Everton face Sunderland, and Wolves welcome Fulham to Molineux.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - MOTD - 10th of May 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 75 - Aired 5/10/2026
Kelly Cates presents highlights of the day’s four Premier League games, including West Ham against Arsenal, a game that could have huge implications at the bottom of the table and in the title race.
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - MOTD - 22nd of March 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 65 - Aired 3/22/2026
Highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Newcastle United v Sunderland at St James' Park and Tottenham Hotspur v Nottingham Forest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Sunderland defeated their rivals 1-0 at Stadium of Light in December in the first Tyne-Wear derby to take place in the league since the 2015/16 campaign. Spurs and Forest are both embroiled in a relegation battle, but the latter were in good form in the reverse fixture, prevailing 3-0. Plus, Aston Villa v West Ham United and a round-up of yesterday's goals
#6 - MOTD - 24th of May 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 79 - Aired 5/24/2026
Highlights of the final day of the Premier League season's ten matches, including Arsenal’s trip to Crystal Palace and Manchester City versus Aston Villa. Elsewhere, Spurs host Everton, and West Ham welcome Leeds to the London Stadium. Presented by Kelly Cates, with Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney.
#7 - MOTD - 19th of May 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 78 - Aired 5/19/2026
Mark Chapman presents highlights from two crucial midweek games. Manchester City aim to keep the title race alive as they travel to Bournemouth and Chelsea host Tottenham.
#8 - MOTD - FA Cup Final Highlights
Season 2025 - Episode 76 - Aired 5/16/2026
Highlights of the 2025/26 FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City from Wembley Stadium. Manchester City are looking to win the FA Cup for the third time under Pep Guardiola after lifting the famous old trophy in 2019 and 2023. Chelsea’s last FA Cup success was in 2018, and they have lost all three finals they have played in since then. This is the first time these two famous clubs have faced each other in an FA Cup final.
#9 - MOTD - 9th of May 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 74 - Aired 5/9/2026
Gabby Logan presents highlights from the day’s five Premier League games, including Manchester City against Brentford and Liverpool versus Chelsea. Elsewhere, Sunderland host Manchester United at the Stadium of Light, Fulham face Bournemouth at Craven Cottage, and Brighton take on Wolves.
#10 - MOTD - 25th of April 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 70 - Aired 4/25/2026
Mark Chapman presents highlights of six Premier League games, including Arsenal v Newcastle, Wolves v Tottenham and West Ham v Everton.
#11 - MOTD - 12th April 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 67 - Aired 4/12/2026
Gabby Logan presents highlights from Sunday’s four Premier League games, including title contenders Manchester City against Chelsea. Elsewhere, Roberto De Zerbi takes charge of relegation-threatened Spurs for the first time against Sunderland, Nottingham Forest face Aston Villa, and Newcastle travel to Crystal Palace.
#12 - MOTD - 14th of March 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 62 - Aired 3/14/2026
Highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including West Ham United v Manchester City at London Stadium and Chelsea v Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge. City claimed a comfortable 3-0 win over the Hammers in December's reverse fixture, and Chelsea came back from 2-0 down at halt time to earn a 2-2 draw against the Magpies. Plus, Burnley v Bournemouth, Sunderland v Brighton & Hove Albion, and Arsenal v Everton
#13 - MOTD - 4th of March 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 60 - Aired 3/4/2026
Highlights of the midweek Premier League matches, including Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal at Amex Stadium and Newcastle United v Manchester United at St James' Park. The Gunners' title challenge continued against a Brighton side that have struggled in the second half of the season, while the Red Devils were looking to complete a league double over the Magpies. Plus, Aston Villa v Chelsea, Fulham v West Ham United, Manchester City v Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth v Brentford, Everton v Burnley, Leeds United v Sunderland and Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool
#14 - MOTD - 1st of March 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 59 - Aired 3/1/2026
Highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Arsenal v Chelsea at Emirates Stadium and Manchester United v Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. London rivals Arsenal and the Blues battled for supremacy after a 1-1 draw in November's reverse fixture, while United were looking to complete a league double over Palace after winning 2-1 at Selhurst Park. Plus, Brighton & Hove Albion v Nottingham Forest and Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur
#15 - MOTD - 31st of January 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 49 - Aired 1/31/2026
Highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Leeds United v Arsenal at Elland Road, and Liverpool v Newcastle United at Anfield. The Gunners clinched a comfortable 5-0 victory in the reverse fixture at the Emirates but were expecting a tougher test this timer around, while fans at Anfield will have hoped for another classic encounter between the Reds and Magpies. Plus, action from Brighton & Hove Albion v Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bournemouth, and Chelsea v West Ham United
#16 - MOTD - 18th of January 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 46 - Aired 1/18/2026
Highlights of the latest Premier League matches, featuring Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United at Molineux and Aston Villa v Everton at Villa Park. Newcastle claimed a 1-0 win over struggling Wolves at St James' Park in September. Villa and the Toffees drew 0-0 in the reverse fixture, but the Midlanders will have expected to claim all three points in front of their own fans
#17 - MOTD - FA Cup Third-Round Highlights
Season 2025 - Episode 43 - Aired 1/10/2026
Action from third-round ties, including Macclesfield v Crystal Palace at Leasing.com Stadium and Charlton Athletic v Chelsea at The Valley. Macclesfield were looking to be the first non-league team ever to knock out FA Cup holders. Elsewhere, Championship outfit Charlton entertained their London rivals, who will have entered the competition with high hopes of adding to their eight triumphs in the competition
#18 - MOTD - 30th of November 2025
Season 2025 - Episode 27 - Aired 11/30/2025
Kelly Cates presents highlights of five matches on a busy Premier League Sunday. There’s a London derby as Chelsea take on Arsenal, Manchester United travel to Crystal Palace, and struggling Wolves make the short journey to Aston Villa. Elsewhere, West Ham entertain Liverpool and Nottingham Forest face Brighton
#19 - MOTD - 29th of November 2025
Season 2025 - Episode 26 - Aired 11/29/2025
Highlights from five Premier League matches, with all three promoted teams in action. Leeds face a daunting trip to Manchester City, Burnley are in action at Brentford, while Sunderland welcome Bournemouth to the Stadium of Light. Elsewhere, Spurs face Fulham in a London derby, and Everton play host to Newcastle
#20 - MOTD - 4th of January 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 41 - Aired 1/4/2026
Gabby Logan presents highlights of six matches on a busy Premier League Sunday. Manchester City are at home to Chelsea in the pick of the day’s games, whilst Manchester United travel to Leeds United in the early kick-off. Elsewhere, Fulham host Liverpool, Tottenham face Sunderland, Everton take on Brentford, and Crystal Palace make the journey to Newcastle.
#21 - MOTD - 28th February 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 58 - Aired 2/28/2026
Highlights of the latest Premier League matches, featuring Leeds United v Manchester City at Elland Road and Liverpool v West Ham United at Anfield. The Citizens edged past Leeds 3-2 in November's reverse fixture at Etihad Stadium, and Liverpool prevailed 2-0 against the Hammers at London Stadium. Plus, Bournemouth v Sunderland, Burnley v Brentford and Newcastle United v Everton
#22 - MOTD - 21st of March 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 64 - Aired 3/21/2026
Highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Everton v Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium, and Leeds United v Brentford at Elland Road. A 2-0 victory for the Blues in December's reverse fixture brought an end to a four-game winless run Chelsea were embroiled in at the time, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin rescued a point for the Whites in a 1-1 draw when they travelled to Brentford earlier in the campaign. Plus, action from Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool, Fulham v Burnley, and Bournemouth v Manchester United
#23 - MOTD - 21st of February 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 56 - Aired 2/21/2026
Highlights from five Premier League games, including Manchester City against Newcastle United. Aston Villa host Leeds, Burnley travel to Chelsea, Brentford take on Brighton and it's West Ham versus Bournemouth at London Stadium.
#24 - MOTD - 27th of December 2025
Season 2025 - Episode 36 - Aired 12/27/2025
Highlights from eight Premier League matches, including Arsenal versus Brighton at the Emirates and Manchester City’s trip to Nottingham Forest. Champions Liverpool host Wolves at Anfield, whilst Chelsea take on Aston Villa. Elsewhere, Burnley welcome Everton, West Ham face Fulham, and Brentford meet Bournemouth. Plus the Boxing Day fixture between Manchester United and Newcastle.
#25 - MOTD - 7th of February 2026
Season 2025 - Episode 51 - Aired 2/7/2026
Kelly Cates presents highlights from eight Premier League games. At the top of the table, Arsenal take on Sunderland, Aston Villa travel to Bournemouth, whilst Manchester United face Tottenham in the day’s early game. At the bottom of the table, there’s a massive game between Burnley and West Ham, and Leeds welcome Nottingham Forest to Elland Road on Friday night. Elsewhere, Fulham play Everton, Chelsea make the journey to Wolves, and it’s Newcastle versus Brentford in the day’s late game