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MOTD2 - 14th April 2019
Match of the Day 2 - S15 - E29
Highlights of a potentially critical day in the Premier League title race, as Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield and Manchester City travel to Crystal Palace. For the Merseysiders, it could be a chance to lay to rest the ghosts of their 2-0 loss to Chelsea in April 2014. The Reds had looked on course to win their first Premier League title that season, but defeat at Anfield – precipitated by Steven Gerrard’s infamous slip – ultimately saw them pipped at the post by Manchester City. City, meanwhile, also face a tricky task as they take on a Palace side that beat them 3-2 in the reverse fixture thanks to an Andros Townsend wonder goal. There is also analysis of the goals and incidents from the rest of the weekend’s matches.
Match of the Day 2: Season 15 - 32 Episode s
15x1 - MOTD2 - 12th August 2018
August 12, 2018
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's three Premier League matches. New Arsenal manager Unai Emery faces a baptism of fire with his first taste of English top-flight football coming against last season's runaway champions Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium. The day's other two opening-round fixtures see Liverpool take on Manuel Pellegrini's new West Ham side and Burnley travel to Southampton. There is also a goals round-up of the seven other Premier League games that have taken place this weekend.
15x2 - MOTD2 - 19th August 2018
August 19, 2018
Mark Chapman presents the best of the action from Sunday's Premier League matches. Champions Manchester City, who won the league title by a record 19 points last season, faced Huddersfield Town, who earned a vital draw in this fixture in 2017-18 to help avoid relegation. Brighton and Hove Albion hosted Manchester United for just the second time in the Premier League, with the home side aiming to repeat their 1-0 victory in May, and Watford visited Burnley.
15x3 - MOTD2 - 26th August 2018
August 26, 2018
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's two Premier League matches, with Watford hosting Crystal Palace and Newcastle taking on Chelsea. The latter game sees the Blues looking to avenge their 3-0 loss at St James' Park on the final day of last season. There is also a chance to see all the goals and major incidents from Saturday's matches.
15x4 - MOTD2 - 2nd September 2018
September 2, 2018
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's Premier League matches, with newly promoted Cardiff hosting Arsenal, Manchester United travelling to Burnley and Watford taking on Tottenham at Vicarage Road. The last time Cardiff beat the Gunners in all competitions was a Division One match back in 1961. There is also a chance to see all the goals and major incidents from Saturday's matches.
15x5 - MOTD2 - 16th September 2018
September 16, 2018
Mark Chapman reviews the day's Premier League action, introducing highlights of Wolverhampton Wanderers v Burnley at Molineux and Everton v West Ham United at Goodison Park. Wolves had made a promising start to life back in the top flight, including a very encouraging 1-1 draw against champions Manchester City last month, while Marco Silva had made a solid start to his tenure as Toffees' boss. Plus, a chance to see all the goals from yesterday's games.
15x6 - MOTD2 - 23rd September 2018
September 23, 2018
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's two Premier League fixtures - West Ham United v Chelsea at the London Stadium and Arsenal v Everton at the Emirates Stadium. The Hammers began the season very badly, losing their opening four fixtures, so manager Manuel Pellegrini and the home supporters will have been hoping for a vast improvement against their London rivals. The Gunners lost their opening two games, but bounced back with victories over West Ham and Cardiff City to give new boss Unai Emery his first wins in English football.
15x7 - MOTD2 - 30th September 2018
September 30, 2018
Highlights and reaction from the day's Premier League fixture between promoted Cardiff City and Burnley, introduced by Jason Mohammad. Both sides have endured a tough start to the domestic season but Cardiff went into the game on a 13-match unbeaten run in this fixture spanning 11 years. There's also a round-up of all the goals from Saturday's eight games, including Chelsea v Liverpool.
15x8 - MOTD2 - 7th October 2018
October 7, 2018
Mark Chapman presents highlights of Sunday's three Premier League fixtures, headlined by the heavyweight clash between between Liverpool and Manchester City. The day's other games are the London derby between Fulham and Arsenal and Southampton's meeting with Chelsea. There is also a chance to catch up on all of the goals from the weekend's previous games.
15x9 - MOTD2 - 21st October 2018
October 21, 2018
Mark Chapman presents highlights from the day's Premier League game between Everton and Crystal Palace, plus analysis of the goals and incidents from Saturday's games. Everton recruited manager Marco Silva this summer after a disappointing 2017-18 campaign and spent £35m to prise Brazilian forward Richarlison away from Watford, but their early-season form has been inconsistent. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, will once again hope for a moment of magic from Wilfried Zaha, who has already scored in away wins against Fulham and Huddersfield this season.
15x10 - MOTD2 - 28th October 2018
October 28, 2018
Highlights from the day's Premier League games, featuring Manchester United's clash with Everton at Old Trafford, Chelsea's visit to Burnley and Crystal Palace facing Arsenal.
15x11 - MOTD2 - 4th November 2018
November 4, 2018
Highlights from the day's Premier League games, including champions Manchester City taking on Southampton. Also playing were Chelsea, who have made an impressive start to the season under new manager Maurizio Sarri. They take on Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. Presenter Mark Chapman also brings you all the goals and talking points from Saturday's matches.
15x12 - MOTD2 - 11th November 2018
November 11, 2018
Mark Chapman presents highlights from a busy day in the Premier League, including the Manchester derby, with Pep Guardiola's City hosting Jose Mourinho's United. Chelsea face Everton, while Arsenal are up against Wolves and Liverpool meet Fulham. There is also a round-up of goals from the other Premier League games that have taken place this weekend.
15x13 - MOTD2 - 25th November 2018
November 25, 2018
Mark Chapman presents highlights from Sunday's two games in the Premier League, featuring resurgent Arsenal's trip to Bournemouth. Both teams enjoyed strong starts to the season, but the Gunners have never lost at home to Bournemouth. In the day's other fixture, newly promoted Wolves hosted Huddersfield.
15x14 - MOTD2 - 2nd December 2018
December 2, 2018
Highlights of three Premier League derbies, with Liverpool hosting Merseyside rivals Everton, Arsenal taking on Tottenham and another all-London clash between Chelsea and Fulham. Everton have not won away to rivals Liverpool since 1999 so are hoping for a change of fortune under new boss Marco Silva, who took charge this summer. There is also a debutant in the dugout at the north London derby, with Arsenal head coach Unai Emery hoping for a winning start against Tottenham. And at Stamford Bridge, west London pride is at stake as Chelsea take on newly promoted Fulham. Mark Chapman introduces all the action, as well as analysis of the goals and incidents from the rest of the weekend's games.
15x15 - MOTD2 - 9th December 2018
December 9, 2018
Eilidh Barbour introduces highlights and reaction from St James' Park of the day's solitary Premier League fixture as struggling Newcastle United sought to tame Wolves. Newcastle are unbeaten in six previous Premier League meetings against Wolves, but Sunday's visitors have impressed with their enterprising style of play since returning to the top flight this season after a six-year absence. By contrast, Rafael Benitez's Newcastle took 11 games to earn their first league win of the campaign and have lacked a cutting edge. There's also a round-up of all the goals from Saturday's eight games, including Chelsea v Manchester City.
15x16 - MOTD2 - 16th December 2018
December 16, 2018
Mark Chapman introduces highlights and reaction from the day's three crucial Premier League matches, which include Liverpool taking on arch-rivals Manchester United. Jurgen Klopp's side have been among the Premier League pacesetters this season but have struggled against United in recent years - failing to win any of the last eight league meetings. Elsewhere on Sunday, there were two other intriguing clashes with Southampton taking on Arsenal and Chelsea travelling to Brighton. There is also a round-up of all the goals from Saturday's seven games, including Manchester City versus Everton.
15x17 - MOTD2 - 23rd December 2018
December 23, 2018
Mark Chapman introduces highlights and reaction from Goodison Park as Everton take on Tottenham in the final Premier League fixture prior to Christmas. Tottenham were looking to maintain their fine record of never having lost to Everton under Mauricio Pochettino's management. Last season they scored seven goals without reply over their two league meetings, including a 3-0 win at Goodison with Harry Kane twice on target. There's also a round-up of all the goals from the weekend's previous games, including Manchester City against Crystal Palace.
15x18 - MOTD2 - 30th December 2018
December 30, 2018
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's four Premier League fixtures including Manchester City's visit to Southampton. The home team have won just once in eleven meetings with Pep Guardiola's side, and they were defeated 6-1 at the Etihad Stadium in November. In the day's other three matches, Manchester United host Bournemouth, West Ham United travel to Burnley and Crystal Palace face Chelsea.
15x19 - MOTD2 - 13th January 2019
January 13, 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's two Premier League games, with Tottenham hosting Manchester United and Everton facing Bournemouth. Manchester United head to London hoping to avenge their 3-0 defeat by Spurs at Old Trafford in August. Everton, meanwhile, are hoping to extend their perfect home record against Bournemouth, having won all five of their previous games against the Cherries at Goodison Park in all competitions. There is also a round-up of the goals and incidents from the rest of the weekend's matches.
15x20 - MOTD2 - 20th January 2019
January 20, 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights and discussion of the day's Premier League action, featuring two sides struggling to survive pitted against opponents who continue to thrive. Relegation-threatened Huddersfield Town conceded six goals against champions Manchester City early in the season and have only won one of their last 11 home games in this fixture. At Craven Cottage, Fulham face a Spurs side which have triumphed on their last four visits. There is also a round-up of all the goals from Saturday's games, including Arsenal v Chelsea.
15x21 - MOTD2 - 3rd February 2019
February 3, 2019
Gabby Logan presents highlights and reaction of the day’s two heavyweight Premier League encounters as Manchester City entertain Arsenal and Manchester United visit Leicester. Manchester City host Arsenal looking to complete the league double over the Gunners for the second straight season. The 2017-18 champions won 2-0 at the Emirates earlier this campaign in what was Unai Emery’s first Premier League game as Arsenal boss. The day’s other game sees Manchester United travel to Leicester looking to extend their unbeaten run against the Foxes to 10 games in all competitions. There is also a round-up of all the goals from the weekend’s previous games, including Tottenham against Newcastle.
15x22 - MOTD2 - 10th February 2019
February 10, 2019
Manchester City’s clash with Chelsea catches the eye as Mark Chapman presents highlights of Sunday’s Premier League matches. The second of Sunday’s fixtures is equally enticing with another of the title-chasers Tottenham taking on Leicester City at Wembley. There is also a round-up of all the goals from Saturday’s seven games, including Liverpool v Bournemouth.
15x23 - MOTD2 - 24th February 2019
February 24, 2019
Mark Chapman introduces highlights and reaction from the day’s two Premier League games, including Manchester United v Liverpool at Old Trafford. It promised to be a fascinating clash between two north west rivals, with United, resurgent under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, taking on Liverpool, who have the league title firmly in their sights. The day’s other game was in London, with Arsenal hosting Southampton at the Emirates.
15x24 - MOTD2 - 3rd March 2019
March 3, 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s three Premier League games, including the Merseyside derby, where Everton will try to derail Liverpool’s title challenge. The Toffees have not beaten the Reds since 2010 but will hope to capitalise on any nerves from Jurgen Klopp’s side. Liverpool last won the league in 1990, meaning they have yet to lift the Premier League trophy. There’s another derby match in west London, where relegation-threatened Fulham host a Chelsea side desperate for points in their bid to earn a top-four spot. The day’s third game sees Watford host Leicester at Vicarage Road, with the Hornets hoping to avenge December’s 2-0 defeat to the Foxes. There is also analysis of the goals and incidents from the rest of the weekend’s matches.
15x25 - MOTD2 - 10th March 2019
March 10, 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s three Premier League games, including the blockbuster clash between Arsenal and Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Red Devils have already won at the Emirates this season courtesy of a superb 3-1 victory in the FA Cup fourth round. With the battle for Champions League qualification places intensifying, this game could carry huge significance in the race for the top four. Elsewhere, title-chasing Liverpool welcome Burnley to Anfield, and Chelsea face a Wolves side that beat them earlier this season. There is also analysis of the goals and incidents from the rest of the weekend’s matches.
15x26 - MOTD2 - 17th March 2019
March 17, 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s two Premier League games, including title-chasing Liverpool’s trip to struggling Fulham. In a crucial day at the top of the table, Chelsea were also in action, travelling to Merseyside for a battle of the Blues against Everton.
15x27 - MOTD2 - 31st March 2019
March 31, 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights and discussion of the day’s two Premier League games, with title-chasing Liverpool hosting Spurs and struggling Cardiff at home to Chelsea. Liverpool have a fantastic recent home record against Tottenham, with only one defeat in 24 Premier League meetings at Anfield. However, they can ill-afford a repeat of last season’s game, in which Harry Kane denied them victory with a stoppage-time penalty. Cardiff were thumped 4-1 at Chelsea back in September and both sides are desperate for the three points as they seek to reach their goals at opposite ends of the table. There’s also a round-up of all the goals from Saturday’s seven games, including Fulham against Manchester City.
15x28 - MOTD2 - 7th April 2019
April 7, 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s Premier League action featuring Everton’s clash with top four-chasing Arsenal. In their meeting at Goodison Park last season, the Gunners thrashed the Toffees 5-2 in a pulsating match after Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off.
15x29 - MOTD2 - 14th April 2019
April 14, 2019
Highlights of a potentially critical day in the Premier League title race, as Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield and Manchester City travel to Crystal Palace. For the Merseysiders, it could be a chance to lay to rest the ghosts of their 2-0 loss to Chelsea in April 2014. The Reds had looked on course to win their first Premier League title that season, but defeat at Anfield – precipitated by Steven Gerrard’s infamous slip – ultimately saw them pipped at the post by Manchester City. City, meanwhile, also face a tricky task as they take on a Palace side that beat them 3-2 in the reverse fixture thanks to an Andros Townsend wonder goal. There is also analysis of the goals and incidents from the rest of the weekend’s matches.
15x30 - MOTD2 - 21st April 2019
April 21, 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s three Premier League matches, along with all the goals from yesterday’s top-flight games. Liverpool continued their quest for a first league title in almost 30 years against Cardiff City, while Everton hosted Manchester United and Crystal Palace visited Arsenal in a London derby.
15x31 - MOTD2 - 28th April 2019
April 28, 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s two Premier League matches that could have huge ramifications at the top end of the table. Title-chasing Manchester City face a tricky trip to play struggling Burnley. They were held 1-1 last season at Turf Moor, but have since beaten Sean Dyche’s side 5-0 twice already this season. Elsewhere, Manchester United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford in a match that could prove decisive in the hotly contested battle for a place in the Champions League. Plus all the goals from the rest of the weekend’s games.
15x32 - MOTD2 - 5th May 2019
May 5, 2019
Mark Chapman introduces the goals, action and reaction from the day’s three Premier League fixtures, including Chelsea’s home game against FA Cup finalists Watford. Watford have beaten Chelsea only once in 15 encounters in all competitions, but that win was an emphatic 4-1 victory last season. The day’s other games see Arsenal versus Brighton and Manchester United’s trip to relegated Huddersfield. Huddersfield won last season’s corresponding fixture 2-1 in what remains one of the standout moments of their two-year Premier League stay.
Match of the Day 2: All seasons
S1: Season 2004/05
30 Episode s
S2: Season 2005/06
30 Episode s
S3: Season 2006/07
28 Episode s
S4: Season 2007/08
34 Episode s
S5: Season 2008/09
33 Episode s
S6: Season 2009/10
31 Episode s
S7: Season 2010/11
33 Episode s
S8: Season 2011/12
31 Episode s
S9: Season 2012/13
33 Episode s
S10: Season 2013/14
30 Episode s
S11: Season 2014/15
31 Episode s
S12: Season 2015/16
32 Episode s
S13: Season 2016/17
32 Episode s
S14: Season 2017/18
30 Episode s
S15: Season 2018/19
32 Episode s
S16: Season 2019/20
31 Episode s
S17: Season 2020/21
31 Episode s
S18: Season 2021/22
32 Episode s
S19: Season 2022/23
31 Episode s
S20: Season 2023/24
35 Episode s
S21: Season 2024/25
13 Episode s