Season 1965/66

Despite attempts by some clubs to prevent its return due to fear over ticket sales, Match of the Day returned to the BBC in October 1965 two months after the start of the new season.

The duration of each programme had been reduced to 45 minutes in length and it could no longer be broadcast before 10.00pm.

Despite attempts by some clubs to prevent its return due to fear over ticket sales, Match of the Day returned to the BBC in October 1965 two months after the start of the new season.

The duration of each programme had been reduced to 45 minutes in length and it could no longer be broadcast before 10.00pm.