Episode
Match of the Day: 3rd May 1981
Overview
From the last full Football League Saturday of the season, Jimmy Hill presents action highlights of three outstanding games. As well as the day's news from Bob Wilson there's a further chance to enter BBC Television's Goal of the Season competition for a first prize of £300 in Premium Bonds. Arsenal v Aston Villa Brighton & Hove Albion v Leeds United Preston North End v Swansea City
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day
- Season
- Season 17
- Episode
- Episode 38
- Air date
- 1981-05-03
- Runtime
- 80 min
Episode context
3rd May 1981 is Episode 38 in Season 1980/81 of Match of the Day. It aired on 1981-05-03. The runtime is 80 min.
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