Episode
Match of the Day: 6th January 1984: FA Cup Third Round
Overview
Traditionally the most enthralling stage of the season, as first and second division clubs join the 20 survivors from the Leagues lower reaches and beyond. Match of the Day kicks off the third round tonight with live coverage of one of the most absorbing ties. And at half time, a bumper edition of Goal of the Month with the best goals from November and December. Liverpool v Newcastle United
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day
- Season
- Season 20
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 1984-01-06
- Runtime
- 80 min
Episode context
6th January 1984: FA Cup Third Round is Episode 16 in Season 1983/84 of Match of the Day. It aired on 1984-01-06. The runtime is 80 min.
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