Episode
Match of the Day: 8th December 2002: FA Cup Second Round
Overview
Oxford United v Swlndon Town. Coverage of today's FA Cup second-round game as division three Oxford Utd take on division two Swindon. Ian Atkins 's men have had mixed fortunes in the third division and advanced to the second round of the FA Cup only after a hard-fought 1-0 away victory over Dover, climaxing with a stunning close-range goal from 34-year-old former Manchester City player David Oldfield. Swindon had an equally tough time dispatching fellow second-division team Huddersfield, with captain Andy Gumey securing a 1-0 score after the tie looked to be heading for a replay.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day
- Season
- Season 39
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 2002-12-08
- Runtime
- 80 min
Episode context
8th December 2002: FA Cup Second Round is Episode 16 in Season 2002/03 of Match of the Day. It aired on 2002-12-08. The runtime is 80 min.
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Episode 15: 7th December 2002: FA Cup Second Round
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