Episode
Match of the Day: 7th January 2006: FA Cup Third Round: Hull City v Aston Villa
Overview
Championship side Hull will be looking to cause an upset against the seven-times winners of the competition, who have struggled to emulate their past glories of late, both in cup competitions and the Premiership.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day
- Season
- Season 42
- Episode
- Episode 32
- Air date
- 2006-01-07
- Runtime
- 80 min
Episode context
7th January 2006: FA Cup Third Round: Hull City v Aston Villa is Episode 32 in Season 2005/06 of Match of the Day. It aired on 2006-01-07. The runtime is 80 min.
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Episode 31: 2nd January 2006
The best of today's Premiership action, including Chelsea's tough-looking assignment at Upton Park against West Ham. Plus highlights of Blackburn's game against Portsmouth and Newcastle United's appointment with mid-table neighbours Middlesbrough.
Episode 33: 7th January 2006: FA Cup Third Round: Luton Town v Liverpool
Kenilworth Road is the venue for two sides who, when they last met in the tournament back in 1987, needed two replays to separate them. These days, Championship contenders Luton are looking to return to the top flight of English football, while European champions Liverpool are beginning their bid to win a seventh FA Cup, spearheaded by manager Rafael Benitez and captain Steven Gerrard.
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Episode 36: 14th January 2006
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Episode 37: 18th January 2006: FA Cup Third Round Replay
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