Match of the Day Tonight: Premier League Weekend Highlights on BBC One

What to Expect from Match of the Day Tonight

Football fans across the United Kingdom can tune in tonight for another exciting edition of Match of the Day, the iconic BBC programme that has been showcasing Premier League highlights since 1964. On Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 22:20 UK time, the show will be presented by Mark Chapman alongside pundits Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy, airing live on BBC One/HD and available on BBC iPlayer.

This Week’s Featured Matches

Tonight’s episode includes highlights from four Premier League matches, featuring title-chasing Arsenal versus bottom-of-the-table Wolves, champions Liverpool hosting Brighton at Anfield, Chelsea welcoming Everton to Stamford Bridge, and Burnley taking on Fulham. The show promises comprehensive coverage of the weekend’s most exciting moments, including goals, controversies, and tactical talking points that will be dissected by the expert panel.

A New Era for Match of the Day

The programme is currently experiencing a significant transition period. Gary Lineker announced in November 2024 that he would be departing the Premier League highlights edition shows at the end of the 2024-25 season, with the BBC subsequently announcing that Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan would share the presenting duties following Lineker’s departure. This marks a historic moment for the show, which has had only five main presenters throughout its 61-year history.

Why Match of the Day Matters

Match of the Day is one of the BBC’s longest-running shows, having been on air since 22 August 1964, and in 2015, Guinness World Records recognised it “as the longest-running football television programme in the world.” The programme continues to draw millions of viewers weekly, serving as a cultural institution that brings together families and communities every Saturday evening to relive the day’s football action.

How to Watch Tonight

Viewers can watch live on BBC One/HD at 22:20 UK time tonight, or stream the show live or on-demand via BBC iPlayer, which requires a UK TV licence and geo-location verification. For those unable to catch the live broadcast, the show will be available on iPlayer shortly after transmission, ensuring that no football fan misses out on the weekend’s Premier League drama and expert analysis from Chapman, Shearer, and Murphy.