TV Match of the Day - Season 9 Episode 40 : 28th April 1973 Match of the Day - Season 9 Episode 40 : 28th April 1973 7.5/10 by 47 users David Coleman introduces action and analysis on the final Saturday of the 1972/73 Football League Season. Chelsea v Manchester United, Southampton v Leeds United. Goal of the Season: a parade of the best goals shown on BBC1 throughout the season and a chance to win £300-worth of Premium Bonds as first prize. The winner to be announced on next Saturday's Cup Final Grandstand. Details Casts Posters Images Title Match of the Day - Season 9 Episode 40 : 28th April 1973 Alternative Titles MOTD First Air Date 1964-08-22 Last Air Date 2025-09-14 Number of Episodes 3215 Number of Seasons 62 Genres Talk, News, Networks BBC One, BBC Two, Casts Plot Keywords , Episodes List Match of the Day Season 9 :Episode 1 29th July 1972 29th July 1972 1972-07-29 BBC's football highlights and analysis. 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