BBC Sport explains how Match of the Day is structured, and the factors influencing the order in which teams are shown.

Match of the Day, the BBC’s flagship football highlights programme, will be presented by Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby ...

The significance of certain matches can change as the season progresses Several factors are at play when deciding the order in which games are shown on Match of the Day (MOTD). But each week ...

Several factors are at play when deciding the order in which games are shown on Match of the Day (MOTD). But each week, the relative importance of these factors can change. The MOTD programme ...