Match of the Day

Season 34, Episode 1

Episode Title: 9th August 1997

Air Date: 1997-08-09

Overview:

The 34th season of Match of the Day kicks off with highlights of the first-ever top flight match in promoted Barnsley's 100-year history, as they take on West Ham at Oakwell. Also, there's action from Wimbledon v Liverpool, with Norwegian midfielder Oyvind Leonhardsen making a swift return to his former club. Plus key action and goals from the day's other Premiership games.