The modern football documentary has become a genre unto itself. From fly-on-the-wall dressing room access to sweeping historical retrospectives, the best football docs offer something the live match cannot — context, reflection, and the full emotional arc of a story. Here are the best available to UK viewers right now.
Essential Football Documentaries on Apollo Group TV
All or Nothing: Manchester City
Amazon Prime's behind-the-scenes series following Pep Guardiola's City during their title-winning 2017/18 season is the gold standard for football documentaries. Unprecedented dressing room access and brilliant editing make this required viewing for any football fan regardless of your club.
Sunderland 'Til I Die
Netflix's devastating, funny, and genuinely moving documentary following Sunderland AFC through their League One years is one of the best sports documentaries ever made. Three series covering one of the most dramatic falls from grace in English football history.
Take Us Home: Leeds United
Amazon Prime followed Leeds United during their 2018/19 Championship campaign under Marcelo Bielsa. Beautiful, tense, and perfectly captures the madness of following a Championship club with Premier League expectations.
Welcome to Wrexham
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's documentary series about buying and rebuilding non-league Wrexham AFC has become genuinely addictive television. Four seasons charting the club's rise from National League to League One.
Maradona in Mexico
Diego Maradona's bizarre, chaotic stint as manager of second-division Sinaloa club Dorados de Sinaloa. Unmissable — funny, sad, and genuinely gripping.
Classic Football Films Worth Revisiting
- The Damned United — Michael Sheen as Brian Clough at Leeds United. Brilliant.
- When Saturday Comes — Sean Bean as a Sheffield United dreamer. Pure nostalgia.
- Bend It Like Beckham — Still charming, still relevant, and a perfect time capsule of early 2000s England.
- Escape to Victory — Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine, and Pelé. Football cinema doesn't get more gloriously absurd.
Highlights Shows to Watch on Apollo Group TV
Apollo Group TV includes Sky Sports' Goals on Sunday, Soccer Saturday, and the full Match of the Day archive via BBC catch-up. For Champions League fans, TNT Sports' extended highlights shows and post-match analyses are included in every plan.
The combination of live matches, comprehensive catch-up, and a vast VOD library means football fans on Apollo Group TV never run out of content — even during international breaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunderland 'Til I Die on Apollo Group TV?
Sunderland 'Til I Die is a Netflix original. Apollo Group TV includes an extensive VOD library and international content — contact our WhatsApp support team to check current availability.
Where can I watch Match of the Day catch-up in the UK?
Match of the Day is available on BBC iPlayer. Apollo Group TV includes BBC channels with 7-day catch-up, so you can watch MOTD on demand within every subscription.
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