Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Matchday programme" in English language version.
Acquiring an official match programme has been a long-standing practice for many of our members and supporters
medals, tickets and programmes, from early matches are highly collectible [..] The 1926 All-Ireland football final was notable for torrential rain, which probably explains why programmes of the match are so rare. A slightly weather-worn example is coming up for sale in Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
For many fans, though, there is, and never will be, anything quite like a programme in its most traditional form – on paper and on sale outside of the ground. Part of a lifelong ritual