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Quiz about Birmingham City FC History
Quiz about Birmingham City FC History

Birmingham City FC History Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz about the history of Birmingham City Football Club. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by silverginger. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
silverginger
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
108,161
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
269
Last 3 plays: Guest 194 (5/10), Guest 217 (6/10), Guest 149 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was the original name of Birmingham City? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What year was the club that became known as Birmingham City formed? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these grounds have Birmingham City under any name, not called their home for a full season? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the clubs first manager? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. When did Birmingham City first reach the FA Cup final? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following played the most games for the club? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the follwoing did NOT score 5 goals in a game for the club? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How many goals did Trevor Francis score for Birmingham? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In which season did Birmingham first win the second division under this name? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What year were Birmingham promoted to the Premiership for the first time? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the original name of Birmingham City?

Answer: Small Heath Alliance

The club was named Small Heath Alliance until 1905, when they became known as Birmingham Football Club. After that, the legend was born.
2. What year was the club that became known as Birmingham City formed?

Answer: 1875

Small Heath Alliance were formed in 1875, by a bunch of cricketers from the Holy Church in Bordesley Green.
3. Which of these grounds have Birmingham City under any name, not called their home for a full season?

Answer: Villa Park

The club played at Arthur Street between 1874-77, before moving to Muntz Street for 19 years, until they made St. Andrews their home. Villa Park is the home of rivals Aston Villa.
4. Who was the clubs first manager?

Answer: Alfred Jones

Alfred Jones managed the club for 18 years between 1892-1908. Over the years, Birmingham have had a few famous names as manager, including Ron Saunders, Lou Macari, Barry Fry and Trevor Francis.
5. When did Birmingham City first reach the FA Cup final?

Answer: 1931

Birmingham reached the final but were beaten 2-1 by West Bromwich Albion. They only reached the final once more in the 20th century, and were again beaten, this time 3-1 by Manchester City.
6. Which of the following played the most games for the club?

Answer: Gil Merrick

Merrick played 551 games between 1938-60.
7. Which of the follwoing did NOT score 5 goals in a game for the club?

Answer: Will Devey

Will Devey actually scored 6 in one game, against Nottingham Forest in a 12-0 win on March 8, 1890.
8. How many goals did Trevor Francis score for Birmingham?

Answer: 134

Trevor Francis scored 134 goals in 330 games between 1969-79, and also managed the club between 1996-2001.
9. In which season did Birmingham first win the second division under this name?

Answer: 1920-21

Small Heath won the second division in 1892-93, but weren't promoted as they lost out to Sheffield United and Darwen, in a three way play-off to see who would be promoted. It would take them a further 28 years before they were promoted along with Cardiff City.
10. What year were Birmingham promoted to the Premiership for the first time?

Answer: 2002

The club finished 5th in Division One, but were promoted via the play-offs after first beating Millwall, in a two-legged tie 2-1 on aggregate, and defeated Norwich City in the final 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Source: Author silverginger

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