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Burton Albion Trivia Quiz

Burton Albion are the local team of Burton-on-Trent. If you're a loyal fan, how much do you know?

A multiple-choice quiz by jakehibberd. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jakehibberd

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
242,802

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
178

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did the team play in 2006? Hint

The Shay

Eton Park

The Pirelli Stadium

The Lamb

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Question 2 of 10

2. The son of which football legend was their manager in 2000? Hint

Brian Clough

Mark Cooper

Peter Shilton

Bobby Moore

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what league did they play in 2004? Hint

British Gas

Conference National

Conference North

Conference South

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was their captain in 2006? Hint

Darren Stride

John Shaw

Aaron Webster

Ryan Austin

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is their mascot in 2003? Hint

Bobby the Beer Bottle

Billy Brewer

Percy the Pint

Ben the Beer Keg

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is Burton Albion's nickname? Hint

The Brewers

The Beermats

The Brewsters

The Beer Kegs

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Brewers' first ground was the Lloyd's Foundry ground, but on which well known street in Burton was this built? Hint

Wetmore Road

Henhurst Hill

Derby Road

Wellington Road

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what year did the club form? Hint

1945

1950

1955

1960

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2006, Burton was still looking back at their biggest win in 1954 with a 12-1 win. Who was this against? Hint

Tamworth

Coalville Town

Halifax Town

Stafford Rangers

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did Burton play in their first home game in the new Pirelli Stadium? Hint

Hull City

Chester City

Manchester United

Tamworth

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did the team play in 2006?

Answer: The Pirelli Stadium

They used to play on Eton Park, which was demolished in 2005, and replaced across the road with the Pirelli Stadium.

2. The son of which football legend was their manager in 2000?

Answer: Brian Clough

Unfortunately, Brian Clough died on 20 September 2004. He was known for his success with Derby County and Nottingham Forest. His son, Nigel, became the manager of Burton Albion in October 1998.

3. In what league did they play in 2004?

Answer: Conference National

They were managed by Nigel Clough.

4. Who was their captain in 2006?

Answer: Darren Stride

Darren Stride had played for Burton Albion since 1993, and has made over 500 appearances.

5. Who is their mascot in 2003?

Answer: Billy Brewer

Billy Brewer was the first football mascot to win the Mascot Olympics. Come on Billy!

6. What is Burton Albion's nickname?

Answer: The Brewers

So called as Burton on Trent is well known for its brewing history.

7. The Brewers' first ground was the Lloyd's Foundry ground, but on which well known street in Burton was this built?

Answer: Wellington Road

Growing popularity meant the club had to build and move to the Eton Park ground in 1958.

8. In what year did the club form?

Answer: 1950

Their first ground, the Lloyd's Foundry ground was their first, but the Brewers instantly gained popularity throughout Burton and soon the club was looking for another ground.

9. In 2006, Burton was still looking back at their biggest win in 1954 with a 12-1 win. Who was this against?

Answer: Coalville Town

This took place in 1954 in the Birmingham Senior Cup.

10. Who did Burton play in their first home game in the new Pirelli Stadium?

Answer: Chester City

Although they did play the reserve team in October 2005 for an official opening, the very first game was against Chester City on 16 July 2005, where they lost 0-1.

Source: Author jakehibberd

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