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Crystal Palace FC History Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the history of Crystal Palace Football Club. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by silverginger. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
silverginger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
110,355

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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445

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year were Crystal Palace formed? Hint

1900

1910

1895

1905

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Question 2 of 10

2. At which ground did the club first play their home games? Hint

Crystal Palace

The Nest

Herne Hill

Selhurst Park

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was Palace's first manager in their history? Hint

Edmund Goodman

John T. Robson

Alec Maley

Fred Maven

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these scored the most goals in a season for the club? Hint

Ian Wright

Peter Simpson

Mark Bright

Jim Cannon

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which season saw palace first play in the Football League? Hint

1920-21

1924-25

1922-23

1918-19

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many League goals did Ian wright score for the club? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these made the most appearances for the club? Hint

Jim Cannon

Gary O'Reilly

Peter Simpson

Andy Grey

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Question 8 of 10

8. Palace appeared in the 1990 FA Cup final against Manchester United, and draw the first game 3-3. Ian Wright scored two of the goals, but who got the other? Hint

Geoff Thomas

Alan Pardew

John Salako

Gary O'Reilly

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Question 9 of 10

9. Palace were the champions of Division One in season 1993-94.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where did Palace sign Dele Adebola from in 2002? Hint

Oldham Athletic

Bristol Rovers

Crewe Alexandra

Birmingham City

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year were Crystal Palace formed?

Answer: 1905

Although a team by the same name were formed in 1861, this is the official year that Crystal Palace FC were formed.

2. At which ground did the club first play their home games?

Answer: Crystal Palace

The club played at Crystal Palace until 1915, when they moved to Herne Hill for a few seasons, and played at The Nest between 1918-24, before making Selhurst Park their home.

3. Who was Palace's first manager in their history?

Answer: John T. Robson

Robson was the club's manager between 1905-07, Goodman between 1907-25, followed by Maley (1925-27), and Maven (1927-30).

4. Which of these scored the most goals in a season for the club?

Answer: Peter Simpson

Simpson scored 46 goals in the 1930-31 Division Three (South) season.

5. Which season saw palace first play in the Football League?

Answer: 1920-21

Palace played in Division Three in the 1920-21 season, and finshed as champions with 59 points, 5 ahead of second placed Southampton.

6. How many League goals did Ian wright score for the club?

Answer: 89

Wright scored a total of 117 goals in all competitions, and made a total of 277 appearances between 1985-91.

7. Which of these made the most appearances for the club?

Answer: Jim Cannon

Cannon played 571 games for the club between 1973-88.

8. Palace appeared in the 1990 FA Cup final against Manchester United, and draw the first game 3-3. Ian Wright scored two of the goals, but who got the other?

Answer: Gary O'Reilly

Palace went on to lose the replay 1-0, with Lee Martin scoring the only goal of the game for Manchester United.

9. Palace were the champions of Division One in season 1993-94.

Answer: True

Palace won promotion to the Premiership with 90 points, and 27 wins from 46 games, drawing 9 and losing 10 in the process.

10. Where did Palace sign Dele Adebola from in 2002?

Answer: Birmingham City

Nigerian born forward Adebola started his career at Crewe in 1993, before moving on to Birmingham. He had a spell on-loan at Oldham in 2002 before moving to Palace.

Source: Author silverginger

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