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Quiz about Darlington FC History
Quiz about Darlington FC History

Darlington FC History Trivia Quiz


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

A multiple-choice quiz by silverginger. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
silverginger
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
110,356
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
233
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Question 1 of 10
1. In what year were the club formed? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who was the club's first manager in their history? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In which season did Darlington first play in the Football League? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the club's nickname? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these players made the most appearances for the club? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Where did Darlington buy Neil Maddison from in 2001? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How many goals did Marco Gabbiadini score for the club between 1998-2000? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who were Darlington playing when they set a club record for their biggest League victory in the 1927-28 season? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Darlington were relegated into the Conference League, after finishing bottom of Division Four in the 1988-89 season. Were they promoted back into the League the following year?


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these players scored the most goals in a season for the club? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In what year were the club formed?

Answer: 1883

Darlington also moved into Feethams in this year.
2. Who was the club's first manager in their history?

Answer: Tom McLintosh

McLintosh took the reigns from 1902-11, when he was succeeded by Lane for one season, before Jackson took charge between 1912-19, followed by English until 1928.
3. In which season did Darlington first play in the Football League?

Answer: 1921-22

They finished 2nd in the 1921-22 Division Three (North) season, six points behind champions Stockport County.
4. What is the club's nickname?

Answer: The Quakers

They gained this nickname from the strong connection between the town and the Christian group called the Society of Friends, who are also known as Quakers. Several key figures in the founding of the club were members of the Quakers.
5. Which of these players made the most appearances for the club?

Answer: Ron Greener

Greener played 442 games for the club between 1955-68.
6. Where did Darlington buy Neil Maddison from in 2001?

Answer: Middlesbrough

Maddison started out with Southampton in 1988, and moved to Middlesbrough in 1997, and on to Darlington in 2001. During his time with Middlesbrough he had loan spells with Barnsley and then Bristol City.
7. How many goals did Marco Gabbiadini score for the club between 1998-2000?

Answer: 53

Gabbiadini started his career with York City in 1985, and has played for other clubs such as Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Derby County.
8. Who were Darlington playing when they set a club record for their biggest League victory in the 1927-28 season?

Answer: Lincoln City

Darlington won the game 9-2 in a Division Three (North) game on 7th January, 1928.
9. Darlington were relegated into the Conference League, after finishing bottom of Division Four in the 1988-89 season. Were they promoted back into the League the following year?

Answer: Yes

Darlington won the Conference title with 87 points, 2 ahead of second placed Barnet. The following Division Four season, saw them promoted again, as they became champions with 83 points.
10. Which of these players scored the most goals in a season for the club?

Answer: David Brown

Brown scored 39 goals in the 1924-25 Division Three (North) season.
Source: Author silverginger

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