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Falkirk FC Trivia Quiz

A look at this Scottish football club.

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

Author
Helo_King

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
333,284

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
116

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the nickname of the club? Hint

The Bairns

The Shire

The Warriors

The Pars

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was the Falkirk club formed? Hint

1876

1845

1923

1824

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which player made four "debuts" for the club? Hint

Andy Nicol

Sammy McGivern

Crawford Baptie

Kevin McAllister

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Question 4 of 10

4. When in the 20th century did Falkirk win their final Scottish FA Cup? Hint

1988

1905

1936

1957

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which year did Falkirk win the First Division, but did not get promoted? Hint

1965

1946

1984

2003

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Question 6 of 10

6. In September 1893, Falkirk set a club record with a blowout victory. What was the score? Hint

18-2

12-1

5-0

15-3

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2010, Falkirk was involved in two 10-goal thrillers in the space of seven days. They won 6-4, and then the week after they lost 6-4. Who were their opponents? Hint

Forfar Athletic and Hamilton Academicals

Rangers and Celtic

East Stirlingshire and Stenhousemuir

Hearts and Hibernian

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who are Falkirk's biggest rivals? Hint

East Stirlingshire

Dunfermline Athletic

Stenhousemuir

Raith Rovers

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who did Falkirk defeat in the Scottish League Cup on August 31, 1994? Hint

Dunfermline Athletic

Celtic

Rangers

Aberdeen

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which former England International played four games for the club in September 1997? Hint

Gary Lineker

Paul Gascoigne

John Barnes

Chris Waddle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the nickname of the club?

Answer: The Bairns

The nickname derives from the town motto, "It is better to meddle with the devil, than to meddle with the Bairns of Falkirk".

2. When was the Falkirk club formed?

Answer: 1876

The club was formed in 1876 with their kit of white pants, blue and white horizontally striped shirts, and blue and white horizontally striped socks. They were elected to Scottish Division Two 1902.

3. Which player made four "debuts" for the club?

Answer: Kevin McAllister

Kevin McAllister was signed from the Camelon Juniors, then came back on loan from Chelsea, signed from Chelsea, and then was sold to Hibernian. He then signed back from Hibernian.

4. When in the 20th century did Falkirk win their final Scottish FA Cup?

Answer: 1957

Falkirk won the Scottish Cup in 1957 by beating Kilmarnock after a replay.

5. In which year did Falkirk win the First Division, but did not get promoted?

Answer: 2003

They failed to get promoted due to not having the 10,000 seats required by the SPL. After that, the SPL lowered the requirements to 6000 seats.

6. In September 1893, Falkirk set a club record with a blowout victory. What was the score?

Answer: 12-1

On September 23, 1893, Falkirk beat Laurieston 12-1 in the Scottish Cup.

7. In 2010, Falkirk was involved in two 10-goal thrillers in the space of seven days. They won 6-4, and then the week after they lost 6-4. Who were their opponents?

Answer: Forfar Athletic and Hamilton Academicals

In an incredible week, Falkirk beat Forfar 6-4, then the following week they lost 6-4 to Hamilton.

8. Who are Falkirk's biggest rivals?

Answer: Dunfermline Athletic

No one can explain why Dunfermline and Falkirk hate each other. Some supporters point a finger at an incident at 1913 Scottish Cup final, but nobody can substantiate anything.

9. Who did Falkirk defeat in the Scottish League Cup on August 31, 1994?

Answer: Rangers

Falkirk won 2-1 at Ibrox Stadium, thanks to two Richard Cadette goals.

10. Which former England International played four games for the club in September 1997?

Answer: Chris Waddle

Chris Waddle played four times for the club while scoring one goal vs. Clydebank.

Source: Author Helo_King

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