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Mansfield Town Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the history, stadium, and some of the more famous players of Mansfield Town FC.

A multiple-choice quiz by Plumbus. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Plumbus

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
196,345

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
218

Last 3 plays: ozzz2002 (2/10), vlk56pa (10/10), Upstart3 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these players appeared 522 times for The Stags which, at the time he retired, set a record for the most appearances for Mansfield Town? Hint

Rod Arnold

Kevin Bird

Sandy Pate

Dudley Roberts

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Question 2 of 10

2. There is a West Stand at Mansfield's Field Mill stadium but no East Stand.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. John McClelland won his first international honours while he was a Mansfield player. For which country was it? Hint

Wales

Scotland

Northern Ireland

England

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of Mansfield's best performances in the FA Cup was in the 1968-69 season when they got to the quarter-finals against which team? Hint

West Ham United

Manchester City

Ipswich Town

Leicester City

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these players played in every game for six consecutive seasons? Hint

Mick Saxby

Rod Arnold

Sandy Pate

Gordon Hodgson

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Mansfield Town's highest ever League position, prior to the formation of the FA Premier League? Hint

22nd in Division 2

21st in Division 2

20th in Division 2

19th in Division 2

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following players set a record as Mansfield's leading goalscorer in the Football League, when he retired with 114 goals? Hint

Alf Middleton

Harry Johnson

Chris Stainforth

Terry Eccles

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1932, Mansfield's 9-2 victory was over which team? Hint

Walsall

Rotherham United

Bristol Rovers

Notts County

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who were Mansfield's opponents in the Freight Rover Trophy Final at Wembley Stadium in 1987? Hint

Queen's Park Rangers

Peterborough United

Huddersfield Town

Bristol City

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who were Mansfield's first ever opponents after joining the Football League in 1931? Hint

Brighton & Hove Albion

Northampton Town

Swindon Town

Brentford

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these players appeared 522 times for The Stags which, at the time he retired, set a record for the most appearances for Mansfield Town?

Answer: Rod Arnold

Rod Arnold played 522 games for Mansfield from 1971 to 1983, of which 440 were league appearances (also a record, at the time he retired). Sandy Pate made 489 appearances from 1968 to 1978, Kevin Bird had 463 from 1972 to 1983.

2. There is a West Stand at Mansfield's Field Mill stadium but no East Stand.

Answer: True

The four areas for the spectators at the Field Mill Stadium are: North Stand, West Stand, Quarry Lane End, and Bishop Street Stand.

3. John McClelland won his first international honours while he was a Mansfield player. For which country was it?

Answer: Northern Ireland

McClelland was a midfield player who gained his first cap for Northern Ireland in 1980.

4. One of Mansfield's best performances in the FA Cup was in the 1968-69 season when they got to the quarter-finals against which team?

Answer: Leicester City

Mansfield lost 1-0 to Leicester City who went on to the the final. Leicester lost in the final against Manchester City.

5. Which of these players played in every game for six consecutive seasons?

Answer: Sandy Pate

Sandy Pate was an ever-present for six seasons, during 1969-75. He was captain of the club and played in midfield.

6. What was Mansfield Town's highest ever League position, prior to the formation of the FA Premier League?

Answer: 21st in Division 2

This was at the end of the 1977-78 season, when there were four divisions in the Football League. In 1992, the English Football League was shrunk to three divisions, when its top division became the separately administered and financed Premiership.

7. Which of the following players set a record as Mansfield's leading goalscorer in the Football League, when he retired with 114 goals?

Answer: Harry Johnson

Harry Johnson set the record for most goals by scoring 104 goals in the Football League, plus 10 in other competitions, for a total of 114 goals.

Chris Stainforth was a centre forward who actually scored 140 goals for the club between 1921 and 1931, in their non-league days.

8. In 1932, Mansfield's 9-2 victory was over which team?

Answer: Rotherham United

The nine goals were scored through three hat-tricks by Readman, Hoyland, and Bowater.

9. Who were Mansfield's opponents in the Freight Rover Trophy Final at Wembley Stadium in 1987?

Answer: Bristol City

Mansfield came out victors on a penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw.

10. Who were Mansfield's first ever opponents after joining the Football League in 1931?

Answer: Swindon Town

This first league game was on 29th August, 1931. Mansfield won 3-2.

Source: Author Plumbus

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