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Southampton FC History Trivia Quiz

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

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

Author
silverginger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
125,937

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
439

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In which year were the club formed? Hint

1885

1882

1888

1894

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Question 2 of 10

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

Charles Robson

George Swift

E Arnfield

Cecil Knight

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where did the club first play their home matches? Hint

Country Cricket Ground

Antelope Ground

The Dell

St. Mary's

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which year did Southampton win the FA Cup for the first time in their history? Hint

1965

1976

1984

1991

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these made the most League appearances for Southampton? Hint

Terry Paine

Matt Le Tissier

Peter Shilton

Charlie Wayman

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which season did Southampton enter the Football League for the first time? Hint

1924-25

1929-30

1918-19

1920-21

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who did Southampton beat in 1965 to set a record for their biggest League victory? Hint

Sheffield Wednesday

Tottenham Hotspur

Crystal Palace

Wolverhampton Wanderers

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where did Southampton sign Paul Telfer from in 2001? Hint

Luton Town

Coventry City

Torquay United

Wigan Athletic

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these scored the most League goals for the club? Hint

Derek Reeves

Charlie Wayman

Matt Le Tissier

Mike Channon

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who won the League title when Southampton finished in second place in the 1983-84 season? Hint

Everton

Manchester United

Nottingham Forest

Liverpool

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which year were the club formed?

Answer: 1885

The club's original name was Southampton St. Mary's but they quickly changed it to Southampton FC.

2. Who was the club's first manager in their history?

Answer: Cecil Knight

Knight was manager between 1894-95, followed by Robson (1895-97), Arnfield (1897-1911) and Swift took over for one season between 1911-12. Southampton have had some famous names in the hot seat over the years, including Glenn Hoddle, Graeme Souness, Lawrie McMenemy and Gordon Strachan.

3. Where did the club first play their home matches?

Answer: Antelope Ground

The Antelope Ground was used between 1885-97, followed by the County Cricket Ground for the 1897-98 season, and The Dell was used until 2001, when they moved into St. Mary's Stadium. Matt Le Tissier scored the final goal at The Dell on 19th May, 2001 in a 3-2 victory over Arsenal.

4. In which year did Southampton win the FA Cup for the first time in their history?

Answer: 1976

Bobby Stokes scored the only goal of the game in the 83rd minute against Manchester United. This was the only time Southampton won the FA Cup during the 20th century.

5. Which of these made the most League appearances for Southampton?

Answer: Terry Paine

Paine played an incredible 713 League games for Southampton between 1956-74.

6. In which season did Southampton enter the Football League for the first time?

Answer: 1920-21

Southampton finished 2nd in the 1920-21 Division Three season, just 5 points behind champions Crystal Palace.

7. Who did Southampton beat in 1965 to set a record for their biggest League victory?

Answer: Wolverhampton Wanderers

The game took place on 18th September, 1965 where Southampton beat Wolves 9-3.

8. Where did Southampton sign Paul Telfer from in 2001?

Answer: Coventry City

Telfer began his career at Luton, and played there between 1988-95 when he joined Coventry. He signed for Southampton on 31st October, 2001.

9. Which of these scored the most League goals for the club?

Answer: Mike Channon

Channon hit the back of the net 185 times between 1966-82.

10. Who won the League title when Southampton finished in second place in the 1983-84 season?

Answer: Liverpool

Southampton finished just three points away from Liverpool, who had 80 points to Southampton's 77.

Source: Author silverginger

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