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To The Valley and Back Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about Charlton Athletic FC from their early beginnings, through to their eventual return to The Valley.

A multiple-choice quiz by Smudge111. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Smudge111

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
345,359

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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124

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Question 1 of 10

1. Charlton Athletic were formed in 1905 and were based at Siemen's Meadow. What was their first home ground more commonly known as? Hint

West Street

Brickfield

Harden's Manorway

Pound Park

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Question 2 of 10

2. Against which team, following their move to the Valley in 1919, did they play their first league match? Hint

Watford

Exeter City

Southampton

Reading

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Question 3 of 10

3. Charlton's best F.A.Cup run prior to winning in 1947 was in season 1922-23. Which team ended their exploits that year? Hint

Bolton Wanderers

Preston North End

Manchester City

West Bromwich Albion

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Question 4 of 10

4. Charlton Athletic joined the Football League in season 1921-22, as a member of Division Three (South). In which season did Charlton gain their first promotion to Division Two? Hint

1924-25

1936-37

1928-29

1931-320

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which player top scored for Charlton Athletic in their first season in Division Two? Hint

J.W.Horton

D.J.Astley

F.W.J. Whitlow

J.P.Rankin

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Question 6 of 10

6. What notable 'First' occurred for Charlton Athletic on 27th August 1965? Hint

First match where extra time was played

First match where red and yellow cards were used.

First ever substitute in league football

First match under floodlights

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Question 7 of 10

7. Charlton Athletic have always played in red and white as their home colours with one notable exception. In which season did charlton play in light and dark blue stripes? Hint

1931-325

1910-11

1923-24

1946-47

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Question 8 of 10

8. A notable 'First' for Charlton Athletic came in 1985 when they were forced to share a ground with another London club. Which club was it? Hint

Arsenal

Chelsea

Millwall

Crystal Palace

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which England International was voted the club's Player of the Year in 2003? Hint

Darren Bent

Scott Parker

Matt Holland

Dean Kiely

10. Charlton Athletic reached the final of the FA Cup in consecutive years, 1946 and 1947. They lost the 1946 final against Derby County 1-4 but returned the following year to gain their first cup success. Who did they beat 1-0 in the 1947 final? Hint

Newcastle United

Blackburn Rovers

Burnley

Preston North End

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Charlton Athletic were formed in 1905 and were based at Siemen's Meadow. What was their first home ground more commonly known as?

Answer: Brickfield

Siemen's Meadow was more commonly known as Brickfield due to the fact that it was regularly used as a rubbish tip. West Street and Harden's Manorway are part of the area where the ground used to be (in London near the River Thames). Pound Park became Charlton's base in 1908 until their move to the Angerstein Athletic ground in 1913.

2. Against which team, following their move to the Valley in 1919, did they play their first league match?

Answer: Exeter City

Exeter City were the opponents at the Valley on 27th August 1921, Charlton won 1-0. Tommy Dowling scored the winning goal; it was the only time he scored for the club.

3. Charlton's best F.A.Cup run prior to winning in 1947 was in season 1922-23. Which team ended their exploits that year?

Answer: Bolton Wanderers

Charlton lost 1-0 in the quarter-finals to Bolton Wanderers, who went on to win the FA Cup in the first final ever staged at Wembley (they beat West ham United 2-0).

4. Charlton Athletic joined the Football League in season 1921-22, as a member of Division Three (South). In which season did Charlton gain their first promotion to Division Two?

Answer: 1928-29

Charlton gained their first promotion to Division Two by goal average over Crystal Palace. They spent four seasons in Division Two before being relegated at the end of season 1932-33.

5. Which player top scored for Charlton Athletic in their first season in Division Two?

Answer: F.W.J. Whitlow

In season 1929-30, Fred Whitlow scored 27 goals for Charlton out of a total of 59. He left the club in May 1931 having scored 64 goals in 100 league and F.A.Cup appearances.

6. What notable 'First' occurred for Charlton Athletic on 27th August 1965?

Answer: First ever substitute in league football

Keith Peacock became the first substitute to be used in league football when he replaced injured goalkeeper Mike Rose after only 11 minutes. Season 1966-67 saw substitutions allowed for tactical purposes; although only one substitute was permitted.

7. Charlton Athletic have always played in red and white as their home colours with one notable exception. In which season did charlton play in light and dark blue stripes?

Answer: 1923-24

Because of a proposed move from The Valley, Charlton wore light and dark blue stripes which were the colours of Catford Southend. The red and white colours were first worn in 1905 after their original kit was misplaced and they had to borrow kit from their local rivals Woolwich Arsenal.

8. A notable 'First' for Charlton Athletic came in 1985 when they were forced to share a ground with another London club. Which club was it?

Answer: Crystal Palace

Charlton began season 1985-86 at The Valley and played their first 4 games there before they were forced to ground share with Crystal Palace following the closure of The Valley.

9. Which England International was voted the club's Player of the Year in 2003?

Answer: Scott Parker

Scott (Scottie) Parker was voted player of the year in 2003. Dean Kiely (2002 and 2004) and Matt (Matty) Holland (2008) were both Irish Internationals. Darren Bent was player of the year in 2006.

Answer: Burnley

Chris Duffy scored the winner for Charlton in the 24th minute of extra time. They had beaten Blackburn 1-0 in the 5th Round, Preston 2-1 in the quarter-finals (Sixth Round), and Newcastle 4-0 in the semi-final.

Source: Author Smudge111

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