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Quiz about What Was That Premier League Team Called
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What Was That Premier League Team Called? Quiz


Match the Premier League team with an earlier name. (Note: Some of the earlier names predate the founding of the Premier League).

A matching quiz by bernie73. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
bernie73
Time
4 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
406,548
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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166
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. Arsenal   
  Thames Ironworks
2. Everton   
  St. Luke's
3. Leicester City   
  St. Domingo's
4. Manchester City   
  St. Mary's YMA
5. Manchester United   
  St. Mark's (West Gorton)
6. Southampton   
  Newton Heath LYR
7. Tottenham Hotspur   
  West Hertfordshire
8. Watford   
  Leicester Fosse
9. West Ham United   
  Dial Square
10. Wolverhampton Wanderers  
  Hotspur





Select each answer

1. Arsenal
2. Everton
3. Leicester City
4. Manchester City
5. Manchester United
6. Southampton
7. Tottenham Hotspur
8. Watford
9. West Ham United
10. Wolverhampton Wanderers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Arsenal

Answer: Dial Square

Arsenal is located in the London Borough of Islington and plays its home games at Emirates Stadium. The team was founded as Dial Square in 1886 by workers at the Royal Arsenal (the name came from an workshop in the Arsenal complex). During its history, the most common home colors for Arsenal have been red and white.
2. Everton

Answer: St. Domingo's

Everton is located in the city of Liverpool and plays its home games at Goodison Park. The team was founded as St. Domingo's in 1878 for St. Domingo Methodist New Connexion Chapel. The team changed its named to Everton to allow participation from outside the congregation. The team's most common home colors have been royal blue and white.
3. Leicester City

Answer: Leicester Fosse

Leicester City plays its home games at King Power Stadium and has its home in the city of Leicester in the East Midlands of England. The team was founded in 1884 as Leicester Fosse (and originally played on a field near Fosse Road in Leicester). The team's most common home colors have been royal blue and white.
4. Manchester City

Answer: St. Mark's (West Gorton)

Manchester City plays in the City of Manchester Stadium, located in (you guessed it!) Manchester, England. The team was founded in 1880 and originally called St. Mark's (West Gorton) and was founded by members of St. Mark's Church. For a few years, the team was also known as Ardwick. The most common home colors for the team have been sky blue and white.
5. Manchester United

Answer: Newton Heath LYR

Manchester United is located in the Old Trafford section of Great Manchester and plays its home games at Old Trafford stadium. The team was founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR (Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway) by the Carriage and Wagon department of the Railway. The most common home colors for the team have been red, white, and black.
6. Southampton

Answer: St. Mary's YMA

Southampton is located the city of Southampton, located in Hampshire, England, and plays its home games at St. Mary's Stadium. The team was founded in 1885 as St. Mary's YMA by the Young Men's Association of St. Mary's Church. The most common home colors of the team have been red and white.
7. Tottenham Hotspur

Answer: Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur is located with the town of Tottenham in Greater London and plays its home games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The team was founded in 1862 as Hotspur Football Club by members of the Hotspur Cricket Club. The most common home colors of the team have been navy blue and white.
8. Watford

Answer: West Hertfordshire

Watford is located in the town of Watford in Hertfordshire, England, and plays its home games in Vicarage Road stadium. The team has an interesting history, being a combination of the Watford Rovers (founded in 1881) and later changing its name to West Hertfordshire before combining with Watford St. Mary's in 1898. The most common home colors for the team have been yellow and black.
9. West Ham United

Answer: Thames Ironworks

West Ham United is located in the town of Stratford in East London and plays its home games at London Stadium. The team was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks by Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding, Limited. The most common home colors of the team are claret and blue.
10. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Answer: St. Luke's

The Wolverhampton Wanderers are located in the city of Wolverhampton, in the West Midlands of England and play their home games in Molineux Stadium. The team was founded as St. Luke's in 1877 by pupils of St. Luke's Church School. The most common home colors of the team have been gold and black.
Source: Author bernie73

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