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Birmingham City FC History Trivia Quiz

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

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

Author
silverginger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,161

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
255

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the original name of Birmingham City? Hint

Birmingham Athletic

St. Andrews

Birmingham Heath

Small Heath Alliance

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Question 2 of 10

2. What year was the club that became known as Birmingham City formed? Hint

1880

1890

1885

1875

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these grounds have Birmingham City under any name, not called their home for a full season? Hint

Arthur Street

Villa Park

Muntz Street

St. Andrews

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the clubs first manager? Hint

Frank Richards

Alec Watson

Alfred Jones

Bob McRoberts

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Question 5 of 10

5. When did Birmingham City first reach the FA Cup final? Hint

1931

1929

1933

1935

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following played the most games for the club? Hint

Trevor Francis

Joe Bradford

Malcolm Beard

Gil Merrick

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the follwoing did NOT score 5 goals in a game for the club? Hint

Bob McRoberts

Jimmy Windridge

Ben Green

Will Devey

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many goals did Trevor Francis score for Birmingham? Hint

132

136

134

138

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which season did Birmingham first win the second division under this name? Hint

1930-31

1900-01

1910-11

1920-21

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Question 10 of 10

10. What year were Birmingham promoted to the Premiership for the first time? Hint

2002

1998

2000

1996

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the original name of Birmingham City?

Answer: Small Heath Alliance

The club was named Small Heath Alliance until 1905, when they became known as Birmingham Football Club. After that, the legend was born.

2. What year was the club that became known as Birmingham City formed?

Answer: 1875

Small Heath Alliance were formed in 1875, by a bunch of cricketers from the Holy Church in Bordesley Green.

3. Which of these grounds have Birmingham City under any name, not called their home for a full season?

Answer: Villa Park

The club played at Arthur Street between 1874-77, before moving to Muntz Street for 19 years, until they made St. Andrews their home. Villa Park is the home of rivals Aston Villa.

4. Who was the clubs first manager?

Answer: Alfred Jones

Alfred Jones managed the club for 18 years between 1892-1908. Over the years, Birmingham have had a few famous names as manager, including Ron Saunders, Lou Macari, Barry Fry and Trevor Francis.

5. When did Birmingham City first reach the FA Cup final?

Answer: 1931

Birmingham reached the final but were beaten 2-1 by West Bromwich Albion. They only reached the final once more in the 20th century, and were again beaten, this time 3-1 by Manchester City.

6. Which of the following played the most games for the club?

Answer: Gil Merrick

Merrick played 551 games between 1938-60.

7. Which of the follwoing did NOT score 5 goals in a game for the club?

Answer: Will Devey

Will Devey actually scored 6 in one game, against Nottingham Forest in a 12-0 win on March 8, 1890.

8. How many goals did Trevor Francis score for Birmingham?

Answer: 134

Trevor Francis scored 134 goals in 330 games between 1969-79, and also managed the club between 1996-2001.

9. In which season did Birmingham first win the second division under this name?

Answer: 1920-21

Small Heath won the second division in 1892-93, but weren't promoted as they lost out to Sheffield United and Darwen, in a three way play-off to see who would be promoted. It would take them a further 28 years before they were promoted along with Cardiff City.

10. What year were Birmingham promoted to the Premiership for the first time?

Answer: 2002

The club finished 5th in Division One, but were promoted via the play-offs after first beating Millwall, in a two-legged tie 2-1 on aggregate, and defeated Norwich City in the final 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

Source: Author silverginger

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