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Aston Villa FC History Trivia Quiz

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

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

Author
silverginger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,159

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
471

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Aston Villa's original name? Hint

Birmingham Villa

Aston Villa

Aston Birmingham

Birmingham United

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Question 2 of 10

2. Were Aston Villa founder members of the football league?

Yes

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did Aston Villa win their first league title? Hint

1896

1894

1890

1892

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many times did Villa win the FA Cup during the 20th century? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these players scored the most goals for Villa? Hint

Billy Walker

Tom 'Pongo' Waring

Harry Hampton

Peter McParland

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which ground did Aston villa first use as their home? Hint

Perry Barr

Villa Barr

Villa Park

Aston Park

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was Villa's first manager in their history? Hint

W J Smith

George Ramsey

Jimmy McMullan

Jimmy Hogan

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who scored the goal that gave Villa their first European Cup in 1982?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What team did Villa beat 12-2 in 1892? Hint

Blackburn Rovers

Preston North End

Burnley

Accrington Stanley

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these players scored the most goals in one season for Villa? Hint

Tom 'Pongo' Waring

Paul McGrath

Harry Hampton

Charlie Aitken

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Aston Villa's original name?

Answer: Aston Villa

Aston Villa have always had this name since their formation in 1874.

2. Were Aston Villa founder members of the football league?

Answer: Yes

In the first season of the football league in 1888-89, Villa finished second, eleven points behind Preston North End who won the league title without losing a single game. The 12 founder members were: Accrington Stanley, Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Burnley, Derby County, Everton, Notts County, Preston North End, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

3. When did Aston Villa win their first league title?

Answer: 1894

Villa were the league champions four times in the 19th century, in 1894, 1896, 1897 and 1899.

4. How many times did Villa win the FA Cup during the 20th century?

Answer: 4

They won the cup in 1887, 1895 and 1897 in the 19th century, and in 1905, 1913, 1920 and 1957 in the 20th.

5. Which of these players scored the most goals for Villa?

Answer: Billy Walker

Walker scored 244 goals in 531 games between 1920-33.

6. Which ground did Aston villa first use as their home?

Answer: Aston Park

Villa played at Aston Park between 1874 to 1876, until they moved to Perry Barr where they stayed until 1896, when Villa Park became their home.

7. Who was Villa's first manager in their history?

Answer: George Ramsey

Ramsey managed the club for an astounding 42 years between 1884 to 1926!

8. Who scored the goal that gave Villa their first European Cup in 1982?

Answer: Peter Withe

The final took place on 26th May, 1982 between Villa and Bayern Munich at the Feyenoord Stadium, Rotterdam, Holland. Villa won their game 1-0 thanks to Withe's 67th minute strike.

9. What team did Villa beat 12-2 in 1892?

Answer: Accrington Stanley

This game set the record for their highest victory.

10. Which of these players scored the most goals in one season for Villa?

Answer: Tom 'Pongo' Waring

Waring scored 49 goals in the 1930-31 season, and scored 167 goals in 226 games. 'Pongo' gained this nickname as he reminded people of the Queen's pet dragon, on a television show called 'The Tales of Rubova'. Thanks for taking this quiz.

Source: Author silverginger

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