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Burnley FC History Trivia Quiz

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

A multiple-choice quiz by silverginger. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
silverginger

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,857

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
303

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what year were Burnley formed? Hint

1884

1882

1880

1886

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Question 2 of 10

2. Did Burnley play at Turf Moor throughout the 20th century?

Yes

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was Burnley's first manager in their history? Hint

Ernest Magnall

R H Wadge

Harry Bradshaw

Arthur F Sutcliffe

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which season saw Burnley become League Champions for the first time? Hint

1924-25

1922-23

1920-21

1918-19

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which club did Burnley sign Andy Payton from in 1998? Hint

Middlesbrough

Barnsley

Huddersfield Town

Blackpool

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Question 6 of 10

6. Burnley were the last ever champions of the old Division Four, before the Premier League was formed in the 1991-92 season.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many games (including subsitute appearances) did Paul Gascoigne play for the club in season 2001-02? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did Burnley beat in a Division One game to set the record for their biggest league win in 1892? Hint

Accrington Stanley

Small Heath

Bradford Park Avenue

Darwen United

9. Burnley needed a win on the final day of the 1986-87 season to save them from being relegated from the Football League, and won their final game 2-1. Who was the unfortunate team to be relegated? Hint

Torquay United

Tranmere Rovers

Rochdale United

Lincoln City

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these scored the more goals in a season for the club? Hint

Jimmy McIlroy

Chris Waddle

Andy Payton

George Beel

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year were Burnley formed?

Answer: 1882

The club were originally called Burnley Rovers, but quickly changed to just Burnley FC.

2. Did Burnley play at Turf Moor throughout the 20th century?

Answer: Yes

In the 19th century, the club played at Calder Vale for two years before moving into Turf Moor.

3. Who was Burnley's first manager in their history?

Answer: Arthur F Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe managed the club from 1893-96.

4. Which season saw Burnley become League Champions for the first time?

Answer: 1920-21

Burnley won the Division One title with 59 points, 5 clear of second placed Manchester City, who had 54.

5. Which club did Burnley sign Andy Payton from in 1998?

Answer: Huddersfield Town

Peyton was born and bred in the area, and started his career in 1985 with Hull City, but it wasn't until 13 years later that he signed for the team he supported as a youngster.

6. Burnley were the last ever champions of the old Division Four, before the Premier League was formed in the 1991-92 season.

Answer: True

The club won the title with 83 points, 6 clear ahead of second placed Rotherham United, and started in Division Two for season 1992-93, after the old fourth division was scrapped.

7. How many games (including subsitute appearances) did Paul Gascoigne play for the club in season 2001-02?

Answer: 6

'Gazza' was one of the most naturally gifted players England had seen in the 1990's, and signed for the club on a free transfer from Everton until the end of the season.

8. Who did Burnley beat in a Division One game to set the record for their biggest league win in 1892?

Answer: Darwen United

The game took place on January 9, 1892.

Answer: Lincoln City

Burnley beat Orient 2-1 at Turf Moor, but Lincoln lost to Swansea City 2-0, and with it went their League status.

10. Which of these scored the more goals in a season for the club?

Answer: George Beel

Beel scored 35 goals in the 1927-28 season.

Source: Author silverginger

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