Football Flashcards

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What year was the Premier League formed in England?

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It was formed in 1992 when the top 20 clubs split away from the English Football League (founded in 1888) to form the English Premier League.

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What was the EPL called between 1992 & 2001?

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It was known as The Premiership for sponsorship reasons.

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How many clubs are in the EPL?

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There are 20 clubs who contest in the EPL.

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What was the EPL called before 1992?

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The top 20 teams that broke away to form the EPL in 1992 used to be part of the EFL (English Football League). This still exists, but operates below the EPL and operates on a system of promotion & relegation.

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How old is the EFL?

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The EFL was formed in 1888.

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What are the 3 Leagues below the EPL in the EFL?

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  1. The Championship
  2. League One
  3. League Two
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How many teams are in each League in England?

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  1. Premier League = 20
  2. Championship = 24
  3. League One = 24
  4. League Two = 24
  5. National League = 24
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What teams are the common teams in the Premier League?

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Arsenal
Aston Villa
AFC Bournemouth 
Brighton & Holv 
Burnley 
Chelsea
Crystal Palace
Everton
Leicester City
Liverpool
Manchester City
Manchester United
Newcastle United
Norwich City
Sheffield United
Southampton
Tottenham Hotspur
Watford
West Ham United 
Wolverhamton Wanderers
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Where’s Arsenal and what’s it’s stadium called?

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Emerates Stadium. North central London.

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Where’s Aston Villa and what’s it’s stadium called?

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Villa Park. Birmingham, Central England

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Where’s AFC Bournemouth? and what’s it’s stadium called?

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Vitality Stadium, Southern England.

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Where’s Brighton & Holv and what’s it’s stadium called?

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Amex Stadium, Southern England.

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Where’s Burnley and what’s it’s stadium called?

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Turf Moor, Burnley, Northern England.

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