Club Quiz
Newcastle United Quiz
Few clubs in English football stir as much passion as Newcastle United. From the roar of St. James' Park — one of the largest football stadiums in the country — to the legendary players who have worn the iconic black-and-white stripes, the Magpies have given their supporters some unforgettable moments across more than a century of football. Whether you followed the Kevin Keegan era, watched Alan Shearer become a Geordie icon, or have been thrilled by the club's Saudi-backed revival, this Newcastle United quiz is your chance to prove you're a true Toon Army member.
Our free Newcastle United quiz covers the full sweep of the club's history — from top-flight titles and famous cup runs to record signings and legendary managers. Questions range from moderately tricky to genuinely challenging, so even the most devoted Newcastle fan will have to think carefully. Ready to find out how well you really know NUFC? Kick off below.
What the Newcastle United quiz tests
- Legendary players and goalscorers
- Managers and coaching eras
- St. James' Park and stadium history
- Transfer records and notable signings
- Historic league and cup campaigns
- Club records and statistics
Did you know? St. James' Park has a capacity of over 52,000, making it the largest football stadium in the north of England.
Sample questions
A taste of the Newcastle United quiz (the full quiz has more, and harder):
- Which Newcastle United player is the all-time leading scorer in the Premier League?
Answer: Alan Shearer, who scored 260 Premier League goals in total during his career. - In what year did Newcastle United last win the English top-flight league title?
Answer: 1927, when they won the First Division championship. - Which country does Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães represent internationally?
Answer: Brazil.
12 real Newcastle United questions (with answers)
These are pulled straight from our question bank — the same fact-checked questions the quiz itself serves. Every one has passed two separate accuracy reviews before being published. Read them, then see how many you can get without scrolling back.
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1. Which Premier League club is nicknamed 'The Magpies'?
Answer: Newcastle United easy
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2. Which club did Andrew Cole join from Newcastle United in January 1995 in a then-British record transfer deal?
Answer: Manchester United medium
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3. Which club did Colombian striker Faustino Asprilla play for before joining Newcastle United in 1996?
Answer: Parma hard
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4. Which club did striker Andy Cole leave to join Manchester United in January 1995?
Answer: Newcastle United easy
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5. In which season did Newcastle United finish as Premier League runners-up, coming closest to winning the title before collapsing in the final weeks?
Answer: 1995-96 medium
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6. Andy Cole set a then-Premier League single-season scoring benchmark of 34 goals in 1993–94. Which club was he playing for that season?
Answer: Newcastle United hard
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7. Which club did Alan Shearer join Newcastle United from in 1996 for a then world record fee?
Answer: Blackburn Rovers easy
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8. Which player scored 34 Premier League goals in the 1993-94 season, a record at the time, while playing for Newcastle United?
Answer: Andy Cole medium
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9. Which Premier League club did goalkeeper Shay Given leave to join Manchester City in February 2009?
Answer: Newcastle United hard
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10. Which club finished as Premier League runners-up in the 1995-96 season, one point behind champions Manchester United?
Answer: Newcastle United easy
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11. Which club did Alan Shearer leave to join Newcastle United in the summer of 1996 for a then-world record transfer fee of £15 million?
Answer: Blackburn Rovers medium
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12. Kevin Keegan resigned as Newcastle United manager in January 1997. Who replaced him as manager immediately after his departure?
Answer: Kenny Dalglish hard
The full Newcastle United quiz mixes these with plenty more, in a random order and against the clock.
Think you know Newcastle United? Prove it — the quiz is free and takes two minutes.
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