UCLA professor Richard H. Sander published an article in the November 2004 issue of the Stanford Law Review that questioned the effectiveness of racial preferences in law schools. He noted that, prior to his article, there had been no comprehensive study on the effects of affirmative action. The article presents a study that shows that half of all black law students rank near the bottom of their class after the first year of law school and that black law students are more likely to drop out of law school and to fail the bar exam. The article offers a tentative estimate that the production of new black lawyers in the United States would grow by eight percent if affirmative action programs at all law schools were ended. Less qualified black students would attend less prestigious schools where they would be more closely matched in abilities with their classmates and thus perform relatively better. Sander helped to develop a socioeconomically-based affirmative action plan for the UCLA School of Law after the passage of Proposition 209 in 1996, which prohibited the use of racial preferences by public universities in California. This change occurred after studies showed that the graduation rate of blacks at UCLA was 41%, compared to 73% for whites.

To which university does Richard H. Sander belong?

UCLA

In which publication did Sander publish an article questioning racial preferences in law schools?

Stanford Law Review

What did Sander's study show in terms of black law students rankings?

half of all black law students rank near the bottom of their class after the first year of law school

How much does the article estimate the black lawyer population would potentially grow if affirmative action was ended?

eight percent

Which legislative work prohibited the use of racial preferences for admissions in the state of California?

Proposition 209

To which university does Richard H. Sander not belong?

I'm not sure.

In which publication did Sander publish an article not questioning racial preferences in law schools?

I'm not sure.

What did Sander's study show in terms of white law students rankings?

I'm not sure.

How much does the article estimate the black lawyer population would potentially grow if affirmative action started?

I'm not sure.

Which legislative work did not prohibit the use of racial preferences for admissions in the state of California?

I'm not sure.


A study in 2007 by Mark Long, an economics professor at the University of Washington, demonstrated that the alternatives of affirmative action proved ineffective in restoring minority enrollment in public flagship universities in California, Texas, and Washington. More specifically, apparent rebounds of minority enrollment can be explained by increasing minority enrollment in high schools of those states, and the beneficiaries of class-based (not race) affirmative action would be white students. At the same time, affirmative action itself is both morally and materially costly: 52 percent of white populace (compared to 14 percent of black) thought it should be abolished, implying white distaste of using racial identity, and full-file review is expected to cost the universities an additional $1.5 million to $2 million per year, excluding possible cost of litigation.

What area of study did professor Mark Long have a degree in?

economics

In which year did Long publish his study?

How were rebounds of minority enrollment explained in Long's report?

increasing minority enrollment in high schools

Who would supposedly be the beneficiaries of a class-based style affirmative action?

white students

What percentage of the black population thought affirmative action should be abolished?

What area of study did professor Mark Long have a job in?

I'm not sure.

In which year did Long reject his study?

I'm not sure.

How were rebounds of minority enrollment rejected in Long's report?

I'm not sure.

Who would supposedly be the beneficiaries of a not class-based style affirmative action?

I'm not sure.

What percentage of the black population thought affirmative action should not be abolished?

I'm not sure.


In 2006, Jian Li, a Chinese undergraduate at Yale University, filed a civil rights complaint with the Office for Civil Rights against Princeton University, claiming that his race played a role in their decision to reject his application for admission and seeking the suspension of federal financial assistance to the university until it "discontinues discrimination against Asian Americans in all forms" by eliminating race and legacy preferences. Princeton Dean of Admissions Janet Rapelye responded to the claims in the November 30, 2006, issue of the Daily Princetonian by stating that "the numbers don't indicate [discrimination]." She said that Li was not admitted because "many others had far better qualifications." Li's extracurricular activities were described as "not all that outstanding". Li countered in an email, saying that his placement on the waitlist undermines Rapelye's claim. "Princeton had initially waitlisted my application," Li said. "So if it were not for a yield which was higher than expected, the admissions office very well may have admitted a candidate whose "outside activities were not all that outstanding".

With which organization did Li file a civil rights complaint?

Office for Civil Rights

Which university was Li alleging racial discrimination against?

Princeton University

Who was the Dean of Admissions at Princeton University at the time of the complaint?

Janet Rapelye

What did Princeton claim the real reasons for the rejection of Li's application was?

many others had far better qualifications

Even though Li did not get accepted, what was done instead of a straight rejection?

placement on the waitlist

With which organization did Li not file a civil rights complaint?

I'm not sure.

Which university was Li allegingn non-racial discrimination against?

I'm not sure.

Who wasn't the Dean of Admissions at Princeton University at the time of the complaint?

I'm not sure.

What did Princeton claim the real reasons for the approval of Li's application was?

I'm not sure.

Even though Li did not get rejected, what was done instead of a straight rejection?

I'm not sure.


In 2012, Abigail Fisher, an undergraduate student at Louisiana State University, and Rachel Multer Michalewicz, a law student at Southern Methodist University, filed a lawsuit to challenge the University of Texas admissions policy, asserting it had a "race-conscious policy" that "violated their civil and constitutional rights". The University of Texas employs the "Top Ten Percent Law", under which admission to any public college or university in Texas is guaranteed to high school students who graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. Fisher has brought the admissions policy to court because she believes that she was denied acceptance to the University of Texas based on her race, and thus, her right to equal protection according to the 14th Amendment was violated. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Fisher on October 10, 2012, and rendered an ambiguous ruling in 2013 that sent the case back to the lower court, stipulating only that the University must demonstrate that it could not achieve diversity through other, non-race sensitive means. In July 2014, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit concluded that U of T maintained a "holistic" approach in its application of affirmative action, and could continue the practice. On February 10, 2015, lawyers for Fisher filed a new case in the Supreme Court. It is a renewed complaint that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit got the issue wrong — on the second try as well as on the first. The Supreme Court agreed in June 2015 to hear the case a second time. It will likely be decided by June 2016.

Which University had a lawsuit filed against it?

University of Texas

What did the plaintiffs claim the university had for an admissions policy?

race-conscious policy

What did the admissions policy of the University of Texas supposedly violate?

their civil and constitutional rights

Who concluded that the University maintained a "holistic" approach to affirmative action?

US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

When will the Supreme Court likely hear the case for the second time?

June 2016

Which University had a lawsuit not filed against it?

I'm not sure.

What did the plaintiffs claim the university didn't have for an admissions policy?

I'm not sure.

What did the admissions policy of the University of Texas supposedly not violate?

I'm not sure.

Who concluded that the University did not maintain a "holistic" approach to affirmative action?

I'm not sure.

When will the Supreme Court likely hear the case for the third time?

I'm not sure.


On November 17, 2014, Students for Fair Admissions, an offshoot of the Project on Fair Representation, filed lawsuits in federal district court challenging the admissions practices of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The UNC-Chapel Hill lawsuit alleges discrimination against white and Asian students, while the Harvard lawsuit focuses on discrimination against Asian applicants. Both universities requested the court to halt the lawsuits until the U.S. Supreme Court provides clarification of relevant law by ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin for the second time. This Supreme Court case will likely be decided in June 2016 or slightly earlier.

On which date were lawsuits filed against Harvard and Chapel Hill?

November 17, 2014

Who filed the lawsuits against the Universities?

Students for Fair Admissions

Other than Asian students, who else was allegedly being discriminated against?

white

What is the Students for Fair Admissions an offshoot of?

Project on Fair Representation

What are the Universities waiting for before proceeding with the lawsuit?

until the U.S. Supreme Court provides clarification of relevant law

On which date were lawsuits filed with Harvard and Chapel Hill?

I'm not sure.

Who filed the lawsuits with the Universities?

I'm not sure.

Other than African students, who else was allegedly being discriminated against?

I'm not sure.

What is the Students for Fair Admissions not an offshoot of?

I'm not sure.

What are the Universities waiting for after proceeding with the lawsuit?

I'm not sure.


In May 2015, a coalition of more than 60 Asian-American organizations filed federal complaints with the Education and Justice Departments against Harvard University. The coalition asked for a civil rights investigation into what they described as Harvard's discriminatory admission practices against Asian-American applicants. The complaint asserts that recent studies indicate that Harvard has engaged in systematic and continuous discrimination against Asian Americans in its "holistic" admissions process. Asian-American applicants with near-perfect test scores, top-one-percent grade point averages, academic awards, and leadership positions are allegedly rejected by Harvard because the university uses racial stereotypes, racially differentiated standards, and de facto racial quotas. This federal complaint was dismissed in July 2015 because the Students for Fair Admissions lawsuit makes similar allegations.

How many Asian organizations were involved in filing the federal complaints?

more than 60

Who did the organizations file the complaints with?

Education and Justice Departments

Who was the target of the filing?

Harvard University

What grade average do some students have that are being rejected?

top-one-percent grade point averages

Why was the lawsuit eventually dismissed?

the Students for Fair Admissions lawsuit makes similar allegations

How many Asian organizations weren't involved in filing the federal complaints?

I'm not sure.

Who did the organizations not file the complaints with?

I'm not sure.

Who was not the target of the filing?

I'm not sure.

What grade average do some students have that aren't being rejected?

I'm not sure.


The competition is open to any eligible club down to Levels 10 of the English football league system - all 92 professional clubs in the Premier League and Football League (Levels 1 to 4), and several hundred "non-league" teams in Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System (Levels 5 to 10). A record 763 clubs competed in 2011–12. The tournament consists of 12 randomly drawn rounds followed by the semi-finals and the final. Entrants are not seeded, although a system of byes based on league level ensures higher ranked teams enter in later rounds - the minimum number of games needed to win the competition ranges from six to fourteen.

Who is the competition open too?

any eligible club

How many clubs competed in 20011-12?

763 clubs

How many rounds in the tournament?

How many games are needed to win?

six to fourteen

What league can compete?

Premier League and Football League

Who is the competition not open to?

I'm not sure.

How many clubs competed before 2011?

I'm not sure.

What leagues cannot compete in the competition?

I'm not sure.

What is the maximum number of games needed to win?

I'm not sure.

How many non-random rounds are in the tournament?

I'm not sure.


The first six rounds are the Qualifying Competition, from which 32 teams progress to the first round of the Competition Proper, meeting the first of the 92 professional teams. The last entrants are the Premier League and Championship clubs, into the draw for the Third Round Proper. In the modern era, non-league teams have never reached the quarter finals, and teams below Level 2 have never reached the final.[note 1] As a result, as well as who wins, significant focus is given to those "minnows" (smaller teams) who progress furthest, especially if they achieve an unlikely "giant-killing" victory.

What rounds are the qualifiers?

first six rounds

How many teams in the first round?

92 professional teams.

What league enters in the third round?

Premier League and Championship clubs

In the modern era, has any non-league team reached the quarter finals??

never reached the quarter finals

Has a level 2 club reached the finals ever?

Level 2 have never reached the final.

How many teams do not progress to the first round of the Competition Proper?

I'm not sure.

In past eras, has a non-league team reached the quarter finals?

I'm not sure.

How many teams are in the second round?

I'm not sure.

In what time period did a non-league team get to the quarter finals?

I'm not sure.

What are the last six rounds called?

I'm not sure.


Winners receive the FA Cup trophy, of which there have been two designs and five actual cups; the latest is a 2014 replica of the second design, introduced in 1911. Winners also qualify for European football and a place in the FA Community Shield match. Arsenal are the current holders, having beaten Aston Villa 4–0 in the 2015 final to win the cup for the second year in a row. It was their 12th FA Cup title overall, making Arsenal the FA Cup's most successful club ahead of Manchester United on 11.

What do winners receive?

the FA Cup trophy

How many FA cup designs have there been?

two

How many FA cups have there been?

five actual cups

When was the latest design intoduced?

2014 replica of the second design, introduced in 1911

What do the losers receive?

I'm not sure.

When was the earliest design introduced?

I'm not sure.

Who is the least successful club?

I'm not sure.

What was Arsenal's score against Manchester United in the 2015 final?

I'm not sure.

How many FA Cup Trophy replicas have been made?

I'm not sure.


In 1863, the newly founded Football Association (the FA) published the Laws of the Game of Association Football, unifying the various different rules in use before then. On 20 July 1871, in the offices of The Sportsman newspaper, the FA Secretary C. W. Alcock proposed to the FA committee that "it is desirable that a Challenge Cup should be established in connection with the Association for which all clubs belonging to the Association should be invited to compete". The inaugural FA Cup tournament kicked off in November 1871. After thirteen games in all, Wanderers were crowned the winners in the final, on 16 March 1872. Wanderers retained the trophy the following year. The modern cup was beginning to be established by the 1888–89 season, when qualifying rounds were introduced.

When was the laws of the Game of Asscociation Football published?

Who was the FA secretary in 1871?

C. W. Alcock

When did the inaugural  FA cup tournament take place?

November 1871

Who won the first and second cups?

Wanderers were crowned the winners

When was the modern cup established?

modern cup was beginning to be established by the 1888–89 season,

Who was the FA secretary during the 1888-89 season?

I'm not sure.

Who lost the first and second cups?

I'm not sure.

What season were qualifying rounds taken out of the tournament?

I'm not sure.

When did the Wanderers lose the trophy?

I'm not sure.

Where were the Laws of the Game of Association Football published?

I'm not sure.


Following the 1914–15 edition, the competition was suspended due to the First World War, and didn't resume until 1919–20. The 1922–23 competition saw the first final to be played in the newly opened Wembley Stadium (known at the time as the Empire Stadium). Due to the outbreak of World War II, the competition wasn't played between the 1938–39 and 1945–46 editions. Due to the wartime breaks, the competition didn't celebrate its centenary year until 1980–81; fittingly the final featured a goal by Ricky Villa which was later voted the greatest goal ever scored at Wembley Stadium, but has since been replaced by Steven Gerrard.

Was competition suspended due to the first world war?

competition was suspended due to the First World War

what year did competition resume after world war 1?

When did Wembly stadium open?

What was Webly stadium called at that time?

Empire Stadium

When did the competition celebrate its centennial?

didn't celebrate its centenary year until 1980–81

Who replaced the goal scored by Steven Gerrard?

I'm not sure.

What season did Steven Gerrard score a goal?

I'm not sure.

Which season did Wembly stadium close?

I'm not sure.

What season did the Empire Stadium become Wembly Stadium?

I'm not sure.

Why was the Empire Stadium renamed to Wembly Stadium?

I'm not sure.


The competition is open to any club down to Level 10 of the English football league system which meets the eligibility criteria. All clubs in the top four levels (the Premier League and the three divisions of the Football League) are automatically eligible. Clubs in the next six levels (non-league football) are also eligible provided they have played in either the FA Cup, FA Trophy or FA Vase competitions in the previous season. Newly formed clubs, such as F.C. United of Manchester in 2005–06 and also 2006–07, may not therefore play in the FA Cup in their first season. All clubs entering the competition must also have a suitable stadium.

Is the competition open to anyone?

The competition is open to any club down to Level 10 of the English football league system

Is there anyone automatically eligible?

. All clubs in the top four levels (the Premier League and the three divisions of the Football League) are automatically eligible

Who else can play?

Clubs in the next six levels (non-league football) are also eligible provided they have played in either the FA Cup, FA Trophy or FA Vase competitions

Can new clubs play too?

Newly formed clubs, such as F.C. United of Manchester in 2005–06 and also 2006–07, may not therefore play in the FA Cup in their first season.

Do I need a stadium to compete?

All clubs entering the competition must also have a suitable stadium.

Who is the competition closed to?

I'm not sure.

Who is not automatically eligible?

I'm not sure.

What season can newly formed clubs start playing in?

I'm not sure.

What does a club not need in order to play?

I'm not sure.

Which competitions do not make a team eligible if the team has played in them in the previous season?

I'm not sure.


It is very rare for top clubs to miss the competition, although it can happen in exceptional circumstances. Defending holders Manchester United did not enter the 1999–2000 FA Cup, as they were already in the inaugural Club World Championship, with the club stating that entering both tournaments would overload their fixture schedule and make it more difficult to defend their Champions League and Premiership titles. The club claimed that they did not want to devalue the FA Cup by fielding a weaker side. The move benefited United as they received a two-week break and won the 1999–2000 league title by an 18-point margin, although they did not progress past the group stage of the Club World Championship. The withdrawal from the FA Cup, however, drew considerable criticism as this weakened the tournament's prestige and Sir Alex Ferguson later admitted his regret regarding their handling of the situation.

Does anyone ever miss a tournament?

It is very rare for top clubs to miss the competition

What clubs have missed the competition?

Manchester United did not enter the 1999–2000 FA Cup,

Why did they miss that competition?

The club claimed that they did not want to devalue the FA Cup by fielding a weaker side.

How did people feel about Manchester's decision?

drew considerable criticism as this weakened the tournament's prestige

Did the club later regret their choice?

Sir Alex Ferguson later admitted his regret regarding their handling of the situation.

What FA Cup season did Manchester United enter?

I'm not sure.

What titles did Machester United not want to defend by pulling out of the FA Cup?

I'm not sure.

By what margin did Manchester United win the Club World Championship?

I'm not sure.

Did the club later regret pulling out of the Club World Championship?

I'm not sure.

What would entering both tournaments not do?

I'm not sure.


Welsh sides that play in English leagues are eligible, although since the creation of the League of Wales there are only six clubs remaining: Cardiff City (the only non-English team to win the tournament, in 1927), Swansea City, Newport County, Wrexham, Merthyr Town and Colwyn Bay. In the early years other teams from Wales, Ireland and Scotland also took part in the competition, with Glasgow side Queen's Park losing the final to Blackburn Rovers in 1884 and 1885 before being barred from entering by the Scottish Football Association. In the 2013–14 season the first Channel Island club entered the competition when Guernsey F.C. competed for the first time.

May Welsh clubs enter the competition?

Welsh sides that play in English leagues are eligible,

Has a Welsh team ever won a competition?

Cardiff City (the only non-English team to win the tournament, in 1927)

Have any other countries ever competed?

other teams from Wales, Ireland and Scotland also took part in the competition,

Why can't those countries compete?

barred from entering by the Scottish Football Association.

Has any other  country been allowed to enter the competition since?

Channel Island club entered the competition when Guernsey F.C. competed for the first time.

When was the League of Wales created?

I'm not sure.

What Welsh team has lost a tournament?

I'm not sure.

Which countries have never had a team compete?

I'm not sure.

What year were teams from Scotland, Wales, and Ireland barred from entering?

I'm not sure.

What season did the Channel Island club play for the last time?

I'm not sure.


The number of entrants has increased greatly in recent years. In the 2004–05 season, 660 clubs entered the competition, beating the long-standing record of 656 from the 1921–22 season. In 2005–06 this increased to 674 entrants, in 2006–07 to 687, in 2007–08 to 731 clubs, and for the 2008–09 and 2009–10 competitions it reached 762. The number has varied slightly but remained roughly stable since then, with 759 clubs participating in 2010–11, a record 763 in 2011–12, 758 for 2012–13, 737 for 2013–14 and 736 for 2014–15. By comparison, the other major English domestic cup, the League Cup, involves only the 92 members of the Premier League and Football League.

Has the number of entrants stayed the same?

The number of entrants has increased greatly in recent years

How many clubs entered in 2004-05?

660 clubs entered the competition

How many clubs entered in 2005-06?

How many clubs entered in 2006-07?

How many clubs entered in 2007-08?

How much has the number of entrants decreased in recent years?

I'm not sure.

How has the number of entrants changed in the League Cup?

I'm not sure.

How has the amount of members in the Premier League and Football League changed?

I'm not sure.

In what season did the League Cup beat its long standing record?

I'm not sure.


Beginning in August, the competition proceeds as a knockout tournament throughout, consisting of twelve rounds, a semi-final and then a final, in May. A system of byes ensures clubs above Level 9 and 10 enter the competition at later stages. There is no seeding, the fixtures in each round being determined by a random draw. Prior to the semi-finals, fixtures ending in a tie are replayed once only. The first six rounds are qualifiers, with the draws organised on a regional basis. The next six rounds are the "proper" rounds where all clubs are in one draw.

When is the final?

May

When do clubs above 9 enter?

clubs above Level 9 and 10 enter the competition at later stages

Is there seeding?

There is no seeding,

What happens in the event of a tie?

fixtures ending in a tie are replayed once only

What are the first 6 rounds?

The first six rounds are qualifiers

What month is the semi-final in?

I'm not sure.

What ensures that clubs below Level 9 and 10 enter the competition at later stages?

I'm not sure.

What enters the competition in early stages?

I'm not sure.

What is not determined by a random draw?

I'm not sure.

What happens when there is a tie after the semi-finals?

I'm not sure.


The final is normally held the Saturday after the Premier League season finishes in May. The only seasons in recent times when this pattern was not followed were 1999–2000, when most rounds were played a few weeks earlier than normal as an experiment, and 2010–11 and 2012–13 when the FA Cup Final was played before the Premier League season had finished, to allow Wembley Stadium to be ready for the UEFA Champions League final, as well as in 2011–12 to allow England time to prepare for that summer's European Championships.

When does the final take place?

The final is normally held the Saturday after the Premier League season finishes in May.

Was there a time this was not the case?

in recent times when this pattern was not followed were 1999–2000

Why was that?

most rounds were played a few weeks earlier than normal as an experiment

Did that ever happen again?

2010–11 and 2012–13

What happened during those years?

the FA Cup Final was played before the Premier League season had finished, to allow Wembley Stadium to be ready for the UEFA Champions League final

When does the final never take place?

I'm not sure.

When is the UEFA Champions League normally held?

I'm not sure.

In what season was the UEFA Champions League not held on the normal day?

I'm not sure.

When was the final played early so that England could prepare for the UEFA Champions League?

I'm not sure.

What season were the European Championships played early as an experiment?

I'm not sure.


Until the 1990s further replays would be played until one team was victorious. Some ties took as many as six matches to settle; in their 1975 campaign, Fulham played a total of 12 games over six rounds, which remains the most games played by a team to reach a final. Replays were traditionally played three or four days after the original game, but from 1991–92 they were staged at least 10 days later on police advice. This led to penalty shoot-outs being introduced, the first of which came on 26 November 1991 when Rotherham United eliminated Scunthorpe United.

Do clubs replay each other?

Until the 1990s further replays would be played until one team was victorious.

What is the most games played a team to reach the final?

12 games over six rounds, which remains the most games played by a team to reach a final

When are replays played?

. Replays were traditionally played three or four days after the original game, but from 1991–92 they were staged at least 10 days later on police advice.

When was the first penalty kick?

penalty shoot-outs being introduced, the first of which came on 26 November 1991

What clubs were playing during the first penalty?

Rotherham United eliminated Scunthorpe United.

What is the least amount of games played by a team to reach a final?

I'm not sure.

When did Scunthorpe United eliminate Rotherham United?

I'm not sure.

When was the last penalty shoot-out?

I'm not sure.

Why were replays traditionally played three or four days after the original game?

I'm not sure.

How much did clubs replay each other after the 1990s?

I'm not sure.


The FA Cup winners qualify for the following season's UEFA Europa League (formerly named the UEFA Cup; until 1998 they entered the Cup Winners' Cup instead). This European place applies even if the team is relegated or is not in the English top flight. In the past, if the FA Cup winning team also qualified for the following season's Champions League or Europa League through their league position, then the losing FA Cup finalist was given the Europa League place instead. FA Cup winners enter the Europa League at the group stage. Losing finalists, if they entered the Europa League, began earlier, at the play-off or third qualifying round stage. From the 2015–16 UEFA Europa League season, however, UEFA will not allow the runners-up to qualify for the Europa League through the competition.

Do the FA Cup winners qualify for anything?

The FA Cup winners qualify for the following season's UEFA Europa League

Did that used to have a different name?

formerly named the UEFA Cup; until 1998

What is the cup called now?

Cup Winners' Cup

Does the loser of the cup gain anything?

the losing FA Cup finalist was given the Europa League place

what about the FA Cup winner?

FA Cup winners enter the Europa League at the group stage.

What do FA Cup losers qualify for?

I'm not sure.

What do UEFA Europa League winners qualify for?

I'm not sure.

What was the FA Cup's former name?

I'm not sure.

When do FA Cup winners exit the Europa League?

I'm not sure.

In what season did UEFA allow runners-up to qualify for the Europa League?

I'm not sure.


The semi-finals have been played exclusively at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since 2008, one year after it opened and after it had already hosted a final (in 2007). For the first decade of the competition, the Kennington Oval was used as the semi-final venue. In the period between this first decade and the reopening of Wembley, semi-finals were played at high-capacity neutral venues around England; usually the home grounds of teams not involved in that semi-final, chosen to be roughly equidistant between the two teams for fairness of travel. The top three most used venues in this period were Villa Park in Birmingham (55 times), Hillsborough in Sheffield (34 times) and Old Trafford in Manchester (23 times). The original Wembley Stadium was also used seven times for semi-final, between 1991 and 2000 (the last held there), but not always for fixtures featuring London teams. In 2005, both were held at the Millennium Stadium.

Where are the semi finals played?

e semi-finals have been played exclusively at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium

Is there a name for the specific venue?

Kennington Oval was used as the semi-final venue

Where did the semi finals take place before then?

semi-finals were played at high-capacity neutral venues around England

What was the top most used venue?

Villa Park in Birmingham (55 times)

Where was the cup held in 2005?

In 2005, both were held at the Millennium Stadium.

Where are the semi-finals never played?

I'm not sure.

In which decade was The Kennington Oval not used as a semi-final venue?

I'm not sure.

What were the three least used venues?

I'm not sure.

How many times was The Kennington Oval used for semi-finals between 1991 and 2000?

I'm not sure.

How were stadiums chosen from 1991 to 2000?

I'm not sure.


In 2003 the FA took the decision to permanently use the new Wembley for semi-finals to recoup debts in financing the new stadium. This was controversial, with the move seen as both unfair to fans of teams located far from London, as well as taking some of the prestige away from a Wembley final. In defending the move, the FA has also cited the extra capacity Wembley offers, although the 2013 fixture between Millwall and Wigan led to the unprecedented step of placing 6,000 tickets on sale to neutral fans after the game failed to sell out. A fan poll by The Guardian in 2013 found 86% opposition to Wembley semi-finals.

Where is the FA cup held today?

In 2003 the FA took the decision to permanently use the new Wembley for semi-finals

Why is it held at Webly Stadium?

to recoup debts in financing the new stadium.

Do the people of London agree with this action?

the move seen as both unfair to fans of teams located far from London

Has the game ever fail to sell out?

the 2013 fixture between Millwall and Wigan led to the unprecedented step of placing 6,000 tickets on sale to neutral fans after the game failed to sell out.

Do people oppose of using the new Webly Stadium?

86% opposition to Wembley semi-finals.

Why did the FA decide to not use the new Wembley in 2003?

I'm not sure.

When did the FA decide to stop using Wembley?

I'm not sure.

What percent of people were in favor of Wembley semi-finals?

I'm not sure.

What has the FA not cited as a reason to use Wembley?

I'm not sure.

Who was the move seen as fair to?

I'm not sure.


The final has been played at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium since it opened, in 2007. The rebuilding process meant that between 2001 and 2006 they were hosted at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in Wales. Prior to rebuilding, the final was hosted by the original Wembley Stadium since it opened in 1923 (being originally named the Empire Stadium). One exception to this 78 year series of Empire Stadium finals (including five replays) was the 1970 replay between Leeds and Chelsea, held at Old Trafford in Manchester.

Where is the final played now?

The final has been played at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium

When did this stadium open?

it opened, in 2007.

Where was the FA cup held while this stadium was built?

between 2001 and 2006 they were hosted at the Millennium Stadium

Where is Millennium Stadium located?

Cardiff in Wales

Was it always held in Millennium Stadium?

Prior to rebuilding, the final was hosted by the original Wembley Stadium

Where has the final never been played after 2007?

I'm not sure.

When did Millennium Stadium open?

I'm not sure.

Where is Wembley Stadium located?

I'm not sure.

When did Old Trafford open?

I'm not sure.

What was the Millennium Stadium originally named?

I'm not sure.


In the 51 years prior to the Empire Stadium opening, the final (including 8 replays) was held in a variety of locations, predominantly in London, and mainly at the Kennington Oval and then Crystal Palace. It was played 22 times in the Oval (the inaugural competition in 1872, and then all but two times until 1892). After the Oval, Crystal Palace hosted 21 finals from 1895 to 1914, broken up by 4 four replays elsewhere. The other London venues were Stamford Bridge from 1920 to 1922 (the last three finals before the move to Empire Stadium); and Oxford University's Lillie Bridge in Fulham for the second ever final, in 1873. The other venues used sparingly in this period were all outside of London, as follows:

Where do the majority of FA cup finals take place?

predominantly in London, and mainly at the Kennington Oval and then Crystal Palace.

How many times was the FA cup playing in the Oval ?

. It was played 22 times in the Oval

What was the first year the Oval hosted the FA cup?

How many times has Crystal Palce hosted the FA cup?

How many replays took place at the Oval?

8 replays

Where do the least amount of FA cup finals take place?

I'm not sure.

How many times was the FA cup not played in the Oval?

I'm not sure.

How many times was the FA cup final played outside of London?

I'm not sure.

In what time period was the FA cup final played outside of London?

I'm not sure.

Where was the final played after the Empire Stadium opening?

I'm not sure.


The FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in all rounds of the competition from the 2014–15 edition and beyond. Under the 2015-16 rules, the pitch must be of FIFA One Star quality, or Two Star for ties if they involve one of the 92 professional clubs. This followed approval two years previously for their use in the qualifying rounds only - if a team with a 3G pitch progressed to the competition proper, they had to switch their tie to the ground of another eligible entrant with a natural grass pitch. Having been strong proponents of the surface, the first match in the proper rounds to be played on a 3G surface was a televised first round replay at Maidstone United's Gallagher Stadium on 20 November 2015.

Is the use of artificial turf allowed?

The FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in all rounds of the competition from the 2014–15 edition and beyond.

What is the required quality of the pitch?

the pitch must be of FIFA One Star quality, or Two Star for ties if they involve one of the 92 professional clubs.

How many professional clubs are there?

What happens if the pitch is not up to par?

they had to switch their tie to the ground of another eligible entrant with a natural grass pitch.

Where was the first #G surface game played?

first match in the proper rounds to be played on a 3G surface was a televised first round replay at Maidstone United's Gallagher Stadium on 20 November 2015.

What season did the FA ban artificial turf?

I'm not sure.

What was the required quality of the pitch before 2015-16?

I'm not sure.

When was the last match with a 3G surface televised?

I'm not sure.

Where was the last match with a 3G surface played?

I'm not sure.

What happens if a team with a 3G pitch does not progress to the competition proper?

I'm not sure.


The trophy comes in three parts - the cup itself, plus a lid and a base. There have been two designs of trophy in use, but five physical trophies have been presented. The original trophy, known as the "little tin idol", was 18 inches high and made by Martin, Hall & Co. It was stolen in 1895 and never recovered, and so was replaced by an exact replica, used until 1910. The FA decided to change the design after the 1909 winners, Manchester United, made their own replica, leading the FA to realise they did not own the copyright. This new, larger design was by Messers Fattorini and Sons, and was used from 1911. In order to preserve this original, from 1992 it was replaced by an exact replica, although this had to be replaced after just over two decades, after showing wear and tear from being handled more than in previous eras. This third replica, first used in 2014, was built heavier to withstand the increased handling. Of the four surviving trophies, only the 1895 replica has entered private ownership.

How many parts does the trophy come in?

The trophy comes in three parts

What is the  parts of the trophy?

- the cup itself, plus a lid and a base

How many trophy designs have there bee?

There have been two designs of trophy in use

How many physical trophies have been presented?

five physical trophies have been presented

When was the first design changed?

. The FA decided to change the design after the 1909 winners, Manchester United, made their own replica,

When was the original trophy created?

I'm not sure.

What was the new, larger design known as?

I'm not sure.

Who designed the third replica?

I'm not sure.

How tall was the third replica?

I'm not sure.

When was the third replica last used?

I'm not sure.


The name of the winning team is engraved on the silver band around the base as soon as the final has finished, in order to be ready in time for the presentation ceremony. This means the engraver has just five minutes to perform a task which would take twenty under normal conditions, although time is saved by engraving the year on during the match, and sketching the presumed winner. During the final, the trophy wears is decorated with ribbons in the colours of both finalists, with the loser's ribbons being removed at the end of the game. Traditionally, at Wembley finals, the presentation is made at the Royal Box, with players, led by the captain, mounting a staircase to a gangway in front of the box and returning by a second staircase on the other side of the box. At Cardiff the presentation was made on a podium on the pitch.

Is the cup engraved for the winner?

The name of the winning team is engraved on the silver band around the base

When does the engraving take place?

as soon as the final has finished, in order to be ready in time for the presentation ceremony.

how long does the engraved have from start to finish?

the engraver has just five minutes to perform a task which would take twenty under normal conditions,

Is the trophy decorated?

the trophy wears is decorated with ribbons in the colours of both finalists, with the loser's ribbons being removed at the end of the game.

Where is he cup presentation made?

, the presentation is made at the Royal Box

Where is the name of the losing team engraved?

I'm not sure.

How many minutes does the engraver have to perform a task that would take five minutes under normal conditions?

I'm not sure.

When are the winner's ribbons removed?

I'm not sure.

Where is the cup presentation never made?

I'm not sure.

What is behind the Royal Box?

I'm not sure.


The tradition of presenting the trophy immediately after the game did not start until the 1882 final; after the first final in 1872 the trophy was not presented to the winners, Wanderers, until a reception held four weeks later in the Pall Mall Restaurant in London. Under the original rules, the trophy was to be permanently presented to any club which won the competition three times, although when inaugural winners Wanderers achieved this feat by the 1876 final, the rules were changed by FA Secretary CW Alcock (who was also captain of Wanderers in their first victory).

When did people start presenting the trophy after the game?

The tradition of presenting the trophy immediately after the game did not start until the 1882 final

when was the first trophy presented?

the trophy was not presented to the winners, Wanderers, until a reception held four weeks later

Where was the first trophy presented?

the Pall Mall Restaurant in London

What happens to multiple cup winners?

the trophy was to be permanently presented to any club which won the competition three times,

Did that ever happen?

inaugural winners Wanderers achieved this feat by the 1876 final

When did the tradition of presenting the trophy right after the game stop?

I'm not sure.

Where was the last trophy presented?

I'm not sure.

What was supposed to happen to a club that lost the competition three times?

I'm not sure.

Who lost the 1876 final?

I'm not sure.

Who was the captain of Wanderers during their first loss?

I'm not sure.


Almost 60 years later, 80 year old career criminal Henry (Harry) James Burge claimed to have committed the theft, confessing to a newspaper, with the story being published in the Sunday Pictorial newspaper on 23 February 1958. He claimed to have carried out the robbery with two other men, although when discrepancies with a contemporaneous report in the Birmingham Post newspaper (the crime pre-dated written police reports) in his account of the means of entry and other items stolen, detectives decided there was no realistic possibility of a conviction and the case was closed. Burge claimed the cup had been melted down to make counterfeit half-crown coins, which matched known intelligence of the time, in which stolen silver was being used to forge coins which were then laundered through betting shops at a local racecourse, although Burge had no past history of forgery in a record of 42 previous convictions for which he had spent 42 years in prison. He had been further imprisoned in 1957 for seven years for theft from cars. Released in 1961, he died in 1964.

How claims to have stolen the FA cup?

80 year old career criminal Henry (Harry) James Burge claimed to have committed the theft

Did he act alone?

He claimed to have carried out the robbery with two other men

How long go did this crime take place?

60 years

What did Burge do with the cup?

the cup had been melted down to make counterfeit half-crown coins

What did they do with those coins?

stolen silver was being used to forge coins which were then laundered through betting shops at a local racecourse

Who returned the FA cup?

I'm not sure.

When did Henry James Burge commit the theft?

I'm not sure.

When did the Birmingham Post publish its report?

I'm not sure.

What made detectives decide there was a possibility of conviction?

I'm not sure.

What crime did Burge commit that he spent 42 years in prison for?

I'm not sure.


After being rendered obsolete by the redesign, the 1895 replica was presented in 1910 to the FA's long-serving president Lord Kinnaird. Kinnaird died in 1923, and his family kept it in their possession, out of view, until putting it up for auction in 2005. It was duly sold at Christie's auction house on 19 May 2005 for £420,000 (£478,400 including auction fees and taxes). The sale price set a new world record for a piece of football memorabilia, surpassing the £254,000 paid for the Jules Rimet World Cup Trophy in 1997. The successful bidder was David Gold, the then joint chairman of Birmingham City; claiming the FA and government were doing nothing proactive to ensure the trophy remained in the country, Gold stated his purchase was motivated by wanting to save it for the nation. Accordingly, Gold presented the trophy to the National Football Museum in Preston on 20 April 2006, where it went on immediate public display. It later moved with the museum to its new location in Manchester. In November 2012, it was ceremonially presented to Royal Engineers, after they beat Wanderers 7–1 in a charity replay of the first FA Cup final.

Who was the long-serving president of the FA cup?

Lord Kinnaird

What year did Lord Kinnard die?

Lord Kinnaird. Kinnaird died in 1923,

Was the cup lost during that time?

his family kept it in their possession, out of view, until putting it up for auction in 2005

Where did it sell?

Christie's auction house on 19 May 2005 for £420,000 (£478,400 including auction fees and taxes)

Who won the bid?

David Gold

Who owned the 1895 replica before it was obsolete?

I'm not sure.

Who was an unsuccessful bidder?

I'm not sure.

Where was the FA cup never auctioned?

I'm not sure.

Where was the Jules Rimet World Cup Trophy publicly displayed?

I'm not sure.

What year did the FA cup get moved to Manchester?

I'm not sure.


Since the start of the 1994–95 season, the FA Cup has been sponsored. However, to protect the identity of the competition, the sponsored name has always included 'The FA Cup' in addition to the sponsor's name, unlike sponsorship deals for the League Cup where the word 'cup' is preceded by only the sponsor's name. Sponsorship deals run for four years, though – as in the case of E.ON – one-year extensions may be agreed. Emirates airline is the sponsor from 2015 to 2018, renaming the competition as 'The Emirates FA Cup', unlike previous editions, which included 'The FA Cup in association with E.ON' and 'The FA Cup with Budweiser'.

is the Fa cup sponsered?

Since the start of the 1994–95 season, the FA Cup has been sponsored.

How long does the sponsor remain?

Sponsorship deals run for four years

Can they extend their deal?

one-year extensions may be agreed

Who is the current sponsor?

Emirates airline is the sponsor from 2015 to 2018

What is the competition called now?

The Emirates FA Cup

Who was the sponsor from 1994-95?

I'm not sure.

In what competition is the sponsor's name not in the title?

I'm not sure.

What company has not agreed to a one year extension?

I'm not sure.

What is not the sponsor from 2015 to 2018?

I'm not sure.

What company has sponsored the League Cup?

I'm not sure.


The possibility of unlikely victories in the earlier rounds of the competition, where lower ranked teams beat higher placed opposition, known as "giant killings", is much anticipated by the public, and is considered an integral part of the tradition and prestige of the competition, alongside that gained by teams winning the competition. Almost every club in the League Pyramid has a fondly remembered giant-killing act in its history. It is considered particularly newsworthy when a top Premier League team suffers an upset defeat, or where the giant-killer is a non-league club, i.e. from outside the professional levels of The Football League.

Do people look forward to Cinderella matches?

where lower ranked teams beat higher placed opposition, known as "giant killings", is much anticipated by the public

What do people think about giant killers?

is considered an integral part of the tradition and prestige of the competition

Does giant killing happen often?

Almost every club in the League Pyramid has a fondly remembered giant-killing act in its history

Does the media showcase giant killers?

. It is considered particularly newsworthy when a top Premier League team suffers an upset defeat, or where the giant-killer is a non-league club

What is a giant killer?

unlikely victories in the earlier rounds of the competition, where lower ranked teams beat higher placed opposition

What is it called when a higher ranked team beats a lower ranked team?

I'm not sure.

What is not considered an important part of the tradition?

I'm not sure.

What is not considered newsworthy?

I'm not sure.

What does no club in the League Pyramid remember fondly?

I'm not sure.


The Football League was founded in 1888, 16 years after the first FA Cup competition. Since the creation of The Football League, Tottenham Hotspur is the only non-league "giant-killer" to win the Cup, taking the 1901 FA Cup with a victory over reigning league runners-up Sheffield United: although at that time, there were only two divisions and 36 clubs in the Football League, and Spurs were champions of the next lowest football tier - the Southern League and probably already good enough for the First Division (as was shown when they joined the Second Division in 1908 and immediately won promotion to the First.) Only two other actual non-League clubs have even reached the final since the founding of the League: Sheffield Wednesday in 1890 (champions of the Football Alliance, a rival league which was already effectively the Second Division, which it formally became in 1892 – Wednesday being let straight into the First Division), and Southampton in 1900 and 1902 (in which years they were also Southern League champions, proving the strength of that league: again, they were probably of equivalent standard to a First Division club at the time, but Southampton's form subsequently faded and they did not join the League till 1920 and the formation of the Third Division.)

When was the football league founded?

The Football League was founded in 1888

Who is the only non league giant killer to win a cup?

Tottenham Hotspur is the only non-league "giant-killer" to win the Cup

What year did they win the cup?

Who did they delete for the cup?

Sheffield United

How many clubs where in the football league?

36 clubs in the Football League

What was founded 16 years before the first FA Cup competition?

I'm not sure.

Who won the FA Cup in 1888?

I'm not sure.

How many clubs were in the Football League in 1920?

I'm not sure.

Which club has never reached the final?

I'm not sure.

How many non-League clubs have not reached the final since the founding of the league?

I'm not sure.


Chasetown, whilst playing at Level 8 of English football during the 2007–08 competition, are the lowest-ranked team to play in the Third Round Proper (final 64, of 731 teams entered that season). Chasetown was then a member of the Southern League Division One Midlands (a lower level within the Southern Football League), when they lost to Football League Championship (Level 2) team Cardiff City, the eventual FA Cup runners-up that year. Their success earned the lowly organisation over £60,000 in prize money.

Who is the lowest rank to play in the  third round proper?

Chasetown

What level where they?

playing at Level 8 of English football

How many teams competed that year?

731 teams entered that season

What place did Chasetown come in?

final 64

What FA cup season did this take place in?

2007–08 competition

What is the highest rank to play in the third round proper?

I'm not sure.

How many teams chose not to compete that season?

I'm not sure.

What team did Chasetown win against?

I'm not sure.

Who won the FA Cup that year?

I'm not sure.

How much prize money did Cardiff City win?

I'm not sure.


Seven clubs have won the FA Cup as part of a League and Cup double, namely Preston North End (1889), Aston Villa (1897), Tottenham Hotspur (1961), Arsenal (1971, 1998, 2002), Liverpool (1986), Manchester United (1994, 1996, 1999) and Chelsea (2010). In 1993, Arsenal became the first side to win both the FA Cup and the League Cup in the same season when they beat Sheffield Wednesday 2–1 in both finals. Liverpool (in 2001) and Chelsea (in 2007) have since repeated this feat. In 2012, Chelsea accomplished a different cup double consisting of the FA Cup and the 2012 Champions League. In 1998–99, Manchester United added the 1999 Champions League title to their league and cup double to complete a unique Treble. Two years later, in 2000–01, Liverpool won the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup to complete a cup treble. An English Treble has never been achieved.

How many clubs have won the fa cup as part of a league cup double?

Seven clubs have won the FA Cup as part of a League and Cup double

Who was the first clubs have won the fa cup as part of a league cup double?

Preston North End (1889)

Who was the latest clubs have won the fa cup as part of a league cup double?

Chelsea (2010)

Has any club won both in a same season?

Arsenal became the first side to win both the FA Cup and the League Cup in the same season

How many clubs have lost the FA Cup?

I'm not sure.

What club has never won the FA Cup as part of a League and Cup double?

I'm not sure.

Who lost to Arsenal in 1993?

I'm not sure.

Who has never completed a cup treble?

I'm not sure.

What clubs weren't able to repeat Arsenal's feat?

I'm not sure.


The final has never been contested by two teams from outside the top division and there have only been eight winners who weren't in the top flight: Notts County (1894); Tottenham Hotspur (1901); Wolverhampton Wanderers (1908); Barnsley (1912); West Bromwich Albion (1931); Sunderland (1973), Southampton (1976) and West Ham United (1980). With the exception of Tottenham, these clubs were all playing in the second tier (the old Second Division) - Tottenham were playing in the Southern League and were only elected to the Football League in 1908, meaning they are the only non-league winners of the FA Cup. Other than Tottenham's victory, only 24 finalists have come from outside English football's top tier, with a record of 7 wins and 17 runners-up: and none at all from the third tier or lower, Southampton (1902) being the last finalist from outside the top two tiers.

Has the final been played by a two clubs outside of the top divisions?

The final has never been contested by two teams from outside the top division

Has the final been won by a club outside of the top divisions?

there have only been eight winners who weren't in the top flight

Who was the first outside club to win?

Notts County

What year did that take place?

How many second tier have made the finals?

only 24 finalists have come from outside English football's top tier

How many winners have been in the top flight?

I'm not sure.

What team has never won the final?

I'm not sure.

How many finalists have come from inside English football's top tier?

I'm not sure.

What year did the first inside club win?

I'm not sure.

What was the last finalist from inside the top two tiers?

I'm not sure.


In the early years of coverage the BBC had exclusive radio coverage with a picture of the pitch marked in the Radio Times with numbered squares to help the listener follow the match on the radio. The first FA Cup Final on Radio was in 1926 between Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City but this was only broadcast in Manchester, the first national final on BBC Radio was between Arsenal and Cardiff in 1927. The first final on BBC Television was in 1937 in a match which featured Sunderland and Preston North End but this was not televised in full. The following season's final between Preston and Huddersfield was covered in full by the BBC. When ITV was formed in 1955 they shared final coverage with the BBC in one of the only club matches shown live on television, during the 1970s and 1980s coverage became more elaborate with BBC and ITV trying to steal viewers from the others by starting coverage earlier and earlier some starting as early as 9 a.m. which was six hours before kick off. Nowadays, this continues with Setanta and ESPN having all-day broadcasts from Wembley, but terrestrial TV coverage usually begins two hours before kick off. The sharing of rights between BBC and ITV continued from 1955 to 1988, when ITV lost coverage to the new Sports Channel which later became Sky Sports.

Who used to brodcast the matches on the radio?

the BBC

What was the first Fa cup radio broadcast?

The first FA Cup Final on Radio was in 1926

What clubs competed in the match?

Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City

Wa the game broadcast in both cities?

this was only broadcast in Manchester

So when was the firs national broadcast?

the first national final on BBC Radio was between Arsenal and Cardiff in 1927

Who never broadcasted the FA Cup?

I'm not sure.

When was the last FA Cup Final broadcast on radio?

I'm not sure.

What city was the first FA Cup Final on Radio not broadcast in?

I'm not sure.

What was the latest time that TV networks started covering the game?

I'm not sure.

How long does coverage continue after kick off?

I'm not sure.


From 1988 to 1997, the BBC and Sky Sports had coverage of the FA Cup, the BBC had highlights on Match of the Day and usually one match per round while Sky had the same deal. From 1997 to 2001, ITV and Sky shared live coverage with both having two matches per round and BBC continuing with highlights on Match of the Day. From 2002 to 2008, BBC and Sky again shared coverage with BBC having two or three matches per round and Sky having one or two. From 2008–09 to 2013–14, FA Cup matches are shown live by ITV across England and Wales, with UTV broadcasting to Northern Ireland but STV refusing to show them. ITV shows 16 FA Cup games per season, including the first pick of live matches from each of the first to sixth rounds of the competition, plus one semi-final exclusively live. The final is also shown live on ITV. Under the same 2008 contract, Setanta Sports showed three games and one replay in each round from round three to five, two quarter-finals, one semi-final and the final. The channel also broadcast ITV's matches exclusively to Scotland, after the ITV franchise holder in Scotland, STV, decided not to broadcast FA Cup games. Setanta entered administration in June 2009 and as a result the FA terminated Setanta's deal to broadcast FA-sanctioned competitions and England internationals. As a result of Setanta going out of business ITV showed the competition exclusively in the 2009–10 season with between three and four matches per round, all quarter finals, semi-finals and final live as the FA could not find a pay TV broadcaster in time. ESPN bought the competition for the 2010–11 to 2012–13 season and during this time Rebecca Lowe became the first woman to host the FA Cup Final in the UK.

Who had FA cup coverage from 1988-1997?

From 1988 to 1997, the BBC and Sky Sports had coverage of the FA Cup

How are the games broadcast now?

, FA Cup matches are shown live by ITV across England and Wales, with UTV broadcasting to Northern Ireland

Does anyone refuse to show them?

STV refusing to show them

Has a woman ever broadcast a match?

Rebecca Lowe became the first woman to host the FA Cup Final in the UK.

What year did rebecca host the match?

for the 2010–11 to 2012–13 season

What network has never covered the FA Cup?

I'm not sure.

What networks refused to share live coverage with each other?

I'm not sure.

What network has never refused to show a match?

I'm not sure.

What network only broadcasts outside of Scotland?

I'm not sure.

Who was the last woman to host the FA Cup Final?

I'm not sure.


Many[who?] expected BSkyB to make a bid to show some of the remaining FA Cup games for the remainder of the 2009–10 season which would include a semi-final and shared rights to the final. ESPN took over the package Setanta held for the FA Cup from the 2010–11 season. The 2011 final was also shown live on Sky 3D in addition to ESPN (who provided the 3D coverage for Sky 3D) and ITV. Following the sale of ESPN's UK and Ireland channels to BT, ESPN's rights package transferred to BT Sport from the 2013–14 season.

Who took over the package from Sentana?

ESPN took over the package Setanta

Who show the 2011 final?

The 2011 final was also shown live on Sky 3D in addition to ESPN

Does ESPN still hold the contract?

Following the sale of ESPN's UK and Ireland channels to BT, ESPN's rights package transferred to BT Sport

What year did this take place?

the 2013–14 season

Who took over after ESPN?

BT Sport

Who was expected to make a bid for the 2010-11 season?

I'm not sure.

What final was not shown live?

I'm not sure.

Who did BT Sport transfer the rights package to?

I'm not sure.

Who bought BT's UK and Ireland channels?

I'm not sure.

What channel showed the 2013-14 season live in addition to ESPN?

I'm not sure.


New Haven (local /nuː ˈheɪvən/, noo-HAY-vən), in the U.S. state of Connecticut, is the principal municipality in Greater New Haven, which had a total population of 862,477 in 2010. It is located on New Haven Harbor on the northern shore of the Long Island Sound in New Haven County, Connecticut, which in turn comprises the outer limits of the New York metropolitan area. It is the second-largest city in Connecticut (after Bridgeport), with a population of 129,779 people as of the 2010 United States Census. According to a census of 1 July 2012, by the Census Bureau, the city had a population of 130,741.

In which US state is New Haven located?

Connecticut

New Haven Harbor is located on the northern shore of what waterway?

Long Island Sound

In what county is New Haven located?

New Haven County

What is the population of New Haven according to the 2010 United States Census?

New Haven County makes up the outer limits of what major metropolitan area?

New York metropolitan area

What is the population of New Haven City in 2010?

What is Connecticut's biggest city?

Bridgeport

In what county is New Haven located in?

New Haven County,

The population of the Greater New Haven in 2010?

What is the metropolitan next to New Haven County, Connecticut?

New York


In 1637 a small party of Puritans reconnoitered the New Haven harbor area and wintered over. In April 1638, the main party of five hundred Puritans who left the Massachusetts Bay Colony under the leadership of the Reverend John Davenport and the London merchant Theophilus Eaton sailed into the harbor. These settlers were hoping to establish a (in their mind) better theological community, with the government more closely linked to the church than the one they left in Massachusetts and sought to take advantage of the excellent port capabilities of the harbor. The Quinnipiacs, who were under attack by neighboring Pequots, sold their land to the settlers in return for protection.

In what year did the Puritans survey New Haven Harbor?

From what colony did the original 500 Puritan settlers originate?

Massachusetts Bay Colony

Who was the religious leader of the original Puritan settlers?

Reverend John Davenport

In what year did the original 500 Puritan settlers arrive in the New Haven harbor area?

From what native tribe did the original Puritan settlers purchase land in exchange for the offer of providing protection?

Quinnipiacs

What year begin the founding of New Haven Harbor?

Where did the settlers came from?

Massachusetts Bay Colony

What was the name of the Native Americans that sold them the land?

Quinnipiacs,

In comparison to Massachusetts what where settlers hoping to establish in New Haven Harbor?

better theological community

Who was the religious leader that lead the pilgrims to New Haven Harbor?

Reverend John Davenport


By 1640, the town's theocratic government and nine-square grid plan were in place, and the town was renamed Newhaven from Quinnipiac. However, the area north of New Haven remained Quinnipiac until 1678, when it was renamed Hamden. The settlement became the headquarters of the New Haven Colony. At the time, the New Haven Colony was separate from the Connecticut Colony, which had been established to the north centering on Hartford. One of the principal differences between the two colonies was that the New Haven colony was an intolerant theocracy that did not permit other churches to be established, while the Connecticut colony permitted the establishment of other churches.

What type of government did the Puritan settlers establish?

theocratic government

By what year did the Puritan settlers rename the area from Quinnipac to Newhaven?

In what year was the northern area of New Haven renamed Hamden?

What colony was located to the north of New Haven Colony, centered around the area known as Hartford?

Connecticut Colony

What did New Haven Colony not permit that principally distinguished it from Connecticut Colony?

other churches to be established

In 1678 what was  the new name of the Northern part of New Haven?

Hamden

New Haven Colony was separated from the Connecticut Colony which was located where?

Hartford

What made New Haven different from the other colonies in Connecticut?

an intolerant theocracy

Where was the headquarters of the New Haven Colony located?

Quinnipiac


For over a century, New Haven citizens had fought in the colonial militia alongside regular British forces, as in the French and Indian War. As the American Revolution approached, General David Wooster and other influential residents hoped that the conflict with the government in Britain could be resolved short of rebellion. On 23 April 1775, which is still celebrated in New Haven as Powder House Day, the Second Company, Governor's Foot Guard, of New Haven entered the struggle against the governing British parliament. Under Captain Benedict Arnold, they broke into the powder house to arm themselves and began a three-day march to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Other New Haven militia members were on hand to escort George Washington from his overnight stay in New Haven on his way to Cambridge. Contemporary reports, from both sides, remark on the New Haven volunteers' professional military bearing, including uniforms.

Who was the influential New Haven general that hoped to avoid conflict with the British Parliament as the American Revolution loomed closer?

General David Wooster

What date is still commemorated by Powder House Day in New Haven?

23 April 1775

What was the name of the Second Company in New Haven that was the first to enter the inaugural struggle with the British?

Governor's Foot Guard

Under whose leadership did the Governor's Foot Guard break into the powder house to arm themselves?

Captain Benedict Arnold

Toward what area did the New Haven militia march for three days following the powder house incident?

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Power House Day is celebrated on what day in New Haven?

23 April

What is the name of infamous historical person who played an important role on Power House Day?

Benedict Arnold

Where was George Washington planning to go after staying in New Haven?

Cambridge

What is the name of the New Haven Militia that fought on during Powder House Day?

Governor's Foot Guard

Although the militia were mainly made of volunteers what item distinguish them from other militia companies?

uniforms.


On July 5, 1779, 2,600 loyalists and British regulars under General William Tryon, governor of New York, landed in New Haven Harbor and raided the 3,500-person town. A militia of Yale students had been prepping for battle, and former Yale president and Yale Divinity School professor Naphtali Daggett rode out to confront the Redcoats. Yale president Ezra Stiles recounted in his diary that while he moved furniture in anticipation of battle, he still couldn't quite believe the revolution had begun. New Haven was not torched as the invaders did with Danbury in 1777, or Fairfield and Norwalk a week after the New Haven raid, so many of the town's colonial features were preserved.

Who was the governor of New York under which the loyalist and British raid of New Haven took place?

General William Tryon

The students of what New Haven university formed an ad-hoc militia to confront the Redcoats?

Yale

Who was the professor of Yale Divinity School that led the student militia to confront the Redcoats?

Naphtali Daggett

On what date did the loyalists and Redcoats land in New Haven Harbor to commence a raid on New Haven?

July 5, 1779

Who was the president of Yale that provided diary accounts expressing disbelief over the commencement of the revolution in New Haven?

Ezra Stiles

What is the name of the general that lead British regulars to New Haven Harbor?

William Tryon

At the time what was the population of New Haven Harbor?

A group of militia from a very famous modern town in Connecticut came to fought in the Harbor, what was the name of their town?

Yale

The militia that fought in New Haven was lead by who?

Naphtali Daggett

After the battle were New Haven historical features lost or torched?

town's colonial features were preserved.


The city struck fortune in the late 18th century with the inventions and industrial activity of Eli Whitney, a Yale graduate who remained in New Haven to develop the cotton gin and establish a gun-manufacturing factory in the northern part of the city near the Hamden town line. That area is still known as Whitneyville, and the main road through both towns is known as Whitney Avenue. The factory is now the Eli Whitney Museum, which has a particular emphasis on activities for children and exhibits pertaining to the A. C. Gilbert Company. His factory, along with that of Simeon North, and the lively clock-making and brass hardware sectors, contributed to making early Connecticut a powerful manufacturing economy; so many arms manufacturers sprang up that the state became known as "The Arsenal of America". It was in Whitney's gun-manufacturing plant that Samuel Colt invented the automatic revolver in 1836. The Farmington Canal, created in the early 19th century, was a short-lived transporter of goods into the interior regions of Connecticut and Massachusetts, and ran from New Haven to Northampton, Massachusetts.

Who is the Yale graduate, inventor, and arms manufacturer that had a large positive impact on the New Haven economy in the late 18th century?

Eli Whitney

What invention, for which he is primarily known, did Eli Whitney develop in New Haven?

the cotton gin

What is the area near Hamden that was renamed for Eli Whitney?

Whitneyville

What was the nickname given to Connecticut due to the large number of arms manufacturers that arose in the state?

"The Arsenal of America"

In 1836, who invented the automatic revolver in Eli Whitney's gun manufacturing plant?

Samuel Colt

What is the name of the inventor that created the cotton gin in New Haven?

Eli Whitney

What is the name of the main road that connects New Haven to Hamden?

Whitney Avenue

What was the company that was responsible Connecticut rise as a manufacturing economy?

A. C. Gilbert

The rise of gun factories within Connecticut earn the state what name?

The Arsenal of America

In what year was the first automatic revolver invented?


New Haven was home to one of the important early events in the burgeoning anti-slavery movement when, in 1839, the trial of mutineering Mende tribesmen being transported as slaves on the Spanish slaveship Amistad was held in New Haven's United States District Court. There is a statue of Joseph Cinqué, the informal leader of the slaves, beside City Hall. See "Museums" below for more information. Abraham Lincoln delivered a speech on slavery in New Haven in 1860, shortly before he secured the Republican nomination for President.

In what year did an important trial take place which situated New Haven among the forefront of the growing anti-slavery movement?

What tribesman were being transported  as slaves on a ship by the Spanish?

Mende

What was the name of the Spanish slave ship used to transport the Mende tribesmen?

Amistad

Who was the informal leader of the slaves to whom there is a statue dedicated beside City Hall in New Haven?

Joseph Cinqué

In 1860, what notable U.S. president gave a speech on slavery in New Haven?

Abraham Lincoln

What is the name of the slaveship that once sit in New Haven Harbor?

Amistad

Who was the leader of slaves during the New Haven anti slavery movement in 1839

Joseph Cinqué

What famous president made a speech in New Haven in 1860?

Abraham Lincoln

Exactly who were the slaves upon the Spanish slaveship?

Mende tribesmen


The American Civil War boosted the local economy with wartime purchases of industrial goods, including that of the New Haven Arms Company, which would later become the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. (Winchester would continue to produce arms in New Haven until 2006, and many of the buildings that were a part of the Winchester plant are now a part of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company Historic District.) After the war, population grew and doubled by the start of the 20th century, most notably due to the influx of immigrants from southern Europe, particularly Italy. Today, roughly half the populations of East Haven, West Haven, and North Haven are Italian-American. Jewish immigration to New Haven has left an enduring mark on the city. Westville was the center of Jewish life in New Haven, though today many have fanned out to suburban communities such as Woodbridge and Cheshire.

What major war stimulated the New Haven economy by way of industrial goods purchased through the New Haven Arms Company?

American Civil War

What was the New Haven Arms Company later renamed?

Winchester Repeating Arms Company

The increase in immigrants from what country in southern Europe had a notable impact on the population growth in New Haven in the early 20th century?

Italy

What ethnic group currently comprises approximately half the population of East Haven, West Haven and North Haven?

Italian-American

What area of New Haven was known for being the center of the Jewish community?

Westville

What was the original name of the famous rifle manufacturing companies in New Haven?

New Haven Arms Company

In modern day New Haven who makes up for majority of the demographics in terms of ethnicity?

Italian-American

The Civil War had many effects after the war, what was the main effect for New Haven?

population grew and doubled


In 1954, then-mayor Richard C. Lee began some of the earliest major urban renewal projects in the United States. Certain sections of downtown New Haven were redeveloped to include museums, new office towers, a hotel, and large shopping complexes. Other parts of the city were affected by the construction of Interstate 95 along the Long Wharf section, Interstate 91, and the Oak Street Connector. The Oak Street Connector (Route 34), running between Interstate 95, downtown, and The Hill neighborhood, was originally intended as a highway to the city's western suburbs but was only completed as a highway to the downtown area, with the area to the west becoming a boulevard (See "Redevelopment" below).

What New Haven mayor is responsible for projects that placed the city among the forefront of urban renewal in the U.S. circa 1954?

Richard C. Lee

What major U.S. interstate runs along the Long Wharf section of New Haven?

Interstate 95

What New Haven thoroughfare runs between Interstate 95, downtown, and the neighborhood known as The Hill?

The Oak Street Connector

What area of New Haven was Route 34 originally intended to service?

the city's western suburbs

What did the western portion of Route 34 ultimately become?

a boulevard

What was the name of the mayor that lead the urban development project in New Haven 1954?

Richard C. Lee

What was of the major urban development that affected several New Haven neighborhood?

construction of Interstate 95

During this redevelopment process what happen to the West part of Route 34?

becoming a boulevard


Since approximately 2000, many parts of downtown New Haven have been revitalized, with new restaurants, nightlife, and small retail stores. In particular, the area surrounding the New Haven Green has experienced an influx of apartments and condominiums. In recent years, downtown retail options have increased with the opening of new stores such as Urban Oufitters, J Crew, Origins, American Apparel, Gant Clothing, and an Apple Store, joining older stores such as Barnes & Noble, Cutlers Records, and Raggs Clothing. In addition, downtown's growing residential population will be served by two new supermarkets, a Stop & Shop just outside downtown and Elm City Market located one block from the Green. The recent turnaround of downtown New Haven has received positive press from various periodicals.

In approximately what year did revitalization most recently begin to occur in downtown New Haven?

What specific area of downtown New Haven enjoyed a notable increase in apartments in condominiums at the beginning of the current century?

the area surrounding the New Haven Green

What specific service sector has substantially increased in downtown New Haven in recent years?

retail

In addition to Stop & Shop, what new supermarket is located one block from the Green and is poised to serve the growing downtown population?

Elm City Market

In the 21st Century what has happen to most of Downtown New Haven in terms of retail?

the opening of new stores

How has the media perceive most of these changes to the Downtown area?

positive press from various periodicals.

What has happen in New Haven Green during the 2000s?

experienced an influx of apartments

Including to the growth, what market chain have expanded nearby Downtown New Haven?

Stop & Shop


Major projects include the current construction of a new campus for Gateway Community College downtown, and also a 32-story, 500-unit apartment/retail building called 360 State Street. The 360 State Street project is now occupied and is the largest residential building in Connecticut. A new boathouse and dock is planned for New Haven Harbor, and the linear park Farmington Canal Trail is set to extend into downtown New Haven within the coming year. Additionally, foundation and ramp work to widen I-95 to create a new harbor crossing for New Haven, with an extradosed bridge to replace the 1950s-era Q Bridge, has begun. The city still hopes to redevelop the site of the New Haven Coliseum, which was demolished in 2007.

What multi-use project in New Haven is the largest residential building in Connecticut?

360 State Street

What park is anticipated to extend to downtown New Haven?

Farmington Canal Trail

For what area are a new boathouse and dock being planned?

New Haven Harbor

What is the city landmark demolished in 2007 that the city ultimately wish to redevelop?

New Haven Coliseum

What is the name of building project is taking place in Gateway Community College downtown?

360 State Street.

The New Haven Harbor is receiving what kind of adjustment?

dock is planned

The city of New Haven wants to redevelop/build what sort of structure?

New Haven Coliseum

In terms of infrastructure, what is being develop in the downtown area?

linear park Farmington Canal Trail

What type of bridge is replacing the old Q Bridge?

an extradosed bridge


In April 2009, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear a suit over reverse discrimination brought by 18 white firefighters against the city. The suit involved the 2003 promotion test for the New Haven Fire Department. After the tests were scored, no black firefighters scored high enough to qualify for consideration for promotion, so the city announced that no one would be promoted. In the subsequent Ricci v. DeStefano decision the court found 5-4 that New Haven's decision to ignore the test results violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. As a result, a district court subsequently ordered the city to promote 14 of the white firefighters.

In what year did the U.S. Supreme Court entertain a lawsuit filed by 18 New Haven firefighters against the city of New Haven?

What was the distinguishing issue of the lawsuit over which 18 white firefighters in New Haven sought relief from the U.S. Supreme Court?

reverse discrimination

What was the name of the case in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the city of New Haven had violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by denying any firefighter a promotion?

Ricci v. DeStefano

In what year did low scores of black firefighters on a promotion test issued by the New Haven Fire Department ultimately halt promotions for all firefighters of any race in the city?

How many of the 18 white firefighters received promotions via district court order to the city of New Haven following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of the petitioning firefighters?

What was the decision from the 2009 Supreme Court Case?

to ignore the test results

The Court case was involve between which two parties?

firefighters against the city

What did the city do after the fail test scores for promotions?

no one would be promoted

Out of how many of the white fireman got a promotion afterwards?

14 of the white firefighters


In 2010 and 2011, state and federal funds were awarded to Connecticut (and Massachusetts) to construct the Hartford Line, with a southern terminus at New Haven's Union Station and a northern terminus at Springfield's Union Station. According to the White House, "This corridor [currently] has one train per day connecting communities in Connecticut and Massachusetts to the Northeast Corridor and Vermont. The vision for this corridor is to restore the alignment to its original route via the Knowledge Corridor in western Massachusetts, improving trip time and increasing the population base that can be served." Set for construction in 2013, the "Knowledge Corridor high speed intercity passenger rail" project will cost approximately $1 billion, and the ultimate northern terminus for the project is reported to be Montreal in Canada. Train speeds between will reportedly exceed 110 miles per hour (180 km/h) and increase both cities' rail traffic exponentially.

Funding was awarded to Connecticut in 2010 and 2011 to build what line with a southern terminus in New Haven?

Hartford Line

At what terminal in New Haven was the Hartford Line slated to originate?

Union Station

What location provided the northern terminus for the Hartford Line?

Springfield's Union Station

What is the name of the corridor in western Massachusetts by which federal authorities sought to improve trip times and the amount of the population served in both New Haven and Springfield?

Knowledge Corridor

In what year was the "Knowledge corridor high speed intercity passenger rail" slated for construction?

What is the name of the train line that connects Connecticut and Massachusetts together?

Hartford Line

Where is the starting point of the terminus line in New Haven?

New Haven's Union Station

The purpose of the train line is to connect Connecticut and Massachusetts to what state north?

Vermont

When does the Knowledge Corridor line begins it's construction?

in 2013

Generally how fast are these trains?

180 km/h


New Haven's best-known geographic features are its large deep harbor, and two reddish basalt trap rock ridges which rise to the northeast and northwest of the city core. These trap rocks are known respectively as East Rock and West Rock, and both serve as extensive parks. West Rock has been tunneled through to make way for the east-west passage of the Wilbur Cross Parkway (the only highway tunnel through a natural obstacle in Connecticut), and once served as the hideout of the "Regicides" (see: Regicides Trail). Most New Haveners refer to these men as "The Three Judges". East Rock features the prominent Soldiers and Sailors war monument on its peak as well as the "Great/Giant Steps" which run up the rock's cliffside.

In addition to the New Haven Harbor, what additional natural element is a prominent geographic feature of the area, flanking the northeast and northwest boundaries?

basalt trap rock ridges

Which trap rock ridge was altered to accommodate the east-west portion of the Wilbur Park Crossway?

West Rock

What was the name of the group that once utilized West Rock as a hideout, known colloquially as "The Three Judges?"

"Regicides"

What is the name of the war monument located at the peak of East Rock?

Soldiers and Sailors

What is the name for the popular feature that ascends the cliffside of East Rock?

"Great/Giant Steps"

What is New Haven best known for in terms of the main landmark and structure?

large deep harbor

In terms of economy and geographic landscape what is the used for the two trop rocks ridges north nearby the city?

as extensive parks

The West Rock is also used for what sort of infrastructure?

highway tunnel

What does the Eastern Rocks offer as a park on the other hand?

war monument


The city is drained by three rivers; the West, Mill, and Quinnipiac, named in order from west to east. The West River discharges into West Haven Harbor, while the Mill and Quinnipiac rivers discharge into New Haven Harbor. Both harbors are embayments of Long Island Sound. In addition, several smaller streams flow through the city's neighborhoods, including Wintergreen Brook, the Beaver Ponds Outlet, Wilmot Brook, Belden Brook, and Prospect Creek. Not all of these small streams have continuous flow year-round.

By how many rivers is the city of New Haven drained?

three

Which New Haven river releases into West Haven Harbor?

West River

Into what local body of water do the Mill and Quinnipiac rivers discharge?

New Haven Harbor

Into what larger waterway do the West Haven Harbor and New Haven Harbor recess as embayments?

Long Island Sound

What is the name of the western river in the city of New Haven?

the West

The eastern river bears the name of the Native American Tribes that once live in New Haven, what is the name?

Quinnipiac

The two eastern rivers meets in which of New Haven Harbor?

New Haven Harbor

These two harbors are part of what estuary?

Long Island Sound.

Are all of New Haven's smaller stream active through all four seasons?

Not all of these small streams


New Haven lies in the transition between a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification: Dfa) and humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), but having more characteristics of the former, as is typical of much of the New York metropolitan area. Summers are humid and warm, with temperatures exceeding 90 °F (32 °C) on 7–8 days per year. Winters are cold with moderate snowfall interspersed with rainfall and occasionally mixed precipitation. The weather patterns that affect New Haven result from a primarily offshore direction, thus reducing the marine influence of Long Island Sound—although, like other marine areas, differences in temperature between areas right along the coastline and areas a mile or two inland can be large at times.

Though harboring transitive properties, what Koppen climate classification does the New Haven climate more closely characterize?

Dfa

What season is typically characterized as humid and warm in New Haven?

Summers

What baseline temperature threshold do temperatures normally exceed throughout the summer in New Haven?

90 °F (32 °C)

How heavy is the snowfall typically throughout the winter in New Haven?

moderate

New Haven's climate is largely analogous to what major adjoining metropolitan area?

New York

The New Haven's area closesly resemble which type of climate?

humid continental climate

Does summertime gets weather hotter than 90 degrees?

7–8 days per year

Due to being a coastal city, how much snow does the city gets?

moderate snowfall

What is the main effects  in New Haven's weather due to being a coastal city?

differences in temperature between areas


New Haven has a long tradition of urban planning and a purposeful design for the city's layout. The city could be argued to have some of the first preconceived layouts in the country. Upon founding, New Haven was laid out in a grid plan of nine square blocks; the central square was left open, in the tradition of many New England towns, as the city green (a commons area). The city also instituted the first public tree planting program in America. As in other cities, many of the elms that gave New Haven the nickname "Elm City" perished in the mid-20th century due to Dutch Elm disease, although many have since been replanted. The New Haven Green is currently home to three separate historic churches which speak to the original theocratic nature of the city. The Green remains the social center of the city today. It was named a National Historic Landmark in 1970.

On what type of city plan was New Haven laid out upon the founding of the area?

grid plan of nine square blocks

For what environmental initiative is the city of New Haven known, primarily for instituting the first of its kind in America?

public tree planting program

What was the nickname given to the city of New Haven due to an indigenous tree which largely perished in the mid-20th century?

"Elm City"

What was the cause of the sudden extinction of many of the elms in New Haven?

Dutch Elm disease

What public area in New Haven was named a National Historic Landmark in 1970?

New Haven Green

What was New Haven's nickname?

Elm City"

Due to the replanting of trees the center of the city is called what?

New Haven Green

In what year did it became recognize as a landmark?

In the original plans of the city, how many city block were designed?

nine square blocks

Because of it's trees New Haven is known for being first to implemented what in the US?

public tree planting program


Downtown New Haven, occupied by nearly 7,000 residents, has a more residential character than most downtowns. The downtown area provides about half of the city's jobs and half of its tax base and in recent years has become filled with dozens of new upscale restaurants, several of which have garnered national praise (such as Ibiza, recognized by Esquire and Wine Spectator magazines as well as the New York Times as the best Spanish food in the country), in addition to shops and thousands of apartments and condominium units which subsequently help overall growth of the city.

Approximately how many residents make up the population of downtown New Haven?

What downtown New Haven restaurant was cited by the New York Times, Esquire and Wine Spectator for its outstanding Spanish cuisine?

Ibiza

Downtown New Haven contributes approximately how many jobs to the city?

about half

Downtown New Haven contributes approximately what amount of the overall tax base for the area?

half

How many people live in downtown New Haven?

7,000 residents

In terms of economy the downtown portion is responsible for what?

half of the city's jobs

Of the downtown area what gets the most positive media coverage?

new upscale restaurants

What has help the most with the continuous growth within the area?

thousands of apartments and condominium


The city has many distinct neighborhoods. In addition to Downtown, centered on the central business district and the Green, are the following neighborhoods: the west central neighborhoods of Dixwell and Dwight; the southern neighborhoods of The Hill, historic water-front City Point (or Oyster Point), and the harborside district of Long Wharf; the western neighborhoods of Edgewood, West River, Westville, Amity, and West Rock-Westhills; East Rock, Cedar Hill, Prospect Hill, and Newhallville in the northern side of town; the east central neighborhoods of Mill River and Wooster Square, an Italian-American neighborhood; Fair Haven, an immigrant community located between the Mill and Quinnipiac rivers; Quinnipiac Meadows and Fair Haven Heights across the Quinnipiac River; and facing the eastern side of the harbor, The Annex and East Shore (or Morris Cove).

What area of New Haven comprises the area centered around the business district and New Haven Green?

Downtown

What is the historic water-front neighborhood located in the southern area of New Haven?

City Point

What east-central neighborhood in New Haven is home to a large number of Italian-Americans?

Wooster Square

What is the name of the neighborhood in New Haven that rests between the Mill and Quinnipiac rivers, and is comprised primarily of an immigrant community?

Fair Haven

What is the name of the district nearing the harbor of the city?

Long Wharf

Though the Green is the popular center of the city, there is another district, what's the name?

central business district

If you were to go northern part of New Haven, what district would you find?

Newhallville

Between two of it's rivers lies a district with a heavy immigrant population, the name is?

Fair Haven

Wooster Square is known for what roots?

Italian-American


New Haven's economy originally was based in manufacturing, but the postwar period brought rapid industrial decline; the entire Northeast was affected, and medium-sized cities with large working-class populations, like New Haven, were hit particularly hard. Simultaneously, the growth and expansion of Yale University further affected the economic shift. Today, over half (56%) of the city's economy is now made up of services, in particular education and health care; Yale is the city's largest employer, followed by Yale – New Haven Hospital. Other large employers include St. Raphael Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital, Southern Connecticut State University, Assa Abloy Manufacturing, the Knights of Columbus headquarters, Higher One, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Covidien and United Illuminating. Yale and Yale-New Haven are also among the largest employers in the state, and provide more $100,000+-salaried positions than any other employer in Connecticut.[citation needed]

What sector originally provided the largest contribution to New Haven's economy?

manufacturing

What entity serves as the largest employer in New Haven?

Yale

What percentage of New Haven's economy is based in services grounded in health care and education?

What is the second largest employer in New Haven?

Yale – New Haven Hospital

What pharmaceutical company serves as a large employment provider for New Haven?

Alexion

New Haven relied on what in terms of growth and economy?

manufacturing

Was the city the only one that suffer a decline within the manufacturing sector?

entire Northeast was affected

In modern day how much does New Haven depend on blue collar jobs?

over half (56%)

What institution has largest impact on the city's job market?

Yale


The Knights of Columbus, the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization and a Fortune 1000 company, is headquartered in New Haven. Two more Fortune 1000 companies are based in Greater New Haven: the electrical equipment producers Hubbell, based in Orange, and Amphenol, based in Wallingford. Eight Courant 100 companies are based in Greater New Haven, with four headquartered in New Haven proper. New Haven-based companies traded on stock exchanges include NewAlliance Bank, the second largest bank in Connecticut and fourth-largest in New England (NYSE: NAL), Higher One Holdings (NYSE: ONE), a financial services firm United Illuminating, the electricity distributor for southern Connecticut (NYSE: UIL), Achillion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ACHN), Alexion Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS: ALXN), and Transpro Inc. (AMEX: TPR). Vion Pharmaceuticals is traded OTC (OTC BB: VIONQ.OB). Other notable companies based in the city include the Peter Paul Candy Manufacturing Company (the candy-making division of the Hershey Company), the American division of Assa Abloy (one of the world's leading manufacturers of locks), Yale University Press, and the Russell Trust Association (the business arm of the Skull and Bones Society). The Southern New England Telephone Company (SNET) began operations in the city as the District Telephone Company of New Haven in 1878; the company remains headquartered in New Haven as a subsidiary of AT&T Inc., now doing business as AT&T Connecticut, and provides telephone service for all but two municipalities in Connecticut.

What Fortune 1000 company, also the largest Catholic service organization in the world, is based in New Haven?

The Knights of Columbus

What prominent producer of electrical equipment, also a Fortune 1000 company, is based in Greater New Haven?

Hubbell

What publicly traded bank, also the second largest in Connecticut, is based in New Haven?

NewAlliance

What is the name of the New Haven-based business faction of the infamous Skull and Bones Society?

Russell Trust Association

In what year did the Southern New England Telephone Company, formerly the District Telephone Company of New Haven, establish operations in the area?

New Haven contains one of largest religious service organization in the world, it's name?

Knights of Columbus

Within the New Haven metropolitan area contain a Fortune 1000 company located in Orange, the name of the company?

Hubbell

What is the name of the second largest bank found in Connecticut?

NewAlliance Bank

As one of the oldest telephone companies, the SNET started in what year?

In modern day SNET operates as what in New Haven?

subsidiary of AT&T