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Give the grey matter a gentle nudge. Quizzes, wordsearches and a proper crossword workout — absolutely no shouting the answers across the bar.

Choose a quiz or puzzle below. Fresh quiz questions every Monday, with plenty more to keep the grey matter busy. Seasoned quizzer or enthusiastic guesser — everyone’s welcome.

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General knowledge
Leeds United history
Leeds players wordsearch
50-clue Leeds crossword

The Flyer Ten

Ten questions. One brain. Borrow a mate’s if yours is on its lunch break.

Week of 12 October 2026 · No timer, no login. Just for fun.

Have a go at this week’s quiz
1. Which river runs through the centre of York?
A little hint

Its name has four letters.

2. Which herb is traditionally the main ingredient in green pesto?
A little hint

It is often paired with tomatoes in Italian cooking.

3. In a best-of-nine match, how many frames must a player or team win?
A little hint

You need more than half of the available frames.

4. Which group won Eurovision in 1974 with Waterloo?
A little hint

The group came from Scandinavia.

5. In Only Fools and Horses, what is Del Boy and Rodney’s surname?
A little hint

Their trading business shares the family name.

6. Who wrote Pride and Prejudice?
A little hint

She also wrote Sense and Sensibility.

7. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
A little hint

It is the planet immediately beyond Earth’s orbit.

8. According to the stories, which country does Paddington Bear come from?
A little hint

It is a country in South America.

9. Which chess piece moves in an L shape?
A little hint

It can jump over other pieces.

10. A drink costs £3.60. You pay with £5. How much change should you receive?
A little hint

Subtract the pounds first, then account for the 60p.

Marching On Together: Leeds United Quiz

Ten questions from the Whites’ history. From flat caps to promotion parties — how much do you remember?

Week of 12 October 2026 · No timer, no login. Just for fun.

Have a go at this week’s quiz
1. In which year was Leeds United founded?
A little hint

It was the year after the First World War ended.

2. What is the name of Leeds United’s home ground?
A little hint

The ground is in the Beeston area of Leeds.

3. Which legendary captain from the Revie era has a statue outside Elland Road?
A little hint

The Scottish midfielder was famous for his determination.

4. Who scored Leeds’ winning goal in the 1972 FA Cup final?
A little hint

His nickname was Sniffer.

5. Who faced Leeds in the 1975 European Cup final?
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The opponents were from Germany.

6. Which manager led Leeds to the First Division title in 1992?
A little hint

Supporters knew him as Sergeant Wilko.

7. Which Spanish club knocked Leeds out of the Champions League semi-finals in 2001?
A little hint

The club plays at the Mestalla stadium.

8. Who scored the winner against Bristol Rovers to seal promotion in May 2010?
A little hint

He also scored the famous winner at Old Trafford earlier that year.

9. Which head coach led Leeds back to the Premier League as champions in 2020?
A little hint

The Argentine coach became a cult hero in Leeds.

10. Which manager led Leeds to the Championship title in 2025?
A little hint

He had previously won promotion with Norwich City.

THE FENTON FLYER · LEEDS UNITED PUZZLES

Leeds United puzzle double

Forty players to find. Fifty clues to crack. No stopwatch — the referee has gone for a pint.

The players wordsearch

25 × 25 squares · 40 players, past and present.

Find surnames in all eight directions, including backwards. Eddie Gray, Mick Jones and Terry Cooper are written in full. Ignore spaces and hyphens. Tap the first letter, then the last. On a phone, swipe inside the grid to see the rest.

    Current players checked against the club’s 2026/27 squad list on 14 October 2026. Your progress stays in this browser.

    Facts, sources & how to play

    Original puzzles made for the Fenton Flyer. Historic facts checked against Leeds United, the FA, UEFA and other football records. The player wordsearch uses the club’s 2026/27 squad list alongside former players.

    Wordsearch: choose two endpoints in a straight line. Crossword: clue numbers share a square where Across and Down start together. Crossed answers share letters, just as they should. Checking answers marks correct clues; showing a solution ends that attempt.

      More puzzles will join the line-up, including Sudoku. No stopwatch — take your time.

      Our online quizzes are just for fun, and separate from the Thursday quiz at the pub. No prizes, no accounts — just bragging rights.