Aston Villa F.C.

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the club founding?Founded in 1874 by members of the Aston Villa Wesleyan Chapel
2. What is the home stadium?Villa Park, a historic stadium located in Aston, Birmingham, England
3. What is Aston Villa F.C. and when was it founded?Aston Villa F.C. is a football club from England. It was founded in 1874 by members of the Aston Villa Wesleyan Chapel.
4. Why is Aston Villa famous in football history?They helped create the passing game, making football more exciting. They also helped start the Football League in 1888.

Football League: The oldest professional association football league in the world, established in England in 1888.
European Cup: The premier club competition in European football, now known as the UEFA Champions League, contested by the top-division clubs of the continent's national leagues.
Second City Derby: The name given to the football match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City, two of the most prominent clubs in Birmingham, England.