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The Chester Romans (in red) in action against the Doncaster Mustangs during the BAFL's 2007 season

American football was introduced to the United Kingdom during the early part of the 20th century by American servicemen stationed in the country. The first recorded match took place on 24 December 1910 at Northfleet, where a team made up of the crew from USS Georgia defeated their counterparts from USS Rhode Island by twelve points to zero.[1][2] During World War II, matches were played by American and Canadian servicemen stationed in the UK at venues throughout the country, including the 'Tea Bowl' game played at the White City Stadium, and this was followed by the creation of the United States Armed Forces Europe (USAFE) league in 1946.[1][2] This league consisted of teams from American military bases throughout Europe, with one of the league's three conferences made up of teams based in the UK. British-based teams won the league championship a total of thirteen times until the competition ceased in 1993.[3][2]

The first truly British teams were established in 1983, and competition began the year after in the form of a series of one-off games.[1][2] The match results were compiled into a 'Merit Table', with teams playing more than three games eligible for the championship—the very first champions were the London Ravens, who won all ten of their matches.[4][2] Hundreds of clubs have been formed since then, playing both full-contact football and flag football at senior, university and youth level. Many of these clubs have since folded, renamed or merged with other local teams, but a few of the older clubs survive today.

The sport is administered by the British American Football Association, with two main bodies of competition; the British American Football League and the British Universities American Football League.

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British American Football League

The British American Football League (BAFL) was formed as the British Senior League following the merger of two smaller leagues in 1993,[5] and has been the only senior league in the country since the Scottish Gridiron Association folded in 1999.[6] Since 2003, the senior league's membership has climbed steadily and now consists of fifty teams, based in towns ranging from Newquay in the south of England to Inverness in the north of Scotland. These teams are spread across three tiers with promotion and relegation between each level. The bottom two tiers are further divided into regional conferences.[7] The top-ranking teams in each division compete in playoffs culmanating in divisional finals held at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster—the championship game contested by the top Premier Division teams is known as the BritBowl. The 2009 champions are the London Blitz, who defeated the Coventry Jets 33–32 in the final.[8]

In addition to senior level football, the BAFL started running youth football in 2007,[9] and in 2008, the league also incorporated flag football (taking over from the English Senior Flag League).[10] A number of the teams within the BAFL operate teams across two or more of these competitions.

Key
* Team competing in the BAFL's senior contact league (2010 season)

The British American Football Association defines the age ranges used within the BAFL as follows:[11]

Designation Ages
Senior 18 and above (contact and non-contact football)
Youth 16 to 18 (contact football) / 14 to 17 (non-contact football)
Junior 14 to 16 (contact football) / 11 to 14 (non-contact football)
Cadet 7 to 11 (non-contact football only)
Team Location Years in senior league[12] 2010 BAFL senior division[13] 2009 BAFL Flag conference[14] 2010 BAFL Youth division[13] 2009 BAFL Junior division[15] Other teams[16]
Aberdeen Oilcats Aberdeen — — Scotland — — —
Bedfordshire Blue Raiders* Bedford 2008– [17] Division 2 East — — — —
Berkshire Renegades*[nb 1] Reading 1985–87, 1989, 2006– [18] Division 2 South West — — — —
Birmingham Bulls* Birmingham 1984– [19] Division 1 South West — Central — —
Bolton Bulldogs Bolton — — — North — —
Bristol Apache Bristol — Associate — — — —
Bristol Aztecs* Bristol 1991– [20] Premier — South & West — —
Cambridgeshire Cats*[nb 2] Cambridge 1985–90, 1992–99, 2002– [21][22] Division 1 South East — East — —
Carluke Cobras Carluke — — Scotland — — —
Chester Romans* Chester 1987– [23] Division 2 Central — — — —
Chichester Sharks Chichester — — England/Wales — — —
Chorley Buccaneers Chorley — — — — England Youth Flag, Junior Flag, Cadet Flag
Clyde Valley Blackhawks* Wishaw 2009– [7] Division 2 North — — Scotland[nb 3] —
Colchester Gladiators*[nb 4] Wivenhoe 1985–95, 2005– [24] Division 1 South East — East — —
Cornish Sharks* Newquay 2007– [25] Division 2 South West — — — —
Coventry Bears / Coventry Huskies[nb 5] Coventry — — — — — Youth Flag, Junior Flag, Cadet Flag
Coventry Jets*[nb 6] Coventry 1991–93, 2004– [26] Premier England/Wales Central England —
Doncaster Mustangs*[nb 7] Doncaster 2003– [27] Division 1 North — — — —
Dundee Hurricanes* Dundee 2003– [28] Division 1 North — — — —
East Kent Mavericks* Canterbury 2006– Division 1 South East — East — —
East Kilbride Pirates* Hamilton 1986– Division 1 North — — — —
Edinburgh Wolves* Edinburgh 2003– Division 2 North — — Scotland —
Essex Spartans* Billericay 1999– Division 2 East — — — —
Farnham Fast Lane Knights*[nb 8] Aldershot 1986– Premier — South & West — —
Fife Fire Dunfermline — — — — Scotland —
Forth Valley Fusion Dunfermline — — — North — —
Gateshead Senators*[nb 9] Gateshead 1986– Division 1 North — North — —
Glasgow Hornets Glasgow — — Scotland — — Youth Flag, Junior Flag
Glasgow Tigers*[nb 10] Glasgow 1986– Division 2 North — — Scotland Youth Flag, Junior Flag, Cadet Flag
Gloucester Banshees* Gloucester 2009– Division 2 South West — — — —
Grangemouth Broncos Grangemouth — — Scotland — — —
Hampshire Thrashers*[nb 11] Winchester 2005– Division 2 South West England/Wales South & West — —
Highland Wildcats* Inverness 2009– Division 2 Scottish — — Scotland Junior Flag, Cadet Flag
Hull Hornets* Kingston upon Hull 2007– Division 2 Central — — — —
Inverclyde Phoenix Greenock — — — — Scotland —
Ipswich Cardinals* Ipswich 1987– Division 1 South East — — — —
Kent Exiles* Crockenhill 1991– Division 1 South East England/Wales East England Junior Flag
Kirkcaldy Bulls Kirkcaldy — — Scotland — — —
Lancashire Wolverines* Blackburn 1988– Division 2 North — North[nb 12] — —
Lanarkshire Longhorns Wishaw — — — North[nb 13][13] — —
Leicester Eagles Leicester — — England/Wales — — Youth Flag, Junior Flag
Leicester Falcons* Leicester 2008– Division 1 South West — Associate — —
Lincolnshire Bombers* Sleaford 2007– Division 2 East — — — —
London Blitz* Finsbury Park, London 1995– Premier — South & West England —
London Cobras* / London Warriors[nb 14] Boston Manor, London 2008– Premier — South & West — Junior Flag
London Olympians*[nb 15] Crystal Palace, London 1984–2007, 2009– Division 2 East — — — —
London Rebels Kennington Park, London — — England/Wales — — —
Maidstone Pumas* Maidstone 1998 Division 2 East — East — —
Manchester Titans* Manchester 2003, 2005– Division 2 Central — North — —
Merseyside Nighthawks*[nb 16] Birkenhead 1986– Division 1 North — — — —
Milton Keynes City Pathfinders* Bletchley 2008– Division 2 South West — — England —
Norwich Devils* Norwich 1986– Division 2 East — — — —
Nottingham Caesars* Nottingham 1995– Division 1 South West — Central — —
Oxford Saints*[nb 17] Oxford 1984– Division 1 South West — — — —
Peterborough Saxons*[nb 18] Peterborough 2002 Division 1 South East — East — —
Plymouth Admirals* Plymouth 1986–2009 Associate England/Wales — — —
Redditch Arrows* Redditch 1987 Division 1 South West — Central — —
Sheffield Predators Sheffield Associate [29] — — — — —
Sheffield Tomahawks Sheffield — — — Central England Junior Flag
Shropshire Revolution* Telford 2007– Division 2 Central — — — —
South Wales Warriors*[nb 19] Llanharan 1996–99, 2001– Division 1 South West England/Wales — — —
St Albans Kings St Albans — — England/Wales — — —
Staffordshire Surge* Stoke-on-Trent 1994– Division 2 Central — — — —
Standish Raiders Standish — — — — England Junior Flag, Cadet Flag
Studley Bearcats Studley — — — — — Cadet Flag
Sussex Thunder* Crawley 1997– Premier — South & West — —
Tamworth Phoenix* Tamworth 2008– Division 1 South West — Central — —
Watford Cheetahs*[nb 20] Watford 1987– Division 2 South West — — — —
West Coast Trojans* Renfrew 2005– Division 2 North Scotland — — —
Wiltshire Royals Swindon — — — South & West — —
Woodham Warriors Woodham, County Durham — — — — — Youth Flag, Junior Flag, Cadet Flag
Yorkshire Rams*[nb 21] Leeds 1987– Division 1 North — North — —

British Universities American Football League

The British Universities American Football League (BUAFL) was formed in 2007 by the BAFA after the organisation that ran its predecessor ceased operations.[30][31] In contrast to the BAFL's tiered system, the league operates on a single tier divided into eight regional conferences, with the top two teams from each group competing in post-season playoffs. The two teams that progress through the playoffs compete in the National Championship Final (formerly the College Bowl) which is traditionally held at the South Leeds Stadium, although the 2010 final is to be played at the Sixfields Stadium in Northampton.[32] The 2009 champions are the Birmingham Lions, who defeated the Newcastle Raiders 42–2 in the final.[33]

Team College(s) Location Year entered
league[12]		 2009–10 Division[34]
ARU Phantoms Anglia Ruskin University; University of Cambridge Cambridge 2003 Conference 4 North
Bangor Muddogs Bangor University Bangor, Gwynedd 2009 Conference 3 South
Bath Killer Bees University of Bath Bath 1992 Conference 3 South
Birmingham Lions University of Birmingham Birmingham 1989 Conference 3 North
BNU Buccaneers Buckinghamshire New University Chalfont St Giles 2008 Conference 3 North
Brighton Tsunami University of Brighton; University of Sussex Brighton 2003 Conference 4 South
Bristol Barracuda University of Bristol; Filton College; City of Bristol College Bristol 2007 Conference 3 South
Canterbury Chargers Canterbury Christ Church University Canterbury 2009 Conference 4 North
Cardiff Cobras Cardiff University Cardiff 1987 Conference 3 South
Derby Braves University of Derby Derby 1996 Conference 2 South
Durham Saints Durham University Durham 2007 Conference 1 South
Edinburgh Predators University of Edinburgh Edinburgh 2009 Conference 1 North
Essex Blades University of Essex Colchester 2001 Conference 4 North
Exeter Demons University of Exeter Exeter 2009 Conference 3 South
GCU Roughriders University of Strathclyde; Glasgow Caledonian University Renfrew 2003 Conference 1 North
Glasgow Tigers University of Glasgow Glasgow 1986 Conference 1 North
Greenwich Mariners University of Greenwich Crystal Palace 2004 Conference 4 North
Hertfordshire Hurricanes University of Hertfordshire Hatfield 1994 Conference 4 North
Huddersfield Hawks University of Huddersfield Huddersfield 2007 Conference 2 North
Imperial Immortals Imperial College London London 2009 Conference 4 South
Kent Falcons University of Kent Canterbury 1996 Conference 4 North
Lancaster Bombers Lancaster University Lancaster 1991 Conference 2 North
Leeds Carnegie Leeds Metropolitan University Leeds 2009 Conference 2 North
Leeds Celtics University of Leeds Leeds 1990 Conference 2 North
Leicester Longhorns[nb 22] De Montfort University; University of Leicester Leicester 1986 Conference 2 South
Lincoln Colonials University of Lincoln Lincoln 2006 Conference 2 South
Liverpool Fury Liverpool John Moores University Liverpool 2007 Conference 2 North
Loughborough Aces Loughborough University Loughborough 1988 Conference 2 South
Manchester Tyrants University of Manchester; Manchester Metropolitan University; University of Salford Manchester 2009 Conference 2 North
Napier Mavericks Napier University Edinburgh 2004 Conference 1 North
Newcastle Raiders Newcastle University Gateshead 1985 Conference 1 South
Northumbria Mustangs Northumbria University Gateshead 2008 Conference 1 South
Nottingham Outlaws University of Nottingham Nottingham 1996 Conference 2 South
Nottingham Trent Renegades Nottingham Trent University Nottingham 2009 Conference 2 South
Oxford Cavaliers University of Oxford; Oxford Brookes University Oxford 1991 Conference 3 North
Plymouth Blitz University of Plymouth;
Seale-Hayne College; College of St Mark & St John		 Plymouth 2001 Conference 3 South
Portsmouth Destroyers University of Portsmouth Portsmouth 2006 Conference 4 South
Reading Knights University of Reading Reading 1987 Conference 3 North
Royal Holloway Bears[nb 23] Royal Holloway; University of London; Brunel University London 2005 Conference 4 South
Sheffield Hallam Warriors Sheffield Hallam University Sheffield 2003 Conference 2 North
Sheffield Sabres University of Sheffield Sheffield 1989 Conference 2 North
Solent Redhawks Southampton Solent University Southampton 2009 Conference 4 South
Southampton Stags University of Southampton; Southampton Solent University Southampton 1989 Conference 4 South
Staffordshire Stallions Staffordshire University; Keele University Stoke-on-Trent 1992 Conference 2 South
Stirling Clansmen University of Stirling Stirling 1986 Conference 1 North
Sunderland Spartans University of Sunderland Sunderland 2003 Conference 1 South
Surrey Stingers University of Surrey; Kingston University Guildford 1994 Conference 4 South
Swansea Titans Swansea University Swansea 2009 Conference 3 South
Tarannau Aberystwyth Aberystwyth University Aberystwyth 1992 Conference 3 South
UCH Sharks[nb 24] University of Hull; Hull College Kingston upon Hull 1985 Conference 2 South
UEA Pirates University of East Anglia Norwich 1987 Conference 4 North
UT Cougars University of Teesside Middlesbrough 1985 Conference 1 South
UWE Bullets University of the West of England; Hartpury College;
City of Bristol College; Filton College; Royal Agricultural College		 Bristol 1992 Conference 3 South
UWS Hamilton Ravens University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton Campus Hamilton 2009 Conference 1 North
UWS Paisley Pyros University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus Paisley 1989 Conference 1 North
Warwick Wolves University of Warwick; Coventry University Warwick 1989 Conference 3 North
Worcester Royals University of Worcester Worcester 2009 Conference 3 North
York Centurions University of York York 2009 Conference 2 North

Other active teams

The teams listed below are currently active, but are not formally affiliated with any league.

Team Location Notes
Bournemouth Bobcats Bournemouth Originally formed in 1985 and played in league competition until 1991, winning the Budweiser League in 1987. Reformed in 2009 with a view to join the BAFL as an associate member.[35]
Cumbria Mariners Whitehaven Formed in September 2006. Joined the BAFL in 2008 as an associate member but were not successful in their application to become a full member. The club is active but has not applied for associate membership for the 2009 season.[36]
Gloucestershire Gladiators Cheltenham Formed in 2004 as the American football team for the University of Gloucestershire. The club originally applied to join the British Collegiate American Football League for the 2007 season but withdrew shortly before the season began. Currently unaffiliated with the BUAFL, but still remain active by playing friendly matches against other university teams.
Guernsey Islanders Guernsey Originally competed as the Guernsey Gladiators in senior competition between 1989 and 1992 before folding. Reformed in 2008 as the Guernsey Islanders with a view to enter the BAFL the following year,[37] but were forced to delay their entry due to a funding shortage.[38]

Former teams

Since the inception of the first British American football league in 1984, over 200 teams have been formed to compete at senior, youth, flag and university level, as well as competing in the fully-professional World League of American Football and NFL Europe. Many of these teams have since folded (usually either due to financial constraints or lack of available players) or merged with other teams to form new teams (some of which still compete today). For brevity, only those teams who achieved some form of notability by winning a conference, divisional or league championship at senior level are listed in the table below. A full list of British and Irish teams is provided via the external links section at the bottom of this page.

Key
AAFC Amateur American Football Conference
AFL American Football League UK
AFAI American Football Association of Ireland
BAFA British American Football Association
BAFF British American Football Federation
BAFL British American Football League
BGFL British Gridiron Football League
BNGL British National Gridiron League
BSL British Senior League
BUD Budweiser League
CAFL Caledonian American Football League
CAP Capital League
CGL Combined Gridiron League
FLE Football League of Europe
IAFL Irish American Football League
NCMMA National Conference Marketing and Management Association League
NDMA National Division Management Association Coca Cola League
NFLE NFL Europe
NWWC North West & Welsh Counties American Football League
SGA Scottish Gridiron Association
SWAFL South Western American Football League
THIS Thistle League
UKAFA UK American Football Association
UKAFL UK American Football League
WLAF World League of American Football
Team[39] Leagues[12] Conference Titles Divisional Titles League Titles
A26 Bulldogs (Antrim) CGL 1989 1 (1989) — —
Ashton Oilers BUD 1987–1988 1 (1987) 1 (1987) —
Barnsley Bears BNGL 1988–1991 1 (1990) 1 (1990) —
Barracudas (Orpington) BNGL 1990 1 (1990) — —
Basildon Braves BAFF 1985
BUD 1986–1988
BNGL 1991		 1 (1987) — —
Bath Gladiators UKAFL 1987
BNGL 1988–1993
BAFA 1994
BSL 1996–1997		 2 (1992, 1993) — —
Bedford Bombardiers BNGL 1989–1993
BAFA 1994		 4 (1989, 1990, 1993, 1994) — —
Bournemouth Buccaneers BNGL 1992–1993
BAFA 1994		 2 (1992, 1993) — 1 (1993)
Brent Bandits CAP 1987
BNGL 1988, 1990–1991
CGL 1989		 1 (1990) — —
Brighton B-52s BAFF 1985
BUD 1988–1989
NDMA 1990–1993
BAFA 1994–1995
BSL 1996		 2 (1985, 1988) — —
Bristol Packers BUD 1987–1989
NDMA 1990–1991		 1 (1987) — —
Canterbury Vikings[nb 25] BUD 1986–1988
BNGL 1989–1992		 2 (1991, 1992) — —
Cardiff Mets UKAFL 1987
BNGL 1988, 1990
CGL 1990
NDMA 1991–1993		 4 (1987, 1988, 1990, 1991) — —
Cardiff Tigers[nb 26] UKAFA 1985
BUD 1986–1988
CGL 1989
BNGL 1990–1991		 1 (1986, 1988) — —
Carterton Wildcats BNGL 1990–1993
BAFL 1994
BAFA 1995
BSL 1996–1997		 1 (1991) — —
Charnwood Beacons UKAFL 1987–1988
BNGL 1989–1993		 1 (1987, 1989) — —
Chelmsford Cherokee[nb 27][24] BUD 1986–1989
NDMA 1990		 1 (1986) — —
Cheltenham Chieftains UKAFL 1987–1988
CGL 1989
BNGL 1990–1991		 1 (1989) 1 (1989) —
Cheshire Cats[nb 28] NWWC 1987
BNGL 1988–1989		 2 (1987, 1989) — 1 (1987)
Clydesdale Colts BAFL 1986
BUD 1987–1988
CGL 1989
BNGL 1990–1993
BAFA 1994
SGA 1995		 4 (1987, 1990, 1991, 1992) — 1 (1992)
Cotswold Bears BUD 1986–1987 1 (1987) — —
Coventry Bears[nb 29][nb 30] BAFL 1986
BUD 1987–1988
CGL 1989
NCMMA 1990		 1 (1986) — —
Crawley Raiders Merit Table 1984
AFL 1985
BUD 1986–1988
CGL 1989
NCMMA 1990
BNGL 1991–1993
BAFA 1994–1995		 2 (1994, 1995) — —
Crewe Railroaders UKAFA 1985
BAFL 1986
BUD 1987
BNGL 1988–1990		 2 (1985, 1988) — —
Croydon Kings BNGL 1993 1 (1993) — —
Cumbria Cougars BNGL 1990–1992 1 (1990) — —
Dublin Celts IAFL 1987–1988
CGL 1989
NCMMA 1990
AFAI 1991–1993		 1 (1989) — —
Duchy Destroyers[nb 31] BUD 1986–1987
BNGL 1989–1994		 3 (1989, 1990, 1991) 1 (1990) —
Dundee Whalers THIS 1987
BUD 1988
CGL 1989
BNGL 1990–1993
BAFA 1994
SGA 1995–1998		 1 (1995) — 1 (1987)
Dunstable Cowboys UKAFA 1985
BUD 1986–1988		 1 (1987) — —
Ealing Eagles[nb 32] Merit Table 1984
AFL 1985
BAFL 1986
BUD 1987–1988
CGL 1989
BNGL 1991–1993		 2 (1987, 1992) — —
East Kent Cougars BGFL 1987
BNGL 1988–1990		 1 (1988) — —
Edinburgh Eagles AFL 1985
BAFL 1986
BUD 1987–1988
BNGL 1993
BAFA 1994		 1 (1987) — —
Enfield Bullets CGL 1989
BNGL 1990–1993
BAFA 1994		 1 (1992) — —
Essex Buccaneers CGL 1989
NCMMA 1990		 1 (1990) — —
F14 Tomcats (Oxford) CAP 1987
BNGL 1988–1993
BAFA 1994		 1 (1990) — —
Fife 49ers THIS 1987
BUD 1988
CGL 1989
BNGL 1990–1993
BAFA 1994
SGA 1995–1996		 1 (1994) — —
Forth Valley Generals CAFL 1988
CGL 1989		 1 (1989) — —
Furness Phantoms BNGL 1988
CGL 1989		 1 (1989) — —
Fylde Falcons[nb 33] Merit Table 1984
AFL 1985
BAFL 1986
BUD 1987–1989
NDMA 1990–1992		 1 (1986) — —
Glasgow Cyclones BNGL 1990–1991 1 (1991) 1 (1991) —
Glasgow Diamonds AFL 1985
BUD 1986–1988
CAFL 1988		 1 (1988) BUD — —
Glasgow Lions Merit Table 1984
AFL 1985
BAFL 1986
BUD 1987–1989
NDMA 1990–1993
BAFA 1994
SGA 1995–1996		 5 (1986, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996) 1 (1992) 2 (1995, 1996)
Granite City Oilers BUD 1987–1988
CGL 1989
NCMMA 1990
BNGL 1991–1993
BAFA 1994
SGA 1995		 2 (1989, 1993) — —
Gwent Mustangs[nb 34] UKAFL 1987
BNGL 1988–1993
BAFA 1994–1995
BSL 1996–1997		 1 (1995) — —
Halton Demons BUD 1986–1987
BNGL 1988–1990		 1 (1990) — —
Hampshire Cavaliers[nb 35] BAFF 1985
BUD 1986–1988
CGL 1989
BNGL 1990–1993		 2 (1988, 1990) — —
Harrogate Hawks[nb 36] UKAFL 1987
BNGL 1988–1993
BAFA 1994		 3 (1987, 1988, 1990) — —
Hartlepool Steelers BGFL 1987
BNGL 1988–1989		 1 (1988) — —
Heathrow Jets Merit Table 1984
AFL 1985
BUD 1986–1988
CGL 1989		 2 (1988, 1989) — —
Hereford Chargers UKAFA 1985
BUD 1986–1988
BNGL 1989–1993		 2 (1989, 1993) — —
Herts Phantoms BUD 1987–1988
CGL 1989
BNGL 1990		 1 (1988) 1 (1988) —
Horsham Predators BNGL 1988–1993 1 (1991) — —
Inverclyde Crusaders[nb 37] BAFL 1986
BUD 1987–1988
CAFL 1988
CGL 1989		 1 (1988) — —
Invicta Eagles[nb 38] BNGL 1989–1993
BAFA 1994–1995
BSL 1996–1997		 1 (1995) — —
Kingston Thames Pirates BNGL 1989–1990 2 (1989, 1990) 1 (1989) —
KL Rebels CGL 1989
BNGL 1990		 1 (1989) — —
LA Panthers CAP 1987
BNGL 1988–1991		 3 (1987, 1988, 1991) — 1 (1987)
Leeds Cougars Merit Table 1984
AFL 1985
BAFL 1986
BUD 1987–1989
NDMA 1990–1993
BAFA 1994–1995		 1 (1987) — —
Leicester Huntsmen BGFL 1987
BNGL 1988, 1991–1993
CGL 1989
NCMMA 1990
BAFA 1994–1995
BSL 1996–1998		 2 (1987, 1997) — —
Leicester Panthers AFL 1985
BAFL 1986
BUD 1987
BSL 1996		 3 (1985, 1987, 1996) — 1 (1996)
Lincoln Saints BNGL 1992–1993 1 (1993) 1 (1993) —
Locomotive Derby AAFC 1985
BAFL 1986
BUD 1987–1988		 1 (1985) — 1 (1985)
London Barons BNGL 1990–1991 1 (1991) — —
London Capitals[nb 39] BUD 1986–1988
CGL 1989
NCMMA 1990
BNGL 1991–1992		 3 (1986, 1990, 1991) — 2 (1990, 1991)
London Mets BAFF 1985–1986
CAP 1987
BGFL 1988
BNGL 1989–1993
BAFA 1994–1995
BSL 1996–2003		 2 (1998, 1999) — —
London Monarchs[nb 40] WLAF 1991–1992, 1995–1998 1 (1991) — 1 (1991)
London Ravens Merit Table 1984
AFL 1985
BUD 1986–1989
NDMA 1990–1991		 4 (1985, 1986, 1987, 1988) — 3 (1985, 1986, 1987)
Luton Flyers BAFL 1986
BUD 1987–1988		 2 (1986, 1987) — —
Manchester Allstars AFL 1985
BUD 1986–1989
NDMA 1990		 1 (1987) — —
Manchester Spartans[nb 41] Merit Table 1984
AFL 1985
BAFL 1986
BUD 1987–1989
NDMA 1990–1992
FLE 1993–1995		 5 (1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990) — 2 (1989, 1990)
Mancunian Colts BNGL 1991–1992 1 (1992) — —
Medway Mustangs[nb 42] BAFL 1986
BUD 1987–1988
CGL 1989
BNGL 1990
NDMA 1991–1993		 2 (1989, 1992) 1 (1989) —
Merseyside Centurions BGFL 1987
BNGL 1988–1991		 3 (1987, 1988, 1991) — 1 (1987)
Merton Admirals BAFL 1986
BUD 1987–1988
CGL 1989		 1 (1988) — —
Meyrick Marauders CGL 1989 1 (1989) — —
Milton Keynes Bucks Merit Table 1984
AFL 1985
BAFL 1986		 1 (1986) — —
Milton Keynes Pioneers BUD 1988
CGL 1989
NCMMA 1990
NDMA 1991–1993
BAFA 1994–1995
BSL 1996–1997		 4 (1988, 1994, 1996, 1997) 1 (1994) —
Musselburgh Magnums BAFL 1986
BUD 1987–1988
CGL 1989		 1 (1986) — —
Newmarket Hornets BAFF 1985
BAFL 1986
BUD 1987
BNGL 1988–1989, 1991–1993		 1 (1989) — —
Newton GWs BUD 1987
SWAFL 1988–1989		 — — 1 (1989)
North Sea Hurricanes BNGL 1990–1993
BAFA 1994		 1 (1993) — —
Northants Stormbringers[nb 43] Merit Table 1984
AFL 1985
BUD 1986–1989
NDMA 1990–1993
BAFA 1994–1995
BSL 1996–1997		 2 (1989, 1990) — —
Nottingham Crusaders BNGL 1988-1993 2 (1990, 1992) — —
Nottingham Hoods Merit Table 1984
AFL 1985
BAFL 1986
BUD 1987–1989
NDMA 1990–1993
BAFA 1994		 1 (1992) — —
Oxford Bulldogs Merit Table 1984
AFL 1985
BUD 1986–1988
CGL 1989
NCMMA 1990		 1 (1985) — —
Peterborough Hustlers BNGL 1988–1991 1 (1988) — —
Prestatyn Panthers NWWCFL 1987
BNGL 1988		 1 (1988) — —
Preston Pirates BGFL 1987
BNGL 1988–1990		 1 (1989) — —
Redbridge Fire[nb 44] BNGL 1993
BAFA 1994–1995
BSL 1996–1998		 2 (1993, 1994) 1 (1997) —
Rockingham Rebels BAFF 1985
BUD 1986–1988
CGL 1989
NCMMA 1990
BNGL 1991–1993
BAFA 1994–1995		 2 (1985, 1992) — 1 (1985)
Rugby Rollers UKAFL 1987
BNGL 1989–1990		 — 1 (1989) —
Scottish Claymores WLAF 1995–1997
NFLE 1998-2002		 — 1 (1996) 1 (1996)
Scunthorpe Steelers AAFC 1985–1985
BUD 1987–1988
CGL 1989
NCMMA 1990		 2 (1986, 1990) — 1 (1986)
Slough Silverbacks UKAFA 1985
BUD 1986–1987		 1 (1985) — 1 (1985)
Solent Scorpions. BUD 1988
CGL 1989		 1 (1989) — —
South Coast Sharks BUD 1986–1988
BNGL 1989–1990		 1 (1989) — —
South Lincs Blitz[nb 45] BNGL 1987–1989 1 (1989) — —
Southern Sundevils[nb 46] BAFA 1995
BSL 1996–2004
BAFL 2005–2008		 2 (1998, 2004) 2 (1998, 2004) —
Southwest Cyclones BNGL 1991 1 (1991) — —
St Albans Kestrels CAP 1987
BNGL 1988
CGL 1989		 2 (1987, 1988) — —
St Helens Cardinals AAFC 1985–1986
UKAFL 1987
BUD 1988
BNGL 1989–1993
BAFA 1994–1995
BSL 1996–1998		 1 (1987) — 1 (1987)
Steel City Giants AAFC 1986
BUD 1987–1988		 1 (1988) — —
Stockport Falcons BUD 1986–1988
BNGL 1989–1992		 1 (1988) — —
Stourbridge Pumas UKAFL 1987–1988
CGL 1989
BNGL 1990–1992		 1 (1991) — —
Surrey Thunderbolts UKAFA 1985
BAFL 1986		 1 (1985) — —
Sutton Coldfield Royals BNGL 1989–1991 1 (1991) — —
Swansea Dragons BUD 1987–1988
CGL 1989
BNGL 1990		 1 (1989) — —
Swindon Steelers UKAFA 1985
BUD 1986–1988
CGL 1989
BNGL 1990–1993
BAFA 1994		 1 (1985) — —
Tamworth Trojans UKAFL 1987–1988
BNGL 1989–1990		 1 (1988) — 1 (1988)
Thames Valley Chargers[nb 47] Merit Table 1984
AFL 1985
BUD 1986–1989
NDMA 1991–1994		 2 (1986, 1993) — —
Tiptree Titans BNGL 1992–1993
BAFA 1994–1995		 2 (1992, 1993) 2 (1992, 1993) —
Torbay Trojans Merit Table 1984
UKAFA 1985
BUD 1986–1987
SWAFL 1988
BNGL 1989–1993
BSL 1997–1998		 1 (1989) — 1 (1988)
Trafford Falcons BNGL 1993
BAFA 1994		 1 (1993) — —
Trent Valley Warriors BAFA 1994–1995 1 (1994) — —
Walsall Titans[nb 30] Merit Table 1984
AFL 1985
BAFL 1986
BUD 1987–1988
CGL 1989
NCMMA 1990		 3 (1988, 1989, 1990) — 1 (1989)
Warrington Scorpions BUD 1987–1988
BNGL 1989–1990		 1 (1989) — —
Washington Grays CGL 1989
BNGL 1990–1992		 1 (1991) — —
Washington Presidents BUD 1986–1988 1 (1987) — —
West Bromwich Fireballs BAFL 1986
BUD 1987–1988		 1 (1987) — —
West Bromwich Vipers[nb 48] BNGL 1993
BAFA 1994–1995
BSL 1996–2000		 1 (1997) — —
Wight Rhinos UKAFA 1985
BUD 1986–1988
BNGL 1990–1993		 1 (1992) — —
Winchester Rifles BAFA 1995
BSL 1996		 1 (1996) 1 (1996) —
Wirral Wolves AAFC 1986
BUD 1987		 1 (1986) — —
Witney Wildcats BAFL 1986
BUD 1987–1988
BNGL 1989		 1 (1986) — —
Woking Generals[nb 32] BNGL 1988–1993 1 (1988) — 1 (1988)
Wolverhampton Outlaws BUD 1986–1988
BNGL 1989–1992		 1 (1991) — —
Wrekin Giants[nb 49] UKAFA 1985
BUD 1986–1988
CGL 1989
BNGL 1990		 1 (1986) — —

Notes

  1. ^ The Berkshire Renegades competed as the Reading Renegades between 1985 and 2008.
  2. ^ The Cambridgeshire Cats competed as the RAF Wynton Eagles in 1984, the Cambridge County Cats between 1985 and 1988, the Cambridge Crunchers in 1989, the Cambridge Wildcats in 1990, and the Cambridge Cats between 1993 and 1998.
  3. ^ Clyde Valley Blackhawks' junior team compete as the Clyde Valley Falcons.
  4. ^ The Colchester Gladiators competed as the Essex Gladiators between 1991 and 1992.
  5. ^ In addition to their two boys Junior Flag teams, the Coventry Bears also run a girls' junior flag team known as the Coventry Huskies.
  6. ^ The Coventry Jets competed as the Coventry Jaguars between 1991 and 2004.
  7. ^ The Doncaster Mustangs competed as the South Yorkshire Mustangs in 2008.
  8. ^ The Farnham Knights competed as the Southern Seminoles between 1994 and 1996, the PA Knights between 1997 and 2006, and the Farnham MA Knights in 2007.
  9. ^ The Gatehead Senators competed as the Newcastle Senators between 1986 and 1988.
  10. ^ The Glasgow Tigers competed as the Strathclyde Sheriffs between 1984 and 2001.
  11. ^ The Hampshire Thrashers competed as the Andover Thrashers between 2004 and 2007.
  12. ^ Lancashire Wolverines' youth team compete as the Lancashire Wolverines Colts.
  13. ^ Lanarkshire Longhorns was formed by a merger of the youth teams from the Clyde Valley Blackhawks and Glasgow Tigers
  14. ^ London Cobras' youth and junior teams compete as the London Warriors.
  15. ^ The London Olympians competed as the Streatham Olympians in 1984 and 1985, and the London O's between 1995 and 2005.
  16. ^ The Merseyside Nighthawks competed as the Spital 69ers between 1986 and 1988, and the Birkenhead Nighthawks between 1989 and 1991.
  17. ^ The Oxford Saints competed as the Oxford Eagles in 1984, and the Oxford Bulldogs between 1984 and 1990.
  18. ^ The Peterborough Saxons competed as the East Midland Saxons between 2002 and 2007.
  19. ^ The South Wales Warriors competed as the Tiger Bay Warriors between 1993 and 1999.
  20. ^ The Watford Cheetahs competed as the Chiltern Cheetahs between 1987 and 2007.
  21. ^ The Yorkshire Rams competed as the Yorvik Vikings in 1988, and the York Vikings between 1989 and 1990.
  22. ^ The Leicester Longhorns competed as the Leicester Lemmings between 1986 and 2002, and as the Leicester Lightning between 2002 and 2006.
  23. ^ The Royal Holloway Bears competed as the Royal Holloway Vikings between 2005 and 2008.
  24. ^ The UCH Sharks competed as the Hull Sharks between 1985 and 2001.
  25. ^ The Canterbury Vikings competed as the Thanet Vikings between 1986 and 1989, and as the Folkestone Vikings in 1992.
  26. ^ The Cardiff Tigers competed as the Capital Tigers in 1988.
  27. ^ The Chelmsford Cherokee merged with the Colchester Gladiators in 1990 to form Essex Gladiators.
  28. ^ The Cheshire Cats merged with the Birkenhead Nighthawks in 1990 to form the Merseyside Nighthawks.
  29. ^ The Coventry Bears competed as the CMK Bucks in 1987 after merging with the Milton Keynes Bucks.
  30. ^ a b The Coventry Bears and the Walsall Titans merged in 1990 to form the Coventry Jaguars (currently competing as the Coventry Cassidy Jets).
  31. ^ The Duchy Destroyers competed as the Great Western Oilers between 1991 and 1993 before reverting to their previous name in 1994.
  32. ^ a b The Ealing Eagles and the Woking Generals merged in 1994 to form the Hayes Generals (currently competing as the London Blitz).
  33. ^ The Fylde Falcons competed as the Blackpool Falcons in 1991 and 1992.
  34. ^ The Gwent Mustangs competed as the Newport Mustangs between 1986 and 1989.
  35. ^ The Hampshire Cavaliers competed as the Basingstoke Cavaliers between 1985 and 1987.
  36. ^ The Harrogate Hawks competed as the North Yorkshire Hawks in 1992 and 1993.
  37. ^ The Inverclyde Crusaders competed as the Johnstone Crusaders in 1986 and 1987.
  38. ^ The Invicta Eagles competed as the Maidstone M-20s in 1989.
  39. ^ The London Capitals competed as the City of London Capitals in 1988.
  40. ^ The London Monarchs competed as the England Monarchs in 1998.
  41. ^ The Manchester Spartans competed as the Northwich Spartans in 1983, and as the Great Britain Spartans between 1993 and 1995.
  42. ^ The Medway Mustangs competed as the Kent Mustangs in 1992 and 1993 after merging with the London Barons.
  43. ^ The Northants Stormbringers competed as the Storm Bombardiers in 1995 after merging with Bedford Bombardiers before reverting to their previous name in 1996.
  44. ^ The Redbridge Fire merged with the Essex Chiefs in 1999 to form the Essex Spartans.
  45. ^ The South Lincs Blitz competed as the Boston Blitz in 1987, then merged with the Kings Lynn Patriots in 1990 to form the North Sea Hurricanes.
  46. ^ The Southern Sundevils competed as the Eastleigh Royals between 1988 and 1992.
  47. ^ The Thames Valley Chargers competed as Thames Valley Aces in 1994.
  48. ^ The West Bromwich Vipers competed as the Wolverhampton Vipers between 1998 and 2000.
  49. ^ The Wrekin Giants competed as the Cannock Chase Giants in 1989 and 1990.

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