Doncaster Mustangs

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Doncaster Mustangs
Founded2002;21 years ago (2002)
League BAFA National Leagues
DivisionNFC 2 South
Team historySouth Yorkshire Mustangs (2008–2009)
Doncaster Mustangs (2002–2008, 2009–)
Location Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
StadiumWheatley Hills RUFC
ColoursGold Helmets
Green and White Jerseys
Green pants
Head coachGavin Lyons
General managerMark Blyth
Division titles1: 2004
Playoff berths5: 2004, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2013

The Doncaster Mustangs are an American football based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England who compete in the BAFA National Leagues NFC 2 South, the third level of British American football. They play their games at Wheatley Hills Rugby Union club, having previously used the Keepmoat Stadium Athletics Field, the home of Doncaster Rovers. They were formed in the autumn of 2002 and during the 2008 season they were known as the South Yorkshire Mustangs. [1] During their history, the club has also been based out of Retford, Nottinghamshire.

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Team colours

Home Kit Vegas Gold Helmet - Black Face cage, Green Jersey, White numbers Green Pants, Black Socks.

Away Kit Vegas Gold Helmet - Black Face cage, White Jersey, Gold numbers Green Pants, Black Socks.

Season records

SeasonLeagueLevelRegular Season RecordPost SeasonNotes
WinsLossesTies
2003BSL Division 2 North2460
2004BSL Division 2 North2810YesDivision Two champions, Promoted to Division 1
2005BAFAL Division 1A North1640YesSemi-finalists
2006BAFAL Division 1A North1280
2007BAFAL Division 1A North1190
2008BAFAL Division 1A North1370
2009BAFAL Division 1A North1730YesQuarter finalists
2010BAFACL Division 1A North1460
2011BAFACL Division 1A North1820YesQuarter Finalists
2007BAFANL Premiership North1630YesQuarter Finalists
2013BAFANL Premiership North1640YesQuarter Finalists
2014BAFANL Premiership North1090Relegated to Division 1
2015BAFANL NFC Division 1 North2460
2016BAFANL MFC Division 12460
2017BAFANL NFC Division 1 North2271
2018BAFANL NFC Division 1 South2271
2019BAFANL NFC Division 1 South20100Relegated to Division 2
2020BAFANL NFC Division 2 South3000Season cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic.
2021BAFANL White Rose350Exhibition season due to Covid-19 pandemic.
2022BAFANL NFC Division 2 South3010
Total70972All-time regular season record

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References

  1. "Mustangs adopt a new name". Doncaster Free Press . 9 January 2008.