London Warriors

London Warriors

Founded	2007;18 years ago (2007) (as the London Cobras)
League	BAFA National Leagues
Division	Premier Division South
Team history	London Cobras (2007–2009) London Warriors (2009–)
Location	Thornton Heath, London
Stadium	Frant Road
Colours	Black Helmets Black Jerseys Black Pants
Head coach	Tony Allen
Manager	Simon Buckett
Division titles	12: 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024
Playoff berths	13:2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024
BritBowl titles	7: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2024
Website	www.londonwarriorsafc.co.uk

The London Warriors, previously known as the London Cobras, are an American football club based in Thornton Heath, London, England. They compete in the BAFA National League Premier Division South, the highest level of British American football.

History

The London Warriors were formed in 2007 as a senior team of the successful London Warriors youth team, which had won the British Youth American Football Association for the previous two years running. ^{[1] [2]} After being accepted by the British American Football League as affiliate members, they arranged to play the two friendly matches required under BAFL regulations. ^[3] In October 2007, the Warriors played home and away games against two teams from the British Universities American Football League —the first game was played at home to the Royal Holloway Vikings and ended in a 54–0 victory. One week later, they travelled to play the Loughborough Aces and won again, this time 42–7. ^[4]

After completing their obligations, the BAFL formally accepted the Warriors (the Cobras) application to join the league in December 2007, allowing them to compete as full members for the 2008 season. ^[5]

References

1. "BAFL 2006 League Standings". Britball Now. 2006-12-20. Archived from the original (XLS) on August 7, 2011. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
2. "BAFL 2007 League Standings". Britball Now. 2007-11-17. Archived from the original (XLS) on August 7, 2011. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
3. "BAFL League Regulations" (PDF). British American Football League. 2007-04-01. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 10, 2015. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
4. "London Cobras: 2007 Affiliate Season Results". London Warriors AFC. Retrieved 2008-06-13.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
5. "London Cobras – successful associate membership completed". 2007-12-19. Archived from the original on August 28, 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-13.

External links

• London Warriors homepage