London Warriors
| Established | 2007 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Based in | Thornton Heath | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Home stadium | Streatham and Croydon Rugby Club, London | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| League | BAFA Community Leagues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Division | Premiership | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| League titles | 2013, 2014, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Division titles | 6 (2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The London Warriors (formerly the London Cobras)[1] are an American Football team based in Boston Manor, London. The team were formed in 2007 as the senior outfit for the London Warriors youth team, and currently play in the BAFA National Leagues (BAFANL) Premiership. The side have won the Britbowl final for three years running.
History
The London Warriors were formed in 2007 as a senior team of the successful London Warriors youth team, who had won the British Youth American Football Association the previous two years running.[2][3] After being accepted by the British American Football League as Affiliate Members, they arranged to play the two friendly matches required under BAFL regulations.[4] 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 once again, this time 42–7.[5]
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.[6] They were placed into the newly renamed London and South East Conference in Division Two, where they made a huge impact, going on to complete an undefeated season, culminating in victory over the Tamworth Phoenix at Britbowl XXII.
In August 2012, the London Warriors Youth Kitted Team won the National Championship.
Senior team season records
| Season | Division | Wins | Losses | Ties | PF | PA | Final Position | Playoff Record | Notes |
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| 2008 | BAFL Division Two South East | 10 | 0 | 0 | 382 | 9 | 1 / 5 | Beat Cornish Sharks 42–3 in quarter-final. Beat Cambridgeshire Cats 32–0 in semi-final. Beat Tamworth Phoenix 30–6 in final. |
Conference champions. Division Two champions. Promoted to Division One. |
| 2009 | BAFL Division One South East | 9 | 0 | 1 | 322 | 51 | 1st/6 | Beat Doncaster Mustangs 66–0 in quarter-final. Beat Cambridgeshire Cats 22–6 in semi-final. Beat East Kilbride Pirates 8–0 in final. |
Conference champions. Division One champions. |
| 2010 | BAFACL Premier | 5 | 0 | 5 | 161 | 129 | 4th/6 | ||
| 2011 | BAFACL Premier | 7 | 1 | 1 | 165 | 31 | 2nd/6 | Lost in Final to London Blitz | Runners' Up |
| 2012 | BAFACL Premier | 10 | 0 | 0 | 243 | 26 | 1st/6 | Lost in Final to London Blitz | Runners' Up |
| 2013 | BAFACL Premier | 10 | 0 | 0 | 510 | 59 | 1st/6 | Beat London Blitz 26-23 to become National Champions 2013 | National Champions |
| 2014 | BAFACL Premier | 8 | 0 | 0 | 454 | 20 | 1st/9 | Beat London Blitz 10-8 to become National Champions 2014 | National Champions |
| 2015 | BAFACL Premier | 7 | 1 | 0 | Beat London Blitz 20-19 to become National Champions 2015 | National Champions |
Rosters
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Wide Receivers
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| London Cobras Roster 2008 - 2009 | ||||||
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| London Warriors Roster 2011 | ||||||
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References
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