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| London Warriors | |||
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| General information | |||
| Founded | 2007 | ||
| Headquartered |  London, United Kingdom | ||
| Colors | Black, tan, grey, white | ||
| Personnel | |||
| General manager | Marvin Allen | ||
| Head coach | Tony Allen | ||
| Team history | |||
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| Home fields | |||
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| League / conference affiliations | |||
BAFA National Leagues (2007-2025)
American Football League Europe (2026–present)
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| Championships | |||
| League championships: 7 Britbowl: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2024 | |||
Division championships: 12
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| Playoff appearances (13) | |||
| 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 | |||
The London Warriors, previously known as the London Cobras, are an American football club based in Wimbledon, London, England. They compete in the American Football League Europe.
History
[edit]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]
In 2026, the Warriors left the BAFL to pursue an opportunity in the new American Football League Europe.[6] It was announced in May 2026 that the Warriors would be playing their first few matches at Cherry Red Records Stadium, opening up their season against the Panthers Wrocław.[7]
Stadium
[edit]For most of their history, the London Warriors played at Frant Road, home of Streatham-Croydon RFC in the Thornton Heath district of South London.
Following their move to AFLE, the Warriors announced Cherry Red Records Stadium as their new home venue.[7]
Colors and logos
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Old Logo for the London Warriors (2009–2026)
References
[edit]- ↑ "BAFL 2006 League Standings". Britball Now. 20 December 2006. Archived from the original (XLS) on 7 August 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2008.
- ↑ "BAFL 2007 League Standings". Britball Now. 17 November 2007. Archived from the original (XLS) on 7 August 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2008.
- ↑ "BAFL League Regulations" (PDF). British American Football League. 1 April 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2008.
- ↑ "London Cobras: 2007 Affiliate Season Results". London Warriors AFC. Retrieved 13 June 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "London Cobras – successful associate membership completed". 19 December 2007. Archived from the original on 28 August 2008. Retrieved 13 June 2008.
- ↑ "The AFLE Confirms London Warriors as its Eighth Franchise Ahead of the 2026 Season". American Football League Europe. 6 May 2026.
- 1 2 "London Warriors to host Panthers Wroclaw at the Cherry Red Records Stadium". AFLE. 19 May 2026. Retrieved 22 May 2026.