Doncaster Mustangs
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. 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.
| Founded | 2002 |
|---|---|
| League | BAFA National Leagues |
| Division | NFC 2 South |
| Team history | South Yorkshire Mustangs (2008–2009) Doncaster Mustangs (2002–2008, 2009–) |
| Location | Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England |
| Stadium | Wheatley Hills RUFC |
| Colours | Gold Helmets Green and White Jerseys Green pants |
| Head coach | Gavin Lyons |
| General manager | Mark Blyth |
| Division titles | 1: 2004 |
| Playoff berths | 5: 2004, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2013 |
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.
Home field
They play their games at Wheatley Hills Rugby Union club, having previously used the Keepmoat Stadium Athletics Field, the home of Doncaster Rovers. During their history, the club has also been based out of Retford, Nottinghamshire.
Season records
| Season | League | Level | Regular Season Record | Post Season | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | Losses | Ties | ||||||
| 2003 | BSL Division 2 North | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | – | – | |
| 2004 | BSL Division 2 North | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | Yes | Division Two champions, Promoted to Division 1 | |
| 2005 | BAFAL Division 1A North | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | Yes | Semi-finalists | |
| 2006 | BAFAL Division 1A North | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | – | – | |
| 2007 | BAFAL Division 1A North | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | – | – | |
| 2008 | BAFAL Division 1A North | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | – | – | |
| 2009 | BAFAL Division 1A North | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | Yes | Quarter finalists | |
| 2010 | BAFACL Division 1A North | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | – | – | |
| 2011 | BAFACL Division 1A North | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | Yes | Quarter Finalists | |
| 2007 | BAFANL Premiership North | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | Yes | Quarter Finalists | |
| 2013 | BAFANL Premiership North | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | Yes | Quarter Finalists | |
| 2014 | BAFANL Premiership North | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | – | Relegated to Division 1 | |
| 2015 | BAFANL NFC Division 1 North | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | – | – | |
| 2016 | BAFANL MFC Division 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | – | – | |
| 2017 | BAFANL NFC Division 1 North | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | – | – | |
| 2018 | BAFANL NFC Division 1 South | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | – | – | |
| 2019 | BAFANL NFC Division 1 South | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | – | Relegated to Division 2 | |
| 2020 | BAFANL NFC Division 2 South | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | Season cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic. | |
| 2021 | BAFANL White Rose | – | 3 | 5 | 0 | – | Exhibition season due to Covid-19 pandemic. | |
| 2022 | BAFANL NFC Division 2 South | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | – | – | |
| Total | 72 | 102 | 2 | All-time regular season record | ||||
See also
- British American Football League
- BAFA National Leagues (formerly BAFA Community Leagues)
- BritBowl
References
- "Mustangs adopt a new name". Doncaster Free Press. 9 January 2008.