Anglian Conference
| Team | PYD | W | L | T | PF | PA | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Mustangs | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 129 | 20 | 0.875* |
| Tiptree Titans | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 164 | 0.375 |
| Cambridge Coyotes | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.000 |
Southern Conference
| Team | PYD | W | L | T | PF | PA | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Knights | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 65 | 1.000* |
| Waldron Warriors | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 83 | 135 | 0.500 |
| Heathrow Jets | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 80 | 82 | 0.438 |
| Crawley Raiders | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 89 | 0.063 |
Midlands Conference
| Team | PYD | W | L | T | PF | PA | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Vulcans | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 109 | 15 | 0.875* |
| Walsall Titans | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 75 | 38 | 0.625 |
| Tamworth Trojans | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 62 | 92 | 0.500 |
| Birmingham Raiders | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 37 | 38 | 0.500 |
| Conwy Valley Vultures | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 119 | 0.000 |
South West Conference
| Team | PYD | W | L | T | PF | PA | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh Royals | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 16 | 1.000* |
| Basingstoke Ironsides | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 58 | 0.563 |
| Bournemouth Raiders | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 70 | 0.438 |
| Oxford Jnr Bulldogs | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.000 |
🏈 1990 Two Touch Season Recap
The 1990 Two Touch season stands as one of the earliest structured campaigns in the grassroots era of British American football, showcasing emerging teams from across the UK. It was a year of dominant forces, underdog efforts, and fierce regional rivalries that laid the groundwork for future competition.
🗺️ Regular Season Highlights
The season was split across four regional conferences: South West, Midlands, Anglian, and Southern, each displaying varying levels of dominance and development.
South West Conference
Eastleigh Royals were the clear powerhouse of the South West, boasting an unbeaten record with emphatic wins, including a 32–0 demolition of Bournemouth and a clinical 12–0 victory over Basingstoke. Bournemouth Raiders struggled to keep pace, despite narrow wins over Oxford. Basingstoke Ironsides remained competitive, notably drawing 0–0 with Bournemouth in a tightly contested encounter. Oxford, unfortunately, failed to register a win on the season.
Midlands Conference
Newark Vulcans emerged as the dominant force in the Midlands, notching commanding wins over Birmingham and Tamworth, including a 31–6 dismantling of the latter. Birmingham Raiders and Walsall Titans traded results throughout the season, while Tamworth Trojans played spoiler with a late-season 3–0 upset over Newark. Conway Valley endured a tough campaign, suffering several heavy defeats.
Anglian Conference
Newmarket Mustangs proved themselves a cut above the rest in the Anglian Conference. They cruised through the division, racking up multiple victories over Tiptree Titans—including a 59–0 rout—and picking off Cambridge and Crawley without conceding a point. Their 14–13 victory over Southern powerhouse Berkshire Knights would prove prophetic.
Southern Conference
The Southern Conference was a three-way dogfight between Berkshire Knights, Waldron Warriors, and Heathrow Jets. Berkshire emerged atop with a perfect 8–0 record, dispatching Waldron twice and sweeping Crawley. Waldron’s impressive 48–12 win over Tiptree and 22–13 victory over Crawley showed their scoring flair. Crawley Raiders, while competitive, were unable to match the top-tier firepower.
🏆 Playoffs
The postseason brought together the best from each conference in a knockout tournament that culminated in a dominant championship performance.
Quarter-Finals
- Berkshire Knights 44–0 Birmingham Raiders
Berkshire continued their regular-season form with a clinical shutout. - Waldron Warriors 9–0 Eastleigh Royals
Waldron stifled the South West champions, ending Eastleigh’s unbeaten run. - Newmarket Mustangs 20–0 Walsall Titans
The Mustangs continued to dominate, showing strength on both sides of the ball. - Newark Vulcans 21–0 Tamworth Trojans
Newark bounced back from a late-season loss with an authoritative win.
Semi-Finals
- Newmarket Mustangs 3–0 Berkshire Knights
A rematch of their thrilling regular-season clash, this time Newmarket edged out the Knights in a tight defensive battle. - Waldron Warriors 7–6 Newark Vulcans
Perhaps the most dramatic game of the season, Waldron triumphed by a single point to reach the final.
Championship Final
- Newmarket Mustangs 29–0 Waldron Warriors
The Mustangs saved their best for last, overwhelming Waldron in a commanding title-winning performance. Their season-long dominance was rewarded with a perfect playoff run and a resounding championship victory.
🏅 Legacy
The 1990 season firmly established Newmarket Mustangs as the era’s premier Two Touch team. Their undefeated run and balanced dominance on both offense and defense were unmatched. Teams like Berkshire, Waldron, and Newark proved strong regional contenders and left a legacy of competitive fire that would help shape the future of non-contact British American football.
The 1990 campaign remains a pivotal chapter in British football history—a testament to the sport’s early growth, team spirit, and grassroots determination.