2010 JUNIOR (U17) KITTED SEASON REVIEW
The 2010 Junior Kitted season was one of the most competitive in recent memory, featuring multiple unbeaten runs and one of the most dramatic national championship games ever played. The London Warriors edged the Woodham Warriors 47–44 in a thrilling title match between two undefeated teams, sealing their place in British youth football history.
NORTHERN DIVISION
| Team | P | W | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOODHAM WARRIORS | 10 | 10 | 0 | 337 | 107 |
| CHORLEY BUCCANEERS | 9 | 7 | 2 | 215 | 103 |
| BALBY CARR MUSTANGS | 10 | 6 | 4 | 203 | 203 |
| BURNLEY TORNADOES | 10 | 3 | 7 | 167 | 345 |
| BOLTON BULLDOGS | 7 | 1 | 6 | 90 | 246 |
| SHEFFIELD TOMAHAWKS | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| SHEFFIELD TORNADOES | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Summary:
Woodham Warriors stormed through the Northern Division unbeaten, with the strongest point differential in the league. Chorley Buccaneers and Balby Carr also had solid seasons but couldn’t match Woodham’s dominance.
SOUTHERN DIVISION
| Team | P | W | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON WARRIORS | 12 | 12 | 0 | 326 | 99 |
| LONDON BLITZ | 11 | 7 | 4 | 182 | 155 |
| COVENTRY JETS | 12 | 6 | 6 | 177 | 235 |
| MARLOW WOLFPACK | 12 | 2 | 10 | 155 | 282 |
| KENT EXILES | 11 | 2 | 9 | 109 | 178 |
Summary:
The London Warriors finished with a flawless 12–0 record and an outstanding defense, conceding under 100 points. London Blitz and Coventry Jets both stayed in playoff contention but couldn’t topple the eventual national champions.
SCOTTISH DIVISION
| Team | P | W | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLAND WILDCATS | 12 | 11 | 1 | 430 | 203 |
| CLYDE VALLEY FALCONS | 12 | 10 | 2 | 343 | 215 |
| INVERCLYDE PHOENIX | 12 | 5 | 7 | 284 | 243 |
| EDINBURGH WOLVES | 12 | 4 | 8 | 246 | 326 |
| GLASGOW TIGERS | 12 | 0 | 12 | 211 | 527 |
Summary:
The Highland Wildcats and Clyde Valley Falcons dominated the Scottish scene, combining for a 21–3 record. Highland finished just ahead and looked like a strong national contender until the final stages.
PLAYOFFS SUMMARY
Unfortunately, full scores for the playoff rounds remain unknown, but several teams advanced from divisional playoffs to the national championship.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
LONDON WARRIORS 47 – 44 WOODHAM WARRIORS
In what may go down as one of the greatest U17 finals ever played, the London Warriors overcame a powerful Woodham side in a back-and-forth scoring shootout. Both teams entered the match undefeated, and the title was only decided in the final minutes of the game.