BYAFA Youth Kitted League 1991 – Season Recap
The 1991 BYAFA Youth Kitted League season was a landmark campaign, featuring eight regional conferences and culminating in a resounding national championship victory for the dominant Northants Storm. While full regular-season standings remain incomplete, the final conference positions and playoff results offer a comprehensive look at the competitive landscape of youth American football across Britain that year.
📊 1991 Conference Placements
Unfortunately the full tables are not known, if you have a copy, or know any results from 1991 that will help compile a full table, please contact us
Northern Conference
| Team | Final Position |
|---|---|
| Blackpool Falcons | 1st* |
| Glasgow Lions | 2nd* |
| Chester Romans | 3rd |
North East Conference
| Team | Final Position |
|---|---|
| Steel City Warriors | 1st* |
| Gateshead Senators | 2nd* |
| Nottingham Hoods | 3rd* |
| Lincoln Bombers | 4th |
Midlands Conference
| Team | Final Position |
|---|---|
| Northants Storm | 1st* |
| Birmingham Bulls | 2nd* |
| Burton Braves | 3rd |
| Leicester Panthers | 4th |
Eastern Conference
| Team | Final Position |
|---|---|
| Colchester Gladiators | 1st* |
| Ipswich Cardinals | 2nd* |
| Chelmsford Cherokee | 3rd |
| Norwich Devils | 4th |
| Tiptree Titans | 5th |
South Eastern Conference
| Team | Final Position |
|---|---|
| Farnham Knights | 1st* |
| Kent Rams | 2nd* |
| Brighton B-52s | 3rd |
| Basingstoke Ironsides | 4th |
| Monarchs | 5th |
South West Conference
| Team | Final Position |
|---|---|
| Bristol Packers | 1st* |
| Bournemouth Renegades | 2nd* |
| Cardiff Mets | 3rd |
| Solent Scorpions | 4th |
South East Conference
| Team | Final Position |
|---|---|
| London Capitals | 1st* |
| Folkestone | 2nd* |
| Sabres | 3rd |
| Luton Huskers | 4th |
🗺️ Regional Overview
Northants Storm once again proved their supremacy, topping the Midlands Conference and blazing through the postseason with an average playoff margin of over 50 points per game. London Capitals emerged as champions of the South East Conference and battled their way to the final, while teams like Farnham Knights, Steel City Warriors, Blackpool Falcons, and Colchester Gladiators also made strong showings.
🏆 Playoff Journey
📅 Quarter-Finals (20 October 1991)
- London Capitals 23–0 Ipswich Cardinals
- Northants Storm 70–6 Gateshead Senators
- Bristol Packers 26–30 Kent Rams
- Blackpool Falcons 50–20 Nottingham Hoods
- Colchester Gladiators 46–16 Folkestone
- Leeds Cougars 26–12 Glasgow Lions
- Farnham Knights 25–24 Bournemouth Renegades
- Steel City Warriors 34–20 Birmingham Bulls
📅 Semi-Finals (27 October 1991)
South
- London Capitals 22–0 Kent Rams
- Colchester Gladiators 22–39 Farnham Knights
North
- Blackpool Falcons 8–28 Steel City Warriors
- Northants Storm 64–0 Leeds Cougars
📅 Conference Finals (3 November 1991)
South
- London Capitals 18–14 Farnham Knights
North
- Northants Storm 30–12 Steel City Warriors
🏆 National Final (24 November 1991)
- Northants Storm 59–6 London Capitals
Northants delivered a dominant performance to secure the 1991 BYAFA Youth Kitted League national title.