1990 NDMA Kitted League

The 1990 season marked the second and final outing for the NDMA Youth Kitted League, a competition that helped nurture a generation of young British American football players. Divided across three regional conferences—Northern, Central, and Southern—the league delivered high-scoring clashes, rising stars, and a dominant champion in Northants Storm.

📊 NDMA Youth Kitted League 1990 – Final Standings

Northern Conference

TeamWLT
Fylde Falcons420*
Leeds Cougars321*
Glasgow Lions330*
Manchester Allstars141

Central Conference

TeamWLT
Northants Storm602*
Birmingham Bulls530*
Nottingham Hoods431*
Leicester Panthers251
Bristol Packers170

Southern Conference

TeamWLT
Portsmouth Warriors600*
London Olympians420*
Chelmsford Cherokee240
Brighton B-52s060

🏆 Regular Season Overview

Northern Conference

The Fylde Falcons emerged top of the Northern standings with a 4–2 record, edging out Leeds Cougars and Glasgow Lions, who remained hot on their heels. The Falcons were consistent throughout, but both Leeds and Glasgow were formidable opponents. Manchester Allstars, despite flashes of potential, managed only one win.

Central Conference

The Central Conference proved to be the league’s most competitive. Northants Storm were unbeaten, finishing 6–0–2, blending explosive offense with defensive solidity. Birmingham Bulls followed closely with five wins, while Nottingham Hoods also impressed, finishing third. Leicester Panthers and Bristol Packers rounded out the standings, with Bristol struggling to find form.

Southern Conference

Portsmouth Warriors swept the Southern Conference with a perfect 6–0 record, powered by a disciplined defense and efficient offense. London Olympians stayed in playoff contention with four wins. Chelmsford Cherokee and Brighton B-52s lagged behind, with Brighton failing to notch a victory.

🏟️ Playoff Drama

First Round

  • Fylde Falcons 20–0 Leeds Cougars
    A comprehensive shutout by the Falcons sent them through in style.
  • Birmingham Bulls 30–18 London Olympians
    The Bulls survived a shootout against a determined Olympians side.
  • Northants Storm 58–8 Nottingham Hoods
    The Storm put on an offensive clinic, steamrolling into the semifinals.
  • Portsmouth Warriors 6–8 Glasgow Lions
    Glasgow produced the shock of the round, knocking out the previously undefeated Warriors.

Semi-Finals

  • Northants Storm 54–0 Glasgow Lions
    The Storm showed no mercy, dominating Glasgow to book their place in the final.
  • Fylde Falcons 12–30 Birmingham Bulls
    The Bulls powered their way past Fylde to set up a championship clash with the Storm.

Final – Saffron Lane, Leicester

  • Northants Storm 32–12 Birmingham Bulls
    The Storm capped off a perfect season with a commanding victory in the final. Their double-wing attack and lockdown defense overwhelmed the Bulls, securing the 1990 NDMA title and cementing their legacy in youth Britball history.


Anglian Conference

TeamPYDWLTPFPA%
Newmarket Mustangs8710129200.875*
Tiptree Titans8350221640.375
Cambridge Coyotes8080080.000

Southern Conference

TeamPYDWLTPFPA%
Berkshire Knights8800155651.000*
Waldron Warriors8440831350.500
Heathrow Jets834180820.438
Crawley Raiders807119890.063

Midlands Conference

TeamPYDWLTPFPA%
Newark Vulcans8710109150.875*
Walsall Titans853075380.625
Tamworth Trojans844062920.500
Birmingham Raiders844037380.500
Conwy Valley Vultures8080201190.000

South West Conference

TeamPYDWLTPFPA%
Eastleigh Royals8800122161.000*
Basingstoke Ironsides843123580.563
Bournemouth Raiders83417700.438
Oxford Jnr Bulldogs8080080.000

🏈 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.

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