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.

Doncaster Mustangs
Founded2002; 22 years ago (2002)
LeagueBAFA National Leagues
DivisionNFC 2 South
Team historySouth Yorkshire Mustangs (2008–2009)
Doncaster Mustangs (2002–2008, 2009–)
LocationDoncaster, South Yorkshire, England
StadiumWheatley Hills RUFC
ColoursGold Helmets
Green and White Jerseys
Green pants
Head coachGavin Lyons
General managerMark Blyth
Division titles1: 2004
Playoff berths5: 2004, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2013

Team colours

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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

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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Mustangs adopt a new name". Doncaster Free Press. 9 January 2008.
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