British Gridiron Football League
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The British Gridiron Football League was an American football league based in the United Kingdom, containing 10 teams split into two divisions. Established in 1987, the league lasted just two season before merging with the Capital League
in 1989 to become the British National Gridiron League (BNGL).
The British Gridiron Football League's only champions were the Mersey Centurions, who defeated Leicester Huntsmen 20-16 in the Final.
Capital League
The Capital League was an American football league based in the United Kingdom, containing 11 teams from London and the Home Counties. Established in 1987, the league lasted just one season before merging with the British Gridiron Football League in 1988 to become the British National Gridiron...
in 1989 to become the British National Gridiron League (BNGL).
The British Gridiron Football League's only champions were the Mersey Centurions, who defeated Leicester Huntsmen 20-16 in the Final.
BGFL Standings
| West Division | Won | Lost | Tied | PF | PA | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mersey Centurions | 6 | 0 | 0 | 290 | 48 | 1.000 |
| Hartlepool Steelers | 4 | 2 | 0 | 100 | 137 | 0.667 |
| Preston Pirates | 2 | 4 | 0 | 110 | 95 | 0.333 |
| Oldham Phoenix | 0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 232 | 0.000 |
| East Division | Won | Lost | Tied | PF | PA | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Huntsmen | 9 | 1 | 0 | 310 | 113 | 0.900 |
| East Kent Cougars | 7 | 3 | 0 | 242 | 113 | 0.700 |
| Boston Blitz | 5 | 5 | 0 | 139 | 158 | 0.500 |
| Rotherham Redskins | 4 | 6 | 0 | 150 | 132 | 0.400 |
| Burton Braves | 3 | 7 | 0 | 147 | 323 | 0.300 |
| Doncaster Jaguars | 2 | 8 | 0 | 125 | 276 | 0.200 |
Semi-Finals
- Hartlepool Steelers 12-28 Leicester Huntsmen
- Mersey Centurions 28-13 East Kent Cougars