London Blitz (American football)
| Founded | 1995 |
|---|---|
| League | BAFA National Leagues |
| Division | Premier Division South |
| Location | Finsbury Park, London |
| Stadium | Finsbury Park Stadium |
| Colours | White Helmets, White and Navy Blue Jerseys, Navy Blue Pants |
| Head coach | Heath Thomas |
| General manager | Freddy Clapson |
| Division titles | 7: 1995, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017 |
| Playoff berths | 18: 1995, 1996, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| BritBowl titles | 5: 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| EFAF Cup titles | 1: 2011 |
| Website | https://www.londonblitzfootballclub.com/ |
The London Blitz, previously known as the Ealing Eagles and Hayes Generals, are an American football team based in Finsbury Park, England, who compete BAFA National Leagues Premier Division South. They were formed in 1994 and operate from Finsbury Park Athletics Stadium.
History
The Ealing Eagles were one of the original American football teams in the United Kingdom. The Eagles merged with the Working Generals, becoming the Hayes Generals for the 1994 season. The chose a new name in 1995, officially becoming the London Blitz.[1]
The London Blitz run a pay-to-play model and have under-17, under-19, and senior teams.[2] The London Blitz won Britbowl for the first time in 2007.[3] In 2011, The Guardian described the London Blitz as "a dominant force in the British game".[4]
See also
References
- ^ "About". London Blitz. Archived from the original on 7 June 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
- ^ Stein, Oli (12 February 2019). "London Blitz: Exploring the British American football scene". Sports Gazette. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "London American Football Teams". americanfootball.org.uk. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ Bandini, Nicky (30 June 2011). "London Blitz aim for a British first in American football cup final". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 21 October 2025.