The 1996–97 BCAFL was the 12th full season of the British Collegiate American Football League, organised by the British Students American Football Association.
Changes from last season Division Changes There were no changes to the Divisional setup
Team Changes University of Derby joined the Northern Conference, as the Braves University of Kent joined the Southern Conference, as the Falcons University of Nottingham joined the Northern Conference, as the Outlaws Reading Knights moved within the Southern Conference from Eastern to Western Division Sheffield Zulus moved within the Northern Conference from Central to Eastern Division Stirling Clansmen returned after one season out This increased the number of teams in BCAFL to 31, an all-time high.
Regular season
Northern Conference, Scottish Division Team Pld Won Lst Drw PF PA Win%Glasgow Tigers851293480.750Qualified for PlayoffsStrathclyde Hawks833299890.500Stirling Clansmen8341811570.438Paisley Panthers816138890.188Withdrew after this season
Northern Conference, Eastern Division Team Pld Won Lst Drw PF PA Win%Lancaster Bombers87102541220.875Qualified for PlayoffsLeeds Celtics86203111110.750Qualified for PlayoffsNewcastle Mariners85302701510.625Sunderland Wearwolves8332881660.500Sheffield Zulus7061341380.071Withdrew after this seasonTeesside Demons7061242300.071
Northern Conference, Central Division Team Pld Won Lst Drw PF PA Win%Loughborough Aces8800301141.000Qualified for PlayoffsNottingham Outlaws85301191280.625Staffordshire Stallions85302081530.625Leicester Lemmings8350741720.375Hull Sharks8260401430.250Derby Braves8080282610.000
Southern Conference, Eastern Division Team Pld Won Lst Drw PF PA Win%UEA Pirates8710168660.875Qualified for PlayoffsCambridge Pythons8620178900.750Withdrew after this seasonHertfordshire Hurricanes8530168700.625Surrey Stingers8440801650.500Kent Falcons8170341690.125
Southern Conference, Central Division Team Pld Won Lst Drw PF PA Win%Tarannau Aberystwyth880017601.000Qualified for PlayoffsBirmingham Lions8620132400.750Qualified for PlayoffsWarwick Wolves853068930.625Oxford Cavaliers8260531300.250Aston Rhinos80717770.062Withdrew after this season
Southern Conference, Western Division Team Pld Won Lst Drw PF PA Win%Bath Killer Bees8620118280.750Qualified for PlayoffsSouthampton Stags8521119430.688Cardiff Cobras824264490.375Reading Knights8161602190.188Bristol Bullets8161381160.188
Playoffs
Note – the table does not indicate who played home or away in each fixture.
References
External links Official BUAFL Website Official BAFA Website