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ASHTON OILERS

Based: Ashton Stadium, Woodford Bridge, Essex
Career Record: 12-8-0

Colours: Navy/Red/White (also blue)
Honours: Budweiser League Division One champions 1987. Conference champions 1987

1988 Budweiser League Premier Division North London & East Conference 3-7-0
1987 Budweiser League Division One South East Conference 9-1-0*

Team notes: Formed out of the ashes of the Collier Row Oilers. Had a coach from the US Navy. Tied with Eastbourne Crusaders at top of Budweiser League Division One South East Conference in 1987, and went on to win the Division One bowl in that year with play-off victories against Farnham Knights, Bristol Packers and then Ealing Eagles (27-7) in final. 


Ashton vs Ealing in 1987 final

Promoted to Premier Division in 1988, but struggled and folded after that season. Merged with Chingford Centurions before the start of 1988.


1987 team photo

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