| Sport | motorcycle speedway |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1952 replaced the National League Division Three |
| Ceased | 1953 replaced by the Southern Area League |
| Country | England |
The Southern League was resurrected in 1952 as the regional third tier of speedway racing in the United Kingdom for Southern British teams as a replacement for the defunct National League Division Three.[1] The league ran for two seasons before being replaced by the Southern Area League.[2] The champions of both seasons were Rayleigh Rockets[3]
Champions
| Season | Champions | Second |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Rayleigh Rockets | Cardiff Dragons |
| 1953 | Rayleigh Rockets | Exeter Falcons |
See also
References
- ↑ Rogers, Martin (1978). The Illustrated History of Speedway. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. p. 129. ISBN 0-904584-45-3.
- ↑ "BRITISH LEAGUE TABLES - POST-WAR ERA (1946-1964)". Official British Speedway website. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ↑ "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
Southern League (1952–53) seasons | ||
|---|---|---|
 Speedway Southern League | ||
United Kingdom Speedway Seasons | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tier One League Top division |
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| Tier Two League Second division |
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| Tier Three League Third division | ||
| Champions | ||
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