| 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. The league ran for two seasons before being replaced by the Southern Area League. The champions of both seasons were Rayleigh Rockets
Champions
| Season | Champions | Second |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Rayleigh Rockets | Cardiff Dragons |
| 1953 | Rayleigh Rockets | Exeter Falcons |
See also
List of United Kingdom Speedway League Champions
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.
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