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The list of teams had several changes. [[Bristol Bulldogs]] had moved up to the [[Speedway National League|National League]] and [[Hackney Wick Wolves]] had moved down to take their place. They also swapped licences and riders as well as divisions. Other new entrants were [[Lea Bridge (speedway)|Lea Bridge]], [[Newcastle Diamonds|Newcastle]], [[Sheffield Tigers|Sheffield]] and [[West Ham Hammers|West Ham Hawks]] ([[West Ham Hammers|West Ham's]] reserve team). [[Nottingham Outlaws (speedway)|Nottingham Wasps]] withdrew just before the league season started and were replaced by [[Leeds Lions]]. [[Belle Vue Aces|Belle Vue Merseysiders]] who had replaced [[Liverpool Chads|Liverpool]] in the previous season were also absent. |
The list of teams had several changes. [[Bristol Bulldogs]] had moved up to the [[Speedway National League|National League]] and [[Hackney Wick Wolves]] had moved down to take their place. They also swapped licences and riders as well as divisions. Other new entrants were [[Lea Bridge (speedway)|Lea Bridge]], [[Newcastle Diamonds|Newcastle]], [[Sheffield Tigers|Sheffield]] and [[West Ham Hammers|West Ham Hawks]] ([[West Ham Hammers|West Ham's]] reserve team). [[Nottingham Outlaws (speedway)|Nottingham Wasps]] withdrew just before the league season started and were replaced by [[Leeds Lions]]. [[Belle Vue Aces|Belle Vue Merseysiders]] who had replaced [[Liverpool Chads|Liverpool]] in the previous season were also absent. |
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Revision as of 15:11, 6 February 2012
| League | National League Division Two |
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| Season | 1938 |
| Champions | Hackney Wick Wolves |
| No. of competitors | 9 |
The 1938 National League Division Two was the inaugural season of British speedway's National League Division Two albeit a continuation of the Provincial League from the previous season in all but name.[1]
The list of teams had several changes. Bristol Bulldogs had moved up to the National League and Hackney Wick Wolves had moved down to take their place. They also swapped licences and riders as well as divisions. Other new entrants were Lea Bridge, Newcastle, Sheffield and West Ham Hawks (West Ham's reserve team). Nottingham Wasps withdrew just before the league season started and were replaced by Leeds Lions. Belle Vue Merseysiders who had replaced Liverpool in the previous season were also absent.
Hackney Wick Wolves won the title.
Final Table Division Two
| Team | PL | W | D | L | Pts |
| Hackney Wick Wolves | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 24 |
| Norwich Stars | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 24 |
| Southampton Saints | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 18 |
| West Ham Hawks | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 18 |
| Lea Bridge | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 16 |
| Newcastle | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| Sheffield | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 13 |
| Birmingham Bulldogs | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 12 |
| Leeds Lions | 16 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 4 |
References
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