1953 Speedway Southern League
Appearance
League | Southern League |
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Season | 1953 |
Champions | Rayleigh Rockets |
No. of competitors | 8 |
Division/s above | National League Div 1 National League Div 2 |
The 1953 Southern League was the second season of the regional third tier of speedway racing in the United Kingdom for Southern British teams. It was the final season before being replaced by the Southern Area League. From the previous season, Aldershot Shots dropped out, Wolverhampton Wasps moved up and Oxford Cheetahs came down to replace them.[1]
Summary
Rayleigh Rockets were champions for a second consecutive season whilst Cardiff Dragons withdrew mid-season. [2] The title was a source of continual disputes between Rayleigh Rockets and Exeter Falcons which resulted in 2 matches between the sides won by Exeter Falcons being declared void.
Final table
Team | PL | W | D | L | Pts |
Rayleigh Rockets | 26 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 43 |
Exeter Falcons | 26 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 41 |
Ipswich Witches | 28 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 28 |
Swindon Robins | 28 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 28 |
Southampton Saints | 28 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 26 |
Oxford Cheetahs | 28 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 19 |
St Austell Gulls | 28 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 18 |
Plymouth Devils | 28 | 8 | 1 | 19 | 17 |
Withdrawal (Record expunged) : Cardiff Dragons
See also
List of United Kingdom Speedway League Champions