1939 Speedway National League Division Two


The 1939 National League Division Two was the second season of British speedway's National League Division Two. The season was never completed, due to the outbreak of World War II.

Summary

As with the previous season, there were several team changes. Southampton Saints had moved up to the National League and Bristol Bulldogs had moved down to take their place. Other new entrants were Crystal Palace Glaziers, Stoke and Middlesbrough. Absentees from the end of the previous season were Lea Bridge, West Ham Hawks, Birmingham and Leeds Lions.
Newcastle were leading the league at the point of abandonment. Middlesbrough resigned after 8 matches, Crystal Palace Glaziers after 10 matches and Stoke after 14 matches. Belle Vue Aces provided a team to complete Stoke's fixtures.

Uncompleted table Division Two

The season was incomplete due to the outbreak of World War II. Uncompleted table on September 1.
TeamPLWDLPts
Newcastle Diamonds15100520
Hackney Wick Wolves1370614
Sheffield860212
Norwich Stars1260612
Bristol1450910
Stoke Potters + Belle Vue Reserves*1440108

Middlesbrough and Crystal Palace Glaziers withdrew mid-season and their records were expunged.