1952 Speedway Southern League


The 1952 Southern League was the first season of the newly created regional third tier of speedway racing in the United Kingdom for Southern British teams. From the defunct National League Division Three of the previous season, only Poole Pirates didn't join the new league. Ipswich Witches and Southampton Saints were new entrants.
Rayleigh Rockets were champions whilst Long Eaton Archers withdrew mid-season.

Final table

Withdrawal : Long Eaton Archers

National Trophy Stage Three

The 1952 National Trophy was the 15th edition of the Knockout Cup. The Trophy consisted of three stages; stage one was for the third tier clubs, stage two was for the second tier clubs and stage three was for the top tier clubs. The winner of stage one would qualify for stage two and the winner of stage two would qualify for the third and final stage. Plymouth won stage one and therefore qualified for stage two.

Third Division Qualifying First Round

Third Division Qualifying Second Round

Third Division Qualifying Semi Finals

Third Division Qualifying Final