1956 Speedway National League Division Two


1956 was the final season of the Speedway National League Division Two.

Summary

With the number of sides competing at national level diminishing from 37 at the start of 1951 to just 14 in 1956, only a single national division would be in existence by 1957. Poole Pirates had been promoted to Division One and Exeter Falcons had closed leaving seven entrants.
Swindon Robins captured the title by a single point.

Final table

Top Five Riders (League only)

RiderNatTeamC.M.A.
1Per-Olof SödermanCoventry Bees11.74
2Ken McKinlayLeicester Hunters10.25
3Dick BradleySouthampton Saints10.22
4Bob RogerSwindon Robins9.53
5Ian WilliamsSwindon Robins9.52

National Trophy Stage One

The 1956 National Trophy was the 19th edition of the Knockout Cup. The Trophy consisted of two stages; stage one was for the second tier clubs, stage two was for the top tier clubs. Southampton won stage one and qualified for second and final stage.

Division Two First Round

Division Two Semi Finals

Division Two Final