1954 Southern Area League
The 1954 Southern Area League was the first season of the newly named regional third tier of speedway racing in the United Kingdom for Southern British teams. It replaced the defunct Southern League. With most of the Southern League teams moving up to Speedway National League Division Two, six new teams started the season—many of them making their debut in league speedway.[1]
| League | Southern Area League |
|---|---|
| Season | 1954 |
| Champions | California Poppies |
| No. of competitors | 5 |
| Division/s above | National League Div 1 National League Div 2 |
Summary
Three teams finished equal on points at the top but California Poppies from California, Berkshire were champions by the slenderest possible margin of a single race point with all their rivals having an fixture in hand that was never ridden.
Aldershot Shots withdrew mid-season. [2]
Final table
| Team | PL | W | D | L | Pts |
| California Poppies | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 18 |
| Ringwood Turfs | 15 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 18 |
| Rye House Roosters | 15 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 18 |
| Brafield Flying Foxes | 15 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 16 |
| Eastbourne Eagles | 15 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
Withdrawal (Record expunged) : Aldershot Shots
See also
List of United Kingdom Speedway League Champions
References
United Kingdom Speedway Seasons | ||
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| Tier One League Top division |
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| Tier Two League Second division |
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| Tier Three League Third division | ||