1948 Speedway National League Division Two


The 1948 National League Division Two was the third post-war season of the second tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain. Edinburgh Monarchs were new participants as the league was extended to 9 teams.

Summary

Wigan Warriors were replaced by Fleetwood Flyers after just 3 away matches with their entire team transferring. A quickfire 19 days effort resulted in the concrete wall surrounding the Highbury Stadium pitch being demolished and a 30 feet wide track being constructed.
Bristol Bulldogs were crowned champions.
32-year-old Bill Wilson of the Middlesbrough Bears was fatally injured, on 3 July at Norwich and died two days later in hospital.

Final table

Anniversary Cup (Div 2)

The Anniversary Cup for Division Two was run in a league format. Birmingham Brummies came out on top.

National Trophy

The 1948 Trophy was the 11th edition of the Knockout Cup. The Qualifying event for Division 3 teams saw Southampton Saints win the final and qualify for the Elimination event. The Elimination event for Division 2 teams saw Birmingham Brummies win the final and qualify for the Quarter Finals proper.
Elimination Event First Round
DateTeam OneScoreTeam Two
19/06 Birmingham79-29Southampton
15/06 Southampton41-66 Birmingham
16/06 Glasgow White City70-38Edinburgh
19/06 Edinburgh62-46 Glasgow White City

Elimination Second Round
DateTeam OneScoreTeam Two
17/06 Sheffield55-53Norwich
19/06 Norwich 76-32Sheffield
03/07 Birmingham80-28Glasgow White City
23/06 Glasgow White City45.5-61.5Birmingham
18/06 Bristol65-43Fleetwood
22/06 Fleetwood69-39Bristol
14/06 Newcastle41-65Middlesbrough
17/06 Middlesbrough67-40Newcastle

'''Elimination Third Round'''

Elimination Final

First leg
'''Second leg'''

Riders and final averages

Birmingham
  • 9.84
  • 8.57
  • 8.26
  • 7.91
  • 7.53
  • 6.79
  • 6.55
  • 5.94
  • 5.46
  • 5.39
Bristol
  • 10.20
  • 8.95
  • 8.60
  • 8.45
  • 7.94
  • 7.83
  • 7.40
  • 5.38
  • 4.37
  • 3.25
  • 1.67
Edinburgh
  • 7.15
  • 6.68
  • 6.00
  • 6.00
  • 5.50
  • 5.32
  • 4.96
  • 4.74
  • 3.75
  • 3.30
  • 2.55
Fleetwood
  • 9.47
  • 9.03
  • 7.46
  • 6.06
  • 5.68
  • 5.18
  • 4.70
  • 4.54
  • 4.14
  • 2.40
  • 1.60
Glasgow
  • 8.13
  • 7.80
  • 7.59
  • 7.20
  • 6.21
  • 5.98
  • 5.57
  • 5.00
  • 4.87
  • 3.83
  • 1.50
Middlesbrough
  • 9.84
  • 8.88
  • 8.77
  • 7.77
  • 6.91
  • 6.23
  • 6.22
  • 5.94
  • 5.45
  • 4.53
  • 4.00
  • 3.75
  • 3.56
Newcastle
  • 9.22
  • 8.72
  • 8.17
  • 7.41
  • 6.80
  • 6.66
  • 4.80
  • 4.14
  • 3.82
  • 3.52
  • 3.41
  • 3.17
  • 3.09
Norwich
  • 8.61
  • 8.47
  • 8.10
  • 6.79
  • 6.63
  • 6.50
  • 6.35
  • 6.04
  • 5.49
  • 4.91
  • 4.00
Sheffield
  • 9.09
  • 8.33
  • 7.31
  • 7.16
  • 6.94
  • 6.77
  • 4.71
  • 4.55
  • 4.21
  • 2.60
  • Henry Long 3.50
  • 1.56