1951 Speedway National League Division Three


The 1951 National League Division Three was the fifth and final season of British speedway's National League Division Three
The league remained with 10 teams but there were changes. Oxford Cheetahs, Leicester Hunters and Liverpool Chads had all moved up to Division Two whilst Tamworth Tammies dropped out. Plymouth Devils dropped down from Division Two. The three new sides were Cardiff Dragons, Long Eaton Archers and Wolverhampton Wasps.
Poole Pirates won their first title.

Final table

TeamPLWDLPts
Poole Pirates36300660
Exeter Falcons36280856
Aldershot Shots362111443
Rayleigh Rockets362101542
Swindon Robins361621834
Plymouth Devils361611933
Cardiff Dragons361332029
St Austell Gulls361302326
Long Eaton Archers361302326
Wolverhampton Wasps36513011

National Trophy Stage Three

The 1951 National Trophy was the 14th edition of the Knockout Cup. The Trophy consisted of three stages; stage one was for the third division clubs, stage two was for the second division 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. Exeter won stage one and therefore qualified for stage two.

Third Division Qualifying First Round

Third Division Qualifying Semi Finals

Third Division Qualifying Final