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.
Bristol Bulldogs were crowned champions, whilst Wigan Warriors were replaced by Fleetwood Flyers after just 3 away matches with their entire team transferring.
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
Wigan Warriors were replaced by Fleetwood Flyers after 3 away matches
The Anniversary Cup for Division Two was run in a league format. Birmingham Brummies came out on top.
Anniversary Cup (Div 2) Final table
Top Five Riders (League only)
National Trophy
The 1948 Trophy (sponsored by the Daily Mail) 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
Elimination Second Round
Elimination Third Round
Elimination Final
First leg
Second leg
Riders & 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
(Horace Burke) 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
See also
List of United Kingdom Speedway League Champions
Knockout Cup (speedway)