1949 Speedway National League Division Three


The 1949 National League Division Three was the third season of British speedway's National League Division Three.
The league expanded to 13 teams from 12. Cradley Heath, Southampton and Coventry had all moved up to Division Two whilst Wombwell dropped out. The five new sides were Halifax Dukes, Liverpool Chads, Leicester Hunters, Rayleigh Rockets and Oxford Cheetahs
Swindon Robins replaced Hull Angels mid-season and Hanley Potters won the title on race points difference from Yarmouth Bloaters.

Final table

TeamPLWDLPts
Hanley Potters483511271
Yarmouth Bloaters483511271
Tamworth Hounds483301566
Halifax Dukes482821858
Plymouth Devils482821858
Poole Pirates482702154
Exeter Falcons482402448
Hastings Saxons482113643
Liverpool Chads481902938
Leicester Hunters481713035
Swindon Robins*481513231
Rayleigh Rockets481403428
Oxford Cheetahs481113623

National Trophy Stage One

The 1949 Trophy was the 12th 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. Hanley Potters won stage one and therefore qualified for stage two.

Third Division Qualifying First Round

Third Division Qualifying Second Round

Third Division Qualifying Semi Finals

Third Division Qualifying Final