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1956 Speedway National League Division Two

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1956 was the final season of the Speedway National League Division Two.[1]

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With the number of sides competing at national level diminishing from 37 at the start of 1951 to just 14 in 1956, only a single national division would be in existence by 1957. Poole Pirates had been promoted to Division One and Exeter Falcons had closed leaving seven entrants.[2][3]

Swindon Robins captured the title by a single point.[4][5]

Southampton's 34-year-old captain Ernie Rawlins died in Southampton Hospital on 22 September 1956, following an accident in the match against Birmingham on 18 September.[6]

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Final table

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Fixtures & results

A Fixtures

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Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

B Fixtures

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Source: [8]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Top Five Riders (League only)

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National Trophy Stage One

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The 1956 National Trophy was the 19th edition of the Knockout Cup. The Trophy consisted of two stages; stage one was for the second-tier clubs, stage two was for the top-tier clubs. Southampton won stage one and qualified for second and final stage.[9]

Division Two First round

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Division Two semifinals

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Division Two final

First leg

More information Southampton SaintsDick Bradley 15Brian Hanham 13Ernie Rawlins 12Johnny Hole 7Frank Bettis 6Alby Golden 5Maurie Mattingley 4Ron Sharp 2, 64 – 43 ...

Second leg

More information Leicester LionsLen Williams 12Ken McKinlay 9Ron Phillips 8Gordon McGregor 7Charlie Barsby 6Barrie East 4Ivor Brown 4Dennis Parker 4, 54 – 54 ...
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Riders & final averages

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Leicester

Oxford

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Southampton

Swindon

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