The 1931 Northern League was the third season of speedway racing in the United Kingdom for Northern British teams. It was the final season of the Northern League before amalgamation with the Southern League which also had their third season known as the

1931 Speedway Southern League The 1931 Southern League was the third season of speedway in the United Kingdom for Southern British teams, and its final season before amalgamation of the Southern and Northern Leagues. The Northern teams also had their third season known as the ...

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Summary

Following the closure of several clubs from the previous season, only 6 sides started the season and only 4 finished it. There were many team changes from the previous season.

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, Manchester White City,

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and

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were all no longer participants, while

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rejoined after a year's absence.

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retained their title, Glasgow White City and

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withdrew in mid-season but their results stood.

Final table

Top Five Riders

National Trophy

The 1931 National Trophy was the first edition of the Knockout Cup. It was contested between teams from the Southern and Northern Leagues. For the results of the National Trophy see -

Riders & final averages

Belle Vue * 10.40 * 9.37 * 8.05 * 7.83 * 7.41 * 5.71 * 5.36 * 5.33 * 5.33 * 4.18 Glasgow * 6.38 * 6.10 * 5.33 * 5.29 * 5.12 * 4.18 * 3.73 Leeds * 8.91 * 8.29 * 8.14 * 6.46 * 6.22 * 5.90 * 5.36 * 5.19 * 5.14 Leicester * 9.72 * 8.34 * 7.88 * 6.56 * 5.70 * 4.95 * 4.74 * 3.49 * 2.29 Preston * 9.94 * 9.38 * 7.36 * 6.17 * 5.89 * 5.88 * 5.51 * 5.56 * Gustav Kellner 5.17 Sheffield * 9.74 * 7.00 * 6.31 * 6.08 * 6.00 * 5.69 * 5.08 * 4.94 * 4.00

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