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2015 National League speedway season

The 2015 National League was the seventh season of the National League, the third tier of British speedway. The Cradley Heathens were the defending champions after winning the competition in 2014.

Cradley finished the 2015 season in third place, as the Birmingham Brummies won the championship title. With 14 wins from 18 matches, the Brummies won the title after a 47–42 victory at the Mildenhall Fen Tigers in September, and ultimately finished 6 points clear of the Eastbourne Eagles.

Teams

The 2015 season featured 10 teams, one more than in 2014. The Scunthorpe Stags and Devon Demons did not compete in 2015, whilst the Birmingham Brummies, Eastbourne Eagles and Rye House Raiders all joined the league. National League co-ordinator Peter Morrish expressed his excitement ahead of the new season, with the addition of the Brummies and Eagles especially Ã¢Â€Â“ two teams with extensive Elite League experience Ã¢Â€Â“ it was expected to be one of the most exciting National League seasons in years.

Final league table

Fixtures & results

Final Leading averages

National League Knockout Cup

The 2015 National League Knockout Cup was the 18th edition of the Knockout Cup for tier three teams. Eastbourne Eagles were the winners.

First round

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final



Riders' Championship

Ben Morley won the Riders' Championship. The final was held on 26 September at Rye House Stadium.

Pairs

The National League Pairs Championship, was held at King's Lynn Stadium, on 5 September 2015. The event was won by Ben Morley and Danny Ayres of the Kent Kings.

Semi finals

  • Kent bt King's Lynn 7–2
  • Cradley bt Rye House 7–2

Final

  • Kent bt Cradley 7–2

Fours

Birmingham won the National League Fours, held on 14 June 2015 at Brandon Stadium.

  • Ellis beat Greenwood in run-off

Riders & averages

Unless otherwise stated, all listed riders were declared at the start of the 2015 National League season.

Birmingham Brummies

Buxton Hitmen

Coventry Storm

Cradley Heathens

Eastbourne Eagles

Kent Kings

King's Lynn Young Stars

Mildenhall Fen Tigers

Rye House Raiders

Stoke Potters

Development Leagues

Midland Development League

Northern Junior League

See also

Notes

References