Lea Bridge (speedway)
| Lea Bridge Clapton Saints Lea Bridge Cubs | |
|---|---|
| Club information | |
| Track address | Lea Bridge Stadium Lea Bridge Road Walthamstow London |
| Country | England |
| Founded | 1928 |
| Closed | 1938 |
| League | Southern League National League |
Lea Bridge also known as Clapton Saints were a British speedway team that existed from 1928 to 1938. They raced at the Lea Bridge Stadium.
Brief history
They first competed in the Southern League in 1929 and were based at Lea Bridge Stadium, Walthamstow, London. [1] When they entered the National League in 1932, they took over the fixtures from Southampton, halfway through the National Association Trophy and taking the name of Clapton Saints.[2] In 1934, the team reverted to the name Lea Bridge but once again were unable to fulfill their fixtures, which were completed by Walthamstow Wolves.[3]
The team re-appeared during the 1938 Speedway National League Division Two, under the name of Lea Bridge Cubs, which would be their last season in existence.[3]
Notable riders
Season summary
| Year and league | Team name | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 Speedway Southern League | Lea Bridge | 10th | |
| 1930 Speedway Southern League | Lea Bridge | 8th | |
| 1931 Speedway Southern League | Lea Bridge | 9th | |
| 1932 Speedway National League | Clapton Saints | 8th | |
| 1933 Speedway National League | Clapton Saints | 5th | |
| 1934 Speedway National League | Lea Bridge | 9th+ | fixtures taken over by Walthamstow Wolves |
| 1938 Speedway National League Division Two | Lea Bridge Cubs | 5th |
References
- ^ "Lea Bridge". Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "CLAPTON SAINTS (Lea Bridge)". greyhound Derby .com. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
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