Lea Bridge (speedway)

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Lea Bridge
Clapton Saints
Lea Bridge Cubs
Club information
Track addressLea Bridge Stadium
Lea Bridge Road
Walthamstow
London
CountryEngland
Founded1928
Closed1938
LeagueSouthern 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[]

  1. ^ http://www.defunctspeedway.co.uk/Lea%20Bridge.htm
  2. ^ "CLAPTON SAINTS (Lea Bridge)". greyhound Derby .com. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 6 August 2021.


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