Other new entrants were Newcastle, Sheffield and West Ham Hawks (West Ham's reserve team) and Lea Bridge Cubs (made up largely of Harringay reserve riders).
[5] Belle Vue Merseysiders who had replaced Liverpool in the previous season were also absent.
[6] Nottingham withdrew just after the start of the league season and were replaced by Leeds Lions.
[9] First round Semifinals The 1938 National Trophy was the eighth edition of the Knockout Cup.
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