1953 Speedway Southern League

It was the final season before being replaced by the Southern Area League.

From the previous season, Aldershot Shots dropped out, Wolverhampton Wasps moved up and Oxford Cheetahs came down to replace them.

[1] Rayleigh Rockets were champions for a second consecutive season whilst Cardiff Dragons withdrew mid-season.

[2][3] Goog Hoskin of Exeter topped the averages.

Cardiff (withdrew) Exeter Ipswich Oxford Plymouth Rayleigh St Austell Southampton Swindon