[1] Iwade speedway returned under a new promotion and new team name of Sittingbourne Crusaders.
[2] Cleveland Bays withdrew during the season and their results were expunged.
[6] It was only the tier two competition because the Division 1 & 2 had merged, this meant that the newly formed Academy League was tier two of British speedway at the time.
Berwick Bandits were awarded the Cup following a first leg final victory, Stoke did not hold the second leg due to rain.
First round Semi final First Leg Second Leg Kevin Little won the Riders' Championship, held on 2 September at Long Eaton Stadium.