The 1969 British League season was the 35th season of the top tier of speedway in the United Kingdom and the fifth season known as the British League.

Summary

The 19 competitors were the same as the previous season. Poole Pirates won their first title. The Pirates were extremely consistent and despite their riders not coming in the top 18 league averages they won the league by a clear 6 points. Pete Smith was their top rider with an average of 9.34 but aided by four other riders (Geoff Mudge (9.05), Odd Fossengen (7.73), Bruce Cribb (7.31) and Gordon Guasco (7.26)) they were able to claim the title. Wimbledon Dons had a much better season than the last, finishing third and managed to retain their British League Knockout Cup crown. Belle Vue Aces finished runner-up, mainly due to the performances of their outstanding World champion rider Ivan Mauger; the New Zealander finished with an average of 11.67 and would also seal his second world title before the end of the season.

Final table

Top Ten Riders (League Averages)

British League Knockout Cup

The 1969 British League Knockout Cup was the 31st edition of the Knockout Cup for tier one teams. Wimbledon were the winners. First round Second round Quarter-finals Semi-finals

Final

First leg Second leg Wimbledon Dons were declared Knockout Cup Champions, winning on aggregate 94-62.

Riders' Championship

Barry Briggs won the British League Riders' Championship for the fifth consecutive year, held at Hyde Road on 18 October.

Final leading averages

London Cup

Wimbledon retained the London Cup. Results

Midland Cup

Coventry won the Midland Cup, which consisted of six teams. First round Semi final round

Final

First leg Second leg Coventry won on aggregate 82–74

Riders & final averages

Belle Vue Coatbridge Coventry Cradley Heath Exeter Glasgow Hackney Halifax King's Lynn Leicester Newcastle Newport Oxford Poole Sheffield Swindon West Ham Wimbledon Wolverhampton