The 1977 National League was contested as the second division of Speedway in the United Kingdom.

Summary

Newport had moved down from the British League. Their riders were transferred to Bristol Bulldogs but they acquired new riders and were renamed Newport Dragons. Paisley Lions dropped out so the league had 19 teams, the same as the previous season. Part way through the season, Coatbridge Tigers relocated and changed name to Glasgow Tigers after being kicked out of Cliftonhill. Eastbourne Eagles won the National League title, completing a league and cup double. Eastbournes's star rider was Colin Richardson, who won the Riders' Championship and averaged 10.70 for the season. He was backed up by Mike Sampson, who also surpassed a 10 average and Dave Kennett (8.37 average) and a member of Eastbourne's 1971 winning team. Joe Owen, the leading rider of 1976 had moved from champions Newcastle Diamonds to join British League side Hull Vikings. Newcastle were unable to compensate for the loss and finished in 6th place, despite Joe's brother Tom Owen finishing top of the averages.

Final table

Top Five Riders (League Averages)

National League Knockout Cup

The 1977 National League Knockout Cup was the tenth edition of the Knockout Cup for tier two teams. Eastbourne Eagles were the winners of the competition. First round Second round Quarter-finals Semi-finals

Final

First leg Second leg Eastbourne were declared Knockout Cup Champions, winning on aggregate 98–57.

Riders' Championship

Colin Richardson won the Riders' Championship, sponsored by Gauloises and held at Wimbledon Stadium on 24 September.

Pairs

The National League Pairs was held at Hyde Road on 4 June and was won by Boston Barracudas. Semi finals Final

Fours

Peterborough won the fours championship final, held at the East of England Arena on 7 August. Semi finals Final

Leading final averages

Riders & final averages

Berwick Boston Canterbury Coatbridge/Glasgow Crayford Eastbourne Edinburgh Ellesmere Port Mildenhall Newcastle Newport Oxford Peterborough Rye House Scunthorpe Stoke Teesside Weymouth Workington