| League | Southern Area League |
|---|---|
| No. of competitors | 5 |
| Champions | California Poppies |
| Riders' Championship | Alby Golden |
| Highest average | Ernie Lessiter |
| Division/s above | National League Div 1 National League Div 2 |
The 1954 Southern Area League was the first season of the newly named regional third tier of speedway racing in the United Kingdom for Southern British teams. It replaced the defunct Southern League. With most of the Southern League teams moving up to Speedway National League Division Two, six new teams started the season—many of them making their debut in league speedway.[1]