| League | Southern Area League |
|---|---|
| No. of competitors | 5 |
| Champions | Eastbourne Eagles |
| Riders' Championship | Dave Hankins |
| Highest average | Colin Gooddy |
| Division/s above | 1959 National League |
The 1959 Southern Area League was the final season of the Southern Area League as the regional second tier of speedway racing in the United Kingdom for Southern British teams. With no league in 1958, a set of 6 new teams competed in 1959.[1]