| League | Southern Area League |
|---|---|
| No. of competitors | 4 |
| Champions | Rye House Roosters |
| Riders' Champion | Leo McAuliffe |
| Division/s above | National League Div 1 National League Div 2 |
The 1956 Southern Area League was the third season of the regional third tier/division of speedway racing in the United Kingdom British teams. Brafield Flying Foxes were no longer competitors with Southern Rovers taking their place. Southern Rovers had no track and raced all their 'home' fixtures on away tracks.[1]