UK Elite Teams By Season : 1951-55

For the summary of the seasons from 1950/51 to 1954/55, points have been allocated according to success. The league, finals, Challenge Cup, League Cup, Yorkshire Cup and Lancashire Cup are listed in that order. 

First: Warrington was the beat around this time, the 1953-54 season in particular was their year. For the five years, two league titles, two grand finals, and Challenge Cup. Not a bad spell for the club from Cheshire. The 1954 Challenge Cup reply at Odsal, Bradford between Warrington and Halifax attracted at least 102,000 spectators (pic above). Final score 8-4 to Warrington (first match 4-4).

Second: Wigan were next and started the five year period at the top but by the end of it, their form had dropped enough to leave them in second place. A grand final. Challenge Cup and two Lancashire Cups was the tally in the end.

Third: Huddersfield won a Challenge Cup and two Yorkshire Cups to just push Halifax into fourth. The latter had some strong years but one disastrous year cost them.