In 1954 the Panthers became part of the new British National League. This new structure involved four of the five members of the English League and the eight members of the Scottish National League. The membership of the league fell to eleven following the withdrawal of Dunfermline Vikings early in the league campaign and it was soon announced that all Scottish clubs apart from Paisley Pirates would be withdrawing at the end of the season. The Panthers finished in second place in the league behind Harringay Racers. In the summer Archie Stinchcombe departed after a seven-year spell as coach, to be replaced by Chick Zamick.
