2002–03 FA Women's Premier League

The 11th season of the FA Women's Premier League.[1][2][3][4]

FA Women's Premier League
Season2002–03
2001-02
2003-04
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1Fulham1816206313+5049[a]Champions, to European Cup
2Doncaster Rovers1813233419+1541
3Arsenal1813145321+3240
4Charlton Athletic1810444420+2434
5Birmingham City186392631−521
6Tranmere Rovers186392548−2321
7Leeds United185493342−919
8Everton1851121838−2016
9Southampton1825111030−2011Relegated to Southern Division
10Brighton & Hove Albion1811161862−444
Source: Arsenal FC Official Yearbook 2003
Notes:
  1. ^ Deducted 1 point for fielding ineligible player (Jess Wright) against Charlton Athletic on October 23, 2002.
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsNotes
1.Aston Villa L.F.C.2216425918+4152Promoted to National Division
2.Sunderland2215434825+2349
3.Oldham Curzon L.F.C.2214264829+1944
4.Bangor City Girls F.C.2211474637+937
5.Wolverhampton Wanderers W.F.C.229582826+232
6.Liverpool L.F.C.227873732+529
7.Lincoln City L.F.C.226793846-825
8.Manchester City W.F.C.2256113137-621
9.Middlesbrough L.F.C.2262142544-1920
10.Sheffield Wednesday Womens F.C.2255121536-1920
11.Ilkeston W.F.C.2254132444-2019Relegated
12.Garswood Saints L.F.C.2237122651-2519Relegated
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsNotes
1.Bristol Rovers W.F.C.2017127619+5752Promoted to National Division
2.Ipswich Town L.F.C.2011274936+1335
3.Millwall Lionesses L.F.C.2010464133+834
4.Barnet L.F.C.2010462924+534
5.Bristol City W.F.C.209564635+932
6.Chelsea L.F.C.2010283331+232
7.Merthyr Tydfil L.F.C.1209383034-430
8.Langford L.F.C.208573835+329
9.Wimbledon L.F.C.2061132847-1919
10.Enfield Town L.F.C.22032153259-2711
11.Barking L.F.C.2021172271-497Relegated

1 - Newport County changed its name to Merthyr Tydfil.

2 - while Barry Town (relegated from the first level) folded before the season began.

References

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  1. ^ "Blast from the past: Fulham stun Arsenal in 2003 title race". womenscompetitions.thefa.com. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
  2. ^ "Pioneers, film premieres and unrivalled dominance: When Al-Fayed turned Fulham's women professional". The Athletic. Retrieved 2022-11-28.
  3. ^ "Fulham lead the way". 2002-08-25. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
  4. ^ "Women's football". the Guardian. 2002-08-19. Retrieved 2022-12-07.