2002–03 FA Women's Premier League

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

Contents

National Division

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Fulham 1816206313+5049 [lower-alpha 1] Champions, to European Cup
2 Doncaster Rovers 1813233419+1541
3 Arsenal 1813145321+3240
4 Charlton Athletic 1810444420+2434
5 Birmingham City 186392631−521
6 Tranmere Rovers 186392548−2321
7 Leeds United 185493342−919
8 Everton 1851121838−2016
9 Southampton 1825111030−2011Relegated to Southern Division
10 Brighton & Hove Albion 1811161862−444
Source: Arsenal FC Official Yearbook 2003
Notes:
  1. ↑ Deducted 1 point for fielding ineligible player (Jess Wright) against Charlton Athletic on October 23, 2002.

Northern Division

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsNotes
1. Aston Villa L.F.C. 2216425918+4152Promoted to National Division
2. Sunderland 2215434825+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

Southern Division

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.

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References

  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.


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