The 1901–02 season was the 10th in the history of the

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. Like the previous season,

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were the champions of Division One, and along with all the other members of Division One, also competed in the Southern League during this season. Portsmouth ultimately won both leagues, achieving a double. The Division Two champions for the third season running were

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.Robinson, Michael (ed.), Non-League Football Tables 1889–2006, Soccer Books, 2006

Division One

One new club joined Division One, which remained at nine clubs after

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joined

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. *

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Division Two

Four new clubs joined Division Two, which was increased to nine clubs from eight after Bedminster St Francis and

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left, and Weston (Bath) resigned during the previous season before playing a match. *

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Reserves *

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, rejoining the league after leaving in 1899. *

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Reserves * Trowbridge Town, rejoining the league after leaving in 1899. *Cotham changed their name to Cotham Amateurs.

References

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