The 2001–02 League of Ireland First Division season was the 17th season of the

League of Ireland First Division The League of Ireland First Division ( ga, Céad Roinn Sraith na hÉireann), also known as the SSE Airtricity League First Division, is the second level division in both the League of Ireland and the Republic of Ireland football league system. Th ...

Overview

The First Division was contested by 10 teams and

Drogheda United Drogheda United Football Club ( ga, Cumann Peile Dhroichead Átha Aontaithe) is a semi-professional Irish association football club based in Drogheda, County Louth playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division. They play their home matches ...

won the division. The 2002–03 season would see the

expanded from 10 to 12 teams. As a result, the runners-up, Finn Harps F.C. were not automatically promoted as in previous seasons.

Final table

Promotion/Relegation Play-off

Second placed

Finn Harps Finn Harps Football Club ( ga, Cumann Peile Chláirsigh na Finne) are an Irish football club that play in the First Division of the League of Ireland, as of 2023. The club was founded in 1954 and elected to the league in 1969. However, it was te ...

played off against

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who finished in ninth place in the 2001–02 League of Ireland Premier Division. The winner would compete in the

2002–03 League of Ireland Premier Division The 2002–03 League of Ireland Premier Division was the 18th season of the League of Ireland Premier Division. The division was made up of 10 teams. Bohemians were declared champions. Regular season The 2003 season would see the League of Irelan ...

1st Leg

2nd Leg

win 6-5 on penalties after extra time and retain their place in the Premier Division.''

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:2001-02 League of Ireland First Division League of Ireland First Division seasons 2001–02 in Republic of Ireland association football