The 2002–03 football season was Plymouth Argyle Football Club's 99th consecutive season as a professional club. It began on 1 July 2002, and concluded on 30 June 2003, although competitive games were only played between August and May.

Season summary

The club began the 2002–03 season in the

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, following their promotion from the Third Division. They finished in a creditable 8th position, with a record of 17 wins, 14 draws, and 15 defeats, from 46 games. Their leading goalscorer was

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with 12 goals in all competitions. The club reached the Third Round of the

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, drawing 2–2 at home with

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before losing the replay 2–0. They entered the League Cup at the First Round stage and were eliminated away to

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2–1 after extra-time. They also competed in the

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where they reached the Second Round before being defeated 2–0 at home by

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. Notable players to begin their careers with the Pilgrims this season included David Norris, Tony Capaldi,

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, and

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. Legend

Football League

League table

Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points

FA Cup

First Round Second Round Third Round Third Round Replay

Football League Cup

First Round

Football League Trophy

Southern Section First Round Southern Section Second Round

Players

First-team squad

:''Squad at end of season''

Left club during season

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Key # = Squad number; Pos = Playing position; P = Number of games played; G = Number of goals scored;

= Yellow cards;

= Red cards; GK =

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; DF = Defender; MF =

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; FW =

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Statistics do not include minor competitions or games played for other clubs. All players who were provided a squad number during the 2002–03 season are included.Team Page
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Transfers

In Out

Loans

In Out In

Notes

References

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Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Plymouth, Devon, England. The team currently competes in EFL League One, the third level of the English football league system. The club has played ...