2002–03 Walsall F.C. Season
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During the 2002–03 English football season, Walsall competed in the
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. It was the club's second consecutive season at that level.


Season summary

Walsall managed to avoid relegation to extend their stay in English football's second tier to a third season. Much of their success was down to the signing of key players, such as ex-
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, returning to English football after a six-year spell in Spain.


Kit

Xara became Walsall's new kit manufacturers.
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remained the kit sponsors.


Final league table


Results

''Walsall's score comes first''


Legend


Football League First Division


FA Cup


League Cup


First-team squad

:''Squad at end of season''


Left club during season


Reserve squad


References

Walsall F.C. seasons
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