2001–02 Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. season


During the 2001–02 English football season, Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. competed in the Football League Second Division.

Season summary

In October 2001, Brighton boss Adams left the club to work as Dave Bassett's assistant at Leicester City, being replaced by former Leicester manager Peter Taylor. The transition proved to be a plus point for Brighton, who maintained their good form and ended the season as Division Two champions – winning a second successive promotion.

Final league table

Results

Brighton & Hove Albion's score comes first

Legend

Football League Second Division

FA Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R117 November 2001Shrewsbury TownH1–05,450Zamora
R28 December 2001Rushden & DiamondsH2–15,647Zamora, Cullip
R315 January 2002Preston North EndH0–26,548

League Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R121 August 2001WimbledonH2–16,344Zamora
R211 September 2001SouthamptonH0–36,489

LDV Vans Trophy

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R1 Southern Section16 October 2001Swansea CityA2–12,851Lehmann, Steele
R2 Southern Section30 October 2001Wycombe WanderersH2–1 3,237Pitcher, Melton
QF Southern Section4 December 2001Cambridge UnitedA1–2 2,306Melton

Players

First-team squad

Left club during season