2001–02 National Soccer League


The 2001–02 National Soccer League season, was the 26th season of the National Soccer League in Australia. Prior to the start of the season, Canberra Cosmos and Eastern Pride were removed from the competition, reducing the league to 13 teams. The league premiership was won by Perth Glory and the championship won by Olympic Sharks.

Regular season

Finals

Bracket

Elimination Final 1

LegHome teamScoreAway teamVenueAttendanceDate
1South Melbourne2–0Brisbane StrikersBob Jane Stadium8,45014 April 2002
2Brisbane Strikers1–2South MelbourneBallymore5,39121 April 2002

Elimination Final 2

LegHome teamScoreAway teamVenueAttendanceDate
1Melbourne Knights0–0Olympic SharksKnights Stadium3,42114 April 2002
2Olympic Sharks6–2Melbourne KnightsToyota Park5,85021 April 2002

Major Semi Final

LegHome teamScoreAway teamVenueAttendanceDate
1Perth Glory4–1Newcastle UnitedSubiaco Oval31,96320 April 2002
2Newcastle United2–0Perth GloryEnergy Australia Stadium17,50326 April 2002

Minor Semi Final

Home teamScoreAway teamVenueAttendanceDate
Olympic Sharks2–1South MelbourneMarconi Stadium6,34128 April 2002

Preliminary Final

Home teamScoreAway teamVenueAttendanceDate
Newcastle United0–1Olympic SharksEnergy Australia Stadium17,7085 May 2002

Grand final

Individual awards