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
Leg | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue | Attendance | Date |
1 | South Melbourne | 2–0 | Brisbane Strikers | Bob Jane Stadium | 8,450 | 14 April 2002 |
2 | Brisbane Strikers | 1–2 | South Melbourne | Ballymore | 5,391 | 21 April 2002 |
Elimination Final 2
Leg | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue | Attendance | Date |
1 | Melbourne Knights | 0–0 | Olympic Sharks | Knights Stadium | 3,421 | 14 April 2002 |
2 | Olympic Sharks | 6–2 | Melbourne Knights | Toyota Park | 5,850 | 21 April 2002 |
Leg | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue | Attendance | Date |
1 | Perth Glory | 4–1 | Newcastle United | Subiaco Oval | 31,963 | 20 April 2002 |
2 | Newcastle United | 2–0 | Perth Glory | Energy Australia Stadium | 17,503 | 26 April 2002 |
Minor Semi Final
Home team | Score | Away team | Venue | Attendance | Date |
Olympic Sharks | 2–1 | South Melbourne | Marconi Stadium | 6,341 | 28 April 2002 |
Preliminary Final
Home team | Score | Away team | Venue | Attendance | Date |
Newcastle United | 0–1 | Olympic Sharks | Energy Australia Stadium | 17,708 | 5 May 2002 |
Grand final
Individual awards
- Player of the Year: Fernando Rech
- U-21 Player of the Year: Joseph Schirripa
- Top Scorer: Damian Mori
- Coach of the Year: Ian Crook