2002–03 Nottingham Forest F.C. season


During the 2002–03 English football season, Nottingham Forest competed in the Football League First Division.

Season summary

Nottingham Forest rebounded from the previous season's disappointment to finish 6th in the First Division, setting up a play-off with third-placed Sheffield United. Forest were beaten 5-4 on aggregate over two epic semi-final legs, consigning the club to another season in English football's second tier.

Final league table

First-team squad

Left club during season

Appearances

WinDrawLoss

Football League First Division

Play Offs

DateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
10 May 2003Sheffield UnitedH1-129,064Johnson
15 May 2003Sheffield UnitedA3-424,477Johnson, Reid, OG

FA Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R34 January 2003West Ham UnitedA2-311,843Reid, Harewood

League Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R111 September 2002Kidderminster HarriersH4-04,950Lester, Johnson, Scimeca
R22 October 2002WalsallA1-24,477Johnson