Number of teams 13 | Duration 2002-2003 Start date 2002 | |
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The 2002–03 National Soccer League season, was the 27th season of the National Soccer League in Australia. The finals format was revised for this season, with the top six teams at the end of the regular season qualifying for a home-and-away championship series. The top two teams from the championship series progressed to the grand final. Olympic Sharks were crowned premiers and Perth Glory were champions.
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League standings
Updated to games played on 16 March 2003
Source: Soccer Australia
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Championship Playoff
Updated to games played on 25 May 2003
Source: Soccer Australia
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
NBThe final round match between Northern Spirit and Newcastle Jets was not played, as neither team could progress.
1 Awarded 3 bonus points, due to regular season position.
2 Awarded 6 bonus points, due to regular season position.
3 Adelaide City was not forcibly relegated, but voluntarily left the League due to financial difficulties.