2001–02 Scottish Premier League

The 2001–2002 Scottish Premier League (known as the 2001–2002 Bank of Scotland Premier League for sponsorship reasons) was the fourth season of the Scottish Premier League, the top level of football in Scotland. It began on 28 July 2001 and concluded on 12 May 2002.

Scottish Premier League
Season2001–02
Dates28 July 2001 – 12 May 2002
ChampionsCeltic
2nd Premier League title
38th Scottish title
RelegatedSt Johnstone
Champions LeagueCeltic
UEFA CupRangers
Livingston
Aberdeen
Matches played228
Goals scored617 (2.71 per match)
Top goalscorerHenrik Larsson (29)
Biggest home winCeltic 5–0 Dunfermline (9 February)
Rangers 5–0 Kilmarnock (20 March)
Celtic 5–0 Dunfermline (13 April)
Biggest away winDundee United 1–6 Rangers (22 September)
Highest scoringDunfermline 5–2 Motherwell (28 July)
Dundee United 1–6 Rangers (22 September)
Hibernian 3–4 Aberdeen (23 January)
Highest attendance59,900
Celtic 5–1 Dundee United – 20 October
Lowest attendance2,285
St Johnstone 0–3 Kilmarnock – 19 April
Average attendance15,794 ( 111)

Celtic were the defending champions, and successfully retained the title with a 5–1 victory over Livingston on 6 April 2002.

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