2001–02 Walsall F.C. season


During the 2001–02 English football season, Walsall competed in the Football League First Division.

Season summary

After a disappointing start to the 2001–02 season, pressure was piling on Graydon and following an abject performance and 1–0 defeat, against local rivals West Brom, Jeff Bonser dismissed Graydon. His replacement, ex-Wolves manager Colin Lee polarised supporters, but ultimately proved to be a success. The style of football improved and Lee's signings improved the team dramatically. Relegation was avoided thanks to vital away wins against Nottingham Forest and Sheffield United.

Final league table

;Results summary
;Results by round

Results

Walsall's score comes first

Legend

Football League First Division

FA Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R38 January 2002Bradford CityH2–04,509Bennett, Angell
R426 January 2002Charlton AthleticA2–118,573Leitão
R516 February 2002FulhamH1–28,766Byfield

League Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R121 August 2001Exeter CityA1–01,993Herivelto
R211 September 2001Bolton WanderersA3–4 5,761Wrack, Byfield, Barras

Squad

Left club during season

Reserve squad