Sunderland 2001–02 football season
Sunderland2001–02 season |
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Chairman | Bob Murray |
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Manager | Peter Reid |
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Stadium | Stadium of Light |
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FA Premier League | 17th |
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FA Cup | Third round |
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League Cup | Second round |
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Top goalscorer | League: Kevin Phillips (11) All: Kevin Phillips (13) |
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Average home league attendance | 44,108 |
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During the 2001–02 season, Sunderland competed in the FA Premier League.
Season summary
In the 2001–02 season, despite standing 9th on Boxing Day 2001, Sunderland narrowly avoided relegation. They were the lowest scoring team in the Premier League,[1] with 29 goals, ending the season in 17th place and being knocked out of both English Cup competitions in their first rounds.[1]
Results
Sunderland's score comes first[2]
Legend
FA Premier League
League table
Source: Premier League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(R) Relegated
Notes:
Results per matchday
Source: Statto.com
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
18 August 2001 | Ipswich Town | H | 1–0 | 47,370 | Phillips (pen) |
22 August 2001 | Fulham | A | 0–2 | 20,197 | |
26 August 2001 | Newcastle United | A | 1–1 | 52,021 | Phillips |
8 September 2001 | Blackburn Rovers | H | 1–0 | 45,103 | Quinn |
16 September 2001 | Aston Villa | A | 0–0 | 31,668 | |
19 September 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur | H | 1–2 | 47,310 | Phillips |
22 September 2001 | Charlton Athletic | H | 2–2 | 46,825 | Quinn (2) |
29 September 2001 | Bolton Wanderers | A | 2–0 | 24,520 | Phillips, Craddock |
13 October 2001 | Manchester United | H | 1–3 | 48,305 | Phillips |
22 October 2001 | Middlesbrough | A | 0–2 | 28,432 | |
27 October 2001 | Arsenal | H | 1–1 | 48,029 | Schwarz |
3 November 2001 | Leicester City | A | 0–1 | 20,573 | |
18 November 2001 | Leeds United | H | 2–0 | 48,005 | Arca, Phillips |
25 November 2001 | Liverpool | A | 0–1 | 43,537 | |
1 December 2001 | West Ham United | H | 1–0 | 47,437 | Phillips |
9 December 2001 | Chelsea | H | 0–0 | 48,017 | |
15 December 2001 | Southampton | A | 0–2 | 29,459 | |
22 December 2001 | Everton | H | 1–0 | 48,013 | Reyna |
26 December 2001 | Blackburn Rovers | A | 3–0 | 29,869 | Quinn (2), Kilbane |
29 December 2001 | Ipswich Town | A | 0–5 | 24,517 | |
1 January 2002 | Aston Villa | H | 1–1 | 45,324 | Thome |
12 January 2002 | Everton | A | 0–1 | 30,736 | |
19 January 2002 | Fulham | H | 1–1 | 45,124 | Phillips |
29 January 2002 | Middlesbrough | H | 0–1 | 44,579 | |
2 February 2002 | Manchester United | A | 1–4 | 67,587 | Phillips |
9 February 2002 | Derby County | A | 1–0 | 31,771 | Quinn |
24 February 2002 | Newcastle United | H | 0–1 | 48,290 | |
2 March 2002 | Tottenham Hotspur | A | 1–2 | 36,062 | M'Boma |
5 March 2002 | Bolton Wanderers | H | 1–0 | 43,011 | McAteer |
16 March 2002 | Chelsea | A | 0–4 | 40,218 | |
23 March 2002 | Southampton | H | 1–1 | 46,120 | McAteer |
30 March 2002 | Arsenal | A | 0–3 | 38,047 | |
1 April 2002 | Leicester City | H | 2–1 | 44,950 | Reyna (2) |
7 April 2002 | Leeds United | A | 0–2 | 39,195 | |
13 April 2002 | Liverpool | H | 0–1 | 48,355 | |
20 April 2002 | West Ham United | A | 0–3 | 33,319 | |
27 April 2002 | Charlton Athletic | A | 2–2 | 26,614 | Kilbane, Phillips |
11 May 2002 | Derby County | H | 1–1 | 47,989 | Phillips |
FA Cup
Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
R3 | 5 January 2002 | West Bromwich Albion | H | 1–2 | 29,133 | Phillips |
League Cup
Players
First-team squad
- Squad at end of season[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Left club during season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Reserves
- The following players did not appear for the first team this season.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Transfers
In
Out
Loan in
Loan out
Statistics
Appearances and goals
- As of end of season[16]
Notes
- ^ Haas was born in Vienna, Austria, but also qualified to represent Switzerland internationally and made his international debut for Switzerland in 1996.
- ^ Kilbane was born in Preston, England, but also qualified to represent the Republic of Ireland internationally through his parents and represented them at U-21 level before making his international debut for Republic of Ireland in September 1997.
- ^ Ingham was born in Preston, England, but also qualified to represent Northern Ireland internationally and represented them at U-18 and U-21 level before making his international debut for Northern Ireland in June 2005.
- ^ McAteer was born in Tranmere, England, but also qualified to represent the Republic of Ireland internationally and made his international debut for the Republic of Ireland in March 1994.
- ^ Hutchison was born in Gateshead, England, but also qualified to represent Scotland internationally through his father and represented them at B level before making his international debut for Scotland in March 1999.
- ^ Oster was born in Boston, England, but also qualified to represent Wales internationally and represented them at U-18 and U-21 level before making his international debut for Wales in 1997.
- ^ Mercimek was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, but also qualified to represent Turkey internationally and would represent them at U-21 level before making his international debut for Turkey in 2006.
References
- ^ a b Richard Rundle. "2001–02 FA Premier League". Football Club History Database. Archived from the original on 12 June 2008. Retrieved 2 November 2008.
- ^ "Sunderland 2001-2002 Results - statto.com". Archived from the original on 27 May 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ^ "FootballSquads - Sunderland - 2001/02".
- ^ "Sunderland snap up Argentine". BBC Sport. 18 May 2001. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Sunderland sign Mercimek". BBC Sport. 13 June 2001. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Sunderland grab Laslandes". BBC Sport. 28 June 2001. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Reid signs teenage striker". BBC Sport. 3 July 2001. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Black Cats sign Swiss defender". BBC Sport. 3 August 2001. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Fredgaard leaves Sunderland". BBC Sport. 15 May 2001. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Roeder signs Hutchison". BBC Sport. 30 August 2001. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Mboma signs for Sunderland". BBC Sport. 13 February 2002. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ "Baggies snap up Dichio". BBC Sport. 23 August 2001. Archived from the original on 27 August 2001. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ "Hull sign Reddy". BBC Sport. 22 September 2001. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ "York sign Maley". BBC Sport. 27 September 2001. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ "Maley stays on". BBC Sport. 22 November 2001. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ "All Sunderland players: 2002".
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Levels 8–9 | - Isthmian League (Two, Three)
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