1901-02 in English football

The 1901–02 season was the 31st season of competitive football in England.

Burton United were formed by a merger of Burton Swifts with former League side Burton Wanderers.

Bristol City were the first non-London Southern side in the league.

Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour. * indicates new record for competition

P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GA = Goal average; Pts = Points