2002–03 season | |||
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Chairman | Paul Stapleton | ||
Manager | Paul Sturrock | ||
Second Division | 8th | ||
FA Cup | Third Round (eliminated by Dagenham & Redbridge) | ||
League Cup | First Round (eliminated by Crystal Palace) | ||
Football League Trophy | Second Round (eliminated by Brentford) | ||
Top goalscorer |
League: Marino Keith (11) All: Marino Keith (12) |
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Highest home attendance | 11,922 (vs Bristol City, 26 August 2002) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 6,835 (vs Brentford, 22 March 2003) | ||
Average home league attendance | 8,980 | ||
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The 2002–03 football season was Plymouth Argyle Football Club's 99th consecutive season as a professional club. It began on 1 July 2002, and concluded on 30 June 2003, although competitive games were only played between August and May.
The club began the 2002–03 season in the Football League Second Division, following their promotion from the Third Division. They finished in a creditable 8th position, with a record of 17 wins, 14 draws, and 15 defeats, from 46 games. Their leading goalscorer was Marino Keith with 12 goals in all competitions. The club reached the Third Round of the FA Cup, drawing 2–2 at home with Dagenham & Redbridge before losing the replay 2–0. They entered the League Cup at the First Round stage and were eliminated away to Crystal Palace 2–1 after extra-time. They also competed in the Football League Trophy where they reached the Second Round before being defeated 2–0 at home by Brentford. Notable players to begin their careers with the Pilgrims this season included David Norris, Tony Capaldi, Hasney Aljofree, and Nathan Lowndes.
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