2002–03 Perth Glory SC season
Perth Glory 2002–03 National Soccer League football season
The 2002–03 Perth Glory SC season was the club's seventh season after joining the National Soccer League (NSL) in 1996. Perth Glory finished second in the regular season before winning the championship playoff to qualify for the 2003 NSL Grand Final. The Glory won the grand final to finish the season as champions.
Club administration
In September, minority owner Paul Afkos sold his share of the club, leaving Nick Tana as majority owner alongside David Rodwell.
In November, the club announced that Future Glory, the club's youth team would not participate in the 2003 Soccer West Coast Premier League.
Review and events
September
The Glory opened the season with a 2–0 win over Parramatta Power in Sydney. This result was later reversed and a 3–0 win awarded to the Power.
Match results
NSL regular season
Perth Glory's score is shown first in each case.
NSL championship playoff
Perth Glory's score is shown first in each case.
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