2002–03 Ukrainian First League
The 2002–03 Ukrainian First League was the twelfth season of the Ukrainian First League which was won by Zirka Kirovohrad. The season started on July 6, 2002, and finished on June 21, 2003.
Promotion and relegation
Promoted teams
Five clubs promoted from the 2001–02 Ukrainian Second League.;Group A
- FC Krasyliv - champion '
- Sokil Zolochiv - runner-up '
- Systema-Boreks Borodyanka - champion '
- FC Sumy - champion '
- Arsenal Kharkiv - runner-up ''''
Relegated teams
One club was relegated from the 2001-02 Ukrainian Top League:- FC Zakarpattia Uzhhorod - 14th place ''''
Renamed teams
- Before the season FC Sumy changed back to FC Spartak Sumy.
- During winter break SC Mykolaiv changed its name to MFC Mykolaiv.
Teams
In 2002-03 season, the Ukrainian First League consists of the following teams:Final table
| Persha Liha 2002-03 Winners |
| FC Zirka Kirovohrad Second title |
Top scorers
Statistics are taken from here.| Scorer | Goals | Team |
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