| Season: | 2001–02 |
| League Result: | 1st |
| Cup1 Result: | Qualifying Round |
| Cup2 Result: | Third Round |
| Cup3 Result: | First Round |
| League Topscorer: | Stephen Geoghegan (9) |
| Season Topscorer: | Stephen Geoghegan (9) |
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| Nextseason: | 2002-03 |
In the 2001–02 season, Shelbourne were crowned eircom League Premier Division champions.
Manager: Dermot Keely
Caretaker Managers: Noel King, Alan Mathews (November 2001 to February 2002)
Assistant Manager: Alan Mathews
(Captain)
Brøndby IF won 5 – 0 on aggregate
As of March 31, 2002.
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| Position | Goalscorer | Total Goals | Premier Division | UEFA Cup | FAI Cup | League Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Geoghegan | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Jim Crawford | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Richie Baker | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davy Byrne | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Burns | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Pat Fenlon | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Gannon | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Owen Heary | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 9 | Dessie Baker | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wes Hoolahan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Peter Hutton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Minnock | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 13 | Brian Byrne | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Philip Byrne | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Kevin Doherty | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Richie Foran | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Garry Haylock | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |