| Season: | 2002–03 |
| League Topscorer: | Daniel Nwoke (20) |
| Total Goals: | 270 |
| Average Goals: | 3 |
| Nextseason: | 2003–04 |
The 2002–03 Maltese First Division started on 7 September 2002 and finished on 4 May 2003. Naxxar Lions and Lija Athletic were relegated from Maltese Premier League. Msida Saint-Joseph and Senglea Athletic were promoted from Maltese Second Division. Msida Saint-Joseph were the champions and Balzan Youths were promoted to Maltese Premier League.
Msida Saint-Joseph were the champions of the 2000–01 Maltese Third Division and a year later they were the champions of the 2001–02 Maltese Second Division. Therefore, they were promoted for three straight years to go to the top level. Gozo and Xgħajra Tornados were relegated to Maltese Second Division.
The Maltese First Division 2002–03 was made up of these teams:
For a complete set of results, see 1
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Nwoke | Msida Saint-Joseph | 20 | |
| 2 |  William Borg | Rabat Ajax | ||
| 3 | Victor Egere | Gozo | 13 | |
| Ikechukwu Chibueze | Mqabba | |||
| 5 | Jeremy Agius | Msida Saint-Joseph | 11 |