The 2002-03 campaign delivered a solid top-ten finish for Wimbledon as The Dons secured 10th place in the Football League First Division. Leading the charge was the prolific Irish striker David Connolly, whose sensational 24 league goals proved decisive in a campaign built on attacking flair and resilience at Selhurst Park. It was a significant year that saw the team remain competitive in the second tier despite off-field uncertainties, featuring key contributions from players like Neil Shipperley and Kelvin Davis, and it remains a poignant chapter in the original club's final years.