The 2001–02 season was the 93rd year of football played by Dundee United, and covers the period from 1 July 2001 to 30 June 2002.
Dundee United played a total of 45 competitive matches during the 2001–02 season.
Both matches finished 2–0, although Ayr United won in a replay after a 2–2 draw.
The players that joined Dundee United during the 2001–02 season, along with their previous club, are listed below.
Ten players left the club during the season with only one transfer – Sean O'Connor to Queen of the South – bringing in a fee (£10k).