Rabat Ajax and Xgħajra Tornados were relegated from the Maltese Premier League.
Mqabba and Balzan Youths were promoted from Maltese Second Division.
Both teams were promoted to Maltese Premier League.
Qormi and St. Andrews were relegated to Maltese Second Division.
The Maltese First Division 2001–02 was made up of these teams: For a complete set of results, see [1]