2002–03 Scottish Women's Premier League

The 12 member clubs of the SWPL in 2002–03 were The early season saw a 0–5 defeat of the former SWFL Premier Division champions, Ayr United Ladies, by their arch-rivals Kilmarnock.

[6] In the New Year, Killie beat a title challenger 3–1 away, Glasgow City, with two goals by Pauline Hamill (19 January).

was formed in 2001 "as an amalgamation of Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC and Ross County to encourage young women and girls into football".

"[15] According to Kilmarnock manager Chapman, "The structure is now in place but we need investment, whether it's government or local business sponsorships, to help it grow.

[17] However, those same results disappeared from the SWFL's own website in 2002, replaced by blank pages, when the breakaway league started.

2003 SWPL champion Shelley Kerr at Arsenal, 2014