[1] The 2002–03 Scottish Premier League was won on goal difference by Rangers by a single goal over Celtic.

Both Rangers and Celtic qualified for the 2003–04 UEFA Champions League and Hearts got the UEFA Europa League place.

Motherwell finished bottom, but there was no relegation from the SPL as Falkirk did not meet SPL stadium criteria.

Celtic's trophyless season was in spite of being favourites to clinch the title and reaching the UEFA Cup final, losing in extra time to F.C.

Note: There was no relegation from the Scottish Premier League.