Football League Second Division (1992-2004) 2002-03

The 2002–03 Football League Second Division season, known as the Nationwide Second Division for sponsorship reasons, was the 11th season of the league under its current format as the second tier of English football.

Wigan Athletic won the division, and were joined by Crewe Alexandra and Cardiff City in the 2003–04 First Division.

Cheltenham Town finished bottom of the table and were subsequently relegated to the 2003–04 Third Division with Huddersfield Town, Mansfield Town and Northampton Town.

A total of 552 matches were played throughout the season. Cardiff City's Robert Earnshaw was the top scorer, netting 31 league goals.

Play-offs
See Football League One play-offs