January 13, 2002

National Division results in AXA FA Premier League, 2001-2002

January 13, 2002

Everton 1 Brighton & Hove 2

Standings                       PL W D L GF GA PTS     

1 Arsenal                        8 8 0 0 24 5 24

2 Doncaster                   10 7 1 2 35 14 22  

3 Everton                       13 6 2 5 21 21 20 

4 Leeds United                12 5 4 3 23 21 19   

5 Charlton                       11 6 0 5 30 15 18 

6 Tranmere                     10 4 1 5 19 23 13

7 Southampton                12 3 2 7 13 24 11

8 Brighton & H                 11 3 2 6 10 25 11

9 Barry Town                  10 2 2 6 15 25 8

10 Sunderland                 11 1 4 6 9 26 7

Commentary

The first league match of the new year, with the other clubs in Cup action, saw a real shock for Everton, and a boost for Brighton & Hove Albion who are fighting against relegation in their first season in the top division.