The 2002–03 Druga HNL (also known as 2. HNL) season was the 12th season of Croatia's second level football since its establishment in 1992. The league was contested in two regional groups (North Division and South Division), with 12 clubs each.
North Division
First stage
Rounds 1–22 results
Play-off Group
Rounds 23–32 results
Play-out Group
Rounds 23–32 results
South Division
First stage
Rounds 1–22 results
Play-off Group
Rounds 23–32 results
Play-out Group
Rounds 23–32 results
Promotion play-off
Marsonia and Inker Zaprešić, winners of the North and South Division, qualified for a two-legged promotion play-off, which took place on 28 May and 1 June 2003. The tie ended in a 4–4 aggregate score and Marsonia won it on away goals, thereby earning promotion to the Prva HNL for the following season.
However, Inker had another chance for promotion, as the losing team from the promotion play-off played another two-legged tie against the 11th placed team of Prva HNL, Pomorac. Inker won 3–1 on aggregate and was promoted to 2003–04 Prva HNL.
See also 2002–03 Prva HNL 2002–03 Croatian Cup
External links 2002–03 in Croatian Football at Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation Official website