07/05/2026
SRI LANKA PREMIER LEAGUE 2000/01 – 21 GAMES. 22 TEAMS. ONE INTENSE BATTLE. ⚽🔥
Across 21 matches, 22 teams battled it out with one goal — to climb the table through consistency, goals, and results. Every point mattered, every match counted, and the numbers tell the story of the season.
🏆 Saunders SC rose above the competition with a dominant campaign —
• 18 wins in 21 matches
• A staggering 81 goals scored
• Just 10 goals conceded
• Massive +71 goal difference
➡️ A complete performance in attack and defense, finishing on 55 points.
🥈 Negombo Youth SC stayed in the race with discipline and consistency —
• 16 wins
• Only 2 defeats
• One of the strongest defensive records (16 conceded)
➡️ A balanced and steady season earning 51 points.
🥉 Jupiter SC kept the pressure on —
• 16 victories
➡️ Matching the intensity at the top and securing a strong third-place finish.
🔥 THE CHASE PACK
Pettah United, Air Force SC, and Navy SC delivered consistent performances, all finishing above 40 points.
➡️ Week after week, they stayed competitive and pushed the top teams.
⚔️ MID-TABLE BATTLES
Renown SC, Ratnam SC, and Cooray SC fought through tight margins —
• Ratnam SC stood out with 48 goals scored
• Cooray SC broke into the top half despite a negative GD
➡️ A section defined by close results and crucial points.
📊 LEVEL ON POINTS
Three teams — Wanathamullia Youth SC, Blue Star, and Army — all finished on 31 points
➡️ Showing just how tight the competition was in the middle.
📉 GRIND AT THE BOTTOM
Every match was a fight for survival —
• Java Lane SC managed a positive GD despite position
• Others battled through tough goal differences and narrow margins
➡️ The table reflects how competitive every level of the league was.
📌 SEASON SNAPSHOT:
✔️ Highest Goals: Saunders SC (81)
✔️ Best Defense: Saunders SC (10 conceded)
✔️ Most Wins: Saunders SC (18)
✔️ Strongest Challenge: Top 3 all with 16+ wins
💬 From top to bottom, every team had its fight.
Which performance stands out to you?
