The 2001-02 campaign delivered a season of high drama and agonizing near-miss for Norwich City as The Canaries surged to a 6th-place finish in the First Division, clinching a play-off spot on the final day. Leading the charge was the legendary striker Iwan Roberts, whose crucial 14 league goals anchored a side that overcame Wolverhampton Wanderers in the semi-finals. The season culminated in a heartbreaking play-off final defeat to Birmingham City on penalties at the Millennium Stadium, despite Roberts scoring the opening goal in extra time. It was a breakout year for the squad under Nigel Worthington and remains a painful but defining chapter in the club's modern history.