Basel started well into the second part of the season and during this period FCB played their best football, pulling away at the top of the table and subsequently achieved the championship title prematurely. Basel won the last game of the season, on 8 May 2002, and became champions ten points clear at the top of the table. Just four days later they played in the cup final against Grasshopper Club winning 2–1 in extra time and they won the double.
Basel had a strong second half of the season, during which FC Basel performed exceptionally well, taking the lead in the league standings and winning the championship title early on. They secured their victory with a final game win on May 8th, 2002, finishing ten points ahead at the top of the table. Four days later they won the cup final against Grasshopper Club, securing the double by winning 2-1 in extra time.