| 1901 SAFA premiership season | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 7 |
| Premiers | Norwood 12th premiership |
| Minor premiers | Norwood 3rd minor premiership |
| Magarey Medallist | Phil Sandland North Adelaide |
| Leading goalkicker | William Miller Norwood (44 Goals) |
| Matches played | 64 |
| Highest | 7,000 (Grand Final, Norwood vs. Port Adelaide) |
The 1901 South Australian Football Association season was the 25th season of the top-level Australian rules football competition in South Australia. Minor premier Norwood won its 12th premiership. The season marked the formation and debut of the new Sturt Football Club.