Template:Infobox sports season The I-League 2008–2009 season began on 26 September 2008 and finished on 16 April 2009 with a break in December for the Federation Cup and Durand Cup. Most games this season were played on Saturday's and Sunday's to attract larger crowds. After a successful first season for the I League, the second season featured 12 teams from four cities – again this would be expanded in the 2009–10 season to 14 teams.
The champion in the I-League qualified for the AFC Champions League 2010 qualifying playoffs in 2010, while the bottom two teams were relegated to I-League 2nd Division for the next season.
Gallery
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Sayed Rahim Nabi of East Bengal and Daniel of Chirag United SC during at [[2008–09 I-League] at Salt Lake Stadium
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I League Daniel of Chirag United SC takes a freekick against Mahindra United at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata
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Wilton Gomes of Sporting Clube de Goa tackles Lester Fernandes of Vasco SC during I-League 2008-09 match at Fatorda Stadium Goa
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Teams
League table
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Home and away season
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
Round 8
Round 9
Round 10
Round 12
Round 13
Round 14
Round 15
Round 16
Round 17
Round 18
Round 19
Round 20
Round 21
Round 22
Top scorers
External links
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