It began in August 2008 and concluded in May 2009, with the promotion play-off finals.
The Football League is contested through three Divisions.
Leicester City played at this level for the first time in their history having spent all their time in the top two divisions.
In the opposite direction, Hereford United made their first appearance in the third tier since 1978, after many seasons in non-league and lower-league football.
Promoted to Championship Relegated to League Two Relegated from Championship Promoted from League Two Correct as of 8 May 2009[2] 30 April 2009 – Stockport County are docked 10 points by the FA for entering administration