The season began on 1 September 2008, and ended with the play-off final on 21 May 2009.
Sunderland won Premier Reserve League North title after beating Manchester City 3–0 on 14 April 2009.
Aston Villa sealed the Premier Reserve League South title for a second successive season with a 2–0 win over West Bromwich Albion on 27 April.
On 21 May, Aston Villa were crowned the 2008–09 Premier Reserve League Champions after a 3–1 win against Sunderland in the Play-off Final at Villa Park.
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