2008–09 Ukrainian First League

Both of the following two teams were promoted from Druha Liha and debuting in the Ukrainian First League: Two teams were relegated from the Ukrainian Premier League 2007–08 season after finishing on the bottom of the competition: On June 26, 2008 MFC Mykolaiv was withdrawn from competitions.

Due to the public pressure and with help of Hryhoriy Surkis, it became possible to preserve the club in professional competitions.

MFK Mykolaiv was admitted to the 2008–09 Ukrainian Second League instead of the third team of Dynamo, FC Dynamo-3 Kyiv.

[2] The PFL will award technical victories to teams that are to play against Knyazha after the winter break.

Ihroservis failed to pay league dues on time and were excluded from competitions for the next season.