Belenenses were ending a ten-year stretch in the Portuguese top-level league, while Trofense returned to the Liga da Honra after just one year in the top flight.
Estrela da Amadora, however, who finished last season in 11th place, have been relegated for economic problems to the Liga Vitalis.
[8] The relegated teams were replaced by Liga Vitalis 2008–09 champions Olhanense and runners-up União de Leiria.
[60] The LPFP Primeira Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year was awarded to Fábio Coentrão of Benfica.
[60] The LPFP Primeira Liga Breakthrough Manager of the Year was awarded to André Villas-Boas of Académica.