2009–10 I-League
| Season | 2009–10 I-League Season |
|---|---|
| Dates | 1 October 2009 – 28 May 2010 |
| Champions | Dempo 2nd I-League title 4th Indian title |
| Relegated | Sporting Goa Shillong Lajong |
| AFC Champions League | Dempo |
| AFC Cup | East Bengal (as Federation Cup Winners) |
| Matches played | 182 |
| Top goalscorer | Odafa Onyeka Okolie |
← 2008–09 2010–11 → | |
The 2009–10 I-League season began on 1 October 2009 with Mahindra United hosting defending champions Churchill Brothers in Mumbai. The season marked the addition of four new teams, with Lajong, Pune, Salgaocar and Viva Kerala were confirmed to participate in the I-League. With the inception of these four clubs, many club transfers have been undergone within India, and around the world. The length of the regular season will be longer than in previous years, with 26 rounds rather than 22.