The 2009–10 season was the 130th season of competitive football in England.
The season began on 8 August 2009 for the Championship, League One and League Two and 15 August 2009 for the Premier League. The season finished on 2 May 2010 for the Football League Championship, and 9 May 2010 for the other three Divisions.
Teams promoted to 2009–10 Premier League
Teams relegated from 2008–09 Premier League
Teams promoted to 2009–10 Football League Championship
Teams relegated from 2008–09 Football League Championship
Teams promoted to 2009–10 Football League One
Teams relegated from 2008–09 Football League One
Teams promoted to 2009–10 Football League Two
Teams relegated from 2008–09 Football League Two
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1 July 2009: Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo completes his world record £80 million move from Manchester United to Real Madrid. English defender Glen Johnson switches from Portsmouth to Liverpool for £18 million – one of the highest fees ever paid for a defender. English midfielder Gareth Barry ends 11 years at Aston Villa and signs for Manchester City for £12 million.