The 2008–09

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, also known as NB I, was the 107th season of top-tier football in

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. The league was officially named ''Soproni Liga'' for sponsoring reasons. The season started on 25 July 2008 with

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beating the defending champions

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by 3–1. The last games were played on 30 May 2009.

Promotion and relegation

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withdrew their participation in the winter break of last year's season after they declared bankruptcy. The team was put into last place and got all points deducted. The remaining relegation spot was earned by

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, who finished the season with a mere 10 points. Promotion to the league was granted to the champions of the two

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divisions.

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won the Eastern Division while the winners of the Western Division were

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Overview

League table

Results

Top goalscorers

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References

External links

Official site
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