2008–09 Burnley F.C. season

The 2008–09 season was Burnley's 9th season in the second tier of English football. They were managed by Owen Coyle – his second season since he replaced Steve Cotterill on 8 November 2007. Burnley finished fifth in the league but were promoted to the Premier League after winning the Football League Championship playoffs. It was the first time the club was in the top division of English Football for 33 years.

Burnley
2008–09 season
ChairmanBarry Kilby
ManagerOwen Coyle
Championship5th (Promotion via Play-offs)
League CupSemi-finalists
FA Cup5th round
Top goalscorerLeague: Martin Paterson (13)
All: Martin Paterson (19)
Highest home attendance19,533 v Tottenham
(21 January 2009)
Lowest home attendance3,760 v QPR
(13 January 2009)
Average home league attendance12,711
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