2008–09 Persian Gulf Cup

The 2008–09 Persian Gulf Cup (also known as Iran Pro League) was the 26th season of Iran's Football League and eighth season of Iran Pro League since its establishment in 2001. Persepolis were the defending champions. The season featured 15 teams from the 2007–08 Persian Gulf Cup and two new teams promoted from the 2007–08 Azadegan League: Payam Mashhad as champions and Foolad. Damash replaced Pegah. The league started on 4 August 2008 and ended on 26 April 2009. Esteghlal won the Pro League title for the second time in their history (total seventh Iranian title).

Persian Gulf Cup
Season2008–09
ChampionsEsteghlal
2nd Pro League title
7th Iranian title
RelegatedPayam
Damash
Bargh Shiraz
Champions LeagueEsteghlal
Zob Ahan
Mes Kerman
Sepahan
Matches played306
Goals scored777 (2.54 per match)
Top goalscorerArash Borhani (21 goals)
Biggest home winEsteghlal 6–0 Est. Ahvaz
(18 September 2008)
Biggest away winRah Ahan 1–5 Esteghlal
(4 February 2009)
Highest scoringZob Ahan 6–3 Saipa
(3 October 2008)
Longest winning run6 matches
Mes Kerman
Longest unbeaten run13 matches
Mes Kerman
Longest winless run27 matches
Bargh Shiraz
Longest losing run3 matches
Bargh Shiraz
Highest attendance90,000
Persepolis – Damash
(25 September 2008)
Persepolis Esteghlal
(3 October 2008)
Esteghlal – Persepolis
(13 February 2009)
Lowest attendance0 (spectator ban)
Persepolis – PAS Hamedan
(9 August 2008)
Total attendance2,731,000
Average attendance8,954
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