2009–10 Indian Federation Cup
The 2009–10 Indian Federation Cup was the 31st season of Indian Federation Cup. East Bengal defeated Shillong Lajong on penalties to win the competition in the final for their sixth time and earned a place in the 2010 AFC Cup. The league phase of the tournament was held in both Guwahati and Silchar.
Group stage
Group A
Group B
Venue : Satindra Mohan Dev Stadium, SilcharGroup D
Venue : Nehru Stadium, GuwahatiSemi-finals
In what was seen as a major upset, Shillong Lajong defeated defending I-League champions Churchill Brothers 1–0 in the first semi-final, thereby qualified for the final for their first time. East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan to make their 13th appearance in the final of the competition.----