2009–10 Indian Federation Cup

The 2009–10 Indian Federation Cup was the 31st season of Indian Federation Cup. East [Bengal F.C.|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, Silchar

Group D

Venue : Nehru [Stadium, Guwahati|Nehru Stadium], Guwahati

Semi-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 A.C.|Mohun Bagan] to make their 13th appearance in the final of the competition.
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