2009–10 Azadegan League
The 2009–10 Azadegan League was the 19th season of the Azadegan League and ninth as the second highest division since its establishment in 1991. The season featured 19 teams from the 2008–09 Azadegan League, three new teams relegated from the 2008–09 Persian Gulf Cup and four new teams promoted from the 2008–09 2nd Division. Gostaresh Foulad replaced Niroye Zamini while Iranjavan replaced Moghavemat Mersad. Aluminium Arak changed their name to Shensa Arak. The league started on 10 August 2009 and ended on 27 June 2010. Shahrdari Tabriz and Naft Tehran won the Azadegan League title for the first time in their history. Shahrdari Tabriz, Naft Tehran and Sanat Naft won promotion to the Persian Gulf Cup.
Events
Start of season
- The league was to feature three teams relegated from Persian Gulf Cup in 2008–09; Bargh Shiraz, Damash Gilan, and Payam Mashhad.
- It featured four teams promoted from 2009 to 2010 Azadegan League: Folad Novin, Naft Tehran, Mes Sarcheshme, and Sanati Kaveh.
- Gostaresh Foolad ended its 2008/2009 3rd Division campaign in first place and can promoted in 2nd Division. They bought Niroye Zamini. So They currently play the 2009–10 Azadegan League.
- Iranjavan ended its 2008/2009 2nd Division campaign in third place and can not promoted in 2009–10 Azadegan League. On 30 August 2009 they bought Moghavemat Mersad and they returned to Azadegan League.
- In September 2009 Aluminium Arak F.C. terminated their sports activities due to financial problems. Shensa Arak F.C. took over their license.
Final standings
Group A
Group B
Player statistics
Top goalscorers
Group A
;17 goals;9 goals
- Ali Abolfathi
- Mehrdad Avakh
- Jalaledin Alimohammadi
- Carlos Eduardo Salazar
- Ghasem Akbari
- Meysam Khodashenas
- Ruhollah Arab
Group B
;12 goals;10 goals
;9 goals
- Reza Taheri
- Ali Alizadeh
- Amir Rafati
Attendance
Highest attendance
Notes:Updated to games played on 27 June 2010. Source: