2008–09 W-League


The 2008–09 W-League was the first season of the W-League, the top Australian professional women's soccer league, since its establishment in 2008.
The season was played over 10 rounds, followed by a finals series. Queensland Roar were crowned as Premiers for winning the home-and-away season and also Champions after defeating Canberra United 2–0 in the Grand Final.

Clubs

Eight clubs competed in the league.
TeamLocationStadiumCapacity
Adelaide UnitedAdelaideHindmarsh Stadium
Canberra UnitedCanberraMcKellar Park
Central Coast MarinersGosfordParramatta Stadium
Melbourne VictoryMelbourneBob Jane Stadium
Newcastle JetsNewcastleWanderers Oval
Perth GloryPerthMembers Equity Stadium
Queensland RoarBrisbaneBallymore Stadium
Sydney FCSydneyParramatta Stadium

Foreign players

The following do not fill a Visa position:

A Australian citizens who have chosen to represent another national team;

B Those players who were born and started their professional career abroad but have since gained Australian citizenship;

G Guest players;

R Injury replacement players, or national team replacement players;

Regular season

League table


Awards

The following end of the season awards were announced at the 2008–09 Westfield W-League Awards night that took place on 21 January 2009.