2008–09 Northern Premier League
The 2008–09 was the 41st season for the Northern Premier League Premier Division, and the second season for the Northern Premier League Division One North and South.
As continuing part of non-league restructuring, the Division One South temporarily has 20 teams, while the Division One North contains 21, with a targeted number for both of 22 teams. This will naturally affect the number of relegation slots available this season, as the league attempts to enlarge the size of the divisions at the end of the season.
Premier Division
The Premier Division features six new clubs:- Leigh Genesis, relegated from the Conference North
- Boston United, relegated from the Conference North
- Bradford Park Avenue, promoted from NPL Division One North
- F.C. United of Manchester, promoted via play-offs from NPL Division One North
- Cammell Laird, promoted from NPL Division One South
- Nantwich Town, promoted via play-offs from NPL Division One South
League table
Results
Play-offs
Stadia and Locations
| Team | Stadium | Capacity |
| F.C. United of Manchester | Gigg Lane | 11,840 |
| Leigh Genesis | Leigh Sports Village Stadium | 10,000 |
| Boston United | York Street | 6,643 |
| Buxton | The Silverlands | 5,200 |
| Bradford Park Avenue | Horsfall Stadium | 5,000 |
| Worksop Town | Watnall Road | 5,000 |
| Ashton United | Hurst Cross | 4,500 |
| Ilkeston Town | New Manor Ground | 3,500 |
| Nantwich Town | The Weaver Stadium | 3,500 |
| Whitby Town | Turnbull Ground | 3,500 |
| Prescot Cables | Valerie Park | 3,200 |
| Burscough | Victoria Park | 3,054 |
| Guiseley | Nethermoor Park | 3,000 |
| Marine | The Arriva Stadium | 2,800 |
| North Ferriby United | Grange Lane | 2,700 |
| Eastwood Town | Coronation Park | 2,500 |
| Kendal Town | Lakeland Radio Stadium | 2,400 |
| Matlock Town | Causeway Lane | 2,214 |
| Frickley Athletic | Westfield Lane | 2,087 |
| Ossett Town | Ingfield | 2,000 |
| Cammell Laird | Kirklands Stadium | 1,500 |
Division One North
The Division One North features six new clubs:- F.C. Halifax Town, relegated from the Conference National
- Colwyn Bay, moved from the South to the North Division
- Warrington Town, moved from the South to the North Division
- Salford City, promoted from North West Counties Football League Division One
- Durham City, promoted from Northern Football League Division One
- Trafford, promoted from North West Counties League
League table
Results
Play-offs
Division One South
The Division One South features seven new clubs:- Leek Town, relegated from the NPL Premier Division
- Stamford, relegated from the NPL Premier Division
- Lincoln United, relegated from the NPL Premier Division
- Rushall Olympic, moved from the SFL Division One Midland
- Willenhall Town, moved from the SFL Division One Midland
- Glapwell, promoted from the NCEL Premier Division
- Loughborough Dynamo, promoted from the Midland Football Alliance
League table
Results
Play-offs
Cup Results
Challenge Cup: Teams from all 3 divisions.- Guiseley 3–2 AET Ilkeston Town
- Trafford 2–0 Quorn
The 2009 version of the Peter Swales Shield saw the champions of the 2008–09 NPL Premier Division, Eastwood Town, play against the winners of the 2009 NPL Chairman's Cup, Durham City. Eastwood Town won the match 2–1.