2009–10 Scottish Premier League

Clubs

Promotion and relegation from 2008–09

Promoted from First Division to Premier League

• St Johnstone

Relegated from Premier League to First Division

• Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Stadia and locations

Personnel and kits

Managerial changes

Events

Main article: 2009–10 in Scottish football#Notable events

• 21 April – Inverness Caledonian Thistle won promotion to the Scottish Premier League as First Division champions following a 1–0 defeat for their nearest challengers Dundee against Raith Rovers.
• 25 April – Rangers clinch the championship by winning 1–0 against Hibernian at Easter Road.
• 5 May – The 6–6 draw between Motherwell and Hibernian at Fir Park breaks the SPL record for the most goals scored in a single SPL match.
• 8 May – Falkirk were relegated after goalless draw against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

League table

Results

Matches 1–22

During their first 22 matches, each team played every other team home and away.

Matches 23–33

During matches 23–33 each team played every other team once (either at home or away).

Matches 34–38

After 33 matches, the table splits into two groups of six. Each team plays every team in their own half once (either at home or away)

Top six

Bottom six

Attendances

5 player scored 5 goals

Awards

Monthly awards

Main article: Scottish Premier League monthly awards

Clydesdale Bank Premier League Awards

References

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