2008–09 Nemzeti Bajnokság I
The season started on 25 July 2008 with Kaposvári Rákóczi FC beating the defending champions MTK Budapest by 3–1.FC Sopron withdrew their participation in the winter break of last year's season after they declared bankruptcy.The remaining relegation spot was earned by FC Tatabánya, who finished the season with a mere 10 points.Újpest on the other hand blew a 3-1 lead at ETO-Park, and conceded an 89' minute goal to have their title hopes blown up, as they lost the game 4-3.One week later, the purple and whites lost their first home game in over a year, after suffering a 1-2 defeat against Fehérvár.