The 2008–09
Maltese Second Division season, also known as the 2008–09 BOV 2nd Division due to sponsorship reason) started on 27 September 2008 and ended on 10 May 2009.
Mellieha and
Marsa were relegated from the
First Division. The promoted teams were
Gozo FC and
Zebbug Rangers. Zebbug had to start the season with a five point deduction due to incidents which occurred the previous season. The 2008–09 Maltese Second Division was won by
Balzan.The runners-up were
Melita, who finished 2 points off
Lija Athletic.
Mgarr United and
Marsa were relegated to the Third Division. This was the third straight relegation for Marsa, who 3 years previously were competing in the
Premier League and now have to compete in the Third Division.
Naxxar Lions were also relegated as they lost in the promotion-relegation play-offs to
Santa Lucia. The play-offs were won by
Zurrieq.