2008–09 Premier Reserve League
Rank Player Team Goals
1 Federico Macheda Manchester United 9
2 Tom Craddock Middlesbrough 7
2 Mark Doninger Newcastle United 7
2 Nile Ranger Newcastle United 7
5 David Ball Manchester City 6
5 Tomasz Cywka Wigan Athletic 6
5 David Dowson Sunderland 6
8 Andy Carroll Newcastle United 5
8 Alan Judge Blackburn Rovers 5
8 Paul Marshall Manchester City 5
8 James Vaughan Everton 5
8 Carlos Villanueva Blackburn Rovers 5
Premier Reserve League North
The 2008-09 Premier Reserve League (officially known as the 2008-09 Barclays Premier Reserve League for sponsorship reasons) is the tenth season since the establishment of the Premier Reserve League. The season began on 1 September 2008, and ended with the play-off final on 21 May 2009. The events in the senior leagues during the 2007-08 season saw Birmingham City, Derby County and Reading all relegated and replaced by the promoted teams Hull City, Stoke City, and West Bromwich Albion. Sunderland won Premier Reserve League North title after beating Manchester City 3-0 on 14 April 2009. Aston Villa sealed the Premier Reserve League South title for a second successive season with a 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on 27 April. On 21 May, Aston Villa were crowned the 2008-09 Premier Reserve League Champions after a 3-1 win against Sunderland in the Play-off Final at Villa Park. It is Aston Villa Reserves' first national title.