2008–09 Moldovan National Division
The 2008–09 Moldovan National Division () was the 18th season of top-tier football in Moldova. The season started on 2 July 2008 and ended on 17 May 2009. Just prior to the start of the season, FC Politehnica Chișinău withdrew from the competition, causing the league to play with 11 teams this year. Further, CSCA-Steaua Chișinău merged with Rapid Ghidighici. The new club play under the name CSCA-Rapid Chișinău. Promotion and relegation. Due to the withdrawal of FC Rapid Ghidighici in mid-November 2007, no teams were relegated to Moldovan "A" Division. Promoted to  Moldova's top-tier football were FC Academia UTM Chișinău. Results. The schedule consists of three rounds. During the first two rounds, each team played each other once home and away for a total of 20 matches. The pairings of the third round were then set according to the standings after the first two rounds, giving every team a third game against each opponent for a total of 30 games per team. Third round. Key numbers for pairing determination: