East Fife as champions of the
2007–08 season were directly promoted to the
2008–09 Scottish Second Division. They were replaced by
Berwick Rangers who finished bottom of the
2007–08 Scottish Second Division. A second promotion place was available via a play-off tournament between the ninth-placed team of the 2007–08 Scottish Second Division,
Cowdenbeath, and the sides ranked second, third and fourth in the 2007–08 Scottish Third Division,
Stranraer,
Montrose and
Arbroath respectively. The play off was won by Arbroath who defeated Stranraer in the final. Cowdenbeath were therefore relegated. However, due to
Gretna's expulsion from the Football League, an extra promotion place was awarded, thus Stranraer as losing play-off finalists were also promoted.
Annan Athletic, formerly of the
East of Scotland League, were admitted to the SFL to replace
Gretna, who resigned their league status on 3 June.) The SFL voted on the matter on 3 July, with 5 clubs having put forward applications. Annan, who like Gretna are from the
Dumfries and Galloway region, were chosen above other applicants
Cove Rangers,
Edinburgh City,
Preston Athletic and
Spartans.
Overview Relegated from Second Division to Third Division •
Berwick Rangers •
Cowdenbeath (via play-offs)
Promoted from Third Division to Second Division •
East Fife •
Arbroath (via play-offs) promoted due to Gretna's demotion to Third Division)
Newly admitted into SFL •
Annan Athletic ==Stadia and attendances==