The 2009–10 Iraqi Premier League was the 36th edition of the competition. It was initially set to start in October 2009, but was later rescheduled for December as a 36-team league. The season saw Duhok crowned as champions for the first time.
Name changes
• Al-Amana renamed to Baghdad. • Al-Etisalat wal-Bareed renamed to Al-Etisalat. ==Group stage==
Group stage
North GroupNote:Sulaymaniya withdrew from the league and were relegated. ResultsSouth GroupResults ==Elite stage==
Elite stage
Group 1Group 2Group 3Ranking of second-placed teams ==Golden stage==
Golden stage
Semi-finals {{football box {{football box Al-Talaba won 1–0 on aggregate ---- {{football box {{football box Duhok won 5–2 on aggregateThird place match {{football box Final {{football box Match officials • Assistant referees: • Jalil Saifi • Maitham Khamat • Fourth official: • Samir Shabib Match rules • 90 minutes. • 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary. • Penalty shootout if scores still level. ==Season statistics==
Season statistics
Top four positionsTop scorersHat-tricks ;Notes 4 Player scored 4 goals ==References==