High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The 2009–10 season was Fulham`s 112th professional season and their 9th consecutive season in the top flight of English football, the Premier League, since their return in 2001. They also competed in European competition for the second time in their history, in the newly formed UEFA Europa League after finishing in 7th position in the 2008–09 season. After beginning in the qualifying rounds of the competition, Fulham eventually reached the final, where they lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid after extra-time.