The 2009-10 campaign delivered ultimate heartbreak for Falkirk as The Bairns were relegated from the Scottish Premier League, ending their five-year stay after a tense 0-0 draw with Kilmarnock on the final day. The tumultuous season, which saw manager Eddie May replaced by Steven Pressley in a desperate bid for survival, was defined by this dramatic relegation battle. Leading the charge for goals in the league were Carl Finnigan and Ryan Flynn, who each notched 5 crucial goals, with Finnigan notably scoring a late, precious equaliser against St Mirren. Despite their earlier, albeit short-lived, European adventure in the UEFA Europa League, the campaign culminated in a crushing drop to the Scottish First Division.