Liga Melaka
| Founded | 1929 |
|---|---|
| Country |  Malaysia |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Divisions | Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 |
| Number of teams | 32 Division 1 : 11 Division 2 : 9 Division 3 : 12 |
| Level on pyramid | 4-6 |
| Feeder to | Malaysia A2 League |
| Promotion to | Malaysia A3 Community League |
| Relegation to | State District League |
| Domestic cup(s) | Malaysia FA Cup Melaka FA Cup |
| Current champions | Tampoi F.C. (Division 1) Bertam Ulu F.C. (Division 2) Rizq F.C. (Division 3) (2022) |
| Most championships | SAMB (Division 1) (5th title) |
| Website | [2] |
| Current: 2022 Liga Melaka | |
Liga Melaka or Malacca League is a state level football league held in Malacca, Malaysia. The league is managed by the football authority in Malacca, the Melaka Football Association (MAFA).
A total of 32 clubs will compete in the three divisions of Melaka League from 2019 season.
History[edit]
The earliest recorded state football league took place in Malacca was in 1929 where the team that won the league at that year was Malacca Chinese FA.[1]
In 1936 there are five teams participated in the league which are Rangers, Police, CFA I, CFA II and G. Services.[2] In 1965 there are seven teams participated in the league which are New Market SC, Hakka Association PWD/Survey SC, 1-10 Gurkha Rifles, Malacca Police, Kilat Club, Medicals SC and 1st Battalion Scots Guards.[2] Unfortunately the winners for both years are unknown.
In 2014, Melaka Football Association was undergoing restructuring where Liga Melaka was relaunched for 2014 season onwards with two divisions.[3] In 2015, a total of 44 clubs compete in the league where the first division consist of 16 clubs divided into two groups while the second division with 28 clubs divided into four groups.
At the end of 2016, MUSA has announced that the 2017 season will start on 26 February 2017 instead of late year.[4] A third division was introduced by MUSA for 2017 Melaka League season where a total number of clubs in first and second divisions were reduced for the elite few where the rest will play in the third division.[5] A total of 43 clubs will compete in 2017 season. A knockout cup tournament of Piala FA Liga Melaka was also introduced to be played at the start of the season featuring all three divisions.[5][6]
Piala FA Liga Melaka[edit]
For 2017 season, MUSA has introduced a knockout cup tournament called Piala FA Liga Melaka which will be play at the start of the season featuring all three divisions of Liga Melaka.[5][6]
Former clubs[edit]
- Air Merbau
- All Star United
- Arena SW Corp
- Bawean
- Bemban Utama
- Gajah Berang
- K.A.T.A
- KBBPNM
- Kiddo-Kickers
- KMB United
- MBFA
- Melayu Melaka
- MS JKR
- Prestige
- Sang Helang
- Selat
- Taman Wira
Melaka Open Veteran League[edit]
MUSA also held other league such as Melaka Open Veteran League which consist of 16 teams.[7] The players qualified for this league must be over 40 years old.
Champions[edit]
| Year | Champions |
|---|---|
| 1929 | Malacca Chinese FA |
| 1930 | Malacca Club |
| 1932 | unknown |
| 1936 | unknown |
| 1964 | New Market SC |
| 1965 | unknown |
Current league system[edit]
Division 1
| Year | Champions | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | SAMB | Gajah Berang F.C. |
| 2015–16 | Hulubalang F.C. | Perma F.C. |
| 2017 | UtEM F.C. | Gerakan F.C. |
| 2018 | SAMB | Masjid Tanah FC |
| 2019 | MBMB Warrior | Andalas |
| 2020-21 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | |
| 2022 | Tampoi FC | MBMB Warrior |
| 2023 | Not held | |
Division 2
| Year | Champions | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Bawean F.C. | Air Merbau F.C. |
| 2015–16 | BSN Melaka F.C. | Teman FM F.C. |
| 2017 | Pengkalan F.C. | Pulau Sebang F.C. |
| 2018 | MBMB Warriors | Andalas |
| 2019 | White Star | Persibu |
| 2020-21 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | |
| 2022 | Bertam Ulu F.C. | Duyong Fighters F.C. |
| 2023 | Not held | |
Division 3
| Year | Champions | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | MBMB Warriors | Andalas F.C. |
| 2018 | Jebat F.C. | Multimedia University II F.C. |
| 2019 | Bertam Ulu F.C. | Peringgit Bersatu |
| 2020-21 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | |
| 2022 | Rizq F.C. | Bachanglona F.C. |
| 2023 | Not held | |
Malacca FA Cup[edit]
| Year | Champions | Runner-up | Score in final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | MBMB Warriors | Perma | 4–1 |
| 2018-23 | not held | ||
Governor Cup[edit]
| Year | Champions | Runner-up | Score in final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MBMB Warriors | Tampoi F.C. | 2–1 |
| 2023 | Tampoi F.C. | Perma F.C. | 1–1 (3–2 penalty shoot out) |
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ [1] Malaysia - List of Regional Champions and Cup Winners
- ^ a b "Malaysia - List of Regional Champions and Cup Winners".
- ^ http://melakablogger.blogspot.my/2014/11/liga-melaka-2014-divisyen-satu.html Liga Melaka Divisyen 1
- ^ "Melaka United Soccer Association - MUSA on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-30.[user-generated source]
- ^ a b c "Melaka United Soccer Association - MUSA on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-30.[user-generated source]
- ^ a b "Melaka United Soccer Association - MUSA on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-30.[user-generated source]
- ^ http://stadiummelaka.gov.my/versionBI/index.php/typography/visi-misi/86-berita/110-liga-veteran-terbuka-melaka[permanent dead link] Liga Veteran Terbuka Melaka