LBR West Zone

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Liga Bolasepak Rakyat
Founded13 September 2015; 8 years ago (13 September 2015)
CountryMalaysia Malaysia
ConfederationAFC
Number of teams108
Level on pyramid4
Promotion toFAM League
Relegation toStates League
Current championsKuching FA (1st title)
(2016)
Most championshipsKuching (1st title)
TV partnersAstro Arena
WebsiteOfficial website
Current: 2016–17

Liga Bolasepak Rakyat (English: Malaysia People's Football League) is the fourth-tier football league in Malaysia. The league is managed by Liga Bolasepak Rakyat-Limited Liability Partnership (LBR-LLP) and it is an amateur-level competition. It was established in 2015 to provide an alternative entry point for young players.[1] For 2016–17 season, there are a total of 108 clubs participated in the league to represent their district out of more than 150 possible districts in the country to play in the league.[2] The clubs were divided into 8 zones according to their regional location.[2]

The current champion is Kuching, a club from Borneo Zone 2 which won the league in 2015-16 season.[2]

LBR West Zone[edit]

There are 14 clubs competing in West Zone this season.

The team that did not compete for the season 2016/2017

Competition format[edit]

For the western zone, all 14 teams are divided into 3 groups. Preliminary round or a group matches will take place on a home away basis. All group winners will compete in the playoffs where no return leg will take place. 2 best teams in the playoffs will advance to the national level[3]

Group A

Group B

Group C

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Liga Bola Sepak Rakyat (LBR) to revive interest at district level". SPORTS247.MY - The Ultimate Malaysian Sports Channel. 13 June 2015.
  2. ^ a b c http://www.stadiumastro.com/ms/article/2016/09/25/kuching-buka-langkah-kanan-dalam-lbr-2016-2017 Archived 2 October 2016 at the Wayback Machine Kuching buka langkah kanan dalam LBR 2016/17
  3. ^ http://www.sinarharian.com.my/mobile/sukan/saingan-ke-peringkat-kebangsaan-lbr-memuncak-1.604693 Saringan ke peringkat kebangsaan LBR memuncak