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).
Founded | 1929 |
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Country | Malaysia |
Confederation | AFC |
Divisions | Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 |
Number of clubs | Division 1: 10 Division 2: 12 Division 3: 12 |
Level on pyramid | 4–6 |
Feeder to | Malaysia A2 Amateur League (from Division 1) |
Promotion to | MBMB Warriors |
Domestic cup(s) | Malaysia FA Cup Melaka FA Cup |
Current champions | MBMB Warriors (Division 1) SAMB II (Division 2) Lekir F.C. (Division 3) |
Most championships | SAMB (Division 1) (5 titles) |
Current: 2024 Liga Melaka |
History
editThe 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]
Starting in 2018, the top league in the Melaka League (Division 1) became part of the M5 League recognized by the Malaysian Football League, making this league at level 5 in Malaysian football league system.[7]
In 2024 Melaka League Division 1 become one of the 2024–25 Malaysia A3 Community League registered under the Amateur Football League (AFL). Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said, it has also been rebranded as the Most Honorable President's League Division 1 Cup of the Melaka Football Association (MAFA).[8]
Piala FA Liga Melaka
editFor 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]
Melaka Open Veteran League
editMUSA also held other league such as Melaka Open Veteran League which consist of 16 teams.[9] The players qualified for this league must be over 40 years old.
Competition
editMen
edit- MAFA League Division 1 (Piala Yang Amat Berhormat Presiden)
- MAFA League Division 2
- MAFA League Division 3
- Melaka FA Cup
- Melaka Charity Cup
- Melaka Governor Cup
The structure of the league competition is as below:
Level | Total teams | League(s) / division(s) |
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1 (3) | 10 | MAFA League Division 1 ↑ 1 promotion spots ↓ 2 relegation spots |
2 (4) | 12 | MAFA League Division 2 ↑ 3 promotion spots ↓ 2 relegation spots |
3 (5) | 10 | MAFA League Division 3 ↑ 3 promotion spots |
Current member teams
editBelow are listed the member teams of the FA Melaka League for the 2024 season.
MAFA League Division 1
edit- Andalas FC
- Bertam Ulu FC
- Duyong Fighters FC
- Hulubalang FC
- MBMB Warriors
- Panglima FC
- Perma FC
- PSP FC
- Tedong FC
- Teman FM FC
MAFA League Division 2
edit- Alai Empire FC
- Arena FM FC
- Bachanglona FC
- Bara FC
- Durian Tunggal FC
- Durian Tunggal United
- Henry Gurney FC
- Merlimau Pasir FC
- MMU Melaka
- Peringgit Muafakat FC
- SAMB FC II
- Taba FC
MAFA League Division 3
editPast league winners
editDivision 1
Year | Champions | Runner-up |
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2011 | SAMB | |
2012 | SAMB | |
2013 | SAMB | |
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 Warriors | Andalas |
2020-21 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | |
2022 | Tampoi FC | MBMB Warriors |
2023 | Not held | |
2024 | MBMB Warriors | Hulubalang F.C. |
Division 2
Year | Champions | Runner-up |
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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 | |
2024 | SAMB II | Bara F.C. |
Division 3
Year | Champions | Runner-up |
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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 | |
2024 | Lekir F.C. | Taming Sari F.C. |
Melaka Charity Cup (Piala Sumbangsih Melaka)
editYear | Champions | Runner-up | Score in final |
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2024 | MBMB Warriors | Bertam Ulu | 2–1 |
Malacca FA Cup
editYear | Champions | Runner-up | Score in final |
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2017 | MBMB Warriors | Perma | 4–1 |
2018-23 | Not held |
Governor Cup
editYear | Champions | Runner-up | Score in final |
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2022 | MBMB Warriors | Tampoi F.C. | 2–1 |
2023 | Tampoi F.C. | Perma F.C. | 1–1 (3–2 PK) |
Former clubs
editExternal links
editReferences
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]
- ^ "194 pasukan sertai Liga M5 2018 - FMLLP". Berita Harian.
- ^ "Saingan Liga Melaka 2024 dijenama semula". Berita RTM.
- ^ http://stadiummelaka.gov.my/versionBI/index.php/typography/visi-misi/86-berita/110-liga-veteran-terbuka-melaka[permanent dead link ] Liga Veteran Terbuka Melaka