FAS Women's Super League

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FAS Women's Super League
FoundedOctober 2021;2 years ago (2021-10)
CountryMalaysia
Confederation AFC
Number of teams14
Domestic cup(s) Tun Sharifah Rodziah Cup
League cup(s)FAS Women's FA Cup
FAS Women's Confederations Cup
Current championsMBSJ FC (2nd title)
(2024)
Most championshipsMBSJ FC
(2 titles)
Website https://faselangor.my/
Current: 2024 FAS Women's Super League

The FAS Women's Super League is one of the women's football league in Malaysia. Established in 2021, it is run by the Football Association of Selangor and features 14 teams. The Super League was created to provide a safe football atmosphere for women, in addition to being a platform to promote the amateur women's football scene in the state of Selangor.

Contents

Two teams have been crowned champions: Negeri Sembilan was the inaugural champion by winning the league in the 2021–22 season, while MBSJ FC won the league in the 2023 and 2024 season. [1]

Competition format

Structure

As of the 2024 season, there are 14 teams in the Super League, and they will be drawn into 2 separate groups of 7 teams. During the course of a season, each team plays the others once at the centralized venue of Radia Arena. The top eight teams will advance to the playoffs, while the bottom six teams will advance to the FAS Women's Confederations Cup. Teams are ranked by total points, then goal difference, and then goals scored. If still equal, teams are deemed to occupy the same position. The top eight teams will start in the quarterfinal round, with the team having the highest points in the group stage receiving the highest seed in the draw. The team that wins the playoff final will be crowned the Super League champions. [2]

There is no relegation or promotion system in the league. Teams enter the Super League by invitation of the Football Association of Selangor.

Competition format timeline
SeasonNo. of

teams

No. of

matches

2021–221027
20231237
20241449

Teams

There are currently 14 teams competing in the Super League, all of which are amateur-status teams. The Super League has regularly expanded since its establishment, most recently with the addition of FC Japan Malaysia, Galaxy Girls PJ and Perkemas FC. [3]

Overview of FAS WSL teams
TeamJoined
FC Japan Malaysia2024
FC SWAT2021–22
Galaxy Girls PJ2024
KL Spicegals2023
MBPJ FC2023
MBSJ FC2021–22
Penang Real CJ2023
Perkemas FC2024
PNSB FC2023
SA United2021–22
Selangor 2023
SSS Leopard2021–22
Sternen FC SA2023
UITM United Lioness2021–22

Past league champions

The final match of the Super League playoffs, determines that season's Super League champion. In addition to receiving the league trophy, the champion receives RM10,000 and obtains the highest drawing seed in the next season.

List of finals

List of FAS Women's Super League finals
SeasonChampionsScoreRunners-upVenueRef.
2021–22 Negeri Sembilan 1–0The FootsoulsMBSJ Arena, Subang Jaya [4]
2023MBSJ FC1–1 (3–0p)UPNM FC Petaling Jaya Stadium, Petaling Jaya [5]
2024MBSJ FC3–0UITM United LionessMBSJ Arena, Subang Jaya [6]

Championship records

Italics indicates former team.

TeamWinnersRunners-upYears wonYears runners-up
MBSJ FC202023, 2024
Negeri Sembilan 102021–22
The Footsouls012021–22
UPNM FC012023
UITM United Lioness012024

Other competitions

In addition to the Super League, the Selangor Football Association also runs two other women's football tournaments in Selangor: the FAS Women's FA Cup and the FAS Women's Confederation Cup, both introduced in 2024. These tournaments aim to promote women's football in the region, encouraging more participation and fostering a competitive spirit among the teams.

FAS Women's FA Cup

The FAS Women's FA Cup offers a knockout competition format, providing teams with an exciting opportunity to compete for the prestigious cup.

List of FAS Women's FA Cup finals
SeasonChampionsScoreRunners-upVenue
2024MBPJ FC2–1UITM United LionessMBSJ Arena, Subang Jaya

FAS Women's Confederations Cup

The FAS Women's Confederation Cup serves as a platform for teams that didn't qualify for the top spots in the league, allowing them to showcase their talent and vie for recognition.

List of FAS Women's Confederations Cup
SeasonChampionsScoreRunners-upVenue
2024SA United1–0Penang Real CJMBSJ Arena, Subang Jaya

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