Kuala Lumpur League

Last updated
Kuala Lumpur League
Founded1929;95 years ago (1929)
CountryMalaysia
Confederation AFC
Divisions3
Number of teams64
Level on pyramid4-6
Promotion to Malaysia M2 Amateur League
Domestic cup(s) Malaysia FA Cup
KLFA Cup

Kuala Lumpur League is a state level football league held in Kuala Lumpur. The league is managed by football authority in Kuala Lumpur, the KLFA. It is the fifth-tier football league in Malaysia. [1] Teams are also eligible to compete in the Malaysia FA Cup. [2]

Contents

The league has a hierarchical format with promotion and relegation between different divisions. Starting from 2018, promotion to the newly established fourth-tier league called Malaysia M4 League was also possible. [3]

Champions

Super League

No.SeasonChampionsRunners-upScore
1 2017-18 Tentera Darat Jaringan Melayu Malaysia FC
2 2019 DRB-Hicom Imigresen
32020
2021
4 2022 PULAPOL Imigresen II
5 2023 Tentera Darat Smart Focus FC3–1

Notes:'

2020 & 2021 season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no promotion or league title was awarded.

Premier League

No.SeasonChampionsRunners-upScore in final
1. 2023 RAJD FC KL Rovers II 2–1

KLFA Cup

No.SeasonChampionsRunners-upScore in final
1.2017-18Kilat KL PULAPOL 2–1 [4]
2.2022JLJDSungai Merab
3.2023JLJD DRB-Hicom F.C. 1–1 (4–2) Penalty Shootout

Division 1 (defunct)

No.SeasonChampionsRunners-upScore in final
1 2017-18 DRB-Hicom PULAPOL 2–1
22022KSRF FeldaKlan Kreatif1–0

Division 2 (defunct)

No.SeasonChampionsRunners-upScore in final
1. 2017-18 Paya FCGerakan KL FC4–0
22022Setapak JayaRaja Muda Rovers6–2

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