Liga Melaka

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Liga Melaka
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Founded1929;96 years ago (1929)
CountryMalaysia
Confederation AFC
DivisionsDivision 1
Division 2
Division 3
Number of clubsDivision 1: 10
Division 2: 12
Division 3: 12
Level on pyramid4–6
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

Liga Melaka or Malacca League is a state level football league held in Malacca, Malaysia. The league is managed by the football authority of Malacca, the Melaka Football Association (MAFA).

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History

The earliest recorded state football league took place in Malacca in 1929. The winner was Malacca Chinese FA. [1]

In 1936, five teams participated in the league (Rangers, Police, CFA I, CFA II and G. Services). [2] In 1965, seven teams participated in the league (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, the Liga Melaka was relaunched with two divisions. [3] In 2015, a total of 44 teams competed in the league. The first division consisted of 16 teams divided into two groups, while the second division had 28 teams in four groups.

At the end of 2016, MUSA has announced that the new season will start on 26 February 2017, instead of late year. [4] A third division was introduced. [5] A total of 43 teams competed in 2017 season. Piala FA Liga Melaka was also introduced 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 the level 5 in the Malaysian football league system. [7]

In 2024, the Melaka League Division 1 become one of the 2024–25 Malaysia A3 Community League registered under the Amateur Football League (AFL). It has been rebranded as the Most Honorable President's League Division 1 Cup of the Melaka Football Association. [8]

Piala FA Liga Melaka

For 2017 season, MUSA has introduced a knockout cup tournament called Piala FA Liga Melaka, played at the start of the season, featuring all three divisions of the Liga Melaka. [5] [6]

Melaka Open Veteran League

MUSA also holds other leagues, such as the Melaka Open Veteran League which consist of 16 teams. [9] The players qualified for this league must be over 40 years old.

Competition

The structure of the league competition is as below:

LevelTotal teamsLeague(s) / division(s)
1 (3)10MAFA League Division 1
↑ 1 promotion
↓ 2 relegations
2 (4)12MAFA League Division 2
↑ 3 promotions
↓ 2 relegations
3 (5)10MAFA League Division 3
↑ 3 promotions

Current teams

Below are listed the member teams of the FA Melaka League for the 2024 season.

MAFA League Division 1

  • 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

  • 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

  • Adiputra FC
  • Air Merbau FC
  • Alor Gajah Police
  • Lekir FC
  • Melaka Bersatu F.A.
  • Melaka Indian F.A.
  • Srikandi FC
  • Surya FC
  • Taming Sari FC
  • TSR FC

Past league winners

Division 1

YearChampionsRunner-up
1929Malacca Chinese FA
1930Malacca Club
1931–1939Unknown
1940–1945Cancelled due to the World War II
1946–1948Unknown
1949Muar Youngsters
1950Unknown
1951Malacca Police S.C.
1962New Market S.C.
1963Unknown
1964New Market S.C.
1965–2010Unknown
2011 SAMB
2012 SAMB
2013 SAMB
2014–15 SAMB Gajah Berang F.C.
2015–16Hulubalang F.C.Perma F.C.
2017UtEM F.C.Gerakan F.C.
2018 SAMB Masjid Tanah FC
2019 MBMB Warriors Andalas
2020–21Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2022 Tampoi MBMB Warriors
2023Not held
2024 MBMB Warriors Hulubalang F.C.

Division 2

YearChampionsRunner-up
2014–15Bawean F.C.Air Merbau F.C.
2015–16BSN Melaka F.C.Teman FM F.C.
2017Pengkalan F.C.Pulau Sebang F.C.
2018 MBMB Warriors Andalas
2019 White StarPersibu
2020–21Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2022 Bertam Ulu F.C.Duyong Fighters F.C.
2023Not held
2024 SAMB II Bara F.C.

Division 3

YearChampionsRunner-up
2017 MBMB Warriors Andalas F.C.
2018 Jebat F.C.Multimedia University II F.C.
2019 Bertam Ulu F.C.Peringgit Bersatu
2020-21Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2022 Rizq F.C.Bachanglona F.C.
2023Not held
2024 Lekir F.C.Taming Sari F.C.

Melaka Charity Cup (Piala Sumbangsih Melaka)

YearWinnersRunners-upScore in final
2024 MBMB Warriors Bertam Ulu F.C.2–1

Malacca FA Cup

YearWinnersRunners-upScore in final
2017 MBMB Warriors Perma F.C.4–1

Melaka Governor Cup

YearWinnersRunners-upScore in final
2022 MBMB Warriors Tampoi F.C. 2–1
2023 Tampoi F.C. Perma F.C.1–1 (3–2)
2024 MBMB Warriors Tampoi F.C. 1–0 [10]

Defunct teams

References

  1. ↑ Malaysia - List of Regional Champions and Cup Winners
  2. 1 2 "Malaysia - List of Regional Champions and Cup Winners".
  3. ↑ http://melakablogger.blogspot.my/2014/11/liga-melaka-2014-divisyen-satu.html Liga Melaka Divisyen 1
  4. ↑ "Melaka United Soccer Association - MUSA on Facebook". Facebook . Archived from the original on 2022-04-30.[ user-generated source ]
  5. 1 2 3 "Melaka United Soccer Association - MUSA on Facebook". Facebook . Archived from the original on 2022-04-30.[ user-generated source ]
  6. 1 2 "Melaka United Soccer Association - MUSA on Facebook". Facebook . Archived from the original on 2022-04-30.[ user-generated source ]
  7. ↑ "194 pasukan sertai Liga M5 2018 - FMLLP". Berita Harian.
  8. ↑ "Saingan Liga Melaka 2024 dijenama semula". Berita RTM.
  9. ↑ http://stadiummelaka.gov.my/versionBI/index.php/typography/visi-misi/86-berita/110-liga-veteran-terbuka-melaka%5B‍%5D Liga Veteran Terbuka Melaka
  10. ↑ "MBMB Warriors FC juara Piala Gabenor 2024". MyMetro. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
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