Meghalaya State League

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Meghalaya State League
Meghalaya State League.svg
Organising body Meghalaya Football Association (MFA)
Founded2017;7 years ago (2017)
CountryIndia
Number of teams 24
Level on pyramid 5
Promotion to I-League 3
Relegation toDistrict leagues
Current champions Rangdajied United (1st title)
Most championshipsNiaw Wasa United
Shillong Lajong
Rangdajied United
(1 title each)
TV partners Meghalaya FA (YouTube)
The Sports Room TV
T7 News Channel (YouTube)
Current: 2024 Meghalaya State League

The Meghalaya State League is the top state-level football league in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is managed by Meghalaya Football Association (MFA). [1] Rangdajied United are the current champions by virtue of winning the third edition. [2] [3]

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History

The first edition of the Meghalaya State League was held in 2017, with the competition involving participation for the top clubs of the 21 football leagues which operate in Meghalaya's 11 districts. [4]

Competition structure

TierDivision
1
(5 on Indian football pyramid)		Meghalaya State League
2
(6 on Indian football pyramid)		District leagues
(Shillong Premier League and others)

Format

The clubs participating in the league are drawn from all over the state. The champions from the district leagues are direct entrants, while the rest go through qualifying rounds. [5] The clubs are placed in groups with four hosts across the state chosen as hosts. [6]

Clubs (2024)

The clubs and venues of the 2024 season: [1]

ClubsVenues
Garo HillsKhasi HillsJaintia Hills
Tura Mawkyrwat Tyrsad Shillong Wahiajer Khliehriat
Chipakkore FCMawten SCMawlum Tyrsad SCMawlai SC7 Wasa United S&CCRymbai Skhenshynriah SC
Atong Matgrik FCKhliehmawlieh YCSeven United SS&CCSeng Samla Mawmluh Shillong Lajong Iatyllilang Lumsehkot FC Raliang
Pinggera Do’gisik FCRiangdo YSCANangkiew Shaphrang Lumdiengngan SCPynursla United YCSeinbhalang Shkentalang FCMulait United FC
Lumsohkhlur S&SCSutnga SS&CCLadthadlaboh SCPatharkhmah SCMawtari Myrdon SC Rangdajied United

Champions

SeasonChampionsRunners-upRef
2017–18Niaw Wasa UnitedTynrongmawsaw [7]
2019 Shillong Lajong Rangdajied United [8]
2023 Rangdajied United Khliehmawlieh YC [9]
2024

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References

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