Kalpana Kalpana (Editor)

Liga Melaka

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Country
  
Malaysia

Level on pyramid
  
4-6

Confederation
  
AFC

Founded
  
1929; 88 years ago (1929)

Divisions
  
Liga Melaka Division 1 Liga Melaka Division 2 Liga Melaka Division 3

Number of teams
  
11 Division 1 13 Division 2 19 Division 3

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

Contents

A total of 43 clubs will compete in the three divisions of Melaka League from 2017 season. Clubs from the league may apply for promotion to play in the Malaysia FAM League in incoming season as long as they fulfil the requirement.

History

The 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.

In 1936 there are five teams participated in the league which are Rangers, Police, CFA I, CFA II and G. Services. 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. Unfortunately the winners for both years are unknown.

In 2014, Malacca Football Association was undergoing restructuring where Liga Melaka was relaunched for 2014 season onwards with two divisions. 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. 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. 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.

Liga Melaka Division 1

Below are the list of clubs competing in 2017 Liga Melaka Division 1.

Group A

  • BSN Melaka
  • Gadong Perdana
  • Hulubalang
  • MIFA
  • Perma
  • UteM

    • Group B

  • ASA-GP
  • Gerakan
  • Persibu
  • Tampoi
  • Teman FM

    • Liga Melaka Division 2

    Below are the list of clubs competing in 2015-16 Liga Melaka Division 2.

    Group A

  • Alai
  • HAT FAM
  • Merdeka Jaya
  • Panglima
  • Pengkalan
  • Pulau Sebang
  • White Star

    • Group B

  • Arena FM (New)
  • Bara
  • Bertam Perdana
  • Masjid Tanah
  • Seri Mayor
  • Surya

    • Liga Melaka Division 3

    The third division of the state league will be competed starting in 2017 season.

    Group A

  • Andalas (New)
  • Bukit Kajang
  • Emza Old Boys (New)
  • JKMM (New)
  • Taming Sari (New)

    • Group B

  • Batang Melaka (New)
  • ILP Bukit Katil (New)
  • Jebat (New)
  • MBMB (New)
  • Merlimau Pasir

    • Group C

  • Bukit Pegoh (New)
  • Peringgit Bersatu (New)
  • Selandar (New)
  • Taba (New)
  • Warisan

    • Group D

  • Cboyo United (New)
  • Didad (New)
  • Pangsapuri Sungai Putat (New)
  • Semabok Dalam (New)

    • Piala FA Liga Melaka

    For 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.

    Former clubs

  • Air Merbau
  • All Star United
  • Arena SW Corp
  • Bawean
  • Bemban Utama
  • Gajah Berang
  • K.A.T.A
  • KBBPNM
  • Kiddo-Kickers
  • KMB United
  • MBFA
  • Melayu Melaka
  • MS JKR
  • Prestige
  • SAMB
  • Sang Helang
  • Selat
  • Taman Wira

    • Melaka Open Veteran League

    MUSA also held other league such as Melaka Open Veteran League which consist of 16 teams. The players qualified for this league must be over 40 years old.

    Current league system

    Division 1

    Division 2

    References

    Liga Melaka Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA