Liga Melaka
 | |
| Founded | 1929 |
|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Divisions | Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 |
| Number of clubs | Division 1: 10 Division 2: 12 Division 3: 12 |
| Level on pyramid | 4–6 |
| Feeder to | Malaysia A2 Amateur League (from Division 1) |
| 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).
History
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]The structure of the league competition is as below:
| Level | Total teams | League(s) / division(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (3) | 10 | MAFA League Division 1 ↑ 1 promotion ↓ 2 relegations |
| 2 (4) | 12 | MAFA League Division 2 ↑ 3 promotions ↓ 2 relegations |
| 3 (5) | 10 | MAFA League Division 3 ↑ 3 promotions |
Current teams
[edit]Below are listed the member teams of the FA Melaka League for the 2024 season.
MAFA League Division 1
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]Division 1
| Year | Champions | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Malacca Chinese FA | |
| 1930 | Malacca Club | |
| 1931–1939 | Unknown | |
| 1940–1945 | Cancelled due to the World War II | |
| 1946–1948 | Unknown | |
| 1949 | Muar Youngsters | |
| 1950 | Unknown | |
| 1951 | Malacca Police S.C. | |
| 1962 | New Market S.C. | |
| 1963 | Unknown | |
| 1964 | New Market S.C. | |
| 1965–2010 | Unknown | |
| 2011 | SAMB | |
| 2012 | SAMB | |
| 2013 | SAMB | |
| 2014–15 | SAMB | Gajah Berang F.C. |
| 2015–16 | Hulubalang F.C. | Perma F.C. |
| 2017 | UtEM F.C. | Gerakan F.C. |
| 2018 | SAMB | Masjid Tanah FC |
| 2019 | MBMB Warriors | Andalas |
| 2020–21 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | |
| 2022 | Tampoi | MBMB Warriors |
| 2023 | Not held | |
| 2024 | MBMB Warriors | Hulubalang F.C. |
Division 2
| Year | Champions | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Bawean F.C. | Air Merbau F.C. |
| 2015–16 | BSN Melaka F.C. | Teman FM F.C. |
| 2017 | Pengkalan F.C. | Pulau Sebang F.C. |
| 2018 | MBMB Warriors | Andalas |
| 2019 | White Star | Persibu |
| 2020–21 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | |
| 2022 | Bertam Ulu F.C. | Duyong Fighters F.C. |
| 2023 | Not held | |
| 2024 | SAMB II | Bara F.C. |
Division 3
| Year | Champions | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | MBMB Warriors | Andalas F.C. |
| 2018 | Jebat F.C. | Multimedia University II F.C. |
| 2019 | Bertam Ulu F.C. | Peringgit Bersatu |
| 2020-21 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | |
| 2022 | Rizq F.C. | Bachanglona F.C. |
| 2023 | Not held | |
| 2024 | Lekir F.C. | Taming Sari F.C. |
Melaka Charity Cup (Piala Sumbangsih Melaka)
[edit]| Year | Winners | Runners-up | Score in final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | MBMB Warriors | Bertam Ulu F.C. | 2–1 |
Malacca FA Cup
[edit]| Year | Winners | Runners-up | Score in final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | MBMB Warriors | Perma F.C. | 4–1 |
Melaka Governor Cup
[edit]| Year | Winners | Runners-up | Score 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
[edit]- Air Merbau
- All Star United
- Arena SW Corp
- Bawean
- Bemban Utama
- Gajah Berang
- K.A.T.A
- KBBPNM
- Kiddo-Kickers
- KMB United
- Melayu Melaka
- MS JKR
- Prestige
- Sang Helang
- Selat
- Taman Wira
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ [1] Malaysia - List of Regional Champions and Cup Winners
- ^ a b "Malaysia - List of Regional Champions and Cup Winners".
- ^ http://melakablogger.blogspot.my/2014/11/liga-melaka-2014-divisyen-satu.html Liga Melaka Divisyen 1
- ^ "Melaka United Soccer Association - MUSA on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-30.[user-generated source]
- ^ a b c "Melaka United Soccer Association - MUSA on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-30.[user-generated source]
- ^ a b "Melaka United Soccer Association - MUSA on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-30.[user-generated source]
- ^ "194 pasukan sertai Liga M5 2018 - FMLLP". Berita Harian.
- ^ "Saingan Liga Melaka 2024 dijenama semula". Berita RTM.
- ^ http://stadiummelaka.gov.my/versionBI/index.php/typography/visi-misi/86-berita/110-liga-veteran-terbuka-melaka[permanent dead link] Liga Veteran Terbuka Melaka
- ^ "MBMB Warriors FC juara Piala Gabenor 2024". MyMetro. Retrieved 30 December 2024.