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 The earliest recorded state football league took place in Malacca in 1929. The winner was Malacca Chinese FA. Malaysia - List of Regional Champions and Cup Winners
In 1936, five teams participated in the league (Rangers, Police, CFA I, CFA II and G. Services). 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). Unfortunately the winners for both years are unknown.
In 2014, the Liga Melaka was relaunched with two divisions.http://melakablogger.blogspot.my/2014/11/liga-melaka-2014-divisyen-satu.html Liga Melaka Divisyen 1 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. A third division was introduced. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Melaka Open Veteran League MUSA also holds other leagues, such as the Melaka Open Veteran League which consist of 16 teams.http://stadiummelaka.gov.my/versionBI/index.php/typography/visi-misi/86-berita/110-liga-veteran-terbuka-melaka Liga Veteran Terbuka Melaka The players qualified for this league must be over 40 years old.
Competition The structure of the league competition is as below: +Level Total teamsLeague(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 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 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 Year Champions Runner-up 1929 Malacca Chinese FA 1930 Malacca Club 1931 Not contested 1932–1939 Unknown 1940–1945 Cancelled due to the World War II 1946–1948 Unknown 1949 Muar Youngsters 1950 Unknown 1951 Malacca Police S.C. Detention Camp 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 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) Year Winners Runners-up Score in final 2024 MBMB Warriors Bertam Ulu F.C. 2–1
Melaka FA Cup Year Winners Runners-up Score in final 2017 MBMB Warriors Perma F.C. 4–1
Melaka Governor Cup 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 2025 Tampoi F.C. Morten F.C. 4–0
Defunct teams 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
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