Liga Melaka
| Founded | 1929 |
|---|---|
| Country |  Malaysia |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 44 |
| Level on pyramid | 4-5 |
| Promotion to | Malaysia FAM League |
| Relegation to | - |
| Website | Official website |
| Current: 2015-16 | |
Melaka league or Melaka State League is a state football league tournament held in Malacca that is supervises under Melaka United Soccer Association (MUSA).[1] It consist of two divisions with total of 44 clubs. 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.[2]
In 1936 there are five teams participated in the league which are Rangers, Police, CFA I, CFA II and G. Services.[3] 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 Batallion Scots Guards.[3] Unfortunately the winners for both years are unknown.
In 2014, Malacca Football Association was undergoing restructuring where Melaka League was relaunched for 2014 season onwards with two divisions.
Melaka League Division 1
Below are the list of clubs competing in 2015-16 Melaka League Division 1:
Group A
Group B
Melaka League Division 2
Below are the list of clubs competing in 2015-16 Melaka League Division 2:
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Melaka Open Veteran League
MUSA also held other league such as Melaka Open Veteran League which consist of 16 teams.[4] The players qualified for this league must be over 40 years old.
Champions
Pre2014 season
| Year | Champions |
|---|---|
| 1929 | Malacca Chinese FA |
| 1930 | Malacca Club |
| 1932 | unknown |
| 1936 | unknown |
| 1964 | New Market SC |
| 1965 | unknown |
Current league system
Division 1
| Year | Champions | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | Melaka SAMB | Gajah Berang FC |
| 2015-16 |
Division 2
| Year | Champions | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | Bawean FC | Air Merbau FC |
| 2015-16 |
External links
References
- ^ http://melakablogger.blogspot.my/2014/11/liga-melaka-2014-divisyen-satu.html Liga Melaka Divisyen 1
- ^ http://www.rsssf.com/tablesm/malayregchamp.html Malaysia - List of Regional Champions and Cup Winners
- ^ a b http://www.rsssf.com/tablesm/malayregchamp.html#malakka
- ^ http://stadiummelaka.gov.my/versionBI/index.php/typography/visi-misi/86-berita/110-liga-veteran-terbuka-melaka Liga Veteran Terbuka Melaka