Fixtures
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
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| 05/10 07:00 | 1 |
Johor Darul Takzim vs Selangor
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| 05/11 07:00 | 1 |
Terengganu vs Perak
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| 05/11 07:00 | 1 |
PDRM vs Kedah
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| 05/11 07:00 | 1 |
Sri Pahang FC vs Kelantan United
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| 05/12 07:00 | 1 |
Sabah FC vs Pulau Pinang
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| 05/12 07:00 | 1 |
Kuala Lumpur City vs Kuching City FC
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| 05/17 07:00 | 2 |
Kelantan United vs Sabah FC
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| 05/18 07:00 | 2 |
Johor Darul Takzim vs Negeri Sembilan
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| 05/18 07:00 | 2 |
Selangor vs Kedah
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| 05/18 07:00 | 2 |
Perak vs PDRM
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| 05/19 07:00 | 2 |
Pulau Pinang vs Terengganu
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| 05/19 07:00 | 2 |
Kuching City FC vs Sri Pahang FC
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Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17 13:00 | 26 |
[9] Negeri Sembilan vs Kuching City FC
[13]
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1-4 |
| 12/17 13:00 | 26 |
[2] Selangor vs PDRM
[8]
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3-1 |
| 12/17 13:00 | 26 |
[4] Sabah FC vs Kedah
[3]
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2-0 |
| 12/17 13:00 | 26 |
[7] Terengganu vs Perak
[11]
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3-0 |
| 12/16 13:00 | 26 |
[7] Kuala Lumpur City vs Sri Pahang FC
[5]
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0-0 |
| 12/16 13:00 | 26 |
Kelantan FC vs Kelantan United
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2-6 |
| 12/16 09:30 | 26 |
[1] Johor Darul Takzim vs Penang
[10]
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8-0 |
| 12/10 13:00 | 25 |
PDRM vs Kelantan FC
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7-2 |
| 12/10 12:15 | 25 |
[13] Kuching City FC vs Kuala Lumpur City
[7]
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2-3 |
| 12/03 13:00 | 25 |
[11] Perak vs Sabah FC
[4]
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0-1 |
| 12/03 12:15 | 25 |
[10] Penang vs Terengganu
[6]
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1-1 |
| 12/03 12:15 | 25 |
[5] Sri Pahang FC vs Johor Darul Takzim
[1]
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0-2 |
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Wikipedia - Malaysia Super League
The Malaysia Super League (Malay: Liga Super Malaysia), also known simply as Super League (Malay: Liga Super), is the men's top professional football division of the Malaysian football league system. Administered by the Football Malaysia Limited Liability Partnership (FMLLP), now known as the Malaysian Football League (MFL), the Malaysia Super League is contested by 14 teams. Until 2022, it operated on a system of promotion and relegation with the Malaysia Premier League, with the two lowest-placed teams relegated and replaced by the promoted top two teams in that division. The league replaced the former top-tier league, Liga Perdana 1 in the Malaysian football league system, which ran from 1998 to 2003.
36 clubs have competed in the division since the inception of the Malaysia Super League in 2004, with eight teams winning the title (Selangor, Kedah Darul Aman, Kelantan, Sri Pahang, Perlis, Negeri Sembilan, LionsXII and Johor Darul Ta'zim). The current champions are Johor Darul Ta'zim, which won their tenth title in the 2023 edition.
History
Origins
The Malaysia Super League was formed in 2004 following a decision by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) to privatise the league. The inaugural season started on 14 February 2004. As a result, the Malaysia Super League Sdn Bhd (or MSL Proprietary Limited) was created to oversee the marketing aspects of the league, but it was not fully privatised.
The league has seen numerous changes to its format from eight clubs, at one point 14 clubs and now 12 clubs and then back to 14 clubs to accommodate changes to the league rules and withdrawal of certain clubs from the league in order to create a competitive environment and professional management among the clubs.
Foundation
The Malaysian League was revamped to be a fully professional league in 2004 which coined the creation of a new top-tier division, the Malaysia Super League. Between 2004 and 2006, the professional football league in Malaysia was divided into two levels and two groups:
- Top tier: Malaysia Super League (8 teams)
- Second tier: Malaysia Premier League Group A (8 teams)
- Second tier: Malaysia Premier League Group B (8 teams)
- Third tier: Malaysia FAM Cup
The new top-tier Malaysia Super League was competed by eight teams while there were 16 teams competing in the new Malaysia Premier League which was divided into 2 groups. While there were only eight teams in the league prior to the 2006–07 season, positional movements were radical. Successive losses would condemn clubs to a relegation dogfight. Similarly, successive wins would put a team in contention for the title. The Malaysia Super League had gone through two format changes in its short history spanning three years. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) decided to expand the Malaysia Super League to accommodate 14 teams instead of eight, which was the number of league teams during the Malaysia Super League's first three seasons. But the plan was held off when some of the teams withdrew from the league due to financial reasons. The 2009 to 2012 seasons were the only seasons that the league would have 14 teams, with all teams playing each other twice culminating in 26 matches per team and 182 matches in total.
For the 2007 season, the Malaysia Premier League was combined into one division rather than two groups and in 2008 the Malaysia FAM League was revamped to a league format instead of a knockout competition format, with the latter itself replaced by a new third tier called the Malaysia M3 League in 2019:
- Top tier: Malaysia Super League
- Second tier: Malaysia M3 League
Development
In 2015, the Football Malaysia Limited Liability Partnership (FMLLP) was created in the course of the privatisation of the Malaysian football league system. The partnership saw all 24 teams in the Malaysia Super League and the Malaysia Premier League involved, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) as the Managing Partner and MP & Silva as a special partner (FAM's global media and commercial advisor) to become stakeholders in the company.
The FMLLP owned, operated and ran the Malaysia Super League. Besides that, other competitions in Malaysian football were also under its jurisdiction, which include the Malaysia Premier League, the Malaysia FA Cup, the Malaysia Cup, and the Piala Sumbangsih. It aimed to transform and move Malaysian football forward to another level.
More than a decade after the league's inception, a total of eight clubs have been crowned champions of the Malaysia Super League with Pahang being the first champions. Johor Darul Ta'zim have won the league 7 times while Kedah, Selangor, and Kelantan have won the league twice each; Pahang, Perlis, Negeri Sembilan and LionsXII have won it once. On 9 September 2016, Johor Darul Ta'zim became the first team to win the Malaysia Super League three times consecutively.
The tournament features a total of 12 teams from various regions of Malaysia, each competing for the prestigious title of Super League champions. These teams consist of both local and international players, adding an exciting mix of talent and skill to the competition.
The Malaysia Super League follows a round-robin format, where each team plays against every other team twice, once at home and once away. This ensures a fair and balanced competition, as teams have an equal opportunity to showcase their abilities on their home turf and in unfamiliar environments.
Matches are held in state-of-the-art stadiums across Malaysia, providing a vibrant and electric atmosphere for fans to enjoy. The tournament attracts a large and passionate fan base, with supporters from all walks of life coming together to cheer for their favorite teams.
The Malaysia Super League is known for its fast-paced and intense matches, with teams displaying their tactical prowess and technical skills on the field. The tournament has witnessed some memorable moments and fierce rivalries over the years, creating a sense of excitement and anticipation among fans.
In addition to the thrilling on-field action, the Malaysia Super League also serves as a platform for young talents to showcase their potential and catch the attention of national team selectors and international scouts. Many players have used this tournament as a stepping stone to further their careers in both domestic and international soccer.
Overall, the Malaysia Super League is a celebration of soccer in Malaysia, bringing together teams, players, and fans from all corners of the country. It is a testament to the passion and love for the sport in Malaysia and continues to grow in popularity with each passing year.