The Meghalaya State League is the top state-level football league in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is managed by Meghalaya Football Association (MFA).[1] Rangdajied United are the current champions by virtue of winning the third edition.[2][3]
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| Organising body | Meghalaya Football Association (MFA) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 |
| Country | India |
| Number of teams | 24 |
| Level on pyramid | 5 |
| Promotion to | I-League 3 |
| Relegation to | District leagues (SPL) |
| Current champions | Rangdajied United (1st title) |
| Most championships | Niaw Wasa United Shillong Lajong Rangdajied United (1 title each) |
| TV partners | Meghalaya FA (YouTube) The Sports Room TV T7 News Channel (YouTube) |
| Current: 2024 Meghalaya State League | |
History
editThe first edition of the Meghalaya State League was held in 2017, with the competition involving participation for the top clubs of the 21 football leagues which operate in Meghalaya's 11 districts.[4]
Competition structure
edit| Tier | Division |
|---|---|
| 1 (5 on Indian football pyramid) |
Meghalaya State League |
| 2 (6 on Indian football pyramid) |
District leagues (Shillong Premier League and others) |
Format
editThe clubs participating in the league are drawn from all over the state. The champions from the district leagues are direct entrants, while the rest go through qualifying rounds.[5] The clubs are placed in groups with four hosts across the state chosen as hosts.[6]
Clubs (2024)
editThe clubs and venues of the 2024 season:[1]
| Clubs | Venues | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garo Hills | Khasi Hills | Jaintia Hills | ||||
| Tura | Mawkyrwat | Tyrsad | Shillong | Wahiajer | Khliehriat | |
| Chipakkore FC | Mawten SC | Mawlum Tyrsad SC | Mawlai SC | 7 Wasa United S&CC | Rymbai Skhenshynriah SC | |
| Atong Matgrik FC | Khliehmawlieh YC | Seven United SS&CC | Seng Samla Mawmluh | Shillong Lajong | Iatyllilang Lumsehkot FC Raliang | |
| Pinggera Do’gisik FC | Riangdo YSCA | Nangkiew Shaphrang Lumdiengngan SC | Pynursla United YC | Seinbhalang Shkentalang FC | Mulait United FC | |
| Lumsohkhlur S&SC | Sutnga SS&CC | Ladthadlaboh SC | Patharkhmah SC | Mawtari Myrdon SC | Rangdajied United | |
Champions
edit| Season | Champions | Runners-up | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | Niaw Wasa United | Tynrongmawsaw | [7] |
| 2019 | Shillong Lajong | Rangdajied United | [8] |
| 2023 | Rangdajied United | Khliehmawlieh YC | [9] |
| 2024 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Meghalaya State League". The Away End. Archived from the original on 26 September 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ News Desk, Mawphor (19 June 2023). "Lahduh Ka Rangdajied United Ïa Ka MSL 2023 Da Kaba Pynliem Ïa Ka Khliehmawlieh". mawphor.com (in Khasi). Shillong. Archived from the original on 22 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Rangdajied United FC set to return to I-League 3rd division". thebridge.in. Shillong: The Bridge. 10 November 2023. Archived from the original on 12 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Meghalaya Diary, part 3: Politicians across party lines use football to score in the ultimate game of politics". Firstpost. 23 February 2018. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Draw for 25-team Meghalaya State League season 3 complete". The Sports Room. 24 January 2023. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "MSL Season 3 now to begin on 5th May; 25 clubs to take part". The Sports Room. 10 April 2023. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Room, The Sports (7 January 2018). "Niaw Wasa lift MSL trophy after intense final – The Sports Room". Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ Room, The Sports (21 December 2019). "Shillong Lajong lift MSL 2019 trophy – The Sports Room". Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ Room, The Sports (17 June 2023). "Rangdajied edge Khliehmawlieh for MSL 2023 title in sensational final – The Sports Room". Retrieved 27 October 2024.