Meghalaya State League

Meghalaya State League
Organising bodyMeghalaya Football Association (MFA)
Founded2017; 8 years ago (2017)
CountryIndia
Number of clubs24
Level on pyramid5
Promotion toI-League 3
Relegation toDistrict leagues (SPL)
Current championsRangdajied United (1st title)
Most championshipsNiaw Wasa United
Shillong Lajong
Rangdajied United
(1 title each)
TV partnersT7 News Channel (YouTube)
Current: 2024 Meghalaya State League

The Meghalaya State League is the top state-level football league in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is managed by the Meghalaya Football Association (MFA).[1] Rangdajied United are the current champions by virtue of winning the third edition.[2][3]

History

The 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

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

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.[6]

Champions

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

  1. ^ "Meghalaya State League". The Away End. Archived from the original on 26 September 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ Room, The Sports (7 January 2018). "Niaw Wasa lift MSL trophy after intense final – The Sports Room". Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  8. ^ Room, The Sports (21 December 2019). "Shillong Lajong lift MSL 2019 trophy – The Sports Room". Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  9. ^ Room, The Sports (17 June 2023). "Rangdajied edge Khliehmawlieh for MSL 2023 title in sensational final – The Sports Room". Retrieved 27 October 2024.