Meghalaya State League
Organising bodyMeghalaya Football Association (MFA)
Founded2017 (2017)
CountryIndia
Number of teams25
Level on pyramid5
Promotion toI-League 3
Relegation toDistrict leagues
Current championsRangdajied United (1st title)
Most championshipsNiaw Wasa United
Shillong Lajong
Rangdajied United
(1 title each)
TV partnersMeghalaya FA (YouTube)
The Sports Room TV
Current: 2023

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 winning the third edition.[2][3]

History

The first edition of the Meghalaya State League was held in 2017. It was modelled on the lines of UEFA Champions League, 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 clubs participating in the league are divided into four groups and are drawn from all over the state. The champions from the district leagues are direct entrants and along with runners-up teams of the more prominent leagues, while the rest go through qualifying rounds.[5] The clubs are placed across the groups with four hosts across the state chosen as hosts.[6]

  • Khasi Hills: Shillong and Mawkyrwat
  • Jaintia Hills: Jowai
  • Garo Hills: Tura

Clubs

Teams participating in the 2023 season:[1]

MSL Participants with Venues
ShillongJowaiMawkyrwatTura
Mawlai SCRangdajied UnitedShillong LajongKhliehmawlieh YC
LangsningMulait United FCSeven United SCCCSelsella SA
Umkseh SCNiaw Wasa UnitedMawten SCChipakkore FC
Umrit SCLadthadlaboh SCRiangdo YSCAWasa FC
JyntruYouth Club PdengkarongLumdiengngan SCAtong Matgrik FC
Seng Samla LaitryngewRymbai Iawpynsing SCPyndengrei SCWarima YC
–Sein Pynbhalang SC––

Winners

Season Champions Runners-up
2017–18 Niaw Wasa United Tynrongmawsaw
2019 Shillong Lajong Rangdajied United
2023 Rangdajied United Khliehmawlieh YC

References

  1. 1 2 "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.
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