Meghalaya State League

Meghalaya State League
Organising body	Meghalaya Football Association (MFA)
Founded	2017; 7 years ago
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

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]

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 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)

The clubs and venues of the 2024 season:^[1]

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

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

^ ^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.

External links

[awayend-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.

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v t Football in Meghalaya
Meghalaya Football Association
State teams	Meghalaya football team Meghalaya women's football team
Clubs	Mawlai SC Sawmer SC Nongthymmai SC Nangkiew Irat SC Laitkor SC Nongrim Hills SC Shillong Lajong Langsning Rangdajied United Ryntih Royal Wahingdoh
League competitions	Meghalaya State League Shillong Premier League SSA Women's Football League
Cup competitions	Championship League
Stadiums	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Garrison Ground