The 2018 Malaysia FAM League was the 67th season of the Malaysia FAM League since its establishment in 1952. The season started on 25 February 2018 and concluded on 6 September 2018. Sime Darby were the defending champions. The season marked the competition's final year as the third tier football league in Malaysia when it was succeeded by the Malaysia M3 League for the 2019 season.
Season changes
The following teams have changed division since the 2017 season.
1 Originally Sime Darby F.C. were promoted along with UKM F.C. as finalists of the 2017 Malaysia FAM League final, but after Sime Darby announced their withdrawal from participation in the Malaysia Premier League, Felcra F.C., the next highest team in the Malaysia FAM League table, were invited as their replacement.[1]
Clubs
For the 2018 season, 14 teams competed in the league, including nine sides from the 2017 season, two relegated sides from the 2017 Malaysia Premier League and three new teams.
Teams, locations and stadia
Locations of teams in the 2017 Malaysia FAM Cup
Stadium and locations
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
| ATM | Kuala Lumpur | Mindef Stadium | 5,000 |
| D'AR Wanderers | Temerloh | Temerloh Mini Stadium | 10,000 |
| DBKL | Kuala Lumpur | UM Arena Stadium | 1,000 |
| Hanelang | Kuala Berang | Padang Astaka Kuala Berang | 1,000 |
| Kuching | Kuching | Sarawak State Stadium | 26,000 |
| Marcerra United | Nilai | USIM Mini Stadium | 3,000 |
| MOF | Putrajaya | INSPENS Stadium | 3,000 |
| MPKB-BRI U-BeS | Kota Bharu | Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium | 30,000 |
| Selangor United | Sabak Bernam | Sungai Besar Stadium | 15,000 |
| Perlis | Kangar | Tuanku Syed Putra Stadium | 20,000 |
| Petaling Jaya Rangers | Petaling Jaya | Petaling Jaya Stadium | 25,000 |
| Shahzan Muda | Temerloh | Temerloh Mini Stadium | 10,000 |
| Terengganu City | Kuala Terengganu | Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium | 15,000 |
| Young Fighters | Nilai | USIM Mini Stadium | 3,000 |
League stages
League table
From this season, only the top two teams from each group qualify for the knockout round.[5]
Group A
Updated to match(es) played on 29 July 2018. Source:
PengurusanBolasepakFAMRules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Group B2
Updated to match(es) played on 29 July 2018. Source:
PengurusanBolasepakFAMRules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Notes:
- ^ Marcerra United and Hanelang's results were expunged from the table as a result of the teams' withdrawals from the league on 20 July 2018 and 25 July 2018 respectively.[6]
Fixtures and results
Fixtures and Results of the 2018 Malaysia FAM League season.
Results |
Group A Matchday 1 Matchday 2 Matchday 3 Matchday 4 Matchday 5 Matchday 6 Matchday 7 Matchday 8 Matchday 9 Matchday 10 Matchday 11 Matchday 12 Matchday 13 Matchday 14 Group B Matchday 1 Matchday 2 Matchday 3 Matchday 4 Matchday 5 Matchday 6 Matchday 7 Matchday 8 Matchday 9 Matchday 10 Matchday 11 Matchday 12 Matchday 13 Matchday 14 |
322 and 23 April 2018 marked the first time in the season two teams played twice in a twenty-four hour period.[7] Adverse weather conditions halted an afternoon match between ATM FA and MOF F.C. on 22 April. The game resumed at 9 am the following morning, and ATM won 1–0.[8]
Knock-out stage
The teams that won in the semi-final stage will be promoted to the 2019 Malaysia Premier League.[9]
Semi-finals
- First Leg
- Second leg
2−2 on aggregate. Terengganu City won on away goals.
Selangor United won 4−3 on aggregate.
Finals
Season statistics
- As of matches played on 6 September 2018.
Hat-tricks
Notes:
(H) – Home; (A) – Away
See also
References
External links
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