Meghalaya State League

Meghalaya State League
	File:Meghalaya State League.svg
Organising body	Meghalaya Football Association (MFA)
Founded	2017; 9 years ago
Country	India
Number of teams	24
Level on pyramid	5
Promotion to	I-League 3
Relegation to	District leagues; Shillong Premier League
Current champions	Mawlai SC (1st title)
Most championships	Niaw Wasa United; Shillong Lajong; Rangdajied United; Mawlai SC; (1 title each)
TV partners	T7 News Channel (YouTube)
	Current: 2026 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]^[2]^[3]

History[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Tier	Division
1 _{(5 on Indian football pyramid)}	Meghalaya State League
2 _{(6 on Indian football pyramid)}	District leagues (Shillong Premier League, Tura Super Division Football League and others)

Format[edit | edit source]

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]

Clubs[edit | edit source]

2026 season[edit | edit source]

The teams participating in the 2026 season:

MSL participants
Group A (Shillong)	Group B (Shillong)	Group C (Amlarem)	Group D (Khliehriat)	Group E (Wahiajer)	Group F (Mairang)	Group G (Williamnagar)	Group H (Mawkyrwat)
Nongkseh SCC	Nangkiew Irat FC	Mawlai SC	Shkenshynriah SC	Shillong Lajong	Langsning	Maram FC	Rangdajied United
Umkaber SCC	Mawphu SC	Laskein SCSC	Thangskai Tiger SC	Iatyllilang Lumsehkot CSC	Lawbah SC	Janepih Youth SCA	Mawlarshong SC
Mawshun SCC	Mawlum Tyrsad SCC	Lamin XI SCC	Jalaphet Moochut Pyrdung SC	Lamyrsiang CSC	Umlakro SC	Achik SCO Rongjeng	Mawten SC
Khimusniang SC	Mulang SC Nongbah	Amlarem SC	Ladthadlaboh SC	Lumphyrnai Sohphoh FC	Mishon SSCC	Balmanduri FC	Seng Samla Umdang Pyllun
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Attong Matgrik FC	N/A

Champions[edit | edit source]

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	Mawlai SC	Shillong Lajong	^[10]
2026

References[edit | edit source]

↑ "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 kha). Shillong. Archived from the original on 22 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
↑ "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.
↑ "Mawlai crowned 4th Meghalaya State League champions". Syllad. 1 February 2025.

External links[edit | edit source]

Template:Football in Meghalaya

[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 kha). Shillong. Archived from the original on 22 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)

[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.

[10] "Mawlai crowned 4th Meghalaya State League champions". Syllad. 1 February 2025.

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