Football in Malaysia - Cup Competitions

Cup Competitions

There are several cup competitions for clubs at different levels of the football pyramid. The two major cup competitions are the FA Cup and the Malaysia Cup.

  • The Malaysia Cup, first held in 1921, is the oldest and most respected national cup competition in the Asia.
  • The FA Cup, first held in 1990, is a national cup competition in the world. It is open to clubs and teams in levels 1–3 of the football pyramid.
  • The Malaysia Charity Shield is a single match played each January between the FA Cup winners and the Super League champions.

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