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The Malaysia A3 Community League (Malay: Liga A3 Community, previously known as the Malaysia M5 League) is a group of leagues that make up levels 4 to 9 of the Malaysian football league system. The league was created in 2018 as a part of the Malaysian Football League’s plan to reform the domestic football structure. It consists of various state FA, community and social leagues.
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Overview
The state football league systems consists of a pyramid of leagues, bound together by the principle of promotion and relegation. A certain number of clubs can rise to a higher league, whilst those that finish at the bottom can find themselves sinking to lower leagues. In addition to sporting performance, promotion is usually contingent on meeting criteria set by the higher league, especially concerning appropriate facilities and finances.
The top four levels contain one division each and are nationwide in scope. Below this, the levels have progressively more parallel leagues, which each covering smaller geographical areas. Many leagues have more than one division.
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State level competition
A state level competition is contested in 13 states and three federal territories in Malaysia.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] While some states have an active league with a multiple divisions, others might be dormant or might only have a short duration cup competition in its place.[3] District level competitions[6][8][9] are run by the district football associations.
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Establishment and format
- Community-based leagues: Each state, district, or city runs its own A3 Community League under the supervision of the Amateur Football League (AFL).
- These leagues can be branded differently depending on the region — like Melaka A3 Super League, Kelantan Champions League, Putrajaya A3, etc.
- The leagues run independently in their zones, but follow a unified guideline for promotion eligibility to Malaysia A2 Amateur League.
Match format
Group Stage
- Teams are divided into groups (pools) of 4–8 teams.
- Single round-robin or double round-robin:
- Each team plays every other team in its group once (single) or twice (double).
- 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss.
Knockout Stage
- Top teams from each group advance to quarterfinals or semifinals.
- Single elimination matches — if tied, usually settled by:
- Extra time
- Penalty shootout (depending on league rules)
Final
- Winners of semifinals meet in the Grand Final to decide the league champion.
- In some leagues, there’s also a 3rd/4th place match.
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League system
Champions
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See also
References
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