2020 Malaysia M3 League
Season | 2020 |
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Matches played | 20 |
Goals scored | 60 (3 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Aguile Alex Anianalu Chibudern (3 goals) |
Biggest home win | Harini 8–0 Thai Selangor (7 March 2020) |
Biggest away win | Ultimate 0–4 Protap (8 March 2020) Perlis United 0–4 Armed Forces (14 March 2020) |
Highest scoring | 8 goals Harini 8–0 Thai Selangor (7 March 2020) |
Longest winning run | 2 matches KT Rovers Kuala Lumpur Rovers |
Longest winless run | 2 matches Northern Lions-Mahsa IKRAM Muda Melawati Sarawak |
Longest losing run | 2 matches |
← 2019 2021 →
All statistics correct as of 15 March 2020. |
The 2020 Malaysia M3 League is the 2nd season of Malaysia M3 League the third-tier semi-professional football league in Malaysia since its establishment in 2019.
The season started on 7 March and concluded on 17 November 2020.
On 13 March, it was announced that the league would be suspended indefinitely, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this season's competition was formally abandoned on 8 June 2020, with all results from the season being expunged, and no promotion or relegation taking place to, from, or within the competition.[1]
Establishment and format[]
This new season saw the format restructuring by the AFL. On 19 January 2020, the AFL has announced the format changes for the Malaysia M3 League and Malaysia M4 League in preparation for the transition of the amateur team to semi-professionals by 2021.[2]
The league will kick-off with 20 teams and to be split into 2 groups, an increase of 6 teams compared to 14 teams in the previous edition. The top 12 teams with a good financial record will remain in the 2021 Malaysia M3 League while the remaining 8 teams will advance to the Malaysia M4 League which will be formed with the 4 best teams . AFL-recognized state and private leagues, originally part of the League The will be part of the Malaysia M5 League in 2021.[3]
Season Changes[]
Renamed clubs[]
- BTK F.C. was renamed to Kuala Terengganu Rovers F.C.
- was renamed to Harini F.C., and relocated to Kuala Selangor.
- Langkawi Glory United F.C. was renamed to Langkawi City F.C.
- Puchong Fuerza F.C. was renamed to Manjung City F.C., and relocated to Manjung.
- DDM FC was renamed to Melawati F.C.
- Tambun Tulang F.C. was renamed to Perlis United F.C.
To Malaysia M3 League[]
Promoted from 2019 Malaysia M4 League
- KSR SAINS - Promoted by winning the 2019 Malaysia M4 League play-offs
- IKRAM Muda - Promoted by runner up the 2019 Malaysia M4 League play-offs
- Immigration - Promoted by runner up the 2019 Kuala Lumpur League
- - Promoted by winning the 2019 Puchong Community League
- - Promoted by winning the 2019 Shah Amateur League
- - Promoted by winning the 2019 Shah Alam League
- Perlis United - Promoted by winning the 2019 Perlis Amateur League
- Northern Lions-Mahsa - Promoted by runner up the 2019 Perlis Amateur League
Relegated from 2019 Malaysia Premier League
New Team
- Semarak
- Kuala Lumpur Rovers
- Melaka City 1
From Malaysia M3 League[]
Promoted to 2020 Malaysia Premier League
- Kelantan United
- Kuching
Relegated to
Team withdrawal
Notes:
- ^1 Melaka City fills the slot that SAMB FC left.
- ^2 SAMB FC withdrew from the M3 League this season and was replaced by Melaka City FC.
Clubs locations[]
Venues[]
Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
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Armed Forces | Kuala Lumpur | , Kuala Lumpur | 1,000 |
Harini | Kuala Selangor, Selangor | , Kuala Selangor, Selangor | 10,000 |
IKRAM Muda | Kuala Lumpur | UM Arena Stadium, Kuala Lumpur | 1,000 |
Immigration | Putrajaya | , Nilai, Negeri Sembilan | 1,000 |
Subang Jaya, Selangor | , Subang Jaya, Selangor | 1,000 | |
KSR SAINS | Seremban, Negeri Sembilan | Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, Paroi, Negeri Sembilan | 45,000 |
Kuala Terengganu Rovers | Kuala Berang, Terengganu | , Kuala Berang, Terengganu | 1,000 |
Kuala Lumpur Rovers | Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur Stadium, Kuala Lumpur | 18,000 |
Langkawi City | Langkawi, Kedah | Langkawi Stadium, Langkawi, Kedah | 10,000 |
Manjung City | Manjung, Perak | Manjung Stadium, Manjung, Perak | 15,000 |
Melaka City | Malacca City, Malacca | Hang Tuah Stadium, Malacca City, Malacca | 1,000 |
Melawati | Gombak, Selangor | , Gombak, Selangor | 5,000 |
Protap | Kuala Lumpur | UM Arena Stadium, Kuala Lumpur | 1,000 |
Northern Lions-Mahsa | Kangar, Perlis | Tuanku Syed Putra Stadium, Kangar, Perlis | 20,000 |
Perlis United | Kangar, Perlis | Tuanku Syed Putra Stadium, Kangar, Perlis | 20,000 |
Shah Alam, Selangor | , Shah Alam, Selangor | TBA | |
Sarawak | Kuching | Sarawak Stadium | 40,000 |
Semarak | Kuala Lumpur | Pulapol Football Field, Kuala Lumpur | TBA |
Serdang, Selangor | , Serdang, Selangor | 3,000 | |
Ultimate | Kuala Lumpur | , Cyberjaya, Selangor | 1,000 |
Personnel and sponsoring[]
Team | Head coach | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Sponsor |
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Armed Forces | ![]() |
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Ego Sport | |
Harini | ![]() |
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Harini (Made by club) | Harini |
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Immigration | ![]() |
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SkyHawk | Bestinet |
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Kaki Jersi | Klasiko | |
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Admiral | Syarikat Air Negeri Sembilan |
Kuala Terengganu Rovers | ![]() |
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ELklasiko.my | Save the Ocean |
Kuala Lumpur Rovers | ![]() |
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Kaki Jersi | |
Langkawi City | ![]() |
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Kaki Jersi | Berkat Hasrat Petroleum Marketing Sdn. Bhd. |
Manjung City | ![]() |
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PRO Apparel | Pangkor Island & Sitiawan Perdana |
Melaka City | ![]() |
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Sportsrevo | Syarikat Air Melaka |
Melawati | ![]() |
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Warrix | MFCR |
Northern Lions-Mahsa | ![]() |
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Carino | Mahsa University |
Perlis United | ![]() |
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Stallion Apparel | |
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Protap | ![]() |
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Tiki Taka Design | - |
Sarawak | ![]() |
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Joma | Press Metal |
Semarak | ![]() |
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KiCKA | Pulapol KL |
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Jako | Kampong Boy Pomade | |
Ultimate | ![]() |
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Panzer Sports | Fit'z Ultimate Garage |
Coaching changes[]
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Team | Outgoing coach | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming coach | Date of appointment |
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Foreign players[]
Malaysia M3 League clubs can sign a maximum of four foreign players in the 2020 season, up from two as compared to 2019. However, two of them has to be 20 years old or younger on 1 January 2020.
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Club | Player 1 | Player 2 | U20 Player 1 | U20 Player 2 | Former player 1 |
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Melawati | ![]() |
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Perlis United | ![]() |
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PIB | ![]() |
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Protap | ![]() |
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Ultimate | ![]() |
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- Players name in bold indicates the player is registered during the mid-season transfer window.
- ^1 Foreign players who left their clubs or were de-registered from playing squad due to medical issues or other matters.
League table[]
Group A at the time of abandonment[]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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1 | Kuala Lumpur Rovers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
2 | Armed Forces | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
3 | Langkawi City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4 |
4 | Harini | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | +6 | 3 |
5 | Manjung City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 3 |
6 | Perlis United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 3 |
7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | −6 | 3 | |
8 | Northern Lions-Mahsa | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 1 |
9 | IKRAM Muda | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 1 |
10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored.
Group B at the time of abandonment[]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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1 | Kuala Terengganu Rovers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
2 | Protap | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 3 |
3 | Immigration | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 3 |
4 | KSR SAINS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
5 | Melaka City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 3 |
6 | Semarak | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 3 |
7 | Ultimate | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 3 |
8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
9 | Sarawak | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 1 |
10 | Melawati | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 1 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored.
Result table[]
Group A[]
Group B[]
Play-offs[]
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Season statistics[]
Top scorers[]
- As of matches played on 15 March 2020.
Players sorted first by goals, then by last name.
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
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Protap | 3 |
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Langkawi City | 2 |
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Perlis United | ||
9 | 41 players | 18 clubs | 1 |
Hat-tricks[]
Player | For | Against | Result | Date |
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Immigration | Protap | 4 – 2 (H) | 15 March 2020 |
- Notes
4 Player scored 4 goals
5 Player scored 5 goals
(H) – Home team
(A) – Away team
See also[]
- 2020 Malaysia Super League
- 2020 Malaysia Premier League
- 2020 Malaysia FA Cup
- 2020 Malaysia Cup
- 2020 Piala Presiden
- 2020 Piala Belia
References[]
- ^ "Liga M3 2020 dibatalkan akibat Pandemik Covid-19". Malaysian Football League. Archived from the original on 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ^ "Liga M3 dirombak, 20 pasukan bertanding". Berita Harian.
- ^ "Amateur Football League (AFL) Umum Penstrukturan Semula Liga M3, 20 Pasukan Dalam Saingan Musim 2020". Vocket.fc.
- ^ "Pengumuman Rasmi". JBFA.
- ^ "Jurulatih berpengalaman, Mat Zan Mat Aris tidak malu bimbing pasukan M3". Fox Sports.
- ^ "Azman Adnan berazam jadikan Ultimate pasukan digeruni".
- ^ "Dua bekas pemain Melaka United perkuat Kuala Lumpur Rovers". Fox Sports.
- ^ "Dua bekas pemain Melaka United perkuat Kuala Lumpur Rovers". Fox Sports.
External links[]
- 2019 in Malaysian football
- Malaysia M3 League seasons