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{{Short description|Indian football league in the state of Meghalaya}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2023}}
{{Infobox football league
| name = Meghalaya State League
| logo = Meghalaya State League.svg
| pixels = 200
| organiser = [[Meghalaya Football Association]] (MFA)
| country = India
| founded = {{start date and age|2017}}
| teams = [[#Teams|24]]
| promotion = [[I-League 3]]
| relegation = District leagues [[Shillong Premier League]]
| levels = [[Indian football league system|5]]
| domest_cup =
| confed_cup =
| champions = Mawlai SC (1st title)
| most_successful_club = Niaw Wasa United [[Shillong Lajong]] [[Rangdajied United FC|Rangdajied United]] Mawlai SC (1 title each)
| tv = T7 News Channel ([[YouTube]])
| website =
| current = [[2026 Meghalaya State League]]
}}

The '''Meghalaya State League''' is the top [[Indian State Leagues|state-level]] [[association football|football]] league in the [[India]]n state of [[Meghalaya]]. It is managed by the [[Meghalaya Football Association]] (MFA).<ref name="awayend">{{cite web |title=Meghalaya State League |url=https://theawayend.co/meghalaya-state-league/ |website=The Away End |access-date=12 November 2023 |archive-date=26 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926072032/https://theawayend.co/meghalaya-state-league/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Mawphor|last=News Desk|title=Lahduh Ka Rangdajied United Ïa Ka MSL 2023 Da Kaba Pynliem Ïa Ka Khliehmawlieh|url=https://mawphor.com/lahduh-ka-rangdajied-united-ia-ka-msl-2023-da-kaba-pynliem-ia-ka-khliehmawlieh/|website=mawphor.com|date=19 June 2023|location=Shillong|access-date=20 June 2023|archive-date=22 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622164306/https://mawphor.com/lahduh-ka-rangdajied-united-ia-ka-msl-2023-da-kaba-pynliem-ia-ka-khliehmawlieh/|language=kha}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rangdajied United FC set to return to I-League 3rd division |url=https://thebridge.in/football/rangdajied-united-fc-set-to-return-to-i-league-3rd-division-44717|website=thebridge.in|publisher=The Bridge|date=10 November 2023|access-date=12 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112174323/https://thebridge.in/football/rangdajied-united-fc-set-to-return-to-i-league-3rd-division-44717|archive-date=12 November 2023|location=Shillong}}</ref>

==History==
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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Meghalaya Diary, part 3: Politicians across party lines use football to score in the ultimate game of politics |url=https://www.firstpost.com/politics/meghalaya-diary-part-3-politicians-across-party-lines-own-football-clubs-to-score-in-the-ultimate-game-of-politics-4364101.html |website=Firstpost |date=23 February 2018 |access-date=12 November 2023 |archive-date=8 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208001750/https://www.firstpost.com/politics/meghalaya-diary-part-3-politicians-across-party-lines-own-football-clubs-to-score-in-the-ultimate-game-of-politics-4364101.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Competition structure==
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!Tier
!Division
|-
!1 (5 on Indian football [[Indian football league system|pyramid]])
|Meghalaya State League
|-
!2 (6 on Indian football [[Indian football league system|pyramid]])
|District leagues ([[Shillong Premier League]], Tura Super Division Football League and others)
|}

==Format==
The champions from the district leagues are direct entrants, while the rest go through qualifying rounds.<ref>{{cite web |title=Draw for 25-team Meghalaya State League season 3 complete |url=https://thesportsroom.in/2023/01/24/draw-for-25-team-meghalaya-state-league-season-3-complete/ |website=The Sports Room |date=24 January 2023 |access-date=12 November 2023 |archive-date=28 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128125946/https://thesportsroom.in/2023/01/24/draw-for-25-team-meghalaya-state-league-season-3-complete/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The clubs are placed in groups with four hosts across the state.<ref>{{cite web |title=MSL Season 3 now to begin on 5th May; 25 clubs to take part |url=https://thesportsroom.in/2023/04/10/msl-season-3-now-to-begin-on-5th-may-25-clubs-to-take-part/ |website=The Sports Room |date=10 April 2023 |access-date=12 November 2023 |archive-date=11 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411054041/https://thesportsroom.in/2023/04/10/msl-season-3-now-to-begin-on-5th-may-25-clubs-to-take-part/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Clubs==
===2026 season===
The teams participating in the 2026 season:

{| class="wikitable"
|+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 FC|Shillong Lajong]] || [[Langsning SC|Langsning]] || Maram FC || [[Rangdajied United 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==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: left;"
|-
!Season
!Champions
!Runners-up
!Ref
|-
|2017–18
|Niaw Wasa United
|Tynrongmawsaw
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Room |first=The Sports |date=2018-01-07 |title=Niaw Wasa lift MSL trophy after intense final – The Sports Room |url=https://thesportsroom.in/2018/01/07/niaw-wasa-lift-msl-trophy-after-intense-final/?amp=1 |access-date=2024-10-27 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|2019
|[[Shillong Lajong FC|Shillong Lajong]]
|[[Rangdajied United FC|Rangdajied United]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Room |first=The Sports |date=2019-12-21 |title=Shillong Lajong lift MSL 2019 trophy – The Sports Room |url=https://thesportsroom.in/2019/12/21/shillong-lajong-lift-msl-2019-trophy/?amp=1 |access-date=2024-10-27 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|[[2023 Meghalaya State League|2023]]
|[[Rangdajied United FC|Rangdajied United]]
|Khliehmawlieh YC
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Room |first=The Sports |date=2023-06-17 |title=Rangdajied edge Khliehmawlieh for MSL 2023 title in sensational final – The Sports Room |url=https://thesportsroom.in/2023/06/17/rangdajied-edge-khliehmawlieh-for-msl-2023-title-in-sensational-final/?amp=1 |access-date=2024-10-27 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|[[2024 Meghalaya State League|2024]]
|Mawlai SC
|[[Shillong Lajong FC|Shillong Lajong]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mawlai crowned 4th Meghalaya State League champions |url=https://www.syllad.com/mawlai-crowned-4th-meghalaya-state-league-champions/ |website=Syllad |date=1 February 2025 }}</ref>
|-
|[[2026 Meghalaya State League|2026]]
|
|
|
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://meghalayafootball.com/ Meghalaya FA]
* {{Facebook|meghalayastateleague}}
* {{Instagram|meghalayastateleague}}

{{Football in Meghalaya}}
{{Football in India}}
{{Sports leagues of India}}

[[Category:Meghalaya State League]]
[[Category:Football in Meghalaya]]
[[Category:Regional football leagues in India]]
[[Category:2017 establishments in Meghalaya]]
[[Category:Sports leagues established in 2017]]

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