2023 Malaysia M3 League
The 2023 Malaysia M3 League also known as the 2023 MBSB Bank Championship for sponsorship reason is the 4th season of Malaysia M3 League, the third tier football league in Malaysia, since its establishment in 2019.[1] The season started on 4th March.
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| Season | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 35 |
| Goals scored | 96 (2.74 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Syukur Saidin (5 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Sarawak United 4–1 Naga UKS (6 May 2023) |
| Biggest away win | Naga UKS 1-10 Malaysia University (11 March 2023) |
| Highest scoring | 11 goals Naga UKS 1-10 Malaysia University (11 March 2023) |
| Longest winning run | 5 matches KL Rovers |
| Longest unbeaten run | 5 matches KL Rovers |
| Longest winless run | 5 matches Naga UKS |
| Longest losing run | 5 matches Naga UKS |
| Highest attendance | 601 SAINS 1-0 BRM FC (19 March 2023) |
← 2022 2024 →
All statistics correct as of 14 May 2023. | |
Establishment and format
This new season saw the format restructuring by the Amateur Football League (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 14 teams into one single group of league. The top four teams will play in the play-offs to determine which teams will qualify for promotion to the Super League in the 2024 season. The bottom two teams will be relegated to the M4 League.[3]
Clubs
As of 29 December 2022, 14 clubs confirmed their participation in the 2023 Malaysia M3 League.
- Armed Forces
- Bukit Tambun
- BRM
- Harini Selangor
- Immigration
- Kuala Lumpur Rovers
- Malaysian University
- Manjung City
- Melaka
- Naga UKS
- Perlis United
- PIB Shah Alam
- SAINS
- Sarawak United
Season changes
Renamed clubs
- Ultimate was renamed to Naga Ultimate Kuala Selangor FC (Naga UKS).
Ejected from the 2023 Malaysia Super League
New Team
Teams withdrawn
- Kinabalu Jaguar
- Respect
Relegated to the 2023 Malaysia M4 League
- FC Langkawi
- Kijang Rangers
- Langkawi City
- Real Chukai
- Tok Janggut Warriors
- Tun Razak City
Clubs locations
Locations of teams in the 2022 Malaysia M3 League
Venues
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces | Kuala Lumpur | Mindef Stadium | 1,000 |
| BRM | Kuala Kangsar | Perak Stadium | 42,500 |
| Bukit Tambun | Bukit Tambun | Penang State Stadium | 40,000 |
| Harini Selangor | Kuala Selangor | UPM Stadium | 3,000 |
| Immigration | Putrajaya | UPM Stadium | 3,000 |
| Kuala Lumpur Rovers | Kuala Lumpur | UPM Stadium | 3,000 |
| Malaysian University | Kuala Lumpur | UKM Bangi Stadium | 500 |
| Manjung City | Seri Manjung | Manjung Stadium | 15,000 |
| Melaka | Malacca City | Hang Jebat Stadium | 40,000 |
| Naga UKS | Kuala Selangor | Kuala Selangor Stadium | 1,000 |
| Perlis United | Kangar | UniMAP Stadium | 1,000 |
| PIB Shah Alam | Shah Alam | USIM Stadium, Nilai | 1,000 |
| SAINS | Seremban | Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium | 45,000 |
| Sarawak United | Kuching | Sarawak State Stadium | 20,000 |
Personnel and sponsoring
| Team | Head coach | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces |  Kevin Lee Cooper |
 Venice Elphi |
AL Sports | MBSB Bank |
| BRM | Mohd Ali Khan Abdullah |
Kamarul Effandi Abdul Rahim |
AL Sports | Raudhah Islamic School Jasmin7 |
| Bukit Tambun | Mahamud Harun |
Hafidz Romly |
AL Sports | GIMmedia |
| Harini Selangor | P. Maniam |
Norshahrul Idlan Talaha |
Ma7ch | Harini MBSB Bank |
| Immigration | Mat Zan Mat Aris |
Mohd Nasriq Baharom |
Let's Play Performance | redONE MBSB Bank |
| Kuala Lumpur Rovers | Wan Mustaffa Wan Ismail |
Firdaus Fauzi |
Ma7ch | MBSB Bank |
| Malaysian University | Ridzuan Abu Shah |
Amirul Fazly Zamri |
Ma7ch | |
| Manjung City | Rafae Isa |
Faizzzwan Dorahim |
Cheetah | Majlis Perbandaran Manjung ANE Group |
| Melaka |  Pedro Hipólito |
Idris Ahmad |
Puma | |
| Naga UKS |  Dusan Momcilovic |
Mohamad Firdaus Yusof |
AL Sports | |
| Perlis United | Azhar Abdul Rahman |
Azizi Matt Rose |
Ma7ch | SGT Power |
| PIB | Yusrizal Yusoff |
Adam Syafiq Fuad |
AL Sports | MBSB Bank |
| SAINS | Hamizar Hamzah |
Alif Samsudin |
Kaki Jersi | MBI Negeri Sembilan |
| Sarawak United | S. Balachandran |
Nor Azizi Ramlee |
AL Sports | Punggor Wibawa |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuala Lumpur Rovers | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | +10 | 15 | Promotion to 2024 Malaysia Super League |
| 2 | Bukit Tambun | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 12 | |
| 3 | SAINS | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 12 | |
| 4 | Harini Selangor | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | +4 | 10 | |
| 5 | Immigration | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 10 | |
| 6 | Malaysian University | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 9 | |
| 7 | Melaka | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 7 | |
| 8 | Perlis United | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | |
| 9 | BRM FC | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 6 | |
| 10 | Manjung City | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 5 | |
| 11 | Armed Forces | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | −2 | 3 | |
| 12 | Sarawak United | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | −5 | 3 | |
| 13 | PIB Shah Alam | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | −4 | 1 | Relegation to Malaysia M4 League |
| 14 | Naga UKS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 26 | −22 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 14 May 2023. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored.
Position by round
| Leader & Qualification for 2024 Malaysia Super League | |
| Qualification for 2024 Malaysia Super League | |
| Relegation to 2024 Malaysia M4 League | |
| Relegation to 2024 Malaysia M4 League |
Source: MFL
Result table
Season statistics
Top scorers
- As of matches played on 14 May 2023.
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals[4] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syukur Saidin |
Bukit Tambun | 5 |
| 2 | Azim Rahim |
Immigration | 4 |
| 3 | Alief Najmi Radzi |
Malaysian University | 3 |
| Amer Saidin |
KL Rovers | ||
| Fahmi Sabri |
KL Rovers | ||
| Guilherme de Paula |
Melaka | ||
| Zulkiffli Zakaria |
Harini | ||
| 8 | Ahnaf Danish |
Sarawak United | 2 |
| Farid Khazali |
Melaka | ||
| Harith Roslan |
Melaka | ||
| Pravin |
Harini | ||
| Rafie Yaacob |
KL Rovers | ||
| Saiful Iskandar |
Malaysian University | ||
| Syahir Abd Rahman |
Malaysian University | ||
| Syamim Baharudin |
Manjung City | ||
| Zharif Nazhan Refli |
Malaysian University | ||
Hat-tricks
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alief Najmi Radzi |
Malaysian University | Naga UKS FC | 1-10 (A)[5] | 11 March 2023 |
| Syukur Saidin |
Bukit Tambum | BRM Kuala Kangsar | 0-4 (A)[6] | 6 May 2023 |
- Notes
4 Player scored 4 goals
5 Player scored 5 goals
(H) – Home team
(A) – Away team
Clean Sheets
- As of 14 May 2023
| Rank | Player | Club | Clean sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ameerul Eqwan Fauzi |
KL Rovers | 3 |
| Hafidz Romly |
Bukit Tambun | ||
| Kaharuddin Rahman |
Sains | ||
| 4 | Ashraf Fadhil |
Malaysian University | 4 |
| 5 | Firdaus Suhaimi |
Manjung | 2 |
| Hafiz Abu Bakar |
Perlis | ||
| Solehin Mamat |
Imigresen | ||
| 8 | Daniel Wafiuddin |
Melaka | 1 |
| Hafizul Hakim |
Harini | ||
| Izzat Abdul Rahim |
PIB | ||
| Izzuan Ikmal |
BRM | ||
| Kamarul Effandi |
BRM | ||
References
- "Liga M3 pada musim 2023 akan guna format baru". Harimau Malaya. 3 June 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- "MFL: No M3 league teams to play in restructured 2023 Super League". MalayMail. 27 Sep 2022.
- "Amateur Football League (AFL) Umum Penstrukturan Semula Liga M3, 20 Pasukan Dalam Saingan Musim 2020". Vocket.fc. 19 January 2020.
- "FAM - CMS". cms.fam.org.my. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
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