2018–19 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League
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The 2018–19 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League (Nepali: शहीद स्मारक ए डिभिजन लीग २०७५) season, also known as Pulsar Martyr's Memorial A-Division League for sponsorship reasons, was the 42nd edition of the Martyr's Memorial A-Division League since its establishment in 1954/55. A total of 16 teams competed in the league. The season began on 29 September 2018 and concluded on 8 January 2019.[2][3] It was the first top division league held since the 2015 National League due to aftermath of the 2015 Nepal earthquake.[4] On 16 September 2018, it was decided that there will be no relegation, however the two bottom placed teams would have two and one points deducted respectively in the following season.[5]
Season | 2018–19 |
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Dates | 29 September 2018 – 8 January 2019 |
Champions | Manang Marshyangdi Club |
2019 AFC Cup | Manang Marshyangdi Club |
Matches played | 91 |
Goals scored | 226 (2.48 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Afeez Oladipo Bharat Khawas Ranjit Dhimal (7 goals) |
Biggest home win | Nepal Police Club 5–0 Friends Club (14 December 2018) |
Highest scoring | New Road Team 5–5 Machhindra FC (31 December 2018) |
Longest winning run | 12 matches Manang Marshyangdi Club |
Longest unbeaten run | 12 matches Manang Marshyangdi Club |
Longest winless run | 9 matches Machhindra Football Club New Road Team |
Longest losing run | 8 matches New Road Team |
2019-20 →
All statistics correct as of 8 January 2019. |
Manang Marshyangdi Club were the defending champions and successfully defended their title on 28 December with two games to spare.[6]