Fixtures
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08 09:00 | 20 |
Shan Utd vs Yarmanya United FC
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| 03/09 09:30 | 21 |
Thitsar Arman FC vs Dagon Star United FC
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| 03/10 09:00 | 21 |
Yadanarbon FC vs Yangon United FC
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| 03/11 09:00 | 21 |
Hantharwady United vs Rakhine United
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| 03/11 09:30 | 21 |
Ispe FC vs Dagon Port FC
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| 03/12 09:00 | 21 |
Shan Utd vs Mahar United
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| 03/13 09:30 | 21 |
Ayeyawady Utd vs Yarmanya United FC
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| 03/16 09:00 | 22 |
Dagon Port FC vs Yadanarbon FC
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| 03/16 09:30 | 22 |
Rakhine United vs Ispe FC
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| 03/17 09:00 | 22 | Yarmanya United FC vs Thitsar Arman FC | View |
| 03/17 09:30 | 22 |
Mahar United vs Ayeyawady Utd
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| 03/18 09:00 | 22 |
Yangon United FC vs Dagon Star United FC
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Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06 09:30 | 20 |
[11] Dagon Port FC vs Rakhine United
[10]
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5-3 |
| 03/05 09:00 | 20 |
[7] Yadanarbon FC vs Ayeyawady Utd
[8]
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2-1 |
| 03/04 09:30 | 20 |
[4] Xiangfu Gao vs Yangon United FC
[1]
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0-4 |
| 03/04 09:00 | 20 |
Thitsar Arman FC vs Ispe FC
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2-1 |
| 03/03 12:00 | - |
FK Kauno Zalgiris II vs FK Dainava Alytus
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1-3 |
| 03/03 09:30 | 20 |
[3] Dagon Star United FC vs Mahar United
[5]
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1-0 |
| 03/02 09:30 | 15 |
[9] Rakhine United vs Shan Utd
[2]
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0-6 |
| 02/26 09:30 | 19 |
[10] Thitsar Arman FC vs Ayeyawady Utd
[8]
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0-0 |
| 02/26 09:00 | 19 | Dagon Port FC vs Yarmanya United FC | 5-2 |
| 02/25 09:30 | 19 |
[6] Ispe FC vs Shan Utd
[2]
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1-6 |
| 02/25 09:00 | 19 |
Mahar United vs Yangon United FC
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0-2 |
| 02/24 09:30 | 19 |
[4] Hantharwady United vs Yadanarbon FC
[8]
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0-1 |
Teams
Yangon United FC
Rakhine United
Ayeyawady Utd
Shan Utd
Hantharwady United
Yadanarbon FC
Mahar United
Ispe FC
Chinland FC
Dagon Star United FC
Myawady FC
Magwe FC
Southern Myanmar
Zwekapin United
Dagon Port FC
Thitsar Arman FC
Yarmanya United FC
Kachin United FC
Chin United
Nay Pyi Taw
FK Kauno Zalgiris II
FK Dainava Alytus
Wikipedia - Myanmar National League
Myanmar National League (Burmese: မြန်မာနေရှင်နယ်လိဂ်) often referred to as MNL, is the highest level of the Myanmar football league system. Contested by 12 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the MNL-2. Seasons typically run from August to May, with each team playing 22 games.
History
Origins
In the past, professional football competition in Myanmar has only existed in a limited form. Premier leagues have been made up of Yangon-based clubs, most of which were affiliated with government ministries. It was only after 1996 when the Premier League (Burmese: ပထမတန်း) was relaunched as the Myanmar Premier League that non-government clubs were invited. Still, the league was based only in Yangon.
The Myanmar Football Federation sought approval from the government to launch a nationwide league in February 2008, and finally received permission to set up private clubs in December of the same year. Each club was permitted to sign at most five foreign players and one foreign coach. The government granted tax exemptions for an initial three-year period, while each club owner must provide a minimum initial investment of Ks 200 million. The investment covered costs such as salaries, transportation, and equipment, but does not include the club stadiums, which are all nationalized.
Myanmar League
In 2009, the league replaced the Myanmar Premier League with eight professional clubs representing different regions across the nation. On 16 May 2009, the league launched its inaugural two-month tournament, the Myanmar National League Cup 2009, in preparation for the first full season. Despite its national ambitions, the league held the MNL Cup 2009 matches in the country's two main stadiums in Yangon due to the lack of adequate facilities elsewhere. On 5 July 2009, Yadanabon FC defeated Yangon United FC in the MNL Cup final to become the first-ever MNL champion.
The league added three clubs for the 2010 season, and one more club joined for the 2011 season, bringing the total to twelve clubs. Two more clubs representing Chin and Shan states participated in the MNL season starting in January 2012.
Shan United dominance (2020s)
| Season | HTU | SHU | YGU | YDB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | ||
| 2024-25 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||
| Top four | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Top six | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | ||
| out of 6 | ||||||
Starting from the 2019 season, Shan United established themselves as the most powerful force in the Myanmar National League (MNL). In 2020, they secured their third league title, finishing ahead of Hantharwady United in a season affected by the global pandemic. This victory was the spark that started their long-running dynasty in Burmese football.
After a break in the league in 2021, Shan United returned for the 2022 season and pulled off a historic achievement: they finished the entire season undefeated. By winning 15 matches and drawing 3, they proved to be far ahead of their competition. Their defense was particularly strong during this run, giving up only 9 goals in 18 games.
In the 2023–24 season, the club continued to stay at the top, winning their fifth league title. Their home matches at Taunggyi Stadium became legendary for being nearly impossible for away teams to win. During this period, Shan United also became a regular name in Asian continental football, representing Myanmar in the AFC Cup and the AFC Challenge League.
By the end of the 2024-25 season, Shan United made history by winning their sixth league title. More importantly, they became the first club in the professional era of Myanmar football to win four consecutive league titles (2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024–25).
While other big clubs like Yangon United and rising teams like Thitsar Arman have tried to challenge them, Shan United’s financial backing and consistent squad building have kept them at the top of the pyramid throughout the mid-2020s.