2015 Malaysia FA Cup

The 2015 Malaysia FA Cup (2015 XOX Piala FA) was the 26th season of the Malaysia FA Cup, a knockout competition for Malaysia's state football association and clubs. Pahang were the defending champions after beating FELDA United 2–1 the previous season.

2015 Malaysia FA Cup
Piala FA
Tournament details
CountryMalaysia
Singapore
Teams34
Defending championsPahang FA
Final positions
ChampionsLionsXII (1st title)
Runner-upKelantan FA
Tournament statistics
Best playerIzwan Mahbud (LionsXII)

34 teams entered this year's competition. Four teams entered at the 1st stage with two clubs making the round of 32. The draw for the competition was made on 14 December 2014 with games starting in February 2015. Also starting in 2015, the finalists of the previous Piala FA have not been permitted with byes.

Singapore's LionsXII won the Piala FA title for the first time after defeating two-time winners, Kelantan FA in the final with a score of 3–1. This marks the first time a foreign team has won the competition since its inception in 1990.

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