2018–19 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League

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. It was the first top division league held since the 2015 National League due to aftermath of the 2015 Nepal earthquake. 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.

Martyr's Memorial A-Division League
Season2018–19
Dates29 September 2018 – 8 January 2019
ChampionsManang Marshyangdi Club
2019 AFC CupManang Marshyangdi Club
Matches played91
Goals scored226 (2.48 per match)
Top goalscorerAfeez Oladipo
Bharat Khawas
Ranjit Dhimal
(7 goals)
Biggest home winNepal Police Club 5–0 Friends Club
(14 December 2018)
Highest scoringNew Road Team 5–5 Machhindra FC
(31 December 2018)
Longest winning run12 matches
Manang Marshyangdi Club
Longest unbeaten run12 matches
Manang Marshyangdi Club
Longest winless run9 matches
Machhindra Football Club
New Road Team
Longest losing run8 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.

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