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.
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.