C-League
The Cambodian League (Khmer: លីគកំពូលកម្ពុជា League Kompoul Kampuchea) or the C-League, known for sponsorship reasons as the Metfone Cambodian League,[1] is the highest football division in Cambodian football, and is run by the Cambodian Football Federation.[2] Contested by 13 teams in the 2020 season, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Cambodian Second League. Season usually runs from February to October, with each of the 13 teams playing against each other twice which totals to 24 games played per team. Most of the games are played on Saturdays and Sundays afternoons.
Founded | 1982 |
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Country | Cambodia |
Confederation | AFC |
Divisions | 1 |
Number of teams | 13 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Relegation to | Cambodian Second League |
Domestic cup(s) | Hun Sen Cup CNCC Charity Cup |
International cup(s) | AFC Cup ASEAN Club Championship Mekong Club Championship |
Current champions | Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng (2nd title) (2019) |
Most championships | Phnom Penh Crown (6 titles) |
TV partners | BTV Cambodia Kampuchea Thmei Daily |
Website | cncc-football |
History
Cambodia Derby
Also known as the Cambodian Classic Match, it is given to the rivalry between Phnom Penh Crown and Boeung Ket, with both clubs being the most successful domestically while also establishing names for themselves as representatives for Cambodian football.
Phnom Penh Derby
The rivalry between the most successful club in domestic football, Phnom Penh Crown against the newly promoted team Visakha considered as the derby of the capital, due to the number of notable players that played for both clubs, as well as the geographic location between both home stadiums, which are literally located within 10 km from each other.
Siem Reap Derby
Two teams in the historical province of Cambodia, the match between Angkor Tiger FC and Soltilo Angkor FC is the most popular game in the local area. When the two sides share Svay Thom Stadium as their home ground, the derby draw media attention with a very high number of fans attend the game.
Takeo Derby
This derby is between Kirivong Sok Sen Chey and the young team of the under-18 Bati National Football Team.
Big Five
Phnom Penh Crown, Boeung Ket, Nagaworld, Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng, and newly promoted Visakha are considered the 'big five' of Cambodian football, with three out of the five teams having played AFC Cup football.
2019 season
Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng won the 2019 league season with a 25 games run unbeaten streak only to lose its final league game against Nagaworld, setting up a new record in the Cambodian League.
2020 season and teams
- Angkor Tiger
- Asia Euro United
- Bati Youth (Bati)
- Boeung Ket
- Electricite du Cambodge (EDC)
- Nagaworld
- Tiffy Army
- National Police (Police)
- Phnom Penh Crown
- Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng (Svay Rieng)
- Kirivong Sok Sen Chey (Kirivong)
- Soltilo Angkor (Soltilo)
- Visakha
Clubs who have competed in the past but not in 2020
Note: These clubs still exist, but compete in the lower levels of competition in Cambodia.
List of champions
1982–2004
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Cambodian League or C-League (since 2005)
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Champions by club
Champions (6): Phnom Penh Crown Champions (3): Boeung Ket Champions (3): Nagaworld Champions (2): Svay Rieng Champions (2): Khemara (defunct)
Source: List of Champions
Awards
Prize money[3]
References
External links
- FFC, Football Federation of Cambodia
- Cambodian Football Reference, Football Reference