Liga Futebol Amadora Primeira Divisão
Liga Futebol Amadora Primeira Divisão is the highest division of the Liga Futebol Amadora and the highest overall in the Timorense football league system.
The league is not fully professional.
History
The Liga Futebol Amadora Primera Divisão started from the 2016 season and replaced Super Liga Timorense as the top tier league in Timor Leste. Sport Laulara e Benfica become the first champions of the league.Overview
Asian club competition eligibility
The champions of the league are eligible for represent Timor Leste in AFC Cup qualification round.Relegation from Primeira Divisão
Up to two teams at the bottom of the league will face a direct relegation to Segunda Divisão.Clubs participating in the 2019 season
The following 8 clubs are competing in the 2019 Liga Futebol Amadora Primera Divisão with Assalam and Lalenok United promoted after securing place as champions and runners-up in 2018 LFA Segunda.- Gold – Defending Champions
- Green – Promotion from Segunda Divisao
Club | Year Joined | Seasons in LFA | Based in | First Season in Top Flight | Seasons in Top Flight | Current Spell in Top Flight | Last Title |
Académica | 2016 | 4 | Dili | 2016 | 4 | 2016– | - |
Assalam | 2016 | 4 | Dili | 2019 | 1 | 2019– | - |
Atlético Ultramar | 2016 | 4 | Manatuto | 2018 | 2 | 2018– | - |
Boavista* | 2016 | 4 | Dili | 2016 | 4 | 2016– | 2018 |
Karketu Dili | 2016 | 4 | Dili | 2016 | 4 | 2016– | 2017 |
Lalenok United | 2018 | 2 | Dili | 2019 | 1 | 2019– | - |
Ponta Leste | 2016 | 4 | Dili | 2016 | 4 | 2016– | - |
Sport Laulara e Benfica | 2016 | 4 | Laulara, Aileu | 2016 | 4 | 2016– | 2016 |
- Formerly known as Carsae
Championship History
Year | Champion | Runners-Up | 3rd Place | Ref |
2016 | Sport Laulara e Benfica | Karketu Dili | Porto Taibesi | |
2017 | Karketu Dili | Ponta Leste | Carsae | |
2018 | Boavista | Karketu Dili | Atlético Ultramar |