The Piala FA competition has reverted to the old format of play with no more open draws. It will comprise 29 teams — 15 Super League and 14 Premier League sides — with defending champions
Kedah FA,
Selangor FA and
Terengganu FA receiving byes in the first round.
Kedah FA, who won back-to-back trebles, will play the winner of the match between
Proton FC and
UPB-MyTeam FC in the second round. ==First round==