LionsXII

In 2011, the Football Association of Singapore and the Football Association of Malaysia reached an agreement that would see greater co-operation between the two nations. One of the intended avenues would see the under-23s play in the Malaysia Super League and Malaysia Cup from 2012 onwards. Although the new Singapore team would have the existing under-23s forming its core, senior players were also called to guide the younger. No foreign players were allowed to be part of the Singapore team.

2012 season

LionsXII debuted in the 2012 Malaysia Super League on 10 January with a 1–2 home defeat to defending champions Kelantan FA. The LionsXII's first win was a 2–1 over Kuala Lumpur FA on 17 January. The LionsXII's first away win was a 1–0 over Sabah FA on 21 January. LionsXII began their 2012 Piala FA quest on 18 February with a 3–0 win over UiTM. The LionsXII made their way to the quarter-final with a 2–0 win over Betaria on 10 March. However, they were beaten by Terengganu FA. On 16 June, they defeated Sabah FA 9–0 at home, the biggest win in the MSL season. LionsXII finished second in the league behind Kelantan FA, and bowed out of the semi-final of the 2012 Malaysia Cup after losing in a penalty shoot-out against ATM FA. On 29 December 2012, assistant coach Kadir Yahaya left his position at LionsXII. Soon, Gombak United chief Tatsuma Yoshida took over his post.

2013 season

LionsXII7 set a target of finishing top five for the 2013 Malaysia Super League…

League

Malaysia Super League Champions (1): 2013 Runners-up (1): 2012

Cup

Malaysia FA Cup Champions (1): 2015 Piala Sumbangsih Runners-up (1): 2014

Awards

FAM Football Awards Fair Play award: 2015