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in the

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on 4 December 2018.

Overview

Player regulations

Clubs could register at least 18 players and a maximum of 30 players without age restriction like the previous season, but maximum 3 players over the age of 35 years. Like the previous season, the clubs also couldn't use foreign players.

Teams

Teams changes

The following teams have changed division since the 2017 season.

To Liga 2

Relegated from Liga 1 * Persegres * Persiba *

Promoted from Liga 3 *

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From Liga 2

Promoted to Liga 1 *

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* PSIS Relegated to Liga 3

Stadium and locations

Notes:

Personnel and kits

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under

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eligibility rules. Players and coaches may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Coaching changes

First round

West region

East region

Second round

This round began on 24 October 2018 and ended on 21 November 2018. Eight teams competed in this round.

Group A

Group B

Knockout round

Bracket

Semi-finals

''Semen Padang won 3–2 on aggregate.'' ---- ''PSS won 2–0 on aggregate.''

Third place

Final

Season statistics

Top scorers

Notes

References

Works cited

* {{Liga Indonesia seasons Liga 2 Liga 2 Liga 2 Liga 2

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