The 2011 season was Kelantan's 3rd season in the Malaysia Super League. Kelantan were defending Malaysia Cup champions, and aimed for 2nd cup this season. In addition, they were competing in the domestic tournaments, the FA Cup and the Malaysia Cup.[1]
The Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup, more popularly known as Piala Sumbangsih (Charity Shield), is an annual soccer match currently contested by the current Malaysia Cup winner and the current Super League Malaysia winner.