The 2017 season was PKNS's 4th season in the top flight of Malaysian football, the Liga Super after being promoted from 2016 Liga Premier.
Foreign players
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Source: FAM, FMLLP Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored. (R) Relegated Notes:
^Kelantan and T–Team was sentenced to a six-point deduction immediately on offense failed to complete the registration process Malaysian League (M-League) 2017. Later, upon careful consideration of the aforementioned appeals, Football Malaysia have decided to lift the transfer ban and reduce the deduction of 6 points to 3 points for T-Team.