[7][8][9] Kelantan started a bit nervy when the out-muscled PKNS in the very last minute on their first league match.

Kelantan win 2–1 from goals from captain Badhri Radzi in 18th minute and Zairul Fitri's injury time header.

The draw for the FA Cup's first and subsequent rounds was held on 10 December 2012 at Grand BlueWave Hotel, Shah Alam, Selangor.

[13] Kelantan won the two-legged semi-finals to advance into the third consecutive FA Cup finals after beating Terengganu 6–5 on aggregate.

They beat Johor Darul Takzim 1–0 during final on 29 June 2013 at National Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.

Having finished in the top of Super League last season, Kelantan will begin their AFC Cup campaign in the group stage.