Markham F.C.

[1] The club was drawn into the Northern Conference, and started slowly, losing 3–1 on the opening day against Jessa Nawaeb FC.

[2] However, eight victories and just one more defeat, against Laiwaden FC, enabled the side to finish top of the conference and qualify for the playoffs, after winning two matches on two consecutive days on 10–11 June 2017.

[3] The club were pegged back after leading against Papaka FC in the semi-final, eventually losing on penalties after missing all of their spot-kicks,[2][4] before defeating Jessa Nawaeb 1–0 in the third-place playoff.

[2][5] The club were confirmed as participants in the 2018 edition of the NPL in December 2017, and were once again drawn in the Northern Conference alongside three other teams – Morobe FC, Jessa Nawaeb and Laiwaden.

[9] On 18 January 2019, it was confirmed that the side would be making their debut in the Papua New Guinea National Soccer League ahead of the 2019 season.