Season | 2018β19 |
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Dates | 30 August 2018 β 16 May 2019 |
Champions | Al-Nassr (9th title) |
Relegated |
Al-Qadsiah Al-Batin Ohod |
AFC Champions League |
Al-Nassr Al-Hilal Al-Taawoun Al-Ahli |
Arab Club Champions Cup |
Al-Shabab Al-Ittihad |
Matches played | 240 |
Goals scored | 706 (2.94 per match) |
Top goalscorer |
Abderrazak Hamdallah (34 goals) |
Biggest home win |
Al-Nassr 5β0
Al-Fateh (18 April 2019) Al-Ahli 5β0 Al-Ettifaq (16 May 2019) |
Biggest away win |
Al-Batin 0β5
Al-Taawoun (26 October 2018) Al-Raed 0β5 Al-Nassr (4 April 2019) |
Highest scoring |
Al-Ahli 4β5
Al-Raed (28 March 2019) |
Longest winning run | 9 matches
[1] Al-Hilal |
Longest unbeaten run | 12 matches Al-Hilal |
Longest winless run | 12 matches
[2] Al-Ittihad |
Longest losing run | 8 matches
[1] Ohod |
Highest attendance | 59,174
[3] Al-Nassr 2β1 Al-Batin (16 May 2019) |
Lowest attendance | 420 Al-Qadsiah 4β2 Ohod (5 April 2019) |
Average attendance | 8,355 |
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2017β18
2019β20 β
All statistics correct as of 16 May 2019. |
The 2018β19 Saudi Professional League was the 43rd edition of the Saudi Professional League, the top Saudi professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1975. The season started on 30 August 2018 and concluded on 16 May 2019. [4]
Al-Hilal were the defending champions after winning the Pro League last season for the 15th time. Al-Wehda and Al-Hazem have entered as the promoted teams from the 2017β18 Prince Mohammad bin Salman League. Al-Nassr were crowned as league winners for the 8th time on 16 May, after defeating Al-Batin 2β1 on the final day of the season. [5]
Ohod were the first team to be relegated after a 3β1 defeat to Al-Fayha FC on 12 April 2019. [6] Al-Batin were the second team to be relegated following their 1β0 defeat to an already relegated Ohod. [7] Al-Qadsiah were the third and final team to be relegated after a draw against Al-Hazem on the final day of the season. [8]
Abderrazak Hamdallah from Al-Nassr was the top scorer with 34 goals, and was also named Player of the Season. [9]. Pedro Emanuel of Al-Taawoun won the Manager of the Season award. [10]
On 7 March 2018, the Saudi FF announced that the league would be increased from 14 teams to 16 teams. [11] They also announced new rules limiting the club's squad size to 28 players. [12]
Sixteen teams competed in the league β the top twelve teams from the previous season, the two play-off winners and two teams promoted from the 2017β18 Prince Mohammad bin Salman League.
Teams who were promoted to the Pro League
The first club to be promoted was Al-Wehda, following their 2β2 draw away to Al-Mujazzal on 11 April 2018. Al-Wehda will play in the top flight of Saudi football after a season absence. [13] They were crowned champions on 18 April 2018 after beating Al-Khaleej 1β0 at home. [14]
The second club to be promoted was Al-Hazem, following their 4β1 win at home against Al-Mujazzal on 18 April 2017, coupled with Al-Tai's defeat against Hajer. Al-Hazem will play in the top flight of Saudi football for the first time since 2010β11. [15]
Teams who were relegated to the MS League
No teams were relegated to the Prince Mohammad bin Salman League. Due to an increase in the number of teams, the Saudi FF announced that the relegation was canceled and in its place was a relegation play-off. [11] Both Pro League teams, Al-Raed and Ohod, won the playoffs and secured their top-flight status.
Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
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Al-Ahli | Jeddah | King Abdullah Sports City | 62,000 |
Al-Batin | Hafar al-Batin | Al-Batin Club Stadium | 6,000 |
Al-Ettifaq | Dammam | Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium | 21,701 |
Al-Faisaly | Harmah | King Salman Sport City Stadium [1] | 5,200 |
Al-Fateh | Al-Hasa | Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium | 19,096 |
Al-Fayha | Al Majma'ah | King Salman Sport City Stadium | 5,200 |
Al-Hazem | Ar Rass | Al-Hazem Club Stadium | 2,800 |
Al-Hilal | Riyadh | King Saud University Stadium [2] [3] | 25,000 |
Al-Ittihad | Jeddah | King Abdullah Sports City | 62,000 |
Al-Nassr | Riyadh | King Fahd International Stadium [4] | 62,685 |
Al-Qadsiah | Khobar | Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium | 11,000 |
Al-Raed | Buraidah | King Abdullah Sport City Stadium | 23,600 |
Al-Shabab | Riyadh | King Fahd International Stadium [5] | 62,685 |
Al-Taawoun | Buraidah | King Abdullah Sport City Stadium | 23,600 |
Al-Wehda | Mecca | King Abdul Aziz Stadium | 33,195 |
Ohod | Medina | Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz Stadium | 24,000 |
1:
^ Al-Faisaly play their home games in Al-Majma'ah.
2:
^ Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr and Al-Shabab also use
Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium (22,500 seats) as a home stadium.
3:
^ Al-Hilal also use
King Fahd International Stadium (62,685 seats) as a home stadium.
Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
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Al-Ahli |
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Umbro | Saudia, Almosafer1, BOGA3 |
Al-Batin |
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Givova | Gree Electric, Al Asasyah1, Rayat Al Shalal Hotel1, Al-Maali Hospital2 |
Al-Ettifaq |
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Jako | Almana General Hospital, Al-Majdouie Hyundai, Goodyear1, Yaumi1, Innosoft2, APSCO Mobil 12, Kanaf3 |
Al-Faisaly |
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Adidas | ALDREES, Roco, Al Riyadh Travel & Tourism1, Shmagh Albassam1, Al Wefaq2, Al Tazaj3 |
Al-Fateh |
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Offside | Al Kifah1, AlMoosa Hospital1 |
Al-Fayha |
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Skillano | Shawarmer, The Fourth Triangle |
Al-Hazem |
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ProIcon | Cabrito, RAKAA Holding1 |
Al-Hilal |
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Nike | Kingdom Holding Company, Abdul Samad Al Qurashi1, Sun & Sand Sports1, Jawwy from STC2, APSCO Mobil 12 |
Al-Ittihad |
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Joma | Noon, APSCO Mobil 12 |
Al-Nassr |
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Sporta | Etihad Airways |
Al-Qadsiah |
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Offside | Almana General Hospital, Al Yamama, Zamil Industrial, Tamimi Group1, Aljomaih Holding Company1, Al Hokair Group2, Al Wefaq2 |
Al-Raed |
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ErreΓ | Naqi Water1 |
Al-Shabab |
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Xtep | Moya, Al Saif Gallery1, Boudl Hotels1, Al Wefaq2, Physio Trio3 |
Al-Taawoun |
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Mafro | Almosafer, Naqi Water1, Shmagh Albassam1, Al Wefaq2 |
Al-Wehda |
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Adidas | Abdul Samad Al Qurashi1 |
Ohod |
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ErreΓ | Mozn, Saudi German Hospital1, Al Tazaj3 |
Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure |
Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
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Al-Ettifaq |
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Signed by Saudi Arabia U23 | 13 April 2018 [16] | Pre-season |
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23 May 2018 [17] |
Al-Nassr |
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End of contract | 13 April 2018 |
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14 April 2018 [18] | |
Al-Hilal |
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Interim period ended | 13 April 2018 |
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5 June 2018 [19] | |
Al-Qadsiah |
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13 April 2018 |
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23 May 2018 [20] | ||
Al-Shabab |
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13 April 2018 |
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14 June 2018 [21] | ||
Al-Taawoun |
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Resigned | 2 May 2018 [22] |
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7 May 2018 [23] | |
Al-Faisaly |
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Signed by Al Dhafra [24] | 3 May 2018 |
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2 July 2018 [25] | |
Ohod |
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End of contract | 4 May 2018 |
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9 June 2018 [26] | |
Al-Hazem |
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5 May 2018 |
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8 June 2018 [27] | ||
Al-Wehda |
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5 May 2018 |
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22 May 2018 [28] | ||
Al-Ahli |
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End of caretaker spell | 15 May 2018 [29] |
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15 May 2018 [30] | |
Al-Ittihad |
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End of contract | 21 May 2018 [31] |
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22 May 2018 [32] | |
Al-Batin |
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31 May 2018 |
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26 July 2018 [33] | ||
Al-Raed |
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31 May 2018 |
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26 July 2018 [34] | ||
Al-Ittihad |
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Sacked | 15 September 2018 [35] | 16th |
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27 September 2018 [36] |
Al-Faisaly |
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8 October 2018 [37] | 11th |
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14 October 2018 [38] | |
Al-Fayha |
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15 October 2018 [39] | 14th |
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15 October 2018 [40] | |
Al-Batin |
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1 November 2018 [41] | 14th |
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10 November 2018 [42] | |
Al-Qadsiah |
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4 November 2018 [43] | 15th |
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11 November 2018 [44] | |
Al-Nassr |
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10 November 2018 [45] | 2nd |
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10 January 2019 [46] | |
Ohod |
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23 November 2018 [47] | 15th |
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27 November 2018 [48] | |
Al-Ettifaq |
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27 November 2018 [49] | 7th |
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1 December 2018 [50] | |
Al-Wehda |
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Signed by Corinthians | 13 December 2018 [51] | 5th |
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5 January 2019 [52] |
Ohod |
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Sacked | 14 January 2019 [53] | 16th |
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19 January 2019 [54] |
Al-Hilal |
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30 January 2019 [55] | 1st |
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30 January 2019 [55] | |
Al-Fayha |
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2 February 2019 [56] | 14th |
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5 February 2019 [57] | |
Al-Ahli |
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5 February 2019 [58] | 4th |
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8 February 2019 [59] | |
Al-Batin |
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Mutual consent | 17 February 2019 [60] | 13th |
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17 February 2019 [61] |
Al-Ittihad |
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Sacked | 24 February 2019 [62] | 15th |
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24 February 2019 [63] |
Al-Qadsiah |
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10 March 2019 [64] | 11th |
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10 March 2019 [65] | |
Al-Wehda |
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19 March 2019 [66] | 6th |
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20 March 2019 [67] | |
Al-Ahli |
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17 April 2019 [68] | 5th |
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17 April 2019 [68] | |
Al-Ettifaq |
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19 April 2019 [69] | 10th |
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19 April 2019 [70] | |
Al-Qadsiah |
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Mutual consent | 22 April 2019 [71] | 14th |
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22 April 2019 [72] |
Al-Faisaly |
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Loaned to Al-Hilal | 27 April 2019 [73] | 6th |
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27 April 2019 [73] |
Al-Hilal |
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Sacked | 27 April 2019 [74] | 2nd |
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27 April 2019 [74] |
The number of foreign players is limited to 7 per team. [75] On June 7, 2018, the Saudi FF increased the number of foreign players from 7 to 8 players. [76]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Al-Nassr (C) | 30 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 69 | 27 | +42 | 70 | Qualification for AFC Champions League group stage [a] |
2 | Al-Hilal | 30 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 66 | 33 | +33 | 69 | |
3 | Al-Taawoun | 30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 61 | 31 | +30 | 56 | |
4 | Al-Ahli | 30 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 68 | 41 | +27 | 55 | Qualification for AFC Champions League play-off round |
5 | Al-Shabab | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 39 | 25 | +14 | 54 | Qualification for Arab Club Champions Cup |
6 | Al-Faisaly | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 51 | 47 | +4 | 43 | |
7 | Al-Wehda | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 42 | |
8 | Al-Raed | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 38 | 48 | −10 | 38 | |
9 | Al-Fateh | 30 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 32 | 45 | −13 | 35 | |
10 | Al-Ittihad | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 44 | 45 | −1 | 34 | Qualification for Arab Club Champions Cup |
11 | Al-Ettifaq | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 40 | 55 | −15 | 33 | |
12 | Al-Fayha | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 36 | 52 | −16 | 32 | |
13 | Al-Hazem (O) | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 33 | 50 | −17 | 31 | Qualification for Relegation play-offs |
14 | Al-Qadsiah (R) | 30 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 34 | 51 | −17 | 28 | Relegation to Prince Mohammad bin Salman League |
15 | Al-Batin (R) | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 29 | 53 | −24 | 25 | |
16 | Ohod (R) | 30 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 62 | −37 | 21 |
The following table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches. In order to preserve the chronological evolution, any postponed matches are not included to the round at which they were originally scheduled but added to the full round they were played immediately afterward. If a club from the Saudi Professional League wins the King Cup, they will qualify for the AFC Champions League, unless they have already qualified for it through their league position. In this case, an additional AFC Champions League group stage berth will be given to the 3rd placed team, and the AFC Champions League play-off round spot will be given to 4th.
Leader | |
2020 AFC Champions League group stage | |
2020 AFC Champions League play-off round | |
Qualification to relegation play-off | |
Relegation to 2019β20 First Division |
The 13th place team in the Saudi Professional League, Al-Hazem, will face the 4th place team in the MS League, Al-Khaleej, over two legs on a home-and-away basis. [79]
Al-Hazem | 1β0 | Al-Khaleej |
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Pajoy ![]() Al-Hamdan ![]() |
Report |
Al-Nashi ![]() Diaby ![]() Al-Qeed ![]() Bangoura ![]() |
Al-Khaleej | 2β1 ( a.e.t.) | Al-Hazem |
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Al-Sheikh ![]() Al-Khateeb ![]() Bernardo ![]() Diaby ![]() ![]() |
Report |
Al-Rio ![]() Bakhit ![]() Al-Saiari ![]() ![]() |
Penalties | ||
Al-Motawaa ![]() Al-Enezi ![]() Al-Khateeb ![]() Al-Sheikh ![]() Lajami ![]() |
2β3 |
AlemΓ£o ![]() Al-Saiari ![]() Bakhit ![]() Rodolfo ![]() |
Rank | Player | Club | Goals [80] |
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1 |
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Al-Nassr | 34 |
2 |
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Al-Taawoun | 21 |
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Al-Hilal | ||
4 |
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Al-Ahli | 20 |
5 |
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Al-Ahli | 19 |
6 |
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Al-Raed | 16 |
7 |
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Al-Fayha | 15 |
8 |
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Al-Ettifaq | 14 |
9 |
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Al-Taawoun | 12 |
10 |
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Al-Ittihad | 11 |
(H) β Home; (A) β Away
4 Player scored 4 goals; 5 Player scored 5 goals
Rank | Player | Club | Clean sheets [97] |
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1 |
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Al-Nassr | 11 |
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Al-Fateh | ||
3 |
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Al-Taawoun | 10 |
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Al-Shabab | ||
5 |
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Al-Ahli | 9 |
6 |
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Al-Raed | 8 |
7 |
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Al-Batin | 7 |
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Al-Ittihad | ||
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Al-Faisaly | ||
10 |
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Al-Ettifaq | 6 |
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Al-Qadsiah | ||
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Al-Wehda | ||
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Al-Hilal |
Pos | Team | Total | High | Low | Average | Change |
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1 | Al-Ittihad | 502,230 | 52,210 | 15,905 | 33,482 | +106.5% |
2 | Al-Hilal | 293,271 | 23,047 | 10,112 | 19,551 | +60.3% |
3 | Al-Ahli | 282,246 | 42,880 | 14,629 | 18,816 | +13.0% |
4 | Al-Nassr | 246,115 | 59,174 | 3,039 | 16,408 | +199.4% |
5 | Ohod | 106,118 | 20,207 | 1,680 | 7,075 | +15.9% |
6 | Al-Wehda | 103,668 | 32,567 | 437 | 6,911 | n/a β |
7 | Al-Ettifaq | 73,660 | 12,817 | 1,273 | 4,911 | +58.9% |
8 | Al-Taawoun | 66,657 | 14,893 | 1,473 | 4,444 | +14.7% |
9 | Al-Raed | 56,196 | 11,735 | 1,360 | 3,746 | β21.5% |
10 | Al-Batin | 52,142 | 6,000 | 1,436 | 3,476 | +29.3% |
11 | Al-Shabab | 51,413 | 14,530 | 594 | 3,428 | +60.5% |
12 | Al-Fateh | 51,411 | 9,050 | 250 | 3,427 | +15.1% |
13 | Al Qadsiah | 43,237 | 10,420 | 420 | 2,883 | +39.1% |
14 | Al-Hazem | 30,768 | 6,200 | 802 | 2,051 | n/a β |
15 | Al-Fayha | 28,437 | 4,307 | 732 | 1,896 | +102.1% |
16 | Al-Faisaly | 17,568 | 3,498 | 503 | 1,171 | +20.5% |
League total | 2,005,137 | 59,174 | 250 | 8,355 | +45.9% |
Updated to games played on 17 May 2019
Source:
[99]
Notes:
β Teams played previous season in
First Division.
Month | Manager of the Month | Player of the Month | Reference | ||
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Manager | Club | Player | Club | ||
September |
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Al-Hilal |
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Al-Ettifaq | [100] [101] |
October |
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Al-Wehda |
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Al-Wehda | [102] [103] |
November |
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Al-Fayha |
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Al-Taawoun | [104] [105] |
December |
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Al-Shabab |
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Al-Nassr | [106] [107] |
January |
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Al-Ittihad |
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Al-Ahli | [108] |
February |
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Al-Fateh |
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Al-Hilal | [109] |
March |
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Al-Nassr |
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Al-Nassr | [110] |
April |
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Al-Ittihad |
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Al-Nassr | [111] |
Award | Winner | Club |
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Manager of the Season |
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Al-Taawoun |
Player of the Season |
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Al-Nassr |
Saudi Player of the Season |
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Al-Hilal |
Young Player of the Season |
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Al-Taawoun |
Golden Glove |
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Al-Shabab |
Golden Boot |
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Al-Nassr |
Season | 2018β19 |
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Dates | 30 August 2018 β 16 May 2019 |
Champions | Al-Nassr (9th title) |
Relegated |
Al-Qadsiah Al-Batin Ohod |
AFC Champions League |
Al-Nassr Al-Hilal Al-Taawoun Al-Ahli |
Arab Club Champions Cup |
Al-Shabab Al-Ittihad |
Matches played | 240 |
Goals scored | 706 (2.94 per match) |
Top goalscorer |
Abderrazak Hamdallah (34 goals) |
Biggest home win |
Al-Nassr 5β0
Al-Fateh (18 April 2019) Al-Ahli 5β0 Al-Ettifaq (16 May 2019) |
Biggest away win |
Al-Batin 0β5
Al-Taawoun (26 October 2018) Al-Raed 0β5 Al-Nassr (4 April 2019) |
Highest scoring |
Al-Ahli 4β5
Al-Raed (28 March 2019) |
Longest winning run | 9 matches
[1] Al-Hilal |
Longest unbeaten run | 12 matches Al-Hilal |
Longest winless run | 12 matches
[2] Al-Ittihad |
Longest losing run | 8 matches
[1] Ohod |
Highest attendance | 59,174
[3] Al-Nassr 2β1 Al-Batin (16 May 2019) |
Lowest attendance | 420 Al-Qadsiah 4β2 Ohod (5 April 2019) |
Average attendance | 8,355 |
β
2017β18
2019β20 β
All statistics correct as of 16 May 2019. |
The 2018β19 Saudi Professional League was the 43rd edition of the Saudi Professional League, the top Saudi professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1975. The season started on 30 August 2018 and concluded on 16 May 2019. [4]
Al-Hilal were the defending champions after winning the Pro League last season for the 15th time. Al-Wehda and Al-Hazem have entered as the promoted teams from the 2017β18 Prince Mohammad bin Salman League. Al-Nassr were crowned as league winners for the 8th time on 16 May, after defeating Al-Batin 2β1 on the final day of the season. [5]
Ohod were the first team to be relegated after a 3β1 defeat to Al-Fayha FC on 12 April 2019. [6] Al-Batin were the second team to be relegated following their 1β0 defeat to an already relegated Ohod. [7] Al-Qadsiah were the third and final team to be relegated after a draw against Al-Hazem on the final day of the season. [8]
Abderrazak Hamdallah from Al-Nassr was the top scorer with 34 goals, and was also named Player of the Season. [9]. Pedro Emanuel of Al-Taawoun won the Manager of the Season award. [10]
On 7 March 2018, the Saudi FF announced that the league would be increased from 14 teams to 16 teams. [11] They also announced new rules limiting the club's squad size to 28 players. [12]
Sixteen teams competed in the league β the top twelve teams from the previous season, the two play-off winners and two teams promoted from the 2017β18 Prince Mohammad bin Salman League.
Teams who were promoted to the Pro League
The first club to be promoted was Al-Wehda, following their 2β2 draw away to Al-Mujazzal on 11 April 2018. Al-Wehda will play in the top flight of Saudi football after a season absence. [13] They were crowned champions on 18 April 2018 after beating Al-Khaleej 1β0 at home. [14]
The second club to be promoted was Al-Hazem, following their 4β1 win at home against Al-Mujazzal on 18 April 2017, coupled with Al-Tai's defeat against Hajer. Al-Hazem will play in the top flight of Saudi football for the first time since 2010β11. [15]
Teams who were relegated to the MS League
No teams were relegated to the Prince Mohammad bin Salman League. Due to an increase in the number of teams, the Saudi FF announced that the relegation was canceled and in its place was a relegation play-off. [11] Both Pro League teams, Al-Raed and Ohod, won the playoffs and secured their top-flight status.
Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
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Al-Ahli | Jeddah | King Abdullah Sports City | 62,000 |
Al-Batin | Hafar al-Batin | Al-Batin Club Stadium | 6,000 |
Al-Ettifaq | Dammam | Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium | 21,701 |
Al-Faisaly | Harmah | King Salman Sport City Stadium [1] | 5,200 |
Al-Fateh | Al-Hasa | Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium | 19,096 |
Al-Fayha | Al Majma'ah | King Salman Sport City Stadium | 5,200 |
Al-Hazem | Ar Rass | Al-Hazem Club Stadium | 2,800 |
Al-Hilal | Riyadh | King Saud University Stadium [2] [3] | 25,000 |
Al-Ittihad | Jeddah | King Abdullah Sports City | 62,000 |
Al-Nassr | Riyadh | King Fahd International Stadium [4] | 62,685 |
Al-Qadsiah | Khobar | Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium | 11,000 |
Al-Raed | Buraidah | King Abdullah Sport City Stadium | 23,600 |
Al-Shabab | Riyadh | King Fahd International Stadium [5] | 62,685 |
Al-Taawoun | Buraidah | King Abdullah Sport City Stadium | 23,600 |
Al-Wehda | Mecca | King Abdul Aziz Stadium | 33,195 |
Ohod | Medina | Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz Stadium | 24,000 |
1:
^ Al-Faisaly play their home games in Al-Majma'ah.
2:
^ Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr and Al-Shabab also use
Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium (22,500 seats) as a home stadium.
3:
^ Al-Hilal also use
King Fahd International Stadium (62,685 seats) as a home stadium.
Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
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Al-Ahli |
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Umbro | Saudia, Almosafer1, BOGA3 |
Al-Batin |
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Givova | Gree Electric, Al Asasyah1, Rayat Al Shalal Hotel1, Al-Maali Hospital2 |
Al-Ettifaq |
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Jako | Almana General Hospital, Al-Majdouie Hyundai, Goodyear1, Yaumi1, Innosoft2, APSCO Mobil 12, Kanaf3 |
Al-Faisaly |
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Adidas | ALDREES, Roco, Al Riyadh Travel & Tourism1, Shmagh Albassam1, Al Wefaq2, Al Tazaj3 |
Al-Fateh |
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Offside | Al Kifah1, AlMoosa Hospital1 |
Al-Fayha |
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Skillano | Shawarmer, The Fourth Triangle |
Al-Hazem |
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ProIcon | Cabrito, RAKAA Holding1 |
Al-Hilal |
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Nike | Kingdom Holding Company, Abdul Samad Al Qurashi1, Sun & Sand Sports1, Jawwy from STC2, APSCO Mobil 12 |
Al-Ittihad |
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Joma | Noon, APSCO Mobil 12 |
Al-Nassr |
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Sporta | Etihad Airways |
Al-Qadsiah |
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Offside | Almana General Hospital, Al Yamama, Zamil Industrial, Tamimi Group1, Aljomaih Holding Company1, Al Hokair Group2, Al Wefaq2 |
Al-Raed |
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ErreΓ | Naqi Water1 |
Al-Shabab |
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Xtep | Moya, Al Saif Gallery1, Boudl Hotels1, Al Wefaq2, Physio Trio3 |
Al-Taawoun |
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Mafro | Almosafer, Naqi Water1, Shmagh Albassam1, Al Wefaq2 |
Al-Wehda |
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Adidas | Abdul Samad Al Qurashi1 |
Ohod |
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ErreΓ | Mozn, Saudi German Hospital1, Al Tazaj3 |
Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure |
Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
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Al-Ettifaq |
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Signed by Saudi Arabia U23 | 13 April 2018 [16] | Pre-season |
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23 May 2018 [17] |
Al-Nassr |
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End of contract | 13 April 2018 |
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14 April 2018 [18] | |
Al-Hilal |
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Interim period ended | 13 April 2018 |
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5 June 2018 [19] | |
Al-Qadsiah |
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13 April 2018 |
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23 May 2018 [20] | ||
Al-Shabab |
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13 April 2018 |
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14 June 2018 [21] | ||
Al-Taawoun |
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Resigned | 2 May 2018 [22] |
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7 May 2018 [23] | |
Al-Faisaly |
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Signed by Al Dhafra [24] | 3 May 2018 |
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2 July 2018 [25] | |
Ohod |
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End of contract | 4 May 2018 |
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9 June 2018 [26] | |
Al-Hazem |
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5 May 2018 |
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8 June 2018 [27] | ||
Al-Wehda |
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5 May 2018 |
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22 May 2018 [28] | ||
Al-Ahli |
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End of caretaker spell | 15 May 2018 [29] |
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15 May 2018 [30] | |
Al-Ittihad |
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End of contract | 21 May 2018 [31] |
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22 May 2018 [32] | |
Al-Batin |
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31 May 2018 |
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26 July 2018 [33] | ||
Al-Raed |
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31 May 2018 |
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26 July 2018 [34] | ||
Al-Ittihad |
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Sacked | 15 September 2018 [35] | 16th |
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27 September 2018 [36] |
Al-Faisaly |
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8 October 2018 [37] | 11th |
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14 October 2018 [38] | |
Al-Fayha |
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15 October 2018 [39] | 14th |
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15 October 2018 [40] | |
Al-Batin |
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1 November 2018 [41] | 14th |
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10 November 2018 [42] | |
Al-Qadsiah |
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4 November 2018 [43] | 15th |
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11 November 2018 [44] | |
Al-Nassr |
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10 November 2018 [45] | 2nd |
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10 January 2019 [46] | |
Ohod |
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23 November 2018 [47] | 15th |
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27 November 2018 [48] | |
Al-Ettifaq |
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27 November 2018 [49] | 7th |
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1 December 2018 [50] | |
Al-Wehda |
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Signed by Corinthians | 13 December 2018 [51] | 5th |
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5 January 2019 [52] |
Ohod |
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Sacked | 14 January 2019 [53] | 16th |
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19 January 2019 [54] |
Al-Hilal |
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30 January 2019 [55] | 1st |
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30 January 2019 [55] | |
Al-Fayha |
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2 February 2019 [56] | 14th |
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5 February 2019 [57] | |
Al-Ahli |
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5 February 2019 [58] | 4th |
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8 February 2019 [59] | |
Al-Batin |
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Mutual consent | 17 February 2019 [60] | 13th |
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17 February 2019 [61] |
Al-Ittihad |
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Sacked | 24 February 2019 [62] | 15th |
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24 February 2019 [63] |
Al-Qadsiah |
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10 March 2019 [64] | 11th |
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10 March 2019 [65] | |
Al-Wehda |
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19 March 2019 [66] | 6th |
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20 March 2019 [67] | |
Al-Ahli |
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17 April 2019 [68] | 5th |
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17 April 2019 [68] | |
Al-Ettifaq |
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19 April 2019 [69] | 10th |
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19 April 2019 [70] | |
Al-Qadsiah |
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Mutual consent | 22 April 2019 [71] | 14th |
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22 April 2019 [72] |
Al-Faisaly |
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Loaned to Al-Hilal | 27 April 2019 [73] | 6th |
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27 April 2019 [73] |
Al-Hilal |
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Sacked | 27 April 2019 [74] | 2nd |
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27 April 2019 [74] |
The number of foreign players is limited to 7 per team. [75] On June 7, 2018, the Saudi FF increased the number of foreign players from 7 to 8 players. [76]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Al-Nassr (C) | 30 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 69 | 27 | +42 | 70 | Qualification for AFC Champions League group stage [a] |
2 | Al-Hilal | 30 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 66 | 33 | +33 | 69 | |
3 | Al-Taawoun | 30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 61 | 31 | +30 | 56 | |
4 | Al-Ahli | 30 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 68 | 41 | +27 | 55 | Qualification for AFC Champions League play-off round |
5 | Al-Shabab | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 39 | 25 | +14 | 54 | Qualification for Arab Club Champions Cup |
6 | Al-Faisaly | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 51 | 47 | +4 | 43 | |
7 | Al-Wehda | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 42 | |
8 | Al-Raed | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 38 | 48 | −10 | 38 | |
9 | Al-Fateh | 30 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 32 | 45 | −13 | 35 | |
10 | Al-Ittihad | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 44 | 45 | −1 | 34 | Qualification for Arab Club Champions Cup |
11 | Al-Ettifaq | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 40 | 55 | −15 | 33 | |
12 | Al-Fayha | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 36 | 52 | −16 | 32 | |
13 | Al-Hazem (O) | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 33 | 50 | −17 | 31 | Qualification for Relegation play-offs |
14 | Al-Qadsiah (R) | 30 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 34 | 51 | −17 | 28 | Relegation to Prince Mohammad bin Salman League |
15 | Al-Batin (R) | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 29 | 53 | −24 | 25 | |
16 | Ohod (R) | 30 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 62 | −37 | 21 |
The following table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches. In order to preserve the chronological evolution, any postponed matches are not included to the round at which they were originally scheduled but added to the full round they were played immediately afterward. If a club from the Saudi Professional League wins the King Cup, they will qualify for the AFC Champions League, unless they have already qualified for it through their league position. In this case, an additional AFC Champions League group stage berth will be given to the 3rd placed team, and the AFC Champions League play-off round spot will be given to 4th.
Leader | |
2020 AFC Champions League group stage | |
2020 AFC Champions League play-off round | |
Qualification to relegation play-off | |
Relegation to 2019β20 First Division |
The 13th place team in the Saudi Professional League, Al-Hazem, will face the 4th place team in the MS League, Al-Khaleej, over two legs on a home-and-away basis. [79]
Al-Hazem | 1β0 | Al-Khaleej |
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Pajoy ![]() Al-Hamdan ![]() |
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Al-Nashi ![]() Diaby ![]() Al-Qeed ![]() Bangoura ![]() |
Al-Khaleej | 2β1 ( a.e.t.) | Al-Hazem |
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Al-Sheikh ![]() Al-Khateeb ![]() Bernardo ![]() Diaby ![]() ![]() |
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Al-Rio ![]() Bakhit ![]() Al-Saiari ![]() ![]() |
Penalties | ||
Al-Motawaa ![]() Al-Enezi ![]() Al-Khateeb ![]() Al-Sheikh ![]() Lajami ![]() |
2β3 |
AlemΓ£o ![]() Al-Saiari ![]() Bakhit ![]() Rodolfo ![]() |
Rank | Player | Club | Goals [80] |
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1 |
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Al-Nassr | 34 |
2 |
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Al-Taawoun | 21 |
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Al-Hilal | ||
4 |
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Al-Ahli | 20 |
5 |
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Al-Ahli | 19 |
6 |
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Al-Raed | 16 |
7 |
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Al-Fayha | 15 |
8 |
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Al-Ettifaq | 14 |
9 |
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Al-Taawoun | 12 |
10 |
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Al-Ittihad | 11 |
(H) β Home; (A) β Away
4 Player scored 4 goals; 5 Player scored 5 goals
Rank | Player | Club | Clean sheets [97] |
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1 |
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Al-Nassr | 11 |
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Al-Fateh | ||
3 |
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Al-Taawoun | 10 |
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Al-Shabab | ||
5 |
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Al-Ahli | 9 |
6 |
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Al-Raed | 8 |
7 |
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Al-Batin | 7 |
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Al-Ittihad | ||
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Al-Faisaly | ||
10 |
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Al-Ettifaq | 6 |
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Al-Qadsiah | ||
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Al-Wehda | ||
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Al-Hilal |
Pos | Team | Total | High | Low | Average | Change |
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1 | Al-Ittihad | 502,230 | 52,210 | 15,905 | 33,482 | +106.5% |
2 | Al-Hilal | 293,271 | 23,047 | 10,112 | 19,551 | +60.3% |
3 | Al-Ahli | 282,246 | 42,880 | 14,629 | 18,816 | +13.0% |
4 | Al-Nassr | 246,115 | 59,174 | 3,039 | 16,408 | +199.4% |
5 | Ohod | 106,118 | 20,207 | 1,680 | 7,075 | +15.9% |
6 | Al-Wehda | 103,668 | 32,567 | 437 | 6,911 | n/a β |
7 | Al-Ettifaq | 73,660 | 12,817 | 1,273 | 4,911 | +58.9% |
8 | Al-Taawoun | 66,657 | 14,893 | 1,473 | 4,444 | +14.7% |
9 | Al-Raed | 56,196 | 11,735 | 1,360 | 3,746 | β21.5% |
10 | Al-Batin | 52,142 | 6,000 | 1,436 | 3,476 | +29.3% |
11 | Al-Shabab | 51,413 | 14,530 | 594 | 3,428 | +60.5% |
12 | Al-Fateh | 51,411 | 9,050 | 250 | 3,427 | +15.1% |
13 | Al Qadsiah | 43,237 | 10,420 | 420 | 2,883 | +39.1% |
14 | Al-Hazem | 30,768 | 6,200 | 802 | 2,051 | n/a β |
15 | Al-Fayha | 28,437 | 4,307 | 732 | 1,896 | +102.1% |
16 | Al-Faisaly | 17,568 | 3,498 | 503 | 1,171 | +20.5% |
League total | 2,005,137 | 59,174 | 250 | 8,355 | +45.9% |
Updated to games played on 17 May 2019
Source:
[99]
Notes:
β Teams played previous season in
First Division.
Month | Manager of the Month | Player of the Month | Reference | ||
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Manager | Club | Player | Club | ||
September |
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Al-Hilal |
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Al-Ettifaq | [100] [101] |
October |
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Al-Wehda |
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Al-Wehda | [102] [103] |
November |
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Al-Fayha |
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Al-Taawoun | [104] [105] |
December |
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Al-Shabab |
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Al-Nassr | [106] [107] |
January |
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Al-Ittihad |
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Al-Ahli | [108] |
February |
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Al-Fateh |
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Al-Hilal | [109] |
March |
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Al-Nassr |
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Al-Nassr | [110] |
April |
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Al-Ittihad |
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Al-Nassr | [111] |
Award | Winner | Club |
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Manager of the Season |
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Al-Taawoun |
Player of the Season |
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Al-Nassr |
Saudi Player of the Season |
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Al-Hilal |
Young Player of the Season |
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Al-Taawoun |
Golden Glove |
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Al-Shabab |
Golden Boot |
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Al-Nassr |