Season | 2023โ24 |
---|---|
Dates | 14 August 2023 โ 28 May 2024 |
Champions | Al-Qadsiah (4th title) |
Promoted |
Al-Qadsiah Al-Orobah Al-Kholood |
Relegated |
Al-Qaisumah Hajer Al-Taraji |
Matches played | 306 |
Goals scored | 816 (2.67 per match) |
Top goalscorer |
Mbaye Diagne (26 goals) |
Biggest home win |
Al-Arabi 6โ0
Al-Taraji (14 May 2024) |
Biggest away win |
Al-Batin 0โ5
Al-Kholood (3 September 2023) |
Highest scoring |
Al-Safa 4โ6
Al-Qadsiah (10 January 2024) |
Longest winning run |
Al-Orobah (8 matches) |
Longest unbeaten run |
Al-Safa (15 matches) |
Longest winless run |
Al-Taraji (16 matches) |
Longest losing run |
Al-Safa (6 matches) |
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2022โ23
2024โ25 โ
All statistics correct as of 28 May 2024. |
The 2023โ24 First Division League (known as the Yelo League for sponsorship reasons) was the third season of the Saudi First Division League after its rebrand, and the 47th season of the Saudi First Division since its establishment in 1976. The season started on 14 August 2023 and concluded on 28 May 2024. [1]
On 6 May, Al-Qadsiah became the first team to be promoted following a 2โ2 draw with Ohod. [2] They were crowned champions following a 4โ2 win against Al-Najma on 13 May. [3] On 21 May, Al-Kholood and Al-Orobah became the final two clubs to be promoted following wins over Al-Safa and Al-Jabalain respectively. [4]
On 30 April, Al-Taraji became the first team to be relegated after a 4โ1 defeat away to Al-Kholood. [5] On 13 May, Hajer became the second team to be relegated following a 2โ1 defeat to Al-Faisaly. [6] On 15 May, Al-Qaisumah became the third and the final club to be relegated following a 0โ0 draw with Ohod. [7]
The following teams have changed division since the 2022โ23 season.
To the First Division LeaguePromoted from Second Division Relegated from Pro League |
From the First Division LeaguePromoted to Pro League Relegated to Second Division
|
A total of 18 teams are contesting the league, including 11 sides from the 2022โ23 season, the five promoted teams from the Second Division and the two relegated sides from the Pro League.
Al-Batin were the first club to be relegated following a 1โ0 defeat away to Al-Ittihad on 23 May 2023. [8] Al-Batin were relegated after three years in the top flight. Al-Adalah were the second and final club to be relegated following a 2โ0 home defeat to Al-Ettifaq on the final matchday. [9] Al-Adalah were relegated after just one year in the top flight. Both Al-Adalah and Al-Batin will play in their 7th season in the FD League.
The first club to be promoted was Al-Najma who did so after a 1โ1 draw against Al-Kawkab on 17 March 2023. [10] On 24 March 2023, Al-Taraji became the second club to be promoted despite a 1โ0 defeat to Al-Bukiryah. [11] On 31 March 2023, Al-Bukiryah became the third club to be promoted following a 1โ0 home win against Al-Diriyah. [12] On 8 April 2023, Al-Safa became the fourth club to be promoted following a 2โ1 home win against Wej. [13] The fifth and final club to be promoted was Al-Jandal, who did so following a 4โ2 aggregate win over Bisha in the promotion play-offs. [14]
Al-Najma were crowned champions after defeating Al-Taraji 2โ1 to win their third title and first since 2010. [15]
Al-Najma return to the First Division League after an absence of 10 years. They return to the league for the first time since the 2012โ13 season and will play in their 11th overall season. Al-Bukiryah return after an absence of two seasons and will play in their 3rd overall season in the First Division League. Al-Safa return after an absence of eight years and will play in their 2nd overall season in the First Division League. Both Al-Taraji and Al-Jandal were promoted to the First Division League for the first time in history.
On 1 June 2023, the Saudi FF announced that the number of foreign players was increased from 6 players to 7 players. [30]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
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1 | Al-Qadsiah (C, P) | 34 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 64 | 29 | +35 | 73 | Promotion to the Pro League |
2 | Al-Orobah (P) | 34 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 48 | 33 | +15 | 64 | |
3 | Al-Kholood (P) | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 55 | 30 | +25 | 62 | |
4 | Al-Arabi | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 65 | 37 | +28 | 59 | |
5 | Al-Adalah | 34 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 52 | 40 | +12 | 58 | |
6 | Al-Faisaly | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 49 | 46 | +3 | 53 | |
7 | Al-Batin [a] | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 46 | 41 | +5 | 51 | |
8 | Al-Jabalain | 34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 41 | 43 | −2 | 47 | |
9 | Al-Najma | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 53 | 51 | +2 | 46 | |
10 | Al-Safa | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 48 | 52 | −4 | 44 | |
11 | Al-Jandal | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 36 | 49 | −13 | 43 | |
12 | Jeddah | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 47 | 55 | −8 | 42 | |
13 | Al-Ain [a] | 34 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 41 | 44 | −3 | 41 | |
14 | Al-Bukiryah | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 34 | 44 | −10 | 37 | |
15 | Ohod | 34 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 35 | 41 | −6 | 35 | |
16 | Hajer (R) | 34 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 31 | 54 | −23 | 28 [b] | Relegation to the Second Division |
17 | Al-Qaisumah (R) | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 43 | 61 | −18 | 28 [b] | |
18 | Al-Taraji (R) | 34 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 28 | 66 | −38 | 21 |
The table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches. In order to preserve chronological evolution, any postponed matches are not included in the round at which they were originally scheduled but added to the full round they were played immediately afterward.
Leader | |
Promotion to the Pro League | |
Relegation to the Second Division |
Rank | Player | Club | Goals [35] |
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1 |
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Al-Qadsiah | 26 |
2 |
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Al-Qadsiah | 17 |
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Al-Ain | ||
4 |
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Jeddah | 16 |
5 |
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Al-Arabi | 14 |
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Al-Faisaly | ||
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Al-Qaisumah | ||
8 |
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Al-Najma | 13 |
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Al-Jabalain | ||
10 |
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Al-Jandal | 12 |
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Al-Faisaly |
Player | For | Against | Result | Date | Ref. |
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Al-Arabi | Al-Qaisumah | 4โ2 (H) | 3 September 2023 | [36] |
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Al-Faisaly | Al-Ain | 4โ3 (A) | 13 December 2023 | [37] |
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Al-Qadsiah | Al-Qaisumah | 3โ1 (H) | 30 April 2024 | [38] |
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Al-Qadsiah | Al-Najma | 4โ2 (H) | 13 May 2024 | [39] |
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Al-Arabi | Al-Taraji | 6โ0 (H) | 14 May 2024 | [40] |
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Jeddah | Al-Jandal | 4โ1 (A) | 28 May 2024 | [41] |
(H) โ Home; (A) โ Away
Rank | Player | Club | Clean sheets |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
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Al-Orobah | 15 |
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Al-Qadsiah | ||
3 |
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Al-Kholood | 11 |
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Al-Bukiryah | ||
5 |
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Al-Faisaly | 10 |
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Al-Jandal | ||
7 |
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Al-Batin | 9 |
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Al-Ain | ||
9 |
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Al-Najma | 8 |
10 |
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Al-Arabi | 7 |
Month | Manager of the Month | Reference | |
---|---|---|---|
Manager | Club | ||
August & September |
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Al-Qadsiah | [42] |
October |
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Al-Orobah | [43] |
November |
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Al-Kholood | [44] |
December |
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Al-Qadsiah | [45] |
Round | Player of the Round | Reference | |
---|---|---|---|
Player | Club | ||
Round 1 |
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Al-Orobah | [46] |
Round 2 |
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Al-Arabi | [47] |
Round 3 |
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Al-Arabi | [48] |
Round 4 |
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Al-Arabi | [49] |
Round 5 |
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Al-Faisaly | [50] |
Round 6 |
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Al-Ain | [51] |
Round 7 |
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Al-Safa | [52] |
Round 8 |
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Jeddah | [53] |
Round 9 |
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Al-Jabalain | [54] |
Round 10 |
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Al-Qadsiah | [55] |
Round 11 |
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Al-Najma | [56] |
Round 12 |
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Al-Arabi | [57] |
Round 13 |
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Al-Faisaly | [58] |
Round 14 |
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Jeddah | [59] |
Round 15 |
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Al-Kholood | [60] |
Round 16 |
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Al-Qaisumah | [61] |
Round 17 |
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Al-Batin | [62] |
Round 18 |
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Al-Faisaly | [63] |
Round 19 |
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Al-Jabalain | [64] |
Round 20 |
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Al-Najma | [65] |
Round 21 |
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Al-Bukiryah | [66] |
Round 22 |
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Al-Qadsiah | [67] |
Round 23 |
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Jeddah | [68] |
Round 24 |
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Al-Faisaly | [69] |
Round 25 |
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Al-Batin | [70] |
Round 26 |
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Al-Kholood | [71] |
Round 27 |
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Al-Safa | [72] |
Round 28 |
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Al-Safa | [73] |
Round 29 |
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Al-Batin | [74] |
Round 30 |
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Al-Qadsiah | [75] |
Round 31 |
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Al-Orobah | [76] |
Round 32 |
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Al-Safa | [77] |
Round 33 |
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Al-Orobah | [78] |
Round 34 |
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Jeddah | [79] |
Rank | Province | Number | Teams |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Eastern Province | 7 | Al-Adalah, Al-Batin, Al-Qadsiah, Al-Qaisumah, Al-Safa, Al-Taraji and Hajer |
2 | Al-Qassim | 4 | Al-Arabi, Al-Bukiryah, Al-Kholood and Al-Najma |
3 | Al-Jawf | 2 | Al-Jandal and Al-Orobah |
4 | Al-Bahah | 1 | Al-Ain |
Ha'il | Al-Jabalain | ||
Mecca | Jeddah | ||
Medina | Ohod | ||
Riyadh | Al-Faisaly |
Season | 2023โ24 |
---|---|
Dates | 14 August 2023 โ 28 May 2024 |
Champions | Al-Qadsiah (4th title) |
Promoted |
Al-Qadsiah Al-Orobah Al-Kholood |
Relegated |
Al-Qaisumah Hajer Al-Taraji |
Matches played | 306 |
Goals scored | 816 (2.67 per match) |
Top goalscorer |
Mbaye Diagne (26 goals) |
Biggest home win |
Al-Arabi 6โ0
Al-Taraji (14 May 2024) |
Biggest away win |
Al-Batin 0โ5
Al-Kholood (3 September 2023) |
Highest scoring |
Al-Safa 4โ6
Al-Qadsiah (10 January 2024) |
Longest winning run |
Al-Orobah (8 matches) |
Longest unbeaten run |
Al-Safa (15 matches) |
Longest winless run |
Al-Taraji (16 matches) |
Longest losing run |
Al-Safa (6 matches) |
โ
2022โ23
2024โ25 โ
All statistics correct as of 28 May 2024. |
The 2023โ24 First Division League (known as the Yelo League for sponsorship reasons) was the third season of the Saudi First Division League after its rebrand, and the 47th season of the Saudi First Division since its establishment in 1976. The season started on 14 August 2023 and concluded on 28 May 2024. [1]
On 6 May, Al-Qadsiah became the first team to be promoted following a 2โ2 draw with Ohod. [2] They were crowned champions following a 4โ2 win against Al-Najma on 13 May. [3] On 21 May, Al-Kholood and Al-Orobah became the final two clubs to be promoted following wins over Al-Safa and Al-Jabalain respectively. [4]
On 30 April, Al-Taraji became the first team to be relegated after a 4โ1 defeat away to Al-Kholood. [5] On 13 May, Hajer became the second team to be relegated following a 2โ1 defeat to Al-Faisaly. [6] On 15 May, Al-Qaisumah became the third and the final club to be relegated following a 0โ0 draw with Ohod. [7]
The following teams have changed division since the 2022โ23 season.
To the First Division LeaguePromoted from Second Division Relegated from Pro League |
From the First Division LeaguePromoted to Pro League Relegated to Second Division
|
A total of 18 teams are contesting the league, including 11 sides from the 2022โ23 season, the five promoted teams from the Second Division and the two relegated sides from the Pro League.
Al-Batin were the first club to be relegated following a 1โ0 defeat away to Al-Ittihad on 23 May 2023. [8] Al-Batin were relegated after three years in the top flight. Al-Adalah were the second and final club to be relegated following a 2โ0 home defeat to Al-Ettifaq on the final matchday. [9] Al-Adalah were relegated after just one year in the top flight. Both Al-Adalah and Al-Batin will play in their 7th season in the FD League.
The first club to be promoted was Al-Najma who did so after a 1โ1 draw against Al-Kawkab on 17 March 2023. [10] On 24 March 2023, Al-Taraji became the second club to be promoted despite a 1โ0 defeat to Al-Bukiryah. [11] On 31 March 2023, Al-Bukiryah became the third club to be promoted following a 1โ0 home win against Al-Diriyah. [12] On 8 April 2023, Al-Safa became the fourth club to be promoted following a 2โ1 home win against Wej. [13] The fifth and final club to be promoted was Al-Jandal, who did so following a 4โ2 aggregate win over Bisha in the promotion play-offs. [14]
Al-Najma were crowned champions after defeating Al-Taraji 2โ1 to win their third title and first since 2010. [15]
Al-Najma return to the First Division League after an absence of 10 years. They return to the league for the first time since the 2012โ13 season and will play in their 11th overall season. Al-Bukiryah return after an absence of two seasons and will play in their 3rd overall season in the First Division League. Al-Safa return after an absence of eight years and will play in their 2nd overall season in the First Division League. Both Al-Taraji and Al-Jandal were promoted to the First Division League for the first time in history.
On 1 June 2023, the Saudi FF announced that the number of foreign players was increased from 6 players to 7 players. [30]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Al-Qadsiah (C, P) | 34 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 64 | 29 | +35 | 73 | Promotion to the Pro League |
2 | Al-Orobah (P) | 34 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 48 | 33 | +15 | 64 | |
3 | Al-Kholood (P) | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 55 | 30 | +25 | 62 | |
4 | Al-Arabi | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 65 | 37 | +28 | 59 | |
5 | Al-Adalah | 34 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 52 | 40 | +12 | 58 | |
6 | Al-Faisaly | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 49 | 46 | +3 | 53 | |
7 | Al-Batin [a] | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 46 | 41 | +5 | 51 | |
8 | Al-Jabalain | 34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 41 | 43 | −2 | 47 | |
9 | Al-Najma | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 53 | 51 | +2 | 46 | |
10 | Al-Safa | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 48 | 52 | −4 | 44 | |
11 | Al-Jandal | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 36 | 49 | −13 | 43 | |
12 | Jeddah | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 47 | 55 | −8 | 42 | |
13 | Al-Ain [a] | 34 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 41 | 44 | −3 | 41 | |
14 | Al-Bukiryah | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 34 | 44 | −10 | 37 | |
15 | Ohod | 34 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 35 | 41 | −6 | 35 | |
16 | Hajer (R) | 34 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 31 | 54 | −23 | 28 [b] | Relegation to the Second Division |
17 | Al-Qaisumah (R) | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 43 | 61 | −18 | 28 [b] | |
18 | Al-Taraji (R) | 34 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 28 | 66 | −38 | 21 |
The table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches. In order to preserve chronological evolution, any postponed matches are not included in the round at which they were originally scheduled but added to the full round they were played immediately afterward.
Leader | |
Promotion to the Pro League | |
Relegation to the Second Division |
Rank | Player | Club | Goals [35] |
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1 |
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Al-Qadsiah | 26 |
2 |
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Al-Qadsiah | 17 |
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Al-Ain | ||
4 |
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Jeddah | 16 |
5 |
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Al-Arabi | 14 |
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Al-Faisaly | ||
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Al-Qaisumah | ||
8 |
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Al-Najma | 13 |
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Al-Jabalain | ||
10 |
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Al-Jandal | 12 |
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Al-Faisaly |
Player | For | Against | Result | Date | Ref. |
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Al-Arabi | Al-Qaisumah | 4โ2 (H) | 3 September 2023 | [36] |
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Al-Faisaly | Al-Ain | 4โ3 (A) | 13 December 2023 | [37] |
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Al-Qadsiah | Al-Qaisumah | 3โ1 (H) | 30 April 2024 | [38] |
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Al-Qadsiah | Al-Najma | 4โ2 (H) | 13 May 2024 | [39] |
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Al-Arabi | Al-Taraji | 6โ0 (H) | 14 May 2024 | [40] |
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Jeddah | Al-Jandal | 4โ1 (A) | 28 May 2024 | [41] |
(H) โ Home; (A) โ Away
Rank | Player | Club | Clean sheets |
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1 |
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Al-Orobah | 15 |
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Al-Qadsiah | ||
3 |
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Al-Kholood | 11 |
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Al-Bukiryah | ||
5 |
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Al-Faisaly | 10 |
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Al-Jandal | ||
7 |
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Al-Batin | 9 |
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Al-Ain | ||
9 |
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Al-Najma | 8 |
10 |
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Al-Arabi | 7 |
Month | Manager of the Month | Reference | |
---|---|---|---|
Manager | Club | ||
August & September |
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Al-Qadsiah | [42] |
October |
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Al-Orobah | [43] |
November |
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Al-Kholood | [44] |
December |
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Al-Qadsiah | [45] |
Round | Player of the Round | Reference | |
---|---|---|---|
Player | Club | ||
Round 1 |
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Al-Orobah | [46] |
Round 2 |
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Al-Arabi | [47] |
Round 3 |
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Al-Arabi | [48] |
Round 4 |
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Al-Arabi | [49] |
Round 5 |
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Al-Faisaly | [50] |
Round 6 |
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Al-Ain | [51] |
Round 7 |
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Al-Safa | [52] |
Round 8 |
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Jeddah | [53] |
Round 9 |
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Al-Jabalain | [54] |
Round 10 |
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Al-Qadsiah | [55] |
Round 11 |
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Al-Najma | [56] |
Round 12 |
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Al-Arabi | [57] |
Round 13 |
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Al-Faisaly | [58] |
Round 14 |
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Jeddah | [59] |
Round 15 |
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Al-Kholood | [60] |
Round 16 |
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Al-Qaisumah | [61] |
Round 17 |
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Al-Batin | [62] |
Round 18 |
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Al-Faisaly | [63] |
Round 19 |
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Al-Jabalain | [64] |
Round 20 |
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Al-Najma | [65] |
Round 21 |
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Al-Bukiryah | [66] |
Round 22 |
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Al-Qadsiah | [67] |
Round 23 |
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Jeddah | [68] |
Round 24 |
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Al-Faisaly | [69] |
Round 25 |
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Al-Batin | [70] |
Round 26 |
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Al-Kholood | [71] |
Round 27 |
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Al-Safa | [72] |
Round 28 |
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Al-Safa | [73] |
Round 29 |
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Al-Batin | [74] |
Round 30 |
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Al-Qadsiah | [75] |
Round 31 |
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Al-Orobah | [76] |
Round 32 |
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Al-Safa | [77] |
Round 33 |
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Al-Orobah | [78] |
Round 34 |
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Jeddah | [79] |
Rank | Province | Number | Teams |
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1 | Eastern Province | 7 | Al-Adalah, Al-Batin, Al-Qadsiah, Al-Qaisumah, Al-Safa, Al-Taraji and Hajer |
2 | Al-Qassim | 4 | Al-Arabi, Al-Bukiryah, Al-Kholood and Al-Najma |
3 | Al-Jawf | 2 | Al-Jandal and Al-Orobah |
4 | Al-Bahah | 1 | Al-Ain |
Ha'il | Al-Jabalain | ||
Mecca | Jeddah | ||
Medina | Ohod | ||
Riyadh | Al-Faisaly |