First Division 2026/2027
Saudi ArabiaSeason 2026/2027
About the league: First Division
First Division is a football league from Saudi Arabia that we track match by match. 18 teams are competing in the 2026/2027 season; Al Ula lead the table with 15 points. The average is 2.11 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 43% of matches. The campaign runs from 21 August 2026 to 5 January 2027.
First Division 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 53 First Division matches have been completed. Al Ula leads the table with 15 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.11. BTTS: 43%. Over 2.5: 34%. Clean-sheet matches: 57%.
Result split
Home wins: 30%. Draws: 45%. Away wins: 25%.
Team rankings
Al Ula has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.00. Both teams scored in 83% of Al Najma's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al Ula | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10:1 | +9 | 15 | 3.00 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Al Zulfi | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7:1 | +6 | 10 | 1.67 | DDDDW |
| 3 |  Al Ta'ee | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:9 | 0 | 10 | 1.67 | WWLDW |
| 4 |  Al Anwar | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5:3 | +2 | 9 | 1.50 | LDWWD |
| 5 |  Dhamk | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7:6 | +1 | 9 | 1.50 | DDLWW |
| 6 |  Al Jabalain | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4:4 | 0 | 9 | 1.50 | WDDWD |
| 7 |  Al Wahda | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 9:7 | +2 | 8 | 1.33 | DDDWD |
| 8 |  Al Adalh | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9:9 | 0 | 8 | 1.33 | LWDWL |
| 9 |  Jeddah | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | -1 | 8 | 1.33 | WDDLL |
| 10 |  Al-Saqer | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4:3 | +1 | 7 | 1.17 | DDDLW |
| 11 |  Al Orubah | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4:4 | 0 | 7 | 1.17 | DDDWD |
| 12 |  Al Najma | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7:7 | 0 | 7 | 1.17 | LDDDD |
| 13 |  Al Raed | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:10 | -3 | 7 | 1.17 | LLWDL |
| 14 |  Al Akhdoud | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7:7 | 0 | 6 | 1.20 | WDDDL |
| 15 |  Hajer | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4:7 | -3 | 6 | 1.00 | WDDLD |
| 16 |  Al-Jndal | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9:9 | 0 | 5 | 0.83 | DLWLD |
| 17 |  Al Jeel | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0:7 | -7 | 2 | 0.33 | LDLLD |
| 18 |  Al Bukayriyah | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4:11 | -7 | 2 | 0.33 | DLLLL |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 53 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Al Najma83%
- 2Al-Jndal83%
- 3Al Bukayriyah67%
- 4Al Wahda67%
- 5Al Adalh67%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Al-Jndal67%
- 2Al Bukayriyah50%
- 3Al Raed50%
- 4Al Wahda50%
- 5Jeddah50%
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, First Division sits Below average for match pace, Close to average for chance quality and Below average for openness. Home advantage is Below average, match intensity Below average, and competitive balance Below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
Most minutes
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Ula | 5 | 1.97 | 0.87 | +1.10 | 10 | 15 | +5 |
| 2 | Al Najma | 5 | 1.88 | 1.05 | +0.84 | 10 | 4 | -6 |
| 3 | Al Wahda | 6 | 1.79 | 1.39 | +0.39 | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| 4 | Al-Jndal | 5 | 1.67 | 1.16 | +0.51 | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| 5 | Al-Saqer | 6 | 1.48 | 1.17 | +0.31 | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| 6 | Al Jabalain | 6 | 1.50 | 1.30 | +0.20 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 7 | Al Anwar | 6 | 1.46 | 1.37 | +0.09 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 8 | Al Zulfi | 5 | 1.51 | 1.24 | +0.27 | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| 9 | Al Adalh | 6 | 1.36 | 1.37 | -0.01 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 10 | Dhamk | 6 | 1.27 | 1.36 | -0.08 | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| 11 | Al Orubah | 6 | 1.11 | 1.34 | -0.23 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 12 | Hajer | 6 | 1.10 | 1.43 | -0.32 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| 13 | Al Jeel | 6 | 0.98 | 1.31 | -0.33 | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| 14 | Al Bukayriyah | 6 | 1.15 | 1.49 | -0.34 | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| 15 | Al Akhdoud | 5 | 1.50 | 1.77 | -0.28 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 16 | Al Raed | 6 | 1.14 | 1.62 | -0.48 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| 17 | Jeddah | 6 | 0.88 | 1.49 | -0.60 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| 18 | Al Ta'ee | 5 | 1.15 | 1.88 | -0.74 | 5 | 9 | +4 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 6
FAQ
How many teams play in First Division?
The 2026/2027 season of First Division includes 18 teams.
When does the 2026/2027 First Division season start and end?
The 2026/2027 First Division season runs from 21 August 2026 to 5 January 2027.
How many matchweeks does the First Division season have?
The 2026/2027 First Division season spans 19 matchweeks.
Who leads the First Division table?
Al Ula leads First Division with 15 points.
Which team scores the most goals in First Division?
Al Ula has the strongest attack in First Division, scoring 2.00 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in First Division?
Al Zulfi concedes the fewest goals in First Division, 0.17 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in First Division?
First Division averages 2.11 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in First Division?
Over 2.5 lands in 34% of First Division matches.
How often do both teams score in First Division?
BTTS lands in 43% of First Division matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in First Division?
Home teams win 30% of matches in First Division.
Who is the top scorer in First Division?
João Pedro Barradas Novais and Diego Miranda share top spot in the recorded First Division scoring table for 2026/2027, with 5 goals each.