Saudi Arabia Division 1

Saudi Arabia Division 1

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Fixtures

DateRHome vs Away-
01/05 12:05 15 Al Jubail Club vs Al-Arabi Al-Saudi View
01/05 12:20 15 Al-Anwar vs Al Adalh View
01/05 12:45 15 Abha vs Al Draih View
01/06 12:35 15 Al Jabalain vs Al Faisaly Harmah View
01/06 12:35 15 Al-Bukayriyah FC vs Al Batin View
01/06 15:35 15 Al Wehda Mecca vs Al Orubah View
01/07 12:30 15 Al Zulfi vs Jeddah Club View
01/07 12:30 15 Al Raed vs Al-Ula View
01/07 12:40 15 Al Jandal vs Al Taee View
01/11 12:25 16 Al Draih vs Al-Anwar View
01/11 12:25 16 Al Faisaly Harmah vs Al-Bukayriyah FC View
01/11 14:45 16 Al Adalh vs Abha View

Results

Date R Home vs Away -
01/01 15:00 14 [7] Al Faisaly Harmah vs Al Raed [8] 5-3
01/01 12:35 14 [11] Al Taee vs Al Zulfi [16] 1-1
01/01 12:35 14 [4] Al Orubah vs Al Jandal [12] 1-0
12/31 15:30 14 [9] Jeddah Club vs Al-Bukayriyah FC [5] 1-1
12/31 12:15 14 [17] Al Batin vs Abha [1] 0-1
12/31 12:15 14 [3] Al Draih vs Al Jubail Club [18] 5-2
12/30 14:40 14 [16] Al Adalh vs Al Jabalain [6] 2-1
12/30 12:45 14 [4] Al-Ula vs Al-Anwar [14] 1-1
12/30 12:25 14 [13] Al-Arabi Al-Saudi vs Al Wahda Mecca [10] 0-1
12/26 14:55 13 [8] Al Faisaly Harmah vs Jeddah Club [9] 0-0
12/26 12:40 13 [1] Abha vs Al Taee [12] 3-1
12/26 12:20 13 [7] Al Raed vs Al Draih [4] 2-3

The Saudi First Division League (FDL), also known as the Yelo League for sponsorship reasons, is a professional association football league in Saudi Arabia and serves as the second tier of the Saudi football league system. It ranks directly below the Saudi Pro League and above the Saudi Second Division League.

History

Al-Najma vs Al-Riyadh in the 2010–11 Saudi First Division season

The First Division League, originally thought to have been established in 1976, was officially recognized in 2025 as having been founded in 1957, following the findings of the 2023–2025 Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) historical documentation project. This revision aligns the league's origins with those of the Saudi Pro League, whose early development occurred in the same era.

Prior to 1976, records of Saudi football competitions were sporadic and poorly archived. In response, a national effort was undertaken to verify and document early league structures. The SAFF project uncovered evidence of organized second-tier competitions dating back to the late 1950s, which were eventually unified and formally structured into what became the First Division.

From the 2017–18 season to the 2020–21 season, the league was named in honor of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Throughout its history, the league has served as a vital platform for club development and promotion to the top flight. Among its most successful participants, Hajer, Al-Wehda, Al-Qadsiah, and Al-Jabalain each hold four titles—the most in the league’s recorded history.

The Saudi Arabia Division 1 is the second tier of professional football in Saudi Arabia, serving as a competitive platform for emerging clubs and aspiring teams aiming for top-flight success. Established to foster local talent and enhance the development of football within the kingdom, the league features a dynamic mix of seasoned clubs and rising stars. Teams compete across a structured season, with the top performers earning promotion to the Saudi Pro League, while the lower-ranked clubs face relegation to regional divisions. Known for its passionate fan base and intense matches, the Saudi Arabia Division 1 plays a crucial role in shaping the future of Saudi football and providing exciting entertainment for football enthusiasts nationwide.