The 2022–23 Saudi Women's Premier League was the inaugural season of the

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which replaced the Saudi Women's National League as the top-level women's football league in

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. Al-Nassr was crowned the inaugural champions of the league after defeating

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on the final matchday.

Overview

On 15 September 2022, the

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announced the launch of the revamped format for women's football competitions by introducing the Saudi Women's Premier League and Saudi Women's First Division League. Initially, all eight teams that qualified for the knockout stage of the 2021–22 Saudi National Women's League secured their spots in the inaugural Saudi Women's Premier League. This marked a significant moment for women's football in the kingdom, gaining increasing attention from Saudis. Leading professional Saudi clubs to acquire self-owned teams to compete in the league. Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr, two of the most prominent names in Saudi football, were confirmed as participants in the new women's league. Al-Nassr took over the 2021–22 women's football league champions, Al-Mamlaka FC (), while Al-Hilal acquired the 2021–22 women's football league runners-up, Challenge (). Before the league kicked off in October, more professional clubs followed suit.

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took over Jeddah Eagles. while Al-Ahli and Al-Shabab completed the lineup by acquiring Miraas Jeddah Club and Storm Club, respectively.

Teams

Eight teams contested the 2022–23 Women's Premier League season. The eight teams that advanced to the knockout stage of the 2021–22 women's football league were confirmed as the participants for the inaugural season.

Personnel and kits

Foreign players

The following is a list of the foreign players who participated this season:

League table

Results

On 15 September 2021,

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released the match schedule.

Season statistics

Top scorers

Clean sheets

Hat-tricks

Discipline

References

External links

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