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2016–17 Saudi First Division
2016–17 Saudi First Division was the 40th season of the Saudi First Division since its establishment in 1976. The season started on 11 August 2016 and concluded on 5 May 2017. Teams A total of 16 teams are contesting the league, including 11 sides from the 2015–16 season, two relegated from the 2015–16 Saudi Professional League and three promoted from the 2015–16 Saudi Second Division. Al-Qaisumah FC, Al-Qaisumah were promoted as champions, while Al-Adalh FC, Al-Adalh were promoted as Group B winners. Wej SC, Wej secured the final berth by winning the play-offs. Team changes The following teams have changed division since the 2015–16 season. To the First Division Promoted from 2015–16 Saudi Second Division, Second Division * Al-Qaisumah FC, Al-Qaisumah * Al-Adalh FC, Al-Adalh * Wej SC, Wej Relegated from 2015–16 Saudi Professional League, Professional League * Najran SC, Najran * Hajer Club, Hajer From the First Division Relegated to 2016–17 Saudi Second Di ...
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Saudi First Division
The Saudi First Division League (), currently known as the Yelo League for sponsorship reasons, is the second tier of Football in Saudi Arabia, professional football in Saudi Arabia. It ranks below the Saudi Pro League and above the Saudi Second Division League in the Saudi football league system, Saudi Arabian football league system. History The league was founded in 1976 alongside the Saudi Pro League, Premier League which is now known as the Saudi Pro League. Being the second-tier league it allows the first tier league clubs to either discover talents or send players on loan so they can develop. Hajer Club, Hajer, Al-Wehda Club (Mecca), Al-Wehda and Al Qadsiah FC, Al-Qadsiah hold the record number of championships in the league with four. While Ohod Club, Ohod holds the record for number of promotions from the First Division to the top Division with nine. Competition format Since 2024, there are 18 clubs in the Saudi First Division League. During the course of a season (usu ...
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