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2023–24 Saudi First Division League
The 2023–24 First Division League (known as the Yelo Saudi Arabia, 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. On 6 May, Al Qadsiah FC, Al-Qadsiah became the first team to be promoted following a 2–2 draw with Ohod Club, Ohod. They were crowned champions following a 4–2 win against Al-Najma SC (Saudi Arabia), Al-Najma on 13 May. On 21 May, Al-Kholood Club, Al-Kholood and Al-Orobah FC, Al-Orobah became the final two clubs to be promoted following wins over Al Safa FC, Al-Safa and Al-Jabalain FC, Al-Jabalain respectively. On 30 April, Al-Taraji Club, Al-Taraji became the first team to be relegated after a 4–1 defeat away to Al-Kholood Club, Al-Kholood. On 13 May, Hajer FC, Hajer became the second team to be relegated following a 2–1 defeat to Al Faisaly FC, Al- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saudi First Division League
The Saudi First Division League (), currently known as the Yelo League for sponsorship reasons, is the second tier of professional football in Saudi Arabia. It ranks below the Saudi Pro League and above the Saudi Second Division League in the Saudi Arabian football league system. History The league was founded in 1976 alongside the 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, Al-Wehda and Al-Qadsiah hold the record number of championships in the league with four. While 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 (usually from August to May) each club plays the other clubs twice (a double round-robin system), once at their home stadium and onc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
