1980–81 saw the 5th edition of the Saudi Premier League.

Overview

The league title was won once again by

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for the third time. Newly promoted sides

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and Al-Jabalain were notionally relegated, though the first division and premier league would merge for the 1981–82 season, keeping them in the top flight for that year.

Stadia and locations

League table

*Promoted Al-Rawdhah, Al-Wehda. *Full records are not known at this time

External links

RSSSF Stats

Saudi Arabia Football Federation

Saudi League Statistics
* Article writer for Saleh Al-Hoireny - Al-Jazirah newspaper 20-08-2010 {{DEFAULTSORT:Saudi Premier League 1980-81 1980-81 Professional League

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