Saudi Women's First Division League
First season2022–23
CountrySaudi Arabia
Number of teams26
Level on pyramid2
Promotion toSaudi Women's Premier League
Domestic cup(s)SAFF Women's Cup
Current championsAl-Riyadh (1st title)
(2022–23)
Most championshipsAl-Riyadh (1 title)
Websitesaff.com.sa/en/championship.php
Current: 2023–24 Saudi Women's First Division League

the Saudi Women's First Division League is the second-highest division of women's football in Saudi Arabia. The division was established in 2022.

History

In September 2022, The federation approved the establishment of the First Division League, with the participation of 17 teams spread across three regions. The league started on November 11, with teams playing both at home and away. The league started on November 11, with teams playing both at home and away.

The First Division champion was decided through a knockout system. The winning team got promoted to the Premier League for the next season, taking the place of the last team in the Premier League, which got relegated.[1]

In September 2023, it was announced that 26 teams would participate in the second season of the division, adding 9 more teams, including more professional clubs.[2]

In November 2023, the Saudi Football Federation shared that the format of the 2024–25 edition would change. Instead of having a group stage and knockout stage, there will be a direct 10-team league playing home and away.[3]

Clubs

The following clubs are participating in the 2023–24 Saudi Women's First Division League:[4]

Team Home city Home ground Capacity
Group 1.
Al-Shoulla FCAl Kharj#N/A—
Al HammaRiyadh#N/A—
Golden EaglesRiyadh#N/A—
Al BayraqRiyadh#N/A—
Al-OrobahSakakah#N/A—
Al-WataniTabuk#N/A—
Group 2.
Al-NahdaDammam#N/A—
Ras TanuraRas Tanura#N/A—
Al FatehAl-Mubarraz#N/A—
United EaglesKhobar#N/A—
Al-TarajiQatif#N/A—
Group 3.
AlUlaAl-'Ula#N/A—
Manjam Al MawahibMecca#N/A—
Al-TaqadomAl-Qasim#N/A—
Al WehdaMecca#N/A—
OhodMedina#N/A—
Group 4.
AbhaAbha#N/A—
AlAmalTaif#N/A—
PhoenixTaif#N/A—
Al-AinAl Bahah#N/A—
Al-HejazBaljurashi#N/A—
Group 5.
JeddahJeddah#N/A—
Al-NorsJeddah#N/A—
Al-SuqoorTabuk#N/A—
Najmt JeddahJeddah#N/A—
SahamJeddah#N/A—

Champions

Season Winner Runners-up Third Best Player Top scorers
2022–23Al-Riyadh[5]Al MutahedJeddah PrideTunisia Ibtissem Ben Mohamed (Jeddah Pride)Tunisia Rahma Ghars (Saham)
2023–24

References

  1. ↑ "Saudi FA launches Women's Premier League, Division One". arabnews.com. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  2. ↑ "The launch of the Saudi Women's First Division League... with 26 teams competing for the title". aawsat.com (in Arabic). 9 November 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  3. ↑ "Saudi Arabia introduces the Second Division Women's League". kooora.com (in Arabic). 18 November 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "The start of the Saudi Women's First Division League... with 26 teams competing for the title". nabd.com (in Arabic). 9 November 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "Al-Riyadh was crowned as the champion of the Women's First Division League". saff.com.sa (in Arabic). Saudi Arabian Football Federation. 9 February 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
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