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 were promoted as champions, while Al-Adalh were promoted as Group B winners. 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 Second Division
Relegated from Professional League

From the First Division

Relegated to Second Division
Promoted to Professional League

Stadia and locations



ClubLocationStadium
Al-AdalhAl-HasaPrince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium
Al-FayhaAl Majma'ahKing Salman Bin Abdulaziz Sport City Stadium
Al-HazmAr RassAl Hazm Club Stadium
Al-JeelAl-HasaPrince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium
Al-NahdaDammamPrince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium
Al-NojoomAl-HasaPrince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium
Al-OrobahSakakahAl-Oruba Club Stadium
QaisumahAl-Qaisumah Club Stadium
Al-ShoullaAl KharjAl-Shoulla Club Stadium
Al-TaiHa'ilPrince Abdul Aziz bin Musa'ed Stadium
Al-WataniTabukKing Khalid Sport City Stadium
DamacKhamis MushaitPrince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium
HajerAl-HasaPrince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium
NajranNajranAl Akhdoud Club Stadium
OhodMedinaPrince Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz Stadium
WejTa'ifKing Fahd Stadium

Statistics

Scoring

Top scorers

RankPlayerClubGoals
1

Hat-tricks

PlayerForAgainstResultDate

Clean sheets

RankPlayerClubClean sheets
1