2023–24 Saudi First Division League


The 2023–24 First Division League 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 became the first team to be promoted following a 2–2 draw with Ohod. They were crowned champions following a 4–2 win against Al-Najma on 13 May. On 21 May, Al-Kholood and Al-Orobah became the final two clubs to be promoted following wins over Al-Safa and Al-Jabalain respectively.
On 30 April, Al-Taraji became the first team to be relegated after a 4–1 defeat away to Al-Kholood. On 13 May, Hajer became the second team to be relegated following a 2–1 defeat to Al-Faisaly. On 15 May, Al-Qaisumah became the third and the final club to be relegated following a 0–0 draw with Ohod.

Team changes

The following teams have changed division since the 2022–23 season.

To the First Division League

Promoted from Second Division
Relegated from Pro League

From the First Division League

Promoted to Pro League
Relegated to Second Division

Teams

A total of 18 teams are contesting the league, including 11 sides from the 2022–23 season, the five promoted teams from the Second Division and the two relegated sides from the Pro League.
Al-Batin were the first club to be relegated following a 1–0 defeat away to Al-Ittihad on 23 May 2023. Al-Batin were relegated after three years in the top flight. Al-Adalah were the second and final club to be relegated following a 2–0 home defeat to Al-Ettifaq on the final matchday. Al-Adalah were relegated after just one year in the top flight. Both Al-Adalah and Al-Batin will play in their 7th season in the FD League.
The first club to be promoted was Al-Najma who did so after a 1–1 draw against Al-Kawkab on 17 March 2023. On 24 March 2023, Al-Taraji became the second club to be promoted despite a 1–0 defeat to Al-Bukiryah. On 31 March 2023, Al-Bukiryah became the third club to be promoted following a 1–0 home win against Al-Diriyah. On 8 April 2023, Al-Safa became the fourth club to be promoted following a 2–1 home win against Wej. The fifth and final club to be promoted was Al-Jandal, who did so following a 4–2 aggregate win over Bisha in the promotion play-offs.
Al-Najma were crowned champions after defeating Al-Taraji 2–1 to win their third title and first since 2010.
Al-Najma return to the First Division League after an absence of 10 years. They return to the league for the first time since the 2012–13 season and will play in their 11th overall season. Al-Bukiryah return after an absence of two seasons and will play in their 3rd overall season in the First Division League. Al-Safa return after an absence of eight years and will play in their 2nd overall season in the First Division League. Both Al-Taraji and Al-Jandal were promoted to the First Division League for the first time in history.

Stadium and locations



TeamLocationStadiumCapacity
Al-AdalahAl-Hasa Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium
Hajer Club Stadium
26,000
12,000
Al-AinAl BahahKing Saud Sport City Stadium10,000
Al-ArabiUnaizahDepartment of Education Stadium10,000
Al-BatinHafar al-BatinAl-Batin Club Stadium6,000
Al-BukiryahAl BukayriyahAl-Bukiryah Club Stadium5,000
Al-FaisalyHarmahAl Majma'ah Sports City 7,000
Al-JabalainHa'ilPrince Abdul Aziz bin Musa'ed Stadium12,250
Al-JandalDumat al-JandalAl-Orobah Club Stadium 7,000
Al-KholoodAr RassAl-Hazem Club Stadium8,000
Al-NajmaUnaizahDepartment of Education Stadium
Al-Najma Club Stadium
10,000
7,000
Al-OrobahSakakahAl-Orobah Club Stadium7,000
Al-QadsiahKhobarPrince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium15,000
Al-QaisumahQaisumahAl-Batin Club Stadium 6,000
Al-SafaSafwaAl-Safa Club Stadium
Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium
Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium
3,000
15,000
26,000
Al-TarajiQatifPrince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Stadium
Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium
12,000
15,000
HajerAl-Hasa Hajer Club Stadium12,000
JeddahJeddahPrince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium
Sports Hall at King Abdullah Sports City
27,000
1,000
OhodMedinaOhod Club Stadium5,000

Personnel and kits

1 On the back of the strip.2 On the right sleeve of the strip.3 On the shorts.

Foreign players

On 1 June 2023, the Saudi FF announced that the number of foreign players was increased from 6 players to 7 players.
  • Players name in bold indicates the player is registered during the mid-season transfer window.
  • Players in italics were out of the squad or left the club within the season, after the pre-season transfer window, or in the mid-season transfer window, and at least had one appearance.
ClubPlayer 1Player 2Player 3Player 4Player 5Player 6Player 7Former Players
Al-Adalah

Positions by round

The table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches. In order to preserve chronological evolution, any postponed matches are not included in the round at which they were originally scheduled but added to the full round they were played immediately afterward.

Statistics

Scoring

Hat-tricks

PlayerForAgainstResultDate