Saudi Women's First Division League

Saudi Women's First Division League
Organising bodySaudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF)
Founded2022; 2 years ago (2022)
CountrySaudi Arabia
Number of teams10
Level on pyramid2
Promotion toSaudi Women's Premier League
Relegation toSaudi Women's Second Division League
Domestic cup(s)SAFF Women's Cup
Current championsAl-Ula (1st title)
(2023–24)
Most championshipsAl-Riyadh
Al-Ula
(1 title each)
Websitesaff.com.sa/en/championship.php
Current: 2024–25 Saudi Women's First Division League

The Saudi Women's First Division League is the second-tier of women's football in Saudi Arabia.

History & format

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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, 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 professional teams.[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]

On 25 September 2024, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced that the 2024–25 Saudi Women's First Division League matches would be broadcast on television for the first time via the (SAFF+) platform.[4]

Current teams

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The following ten teams are competing in the 2024–25 season.[5]

Team Location Ground Capacity 2023-24 Season
Abha Abha To be determined 5th
Al Bayraq Riyadh To be determined 12th
Al-Hmmah Riyadh To be determined 7th
Al-Riyadh Riyadh To be determined PL, 8th
Al-Shoulla Al Kharj To be determined 10th
Al-Taqadom Al-Qasim To be determined 4th
Jeddah Jeddah To be determined 8th
Neom Tabuk To be determined 9th
Phoenix Taif To be determined 6th
United Eagles Khobar To be determined 11th

Champions

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Season Champion Runner-up Third Best player Top scorer Best Goalkeeper
2022–23 Al-Riyadh[6] Al-Qadsiah Jeddah Pride Tunisia Ibtissem Ben Mohamed (Jeddah Pride) Tunisia Rahma Ghars (Saham) N/A
2023–24 Al-Ula Al-Taraji Al-Amal Bosnia and Herzegovina Selma Kapetanović (Al-Ula) Tunisia Wafe Messaoud (Al-Taraji) Canada Chandra Morden (Al-Ula)
2024–25

References

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  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. ^ "لأول مرة.. بث مباريات دوري الدرجة الأولى للسيدات" [For the first time.. broadcasting the matches of the Women's First Division League.]. kooora.com (in Arabic). Riyan Al-Jidani. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "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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