1980–81 Saudi Premier League

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Saudi Professional League
Season1980–81
Champions Al-Nassr
Relegated Al Jabalain
Al-Riyadh
1981–82

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

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The league title was won once again by Al-Nassr for the second time.

Newly promoted sides Al-Riyadh 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

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Locations of teams in the 1980-81 Saudi Premier League
ClubLocationStadium
Al-Ahli Jeddah Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium
Al-Ettifaq Dammam Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium
Al-Hilal Riyadh King Fahd Stadium
Al-Ittihad Jeddah Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium
Al Jabalain Ha'il Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musa'ed Stadium
Al-Nahda Khobar Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium
Al-Nassr Riyadh King Fahd Stadium
Al-Qadsiah Al Khubar Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium
Al-Riyadh Riyadh Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium
Al-Shabab Riyadh King Fahd Stadium

League table

PosTeamPldPts
1 Al-Nassr 1826
2 Al-Hilal 1824
3 Al-Qadsiah 1822
4 Al-Ahli 1821
5 Al-Ettifaq 1820
6 Al-Ittihad 1819
7 Al-Shabab 1819
8 Al-Nahda 1816
9 Al Jabalain 185
10 Al-Riyadh 185
Source: rsssf.com
 Saudi Premier League
1980-81 winners 
Al-Nassr
3rd title

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