Saudi Women's First Division League

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Saudi Women's First Division League
Saudi Women's First Division League Logo.png
Organising body Saudi Arabian Football Federation
Founded2022;2 years ago (2022)
CountrySaudi Arabia
Conferences AFC
Number of teams10 (since 2024-25)
Level on pyramid 2
Promotion to Saudi Women's Premier League
Relegation to Saudi Women's Second Division League
Domestic cup(s) SAFF Women's Cup
Current champions Al-Ula (1st title)
(2023–24)
Most championships Al-Riyadh
Al-Ula
(1 title each)
Website saff.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.

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History & format

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]

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 2024-25

The following ten teams are participating in the 2024–25 Saudi Women's First Division League: [5]

TeamLocationGroundCapacity2023-24Season
Abha Abha To be determined5th
Al Bayraq Riyadh To be determined12th
Al-Hmmah Riyadh To be determined7th
Al-Riyadh Riyadh To be determinedPL, 8th
Al-Shoulla Al Kharj To be determined10th
Al-Taqadom Al-Qasim To be determined4th
Jeddah Jeddah To be determined8th
Neom Tabuk To be determined9th
Phoenix Taif To be determined6th
United Eagles Khobar To be determined11th

Champions

SeasonWinnerRunners-upThirdBest PlayerTop scorersBest Goalkeeper
2022–23 Al-Riyadh [6] Al-Qadsiah Jeddah Pride Flag of Tunisia.svg Ibtissem Ben Mohamed (Jeddah Pride) Flag of Tunisia.svg Rahma Ghars (Saham)N/A
2023–24 Al-Ula Al-Taraji Al-Amal Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Selma Kapetanović (Al-Ula) Flag of Tunisia.svg Wafe Messaoud (Al-Taraji) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Chandra Morden (Al-Ula)
2024–25

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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. ↑ "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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