2023–24 Saudi First Division League
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The 2023–24 First Division League (known as the Yelo League for sponsorship reasons) 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.[1]
Season | 2023–24 |
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Dates | 14 August 2023 – 28 May 2024 |
Champions | Al-Qadsiah (4th title) |
Promoted | Al-Qadsiah Al-Orobah Al-Kholood |
Relegated | Al-Qaisumah Hajer Al-Taraji |
Matches played | 306 |
Goals scored | 816 (2.67 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Mbaye Diagne (26 goals) |
Biggest home win | Al-Arabi 6–0 Al-Taraji (14 May 2024) |
Biggest away win | Al-Batin 0–5 Al-Kholood (3 September 2023) |
Highest scoring | Al-Safa 4–6 Al-Qadsiah (10 January 2024) |
Longest winning run | Al-Orobah (8 matches) |
Longest unbeaten run | Al-Safa (15 matches) |
Longest winless run | Al-Taraji (16 matches) |
Longest losing run | Al-Safa (6 matches) |
← 2022–23 2024–25 →
All statistics correct as of 28 May 2024. |
On 6 May, Al-Qadsiah became the first team to be promoted following a 2–2 draw with Ohod.[2] They were crowned champions following a 4–2 win against Al-Najma on 13 May.[3] 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.[4]
On 30 April, Al-Taraji became the first team to be relegated after a 4–1 defeat away to Al-Kholood.[5] On 13 May, Hajer became the second team to be relegated following a 2–1 defeat to Al-Faisaly.[6] On 15 May, Al-Qaisumah became the third and the final club to be relegated following a 0–0 draw with Ohod.[7]