Saudi First Division League 2021-2022
Saudi First Division Championship 2021-2022
The 2021–22 First Division League (known as the Yelo League for sponsorship reasons) marked the 1st season of the Saudi First Division League after its rebrand and the 45th season of the Saudi First Division since its establishment in 1976. The season began on 6 September 2021 and concluded on 28 May 2022.Promotions and Relegations:
- Champions: Al-Khaleej secured their 2nd title and promotion to the Pro League.
- Promoted Teams: Al-Adalah, Al-Wehda, and Al-Khaleej were all promoted.
- Relegated Teams: Al-Jeel, Al-Diriyah, Al-Nahda, Al-Kawkab, and Bisha were relegated.
Key Stats:
- Matches Played: 380
- Goals Scored: 825 (2.17 per match)
- Top Goalscorer: Carolus Andria (25 goals)
- Biggest Home Win: Al-Sahel 5–0 Al-Khaleej (5 January 2022)
- Biggest Away Win: Al-Qadsiah 0–4 Al-Sahel (5 October 2021)
- Longest Winning Run: Hajer and Ohod (5 matches)
- Longest Unbeaten Run: Al-Sahel (10 matches)
- Longest Winless Run: Al-Kawkab (26 matches)
- Longest Losing Run: Bisha (7 matches)
League Changes:
- The league would be reduced to 18 teams from the 2022–23 season.
- Five teams would be relegated in the 2021–22 season, with only three teams promoted from the Second Division.
Rebranding:
- The competition underwent a rebrand, becoming known as the First Division League (FDL) starting from the 2021–22 season.
Name Sponsorship:
- The league secured a sponsorship deal with car rental company Yelo, resulting in it being known as the Yelo League for the next three seasons.
Team Changes:
- Promoted from Second Division: Al-Okhdood, Al-Orobah, Al-Kholood, and Bisha.
- Relegated from Pro League: Al-Qadsiah, Al-Wehda, and Al-Ain.
Foreign Players:
- The number of foreign players in each team increased from 4 to 5.
Stadia and Locations:
- The league featured 20 teams, including 13 from the 2020–21 season, 4 promoted teams from the Second Division, and 3 relegated teams from the Pro League.
League Table:
- Al-Khaleej finished as champions, followed by Al-Adalah and Al-Wehda.
- Al-Jeel, Al-Diriyah, Al-Nahda, Al-Kawkab, and Bisha were relegated to the Second Division.
Results Highlights:
- Notable matches included Al-Sahel's 5–0 win over Al-Khaleej and Al-Qadsiah's 0–4 defeat to Al-Sahel.
All
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Away
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Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
18
12
8
51
36
15
66
2
18
12
8
42
32
10
66
3
17
14
7
51
29
22
65
4
18
9
11
44
31
13
63
5
17
10
11
48
39
9
61
6
15
14
9
51
42
9
59
7
14
13
11
40
32
8
55
8
14
12
12
40
36
4
54
9
13
13
12
45
44
1
52
10
13
13
12
38
33
5
52
11
11
16
11
38
41
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49
12
12
12
14
43
44
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48
13
12
12
14
50
43
7
48
14
10
18
10
40
34
6
48
15
12
11
15
35
39
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47
16
11
14
13
37
51
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47
17
10
12
16
38
56
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42
18
8
14
16
37
52
-15
38
19
4
15
19
30
54
-24
27
20
5
10
23
27
57
-30
25
- Promotion to the Pro League
- Relegation to the Second Division
- Relegation to the Second Division
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