Saudi First Division League 2023-2024
Saudi First Division League 2023-2024
The First Division League, also known as the FDL or Yelo League for sponsorship reasons, is the second-tier professional football league in Saudi Arabia. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF) and is part of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Here's some key information about the First Division League:Founded:
The league was established in 1976, and it has been in operation for 47 years as of 2023.Country:
Saudi ArabiaNumber of Teams:
There are 18 teams that compete in the First Division League.Level on Pyramid:
The First Division League is the second level in the Saudi Arabian football league system.Promotion:
The top three teams in the First Division are promoted directly to the Saudi Professional League (Pro League), which is the top tier of Saudi Arabian football.Relegation:
The bottom three teams in the First Division League are relegated to the Second Division.Domestic Cup:
The clubs in the First Division League qualify for the King Cup, an annual Saudi Cup competition.Current Champions:
Al-Ahli is the most recent champion of the First Division League, winning their first title during the 2022-23 season.Most Championships:
Hajer and Al-Wehda hold the record for the most championships in the league, with each club winning the title four times.TV Partners:
AlRiyadiyah is one of the TV partners that broadcast First Division League matches.Promotion and Relegation:
Since the 2019-20 season, three clubs from the First Division are directly promoted to the Pro League, while four clubs are directly relegated to the Second Division. The league has a history of fluctuating numbers of clubs, with the most recent change occurring in the 2018-19 season when the number of clubs increased from 16 to 20. Additionally, there are rules regarding the number of foreign players and substitutes allowed in the league, with seven foreign players permitted and seven substitutes allowed, with three of them being usable during a game. Read more about the Saudi First Division League.
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