The Saudi Women's First Division League is the second-tier of women's football in Saudi Arabia.
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| Organising body | Saudi Arabian Football Federation |
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| Founded | 2022 |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Number of teams | 10 (since 2024-25) |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Saudi Women's Premier 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 | |
History & format
editIn 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]
Current Teams 2024-25
editThe following ten teams are participating in the 2024–25 Saudi Women's First Division League:[4]
| Team | Location | Ground | Capacity | 2023-24 Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abha | Abha | To be determined | 5th | |
| Al Bayraq | Riyadh | To be determined | 12th | |
| Al-Hmmah | Riyadh | To be determined | 7th | |
| Al-Riyadh | Riyadh | To be determined | PL, 8th | |
| Al-Shoulla | Al Kharj | To be determined | 10th | |
| Al-Taqadom | Al-Qasim | To be determined | 4th | |
| Jeddah | Jeddah | To be determined | 8th | |
| Neom | Tabuk | To be determined | 9th | |
| Phoenix | Taif | To be determined | 6th | |
| United Eagles | Khobar | To be determined | 11th | |
Champions
edit| Season | Winner | Runners-up | Third | Best Player | Top scorers | Best Goalkeeper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Al-Riyadh[5] | Al-Qadsiah | Jeddah Pride |  Ibtissem Ben Mohamed (Jeddah Pride) |
Rahma Ghars (Saham) |
N/A |
| 2023–24 | Al-Ula | Al-Taraji | Al-Amal |  Selma Kapetanović (Al-Ula) |
Wafe Messaoud (Al-Taraji) |
 Chandra Morden(Al-Ula)
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| 2024–25 |
References
edit- ^ "Saudi FA launches Women's Premier League, Division One". arabnews.com. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia introduces the Second Division Women's League". kooora.com (in Arabic). 18 November 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.