2018–19 Prince Mohammad bin Salman League

The 2018–19 Prince Mohammad bin Salman League was the second season of the Prince Mohammad bin Salman League under its current name, and 42nd season of the Saudi First Division since its establishment in 1976. The season started on 28 August 2018 and concluded on 15 May 2019. Fixtures for the 2018–19 season were announced on 25 July 2018.

Prince Mohammad bin Salman League
Season2018–19
Dates28 August 2018 – 15 May 2019
ChampionsAbha
PromotedAbha
Damac
Al-Adalah
RelegatedAl-Qaisumah
Hajer
Al-Washm
Al-Orobah
Matches played380
Goals scored875 (2.3 per match)
Top goalscorerCarolus Andria
(22 goals)
Biggest home winAl-Mujazzal 4–0 Al-Ain
(10 October 2018)
Biggest away winAl-Qaisumah 1–5 Al-Nojoom
(17 October 2018)
Al-Shoulla 0–4 Al-Ansar
(19 December 2018)
Al-Washm 0–4 Al-Nahda
(25 December 2018)
Highest scoringAl-Orobah 3–4 Al-Jabalain
(6 May 2019)
Longest winning run6 matches
Al-Shoulla
Longest unbeaten run21 matches
Jeddah
Longest winless run23 matches
Al-Orobah
Longest losing run8 matches
Al-Orobah
All statistics correct as of 15 May 2019.

The first team to be promoted was Abha, following their 2–2 draw away to Al-Nojoom on 30 April 2019. Despite losing to Al-Qaisumah, Abha were crowned champions on 11 May 2019 following Damac's 1–1 draw with Al-Ain. The second team to be promoted was Damac, in spite of their 1–0 defeat away to Al-Tai, on 5 May 2019. The third and final team to be promoted was Al-Adalah, who were promoted on the final matchday following their 2–0 win at home against Damac on 15 May 2019.

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