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.
Season | 2018–19 |
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Dates | 28 August 2018 – 15 May 2019 |
Champions | Abha |
Promoted | Abha Damac Al-Adalah |
Relegated | Al-Qaisumah Hajer Al-Washm Al-Orobah |
Matches played | 380 |
Goals scored | 875 (2.3 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Carolus Andria (22 goals) |
Biggest home win | Al-Mujazzal 4–0 Al-Ain (10 October 2018) |
Biggest away win | Al-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 scoring | Al-Orobah 3–4 Al-Jabalain (6 May 2019) |
Longest winning run | 6 matches Al-Shoulla |
Longest unbeaten run | 21 matches Jeddah |
Longest winless run | 23 matches Al-Orobah |
Longest losing run | 8 matches Al-Orobah |
← 2017–18 2019–20 →
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.