2020–21 Prince Mohammad bin Salman League
The 2020–21 Prince Mohammad bin Salman League was the fourth season of the Prince Mohammad bin Salman League under its current name, and the 44th season of the Saudi First Division since its establishment in 1976. The season started on 31 October 2020 as a consequence of the postponement of the previous season's conclusion due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fixtures for the first half of the 2020–21 season were announced on 3 October 2020. Fixtures for the second half were announced on 18 January 2021.
| Season | 2020–21 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 20 October 2020 – 31 May 2021 |
| Champions | Al-Hazem (2nd title) |
| Promoted | Al-Hazem Al-Fayha Al-Tai |
| Relegated | Al-Bukayriyah Al-Thoqbah Arar Al-Nojoom |
| Matches played | 380 |
| Goals scored | 891 (2.34 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Ibrahim Diomandé (24 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Hajer 8–0 Arar (25 May 2021) |
| Biggest away win | Al-Khaleej 0–5 Al-Fayha (13 April 2021) |
| Highest scoring | Hajer 8–0 Arar (25 May 2021) |
| Longest winning run | 8 matches Al-Hazem |
| Longest unbeaten run | 17 matches Al-Fayha |
| Longest winless run | 15 matches Arar |
| Longest losing run | 11 matches Al-Thoqbah |
← 2019–20 2021–22 →
All statistics correct as of 31 May 2021. | |
The first team to be promoted was Al-Hazem, following their 4–2 away win against Al-Sahel on 20 April. They set the record for the earliest team to secure promotion with six games remaining as well as most points, most wins and most goals in a season. On 21 May, Al-Hazem secured their second title following a 1–0 away win against Hajer. The second team to be promoted was Al-Fayha, following 0–0 home draw with Al-Tai on 20 May. The final team to be promoted was Al-Tai who were promoted on the final matchday following a 2–0 away win over Arar.