2021–22 Saudi First Division League
The 2021–22 First Division League (known as the Yelo League for sponsorship reasons) was the first season of the Saudi First Division League after its rebrand, and the 45th season of the Saudi First Division since its establishment in 1976. The season started on 6 September 2021 and concluded on 28 May 2022.
| Season | 2021–22 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 6 September 2021 – 28 May 2022 |
| Champions | Al-Khaleej (2nd title) |
| Promoted | Al-Khaleej Al-Adalah Al-Wehda |
| Relegated | Al-Jeel Al-Diriyah Al-Nahda Al-Kawkab Bisha |
| Matches played | 380 |
| Goals scored | 825 (2.17 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Carolus Andria (25 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Al-Sahel 5–0 Al-Khaleej (5 January 2022) |
| Biggest away win | Al-Qadsiah 0–4 Al-Sahel (5 October 2021) Al-Jeel 1–5 Al-Khaleej (18 January 2022) Al-Kawkab 0–4 Al-Ain (23 May 2022) |
| Highest scoring | Al-Jeel 3–6 Al-Sahel (14 December 2021) |
| Longest winning run | Hajer Ohod (5 matches) |
| Longest unbeaten run | Al-Sahel (10 matches) |
| Longest winless run | Al-Kawkab (26 matches) |
| Longest losing run | Bisha (7 matches) |
← 2020–21 2022–23 →
All statistics correct as of 28 May 2022. | |
All three teams were promoted on the final day of the season. Al-Khaleej were promoted and crowned champions following a 0–0 away draw with Najran. Al-Adalah were promoted following a 0–0 draw away to Jeddah. Al-Wehda were promoted following a 3–0 away win against Al-Diriyah.
Bisha were the first team to be relegated on 5 May. They were relegated following a 2–1 defeat away to Al-Adalah. Al-Kawkab were relegated a day later following a 2–0 home defeat to Al-Jabalain. Al-Nahda became the third side to be relegated following a 3–0 defeat away to Ohod on 18 May. On 23 May, Al-Diriyah became the fourth side to be relegated despite a 2–1 away win against Bisha. On the final matchday, Al-Jeel became the fifth and final side to be relegated despite a 2–1 away win against Al-Nahda.