2022–23 Saudi First Division League
The 2022–23 First Division League (known as the Yelo League for sponsorship reasons) was the second season of the Saudi First Division League after its rebrand, and the 46th season of the Saudi First Division since its establishment in 1976. The season started on 22 August 2022 and concluded on 29 May 2023.
| Season | 2022–23 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 22 August 2022 – 29 May 2023 |
| Champions | Al-Ahli (1st title) |
| Promoted | Al-Ahli Al-Okhdood Al-Hazem Al-Riyadh |
| Relegated | Najran Al-Sahel Al-Shoulla |
| Matches played | 306 |
| Goals scored | 709 (2.32 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Ablaye Mbengue (29 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Al-Shoulla 3–0 Al-Orobah (22 August 2022) Al-Hazem 4–1 Najran (5 September 2022) Al-Ahli 3–0 Ohod (16 September 2022) Al-Hazem 3–0 Al-Arabi (11 January 2023) Al-Ahli 3–0 Al-Jabalain (24 January 2023) Al-Qadsiah 3–0 Ohod (16 May 2023) Al-Faisaly 4–1 Al-Ain (23 May 2023) Al-Okhdood 4–1 Najran (29 May 2023) |
| Biggest away win | Al-Shoulla 0–5 Al-Jabalain (28 December 2022) |
| Highest scoring | Al-Riyadh 3–3 Al-Arabi (6 March 2023) Al-Okhdood 4–2 Al-Orobah (9 April 2023) Jeddah 2–4 Al-Okhdood (24 April 2023) |
| Longest winning run | Al-Riyadh (8 matches) |
| Longest unbeaten run | Al-Ahli (16 matches) |
| Longest winless run | Al-Shoulla (26 matches) |
| Longest losing run | Al-Shoulla (8 matches) |
← 2021–22 2023–24 →
All statistics correct as of 29 May 2023. | |
On 5 May, Al-Ahli became the first team to be promoted following Al-Faisaly's 2–2 draw with Najran. They were crowned champions following a 1–0 win against Al-Qadsiah on 23 May. The second club to be promoted was Al-Okhdood who were promoted after Al-Faisaly's 2–2 draw with Jeddah on 15 May. The third club to be promoted was Al-Riyadh who were promoted following a 1–0 home win against Al-Orobah. The fourth and final club to be promoted was Al-Hazem who were promoted following a 3–2 win against Al-Sahel.
On 1 May, Al-Shoulla became the first team to be relegated following Jeddah's 1–0 win against Al-Orobah. On 23 May, Al-Sahel became the second team to be relegated despite a 3–2 win against Al-Okhdood. Najran became the third and final club to be relegated after a 4–1 defeat to derby rivals Al-Okhdood on the final matchday.