The 2024–25 Saudi Third Division was the fourth season of the Saudi Third Division since its inception in 2021. The season started on 25 October 2024 and concluded with the final on 14 March 2025.[1] The group stage draw was held on 21 May 2024.[2]
| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 25 October 2024 – 14 March 2025 |
| Champions | Al-Qala (1st title) |
| Promoted | Al-Qala Jubbah Al-Nairyah Afif |
| Relegated | Al-Taraf Al-Salam Al-Hedaya Al-Amjad |
| Matches | 363 |
| Goals | 940 (2.59 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Maxwell Quaye (18 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Al-Fadhl 8–0 Al-Amjad (8 February 2025) |
| Biggest away win | Al-Salam 1–7 Al-Yarmouk (1 February 2025) |
| Highest scoring | Al-Noor 3–6 Al-Tuhami (14 February 2024) Al-Fao 5–4 Al-Yarmouk (27 February 2024) |
| Longest winning run | Afif (6 matches) |
| Longest unbeaten run | Al-Nairyah (14 matches) |
| Longest winless run | Al-Amjad Al-Hedaya (18 matches) |
| Longest losing run | Al-Amjad Al-Salam (7 matches) |
← 2023–24 2025–26 →
All statistics correct as of 14 March 2025. | |
The final was played on 14 March 2025 between Al-Qala and Jubbah. Al-Qala defeated Jubbah 1–0 to win their first title.[3]
Team changes
editA total of 40 teams are contesting the league, including 32 sides from the 2023–24 season, 4 relegated teams from the Second Division, and 4 promoted teams from the Fourth Division.[4]
The following teams have changed division since the 2023–24 season
editTo Third Division
editPromoted from the Fourth Division
Relegated from Second Division
From Third Division
editPromoted to Second Division
Relegated to the Fourth Division
Teams
edit- Group A
- Group B
- Group C
- Group D
Foreign players
editOn 9 March 2024, the Saudi FF announced that the number of foreign players would be increased from 2 players to 3 players.[5]
Players name in bold indicates the player is registered during the mid-season transfer window.
Group A
editLeague table
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jubbah (P) | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 14 | +13 | 35 | Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the semi-finals |
| 2 | Al-Hada | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 23 | 13 | +10 | 31 | |
| 3 | Al-Hilaliyah | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 15 | +7 | 30[a] | |
| 4 | Radwa | 18 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 18 | 8 | +10 | 30[a] | |
| 5 | Al-Nahda | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 21 | +7 | 29 | |
| 6 | Munief | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 26 | −1 | 26 | |
| 7 | Al-Muzahimiyyah | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 28 | −10 | 22 | |
| 8 | Muhayil | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 26 | −5 | 19 | |
| 9 | Al-Shaeib | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 27 | −7 | 18 | |
| 10 | Al-Hedaya (R) | 18 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 32 | −24 | 4 | Relegation to the Fourth Division |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-Head points; 3) Head-to-Head goal difference; 4) Head-to-Head goals scored; 5) Total goal difference; 6) Total goals scored; 7) Play-off (only for deciding champion, promotion and relegation).[6]
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Results
editGroup B
editLeague table
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afif (P) | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 13 | +16 | 40 | Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the semi-finals |
| 2 | Baish | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 14 | +6 | 32 | |
| 3 | Al-Selmiyah | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 15 | +10 | 30[a] | |
| 4 | Sajer | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 18 | +2 | 30[a] | |
| 5 | Al-Asyah | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 27 | 23 | +4 | 27 | |
| 6 | Al-Qwarah | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 15 | −2 | 25[b] | |
| 7 | Qaryah Al-Ulya | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 22 | 24 | −2 | 25[b] | |
| 8 | Al-Fadhl | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 20 | +3 | 19 | |
| 9 | Al-Bateen | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 26 | −9 | 17 | |
| 10 | Al-Amjad (R) | 18 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 40 | −28 | 3 | Relegation to the Fourth Division |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-Head points; 3) Head-to-Head goal difference; 4) Head-to-Head goals scored; 5) Total goal difference; 6) Total goals scored; 7) Play-off (only for deciding champion, promotion and relegation).[6]
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- 1 2 Al-Selmiyah finished ahead of Sajer on overall goal difference: Al-Selmiyah +10, Sajer +2 (Sajer 0–2 Al-Selmiyah, Al-Selmiyah 0–2 Sajer).
- 1 2 Al-Qwarah finished ahead of Qaryah Al-Ulya on head-to-head points: Al-Qwarah: 6 pts, Qaryah Al-Ulya: 0 pts (Al-Qwarah 1–0 Qaryah Al-Ulya, Qaryah Al-Ulya 0–1 Al-Qwarah).
Results
editGroup C
editLeague table
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Qala (C, P) | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 14 | +26 | 39 | Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the semi-finals |
| 2 | Al-Watani | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 30 | 16 | +14 | 33 | |
| 3 | Al-Tuhami | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 29 | +9 | 32 | |
| 4 | Al-Yarmouk | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 38 | 32 | +6 | 30 | |
| 5 | Al-Fao | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 26 | 36 | −10 | 28 | |
| 6 | Qilwah | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 28 | 17 | +11 | 26 | |
| 7 | Al-Noor | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 27 | −3 | 22 | |
| 8 | Al-Dera'a | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 22 | +1 | 19 | |
| 9 | Al-Dahab | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 35 | −16 | 16 | |
| 10 | Al-Salam (R) | 18 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 48 | −38 | 6 | Relegation to the Fourth Division |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-Head points; 3) Head-to-Head goal difference; 4) Head-to-Head goals scored; 5) Total goal difference; 6) Total goals scored; 7) Play-off (only for deciding champion, promotion and relegation).[6]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Results
editGroup D
editLeague table
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Nairyah (P) | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 13 | +20 | 42 | Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the semi-finals |
| 2 | Haql | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 18 | +17 | 40 | |
| 3 | Al-Nakhal | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 22 | +12 | 33 | |
| 4 | Sharurah | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 24 | 27 | −3 | 24 | |
| 5 | Al-Ghazwa | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 21[a] | |
| 6 | Al-Omran | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 22 | −3 | 21[a] | |
| 7 | Al-Mehmal | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 21 | −7 | 20 | |
| 8 | Al-Eetemad | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 27 | −6 | 17[b] | |
| 9 | Al-Khaldi | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 19 | 30 | −11 | 17[b] | |
| 10 | Al-Taraf (R) | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 34 | −19 | 13 | Relegation to the Fourth Division |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-Head points; 3) Head-to-Head goal difference; 4) Head-to-Head goals scored; 5) Total goal difference; 6) Total goals scored; 7) Play-off (only for deciding champion, promotion and relegation).[6]
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- 1 2 Al-Ghazwa finished ahead of Al-Omran on head-to-head points: Al-Ghazwa: 4 pts, Al-Omran: 1 pts (Al-Omran 0–0 Al-Ghazwa, Al-Ghazwa 3–0 Al-Omran).
- 1 2 Al-Eetemad finished ahead of Al-Khaldi on head-to-head points: Al-Eetemad: 4 pts, Al-Khaldi: 1 pts (Al-Khaldi 1–1 Al-Eetemad, Al-Eetemad 3–0 Al-Khaldi).
Results
editPlay-offs
editChampionship play-offs
editStatistics
editTop scorers
edit- As of 14 March 2025[7]
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Tuhami | 18 | |
| 2 | Al-Qala | 17 | |
| 3 | Haql | 16 | |
| 4 | Jubbah | 13 | |
| 5 | Al-Fao/Qilwah | 11 | |
| Al-Fadhl | |||
| Al-Nairyah | |||
| 8 | Munief | 10 | |
| Al-Yarmouk/Al-Asyah | |||
| Al-Hilaliyah | |||
Hat-tricks
edit| Player | For | Against | Result | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Tuhami | Al-Salam | 7–1 (H) | 2 November 2024 | ||
| Al-Tuhami | Al-Salam | 7–1 (H) | 2 November 2024 | ||
| Al-Hilaliyah | Al-Hada | 4–3 (H) | 21 November 2024 | ||
| Munief | Al-Muzahimiyyah | 4–0 (H) | 14 December 2024 | ||
| Al-Hada | Al-Hedaya | 3–1 (H) | 15 December 2024 | ||
| Al-Tuhami | Al-Qala | 3–0 (H) | 20 December 2024 | ||
| Munief | Muhayil | 4–3 (A) | 10 January 2025 | ||
| Al-Fadhl | Al-Amjad | 8–0 (H) | 8 February 2025 | ||
| Al-Tuhami | Al-Noor | 6–3 (A) | 14 February 2025 | ||
| Al-Eetemad | Al-Khaldi | 3–0 (H) | 14 February 2025 | ||
| Al-Fao | Al-Yarmouk | 5–4 (H) | 27 February 2025 | ||
| Al-Qala | Al-Tuhami | 6–1 (H) | 27 February 2025 | ||
- Note
(H) – Home; (A) – Away
4 Player scored 4 goals; 5 Player scored 5 goals
Number of teams by province
edit| Rank | Province | Number | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Province | 10 | Al-Fadhl, Al-Hada, Al-Hedaya, Al-Nahda, Al-Nairyah, Al-Noor, Al-Omran, Al-Salam, Al-Taraf and Qaryah Al-Ulya |
| Riyadh | Afif, Al-Bateen, Al-Dera'a, Al-Eetemad, Al-Fao, Al-Mehmal, Al-Muzahimiyyah, Al-Selmiyah, Al-Shaeib and Sajer | ||
| 3 | Jazan | 4 | Al-Amjad, Al-Tuhami, Al-Yarmouk and Baish |
| Medina | Al-Dahab, Al-Ghazwa, Al-Nakhal and Radwa | ||
| 5 | Al-Qassim | 3 | Al-Asyah, Al-Hilaliyah and Al-Qwarah |
| Tabuk | Al-Khaldi, Al-Watani and Haql | ||
| 7 | Al-Bahah | 1 | Qilwah |
| Al-Jawf | Al-Qala | ||
| Asir | Muhayil | ||
| Ha'il | Jubbah | ||
| Mecca | Munief | ||
| Najran | Sharurah | ||
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "المسابقات تصدر روزنامة المسابقات الكروية للموسم القادم 2024-2025".
- ↑ "إجراء قرعة دوري الدرجة الثالثة للموسم الرياضي 2024-2025".
- ↑ "القلعة يتوج بلقب الدوري السعودي لأندية الدرجة الثالثة 2024-2025".
- ↑ "40 فــريـــق 10 مستويات".
- ↑ "أعداد اللاعبين في بطولات الفريق الأول للموسم الرياضي المقبل 2024-2025".
- 1 2 3 4 "لائحة المسابقات والبطولات" [Regulations of Saudi Arabian Football Federation Competitions] (PDF) (in Arabic). SAFF. 1 June 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 November 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ↑ "هدافين دوري الدرجة الثالثة".