Match report
Al Riyadh beat Al Shabab 2–1 at Al Riyadh Stadium in Pro League. Ali Al Asmari opened the scoring in the 16th minute. Al Riyadh have 3 wins in their last 5, while Al Shabab have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
16'
⚽Ali Al Asmariassist N. Al Gulaymish
A. Al Siyahi
25'
⚽Yahia Al Shehri
28'
2H
Yahia Al Shehri
57'
⇄Emad Fida↓ Yahia Al Shehri
70'
70'
⇄M. Al Otaibi↓ S. Al Anzi
74'
Y. Adli
⚽T. Al Shubiliassist Mohammed Al Khaibari
89'
⇄M. Borjan↓ T. Al Shubili
89'
89'
⇄Mohammed Al Mahasneh↓ Ali Al Asmari
Momentum
RIY
⚽⚽⚽
SHA
Match info
TournamentPro League · Saudi-Arabia
Kick-offApr 19, 2026 · 20:00
VenueAl Riyadh Stadium
Attendance27,962 / 33,288 (84%)
RefereeS. Guida (Ita)
FIFA ranking
#12·
#1
#12·#1Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
56Ball possession %44
1.9Expected goals (xG)1.4
15Total shots9
7Shots on target3
6Shots off target4
3Blocked shots2
8Corner kicks4
3Offsides2
11Fouls12
2Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
2Goalkeeper saves5
540Passes468
78Pass accuracy %78
15Tackles17
Player of the match
A. Al Siyahi7.9Lineups
RIY 4-3-37.17Formation7.044-3-3 SHA
7.6Shammeri
7.0Bowardi
6.7Khaibari
6.6Khaibari7.9Siyahi
6.5Asbahi
7.3Shehri
7.8Shubili
7.5Rahma
6.6Bishi
7.8Bulayhi
6.9Gulaymish
6.8Rajeh
7.3Adli
6.5Anzi
6.9AsmariStandings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al-Nassr | 34 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 91:28 | +63 | 86 | LWWWW |
| 2 |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 34 | 25 | 9 | 0 | 85:27 | +58 | 84 | WWDWW |
| 3 |  Al-Ahli Jeddah | 34 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 71:25 | +46 | 81 | WWWWD |
| 4 |  Al-Qadisiyah FC | 34 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 83:34 | +49 | 77 | WWWDW |
| 5 |  Al-Ittihad FC | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 55:48 | +7 | 55 | LLWWD |
| 6 |  Al Taawon | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 59:46 | +13 | 53 | WWDLW |
| 7 |  Al-Ettifaq | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 51:55 | -4 | 50 | DLWWD |
| 8 |  NEOM | 34 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 43:48 | -5 | 45 | WDDLL |
| 9 |  Al-Hazm | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 38:57 | -19 | 42 | LLWDL |
| 10 |  Al-Fayha | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 41:54 | -13 | 38 | LWDLL |
| 11 |  Al-Fateh | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 41:55 | -14 | 37 | DLLWD |
| 12 |  Al Khaleej Saihat | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 54:62 | -8 | 37 | WWDLL |
| 13 | Al Shabab | 34 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 44:57 | -13 | 35 | LLWDL |
| 14 |  Al Kholood | 34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 39:61 | -22 | 33 | LLWDL |
| 15 | Al Riyadh | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 35:63 | -28 | 30 | DLLWD |
| 16 |  Damac | 34 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 32:55 | -23 | 29 | DLLWD |
| 17 |  Al Okhdood | 34 | 5 | 5 | 24 | 27:70 | -43 | 20 | LWLLL |
| 18 |  Al Najma | 34 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 32:76 | -44 | 16 | LWDLL |
European qualification Relegation
Pro League
2026Al Shabab2-1Al RiyadhChampions League
2024Al Shabab0-2Al RiyadhDomestic Cup
2023Al Riyadh3-2Al ShababPro League
2022Al Shabab1-0Al Riyadh