The 2023–24 Saudi Third Division was the third season of the Saudi Third Division since its inception in 2021. The season started on 3 November 2023 and concluded with the final on 23 March 2024.[1] The group stage draw was held on 29 May 2023.[2]
| Season | 2023–24 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 3 November 2023 – 23 March 2024 |
| Champions | Al-Ula (1st title) |
| Promoted | Al-Ula Al-Anwar Al-Sharq Al-Ghottah |
| Relegated | Al-Mujazzal Al-Tasamoh Al-Thoqbah Khaybar |
| Matches played | 363 |
| Goals scored | 893 (2.46 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Slim Mezlini (14 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Al-Eetemad 6–0 Al-Bateen (2 February 2024) |
| Biggest away win | Al-Mujazzal 0–5 Al-Qala (16 February 2024) Muhayil 0–5 Al-Ghottah (9 March 2024) |
| Highest scoring | Al-Ghazwah 2–5 Al-Mujazzal (24 February 2024) |
| Longest winning run | Al-Fao Al-Tuhami (6 matches) |
| Longest unbeaten run | Al-Tuhami (18 matches) |
| Longest winless run | Al-Mujazzal (15 matches) |
| Longest losing run | Al-Amjad (6 matches) |
← 2022–23 2024–25 →
All statistics correct as of 23 March 2024. | |
The final was played on 23 March 2024 between Al-Anwar and Al-Ula. Al-Ula defeated Al-Anwar 8–7 on penalties (2–2 after extra time) to win their first title.[3]
Overview edit
Changes edit
On 14 April 2022, the Saudi FF announced that the number of teams in the Third Division would increase from 32 to 40 teams starting from the 2023–24 season. To prepare for this change, 14 teams were promoted from the Fourth Division to the Third Division instead of four teams.[4] It was also announced that the numbers of teams promoted from the Third Division to the Second Division would be decreased to four instead of six.
Team changes edit
A total of 40 teams are contesting the league, including 22 sides from the 2022–23 season, 4 relegated teams from the Second Division, and 14 promoted teams from the Fourth Division.
The following teams have changed division since the 2022–23 season edit
To Third Division edit
Promoted from the Fourth Division
- Al-Hada
- Munief
- Al-Ghazwah
- Al-Hilaliyah
- Al-Salam
- Al-Eetemad
- Al-Muzahimiyyah
- Al-Mehmal
- Jubbah
- Al-Taraf
- Al-Asyah
- Haql
- Al-Fao
- Khaybar
Relegated from Second Division
From Third Division edit
Promoted to Second Division
Relegated to the Fourth Division
Teams edit
- Group A
- Group B
Locations of teams in the 2023–24 Saudi Third Division Group B
- Group C
Locations of teams in the 2023–24 Saudi Third Division Group C
- Group D
Locations of teams in the 2023–24 Saudi Third Division Group D
Foreign players edit
On 30 June 2023, the SAFF announced that clubs are allowed to register 2 foreign players for each team.[5]
Players name in bold indicates the player is registered during the mid-season transfer window.
Group A edit
League table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Ghottah (P) | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 27 | 6 | +21 | 40[a] | Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the semi-finals |
| 2 | Al-Tuhami | 18 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 8 | +20 | 40[a] | |
| 3 | Munief | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 20 | +8 | 28 | |
| 4 | Al-Asyah | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 21 | −1 | 25 | |
| 5 | Muhayil | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 29 | −3 | 24 | |
| 6 | Sajer | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 23 | −9 | 22 | |
| 7 | Al-Dera'a | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 24 | −8 | 19 | |
| 8 | Al-Mehmal | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 25 | −8 | 18 | |
| 9 | Al-Amjad | 18 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 22 | −7 | 16[b] | |
| 10 | Khaybar (R) | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 29 | −13 | 16[b] | Relegation to the Fourth Division |
Updated to match(es) played on 9 March 2024. Source: Goalzz
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:
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 edit
Group B edit
League table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Anwar (P) | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 13 | +17 | 34 | Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the semi-finals |
| 2 | Al-Omran | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 26 | 12 | +14 | 32 | |
| 3 | Al-Eetemad | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 37 | 25 | +12 | 28[a] | |
| 4 | Al-Qala | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 17 | +6 | 28[a] | |
| 5 | Al-Bateen | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 26 | −9 | 26 | |
| 6 | Al-Ghazwah | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 27 | 25 | +2 | 25 | |
| 7 | Jubbah | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 32 | −6 | 24 | |
| 8 | Al-Qawarah | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 23 | −1 | 22 | |
| 9 | Al-Nahda | 18 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 22 | −9 | 18 | |
| 10 | Al-Mujazzal (R) | 18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 40 | −26 | 8 | Relegation to the Fourth Division |
Updated to match(es) played on 9 March 2024. Source: Goalzz
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:
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 edit
Group C edit
League table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Ula (C, P) | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 15 | +20 | 37 | Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the semi-finals |
| 2 | Radwa | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 30 | 17 | +13 | 35 | |
| 3 | Al-Fao | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 18 | +5 | 31 | |
| 4 | Al-Hilaliyah | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 22 | +1 | 26 | |
| 5 | Qilwah | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 23 | −4 | 24 | |
| 6 | Al-Muzahimiyyah | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 18 | +2 | 23[a] | |
| 7 | Al-Selmiyah | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 22 | −3 | 23[a] | |
| 8 | Al-Watani | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 28 | −9 | 19 | |
| 9 | Al-Dahab | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 28 | −11 | 17 | |
| 10 | Al-Tasamoh (R) | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 23 | 37 | −14 | 11 | Relegation to the Fourth Division |
Updated to match(es) played on 8 March 2024. Source: Goalzz
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
Notes:
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
Notes:
Results edit
Group D edit
League table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Sharq (P) | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 15 | +17 | 40 | Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the semi-finals |
| 2 | Baish | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 13 | +17 | 36 | |
| 3 | Qaryah Al-Ulya | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 28 | 19 | +9 | 32 | |
| 4 | Al-Khaldi | 18 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 19 | 24 | −5 | 25 | |
| 5 | Al-Taraf | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 22[a] | |
| 6 | Al-Salam | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 20 | −4 | 22[a] | |
| 7 | Haql | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 27 | −6 | 21 | |
| 8 | Al-Hada | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 24 | 22 | +2 | 19 | |
| 9 | Sharurah | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 33 | −17 | 17 | |
| 10 | Al-Thoqbah (R) | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 25 | −13 | 16 | Relegation to the Fourth Division |
Updated to match(es) played on 8 March 2024. Source: Goalzz
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:
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 edit
Play-offs edit
Championship play-offs edit
Semi-finals edit
| Al-Sharq | 0–0 (a.e.t.) | Al-Ula |
|---|---|---|
| Penalties | ||
Al-Ajmi  Al-Ramili  Voinea Al-Najrani Al-Enezi |
3–4 | Barry Al-Sobhi T. Al-Otaibi Al-Mogahwi |
Final edit
Referee: Moussa Abo Shaqqara
Statistics edit
Top scorers edit
- As of 23 March 2024[7]
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Slim Mezlini
|
Al-Eetemad | 14 |
| 2 |  Hamza Banouh
|
Al-Watani | 11 |
 Salah Khattab
|
Munief | ||
| 4 | Hassan Chelly
|
Al-Omran | 10 |
 Guillaume Daho
|
Al-Anwar | ||
 Fody Traoré
|
Al-Eetemad | ||
| 7 |  Anouar El Azizi
|
Al-Qala | 9 |
 Mashl Noman
|
Al-Ghottah | ||
| Naif Abdali
|
Baish | ||
| 10 |  Allan Sousa
|
Al-Ula | 8 |
| Qassem Messawa
|
Radwa | ||
| Yahya Al-Absi
|
Al-Ghazwah | ||
| Oussama Ben Maammar
|
Al-Tuhami/Jubbah |
Hat-tricks edit
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Saleh Mabrook |
Al-Mehmal | Al-Amjad | 3–2 (A) | 18 November 2023 | |
| Fody Traoré4 |
Al-Eetemad | Al-Bateen | 4–1 (A) | 25 November 2023 | |
| Slim Mezlini |
Al-Eetemad | Jubbah | 4–2 (H) | 9 December 2023 | |
 Abdullah Abdulrazzaq |
Al-Fao | Radwa | 3–2 (H) | 16 December 2023 | |
| Guillaume Daho |
Al-Anwar | Al-Eetemad | 4–0 (H) | 22 December 2023 | |
| Yahya Al-Absi |
Al-Ghazwah | Al-Eetemad | 3–2 (A) | 11 January 2024 | |
| Naif Abdali |
Baish | Sharurah | 4–1 (H) | 26 January 2024 | |
 Ousmane Barry |
Al-Ula | Al-Watani | 3–2 (A) | 26 January 2024 | |
| Slim Mezlini |
Al-Eetemad | Al-Bateen | 6–0 (H) | 2 February 2024 | |
| Oussama Ben Maammar4 |
Jubbah | Al-Qawarah | 4–2 (A) | 8 February 2024 | |
| Zamil Al-Sulim |
Al-Hilaliyah | Al-Dahab | 4–2 (H) | 9 February 2024 | |
| Anouar El Azizi4 |
Al-Qala | Al-Mujazzal | 5–0 (A) | 16 February 2024 | |
| Faisal Ghadrah |
Al-Mujazzal | Al-Ghazwah | 5–2 (A) | 24 February 2024 | |
| Mohanad Al-Shudukhi |
Al-Asyah | Sajer | 4–0 (A) | 5 March 2024 |
- Note
(H) – Home; (A) – Away
4 Player scored 4 goals
Number of teams by province edit
| Rank | Province | Number | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riyadh | 11 | Al-Anwar, Al-Bateen, Al-Dera'a, Al-Eetemad, Al-Fao, Al-Mehmal, Al-Mujazzal, Al-Muzahimiyyah, Al-Selmiyah, Al-Sharq and Sajer |
| 2 | Eastern Province | 7 | Al-Hada, Al-Nahda, Al-Omran, Al-Salam, Al-Taraf, Al-Thoqbah and Qaryah Al-Ulya |
| 3 | Medina | 5 | Al-Dahab, Al-Ghazwah, Al-Ula, Khaybar and Radwa |
| 4 | Al-Qassim | 3 | Al-Asyah, Al-Hilaliyah and Al-Qawarah |
| Jazan | Al-Amjad, Al-Tuhami and Baish | ||
| Tabuk | Al-Khaldi, Al-Watani and Haql | ||
| 7 | Ha'il | 2 | Al-Ghottah and Jubbah |
| Mecca | Al-Tasamoh and Munief | ||
| 9 | Al-Bahah | 1 | Qilwah |
| Al-Jawf | Al-Qala | ||
| Asir | Muhayil | ||
| Najran | Sharurah |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "«اتحاد القدم» يحدد مواعيد مسابقاته 2023-2024".
- ^ "نتيجة قرعة دوري الدرجة الثالثة 2023-2024".
- ^ "العلا يتوج أفراح الصعود بذهب «دوري الثالثة السعودي»".
- ^ "رسمياً.. زيادة عدد أندية الدوري السعودي والأجانب".
- ^ "الاتحاد السعودي يعتمد اللاعبين المحترفين لأندية دوري الدرجة الثالثة".
- ^ a b c d "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".