2024–25 Saudi Third Division
| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 25 October 2024 – 15 March 2025 |
| Top goalscorer | Rayllan Bruno Maxwell Quaye (10 goals each) |
| Biggest home win | Al-Tuhami 7–1 Al-Salam (2 November 2024) Al-Qala 7–1 Al-Fao (6 December 2024) |
| Biggest away win | Munief 0–4 Radwa (8 November 2024) |
| Highest scoring | Al-Tuhami 7–1 Al-Salam (2 November 2024) Al-Qala 7–1 Al-Fao (6 December 2024) |
| Longest winning run | Haql (5 matches) |
| Longest unbeaten run | Al-Nahda Sajer (8 matches) |
| Longest winless run | Al-Amjad Al-Hedaya Al-Salam (9 matches) |
| Longest losing run | Al-Salam (7 matches) |
← 2023–24 2025–26 →
All statistics correct as of 21 December 2024. | |
The 2024–25 Saudi Third Division is the fourth season of the Saudi Third Division since its inception in 2021. The season is scheduled to start on 25 October 2024 and conclude with the final on 15 March 2025.[1] The group stage draw was held on 21 May 2024.[2]
Team changes
[edit]A 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.[3]
The following teams have changed division since the 2023–24 season
[edit]To Third Division
[edit]Promoted from the Fourth Division
Relegated from Second Division
From Third Division
[edit]Promoted to Second Division
Relegated to the Fourth Division
Teams
[edit]- Group A
Locations of teams in the 2024–25 Saudi Third Division Group A
- Group B
Locations of teams in the 2024–25 Saudi Third Division Group B
- Group C
- Group D
Locations of teams in the 2024–25 Saudi Third Division Group D
Foreign players
[edit]On 9 March 2024, the Saudi FF announced that the number of foreign players would be increased from 2 players to 3 players.[4]
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 | Radwa | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 3 | +10 | 18 | Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the semi-finals |
| 2 | Jubbah | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 8 | +8 | 18 | |
| 3 | Al-Nahda | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 18 | |
| 4 | Munief | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 15 | |
| 5 | Al-Hada | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 10 | +2 | 14 | |
| 6 | Al-Hilaliyah | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 14 | |
| 7 | Muhayil | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | +2 | 11 | |
| 8 | Al-Muzahimiyyah | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 12 | −9 | 7 | |
| 9 | Al-Shaeib | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 20 | −12 | 3 | |
| 10 | Al-Hedaya | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 14 | −11 | 2 | Relegation to the Fourth Division |
Updated to match(es) played on 21 December 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).[5]
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).[5]
Results
[edit]Group B
[edit]League table
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Selmiyah | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 5 | +6 | 17 | Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the semi-finals |
| 2 | Afif | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 17 | |
| 3 | Sajer | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 16 | |
| 4 | Baish | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 14 | |
| 5 | Al-Qwarah | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 14 | |
| 6 | Al-Asyah | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 11 | +1 | 13 | |
| 7 | Al-Fadhl | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 12 | |
| 8 | Al-Bateen | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | −3 | 10 | |
| 9 | Qaryah Al-Ulya | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13 | −5 | 8 | |
| 10 | Al-Amjad | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 17 | −8 | 2 | Relegation to the Fourth Division |
Updated to match(es) played on 22 December 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).[5]
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).[5]
Results
[edit]Group C
[edit]League table
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Qala | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 9 | +12 | 19 | Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the semi-finals |
| 2 | Al-Tuhami | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 9 | +13 | 18 | |
| 3 | Al-Yarmouk | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 12 | +2 | 17 | |
| 4 | Al-Watani | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 9 | +6 | 15 | |
| 5 | Al-Fao | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 15 | −3 | 15 | |
| 6 | Qilwah | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 12 | |
| 7 | Al-Noor | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 11 | −1 | 11 | |
| 8 | Al-Dera'a | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 14 | −3 | 9 | |
| 9 | Al-Dahab | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 21 | −9 | 7 | |
| 10 | Al-Salam | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 23 | −17 | 2 | Relegation to the Fourth Division |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 December 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).[5]
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).[5]
Results
[edit]Group D
[edit]League table
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Nakhal | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 13 | +10 | 19 | Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the semi-finals |
| 2 | Al-Nairyah | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 9 | +6 | 19 | |
| 3 | Haql | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 10 | +5 | 19 | |
| 4 | Al-Omran | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 15 | |
| 5 | Sharurah | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 11 | +3 | 14 | |
| 6 | Al-Khaldi | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 10 | −3 | 10 | |
| 7 | Al-Mehmal | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | −7 | 8 | |
| 8 | Al-Ghazwa | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 13 | −2 | 7 | |
| 9 | Al-Eetemad | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 16 | −5 | 6 | |
| 10 | Al-Taraf | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 19 | −11 | 6 | Relegation to the Fourth Division |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 December 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).[5]
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).[5]
Results
[edit]Play-offs
[edit]Championship play-offs
[edit]Statistics
[edit]Top scorers
[edit]- As of 21 December 2024[6]
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rayllan Bruno
|
Al-Qala | 10 |
 Maxwell Quaye
|
Al-Tuhami | ||
| 3 |  Mohamad Awadh
|
Haql | 8 |
| 4 |  Mohamed Camara
|
Al-Nairyah | 7 |
| Ahmed Turk
|
Sharurah | ||
 Radwan Hawsawi
|
Al-Fao | ||
| 7 |  Bobby Clement
|
Jubbah | 6 |
| Abdullah Abalkhail
|
Al-Hilaliyah | ||
| Salah Khattab
|
Sajer | ||
| Habib Hawsawi
|
Al-Nakhal | ||
 Louay Ben Dahnous
|
Munief |
Hat-tricks
[edit]| Player | For | Against | Result | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Quaye |
Al-Tuhami | Al-Salam | 7–1 (H) | 2 November 2024 | |
| Ahmed Qohmi |
Al-Tuhami | Al-Salam | 7–1 (H) | 2 November 2024 | |
| Abdullah Abalkhail |
Al-Hilaliyah | Al-Hada | 4–3 (H) | 21 November 2024 | |
| Louay Ben Dahnous |
Munief | Al-Muzahimiyyah | 4–0 (H) | 14 December 2024 | |
| Vanílson |
Al-Hada | Al-Hedaya | 3–1 (H) | 15 December 2024 | |
| Maxwell Quaye |
Al-Tuhami | Al-Qala | 3–0 (H) | 20 December 2024 |
- Note
(H) – Home; (A) – Away
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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "المسابقات تصدر روزنامة المسابقات الكروية للموسم القادم 2024-2025".
- ^ "إجراء قرعة دوري الدرجة الثالثة للموسم الرياضي 2024-2025".
- ^ "40 فــريـــق 10 مستويات".
- ^ "أعداد اللاعبين في بطولات الفريق الأول للموسم الرياضي المقبل 2024-2025".
- ^ 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".