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2023–24 Saudi Second Division League
48th season of the Saudi Second Division From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 2023–24 Saudi Second Division League was the third season of the Saudi Second Division League after its rebrand, and the 48th season since its establishment in 1976. The season began on 15 September 2023 and concluded on 18 April 2024 with the final. The group stage draw was held on 12 June 2023.[1]
The final was played on 18 April 2024 between Neom and Al-Jubail. Neom defeated Al-Jubail 3–2 to win their first title.[2]
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Team changes
A total of 32 teams are contesting the league, including 23 sides from the 2022–23 season, 3 relegated teams from the FD League, and 6 promoted teams from the Third Division.[3]
The following teams have changed division since the 2021–22 season
To Second Division
Promoted from the Third Division
Relegated from FD League
From Second Division
Promoted to FD League
Relegated to the Third Division
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- Group A
- Group B
Foreign players
On 1 June 2023, the SAFF announced that the number of foreign players was increased from 4 per team to 5 per team.[4]
Players name in bold indicates the player is registered during the mid-season transfer window.
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Group A
League table
Updated to match(es) played on 29 March 2024. Source: saff.com.sa
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:
- Al-Lewaa were awarded a 3–0 win over Al-Nojoom due to Al-Nojoom's inability to hold the fixture. In addition, Al-Nojoom were deducted 3 points for the same reason.[5]
Results
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Group B
League table
Updated to match(es) played on 30 March 2024. Source: saff.com.sa
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
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
Results
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Promotion play-offs
Both teams that finish second in Groups A and B will face each other in a two-legged match with the winner gaining promotion to the FD League. Al-Zulfi, who finished second in Group A, will face Al-Diriyah, who finished second in Group B. The first leg will be played on 6 April and the second leg on 17 April.[7] Al-Zulfi defeated Al-Diriyah 3–0 on aggregate to secure promotion to the FD League.[8]
- First leg
- Second leg
Al-Zulfi Club Stadium, Al Zulfi
Referee: Sultan Al-Harbi
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Final
The winners of each group will play a single-legged final on 18 April to decide the champion of the 2023–24 Second Division. As winners of Group A, Neom will face Al-Jubail, the winners of Group B. The match will be held at Neom's home stadium because they finished with more points.[9] Neom defeated Al-Jubail 3–2 to win their first title.[10]
Referee: Ali Al-Qahtani
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Statistics
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- As of 18 April 2024
Scoring
Top scorers
Hat-tricks
- Note
(H) – Home; (A) – Away
4 Player scored 4 goals
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Number of teams by province
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