1997–98 Saudi First Division

Saudi First Division
Season1997–98
ChampionsHajer

In 1997–98, the Saudi First Division, the second-tier league of football in Saudi Arabia, was won by Hajer of the Al-Ahsa region. Along with Al-Ansar they were promoted to the Saudi Pro League.

Statistics of the 1997–98 Saudi First Division.

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion or relegation
1 Hajer 18 12 4 2 35 10 +25 40 Promotion to the Saudi Professional League
2 Al-Ansar 18 9 4 5 27 23 +4 31
3 Al-Qadisiyah 18 8 6 4 27 19 +8 30
4 Al-Rawdhah 18 6 7 5 21 20 +1 25
5 Al-Khaleej 18 6 5 7 24 25 −1 23
6 Ohod Club 18 5 7 6 20 21 −1 22
7 Al-Raed 18 6 2 10 32 40 −8 20
8 Al Jabalain 18 4 7 7 17 22 −5 19 Relegate to relegation play-off
9 Najran 18 5 4 9 24 34 −10 19
10 Al Fateh 18 3 6 9 14 27 −13 15 Relegate to Saudi Second Division
Source: rsssf.com

Play-off

  • The play-off was played over a single leg at a neutral venue.
Al Jabalain0–0 (a.e.t.)Najran
(Arabic)
Penalties
3–4

0–0 on aggregate. Najran won 4–3 on penalties.


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