2022–23 Saudi Third Division
| Season | 2022–23 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 3 November 2022 – 10 March 2023 |
| Champions | Mudhar (1st title) |
| Promoted | Mudhar Al-Noor Al-Jubail Afif Al-Houra Al-Nojoom |
| Relegated | Ras Tanura Al-Hejaz Al-Waseel Al-Sawari |
| Matches played | 231 |
| Goals scored | 572 (2.48 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Abdulaziz Al-Merdasi (12 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Al-Qala 7–0 Al-Sawari (20 January 2023) |
| Biggest away win | Al-Sawari 1–9 Al-Nojoom (10 February 2023) |
| Highest scoring | Al-Sawari 1–9 Al-Nojoom (10 February 2023) |
| Longest winning run | Al-Noor Al-Watani Mudhar (5 matches) |
| Longest unbeaten run | Mudhar (16 matches) |
| Longest winless run | Al-Sawari (14 matches) |
| Longest losing run | Al-Waseel (7 matches) |
← 2021–22 2023–24 →
All statistics correct as of 10 March 2023. | |
The 2022–23 Saudi Third Division was the second season of the Saudi Third Division since its inception in 2021. The season started on 3 November 2022 and concluded with the final on 10 March 2023. The group stage draw was held on 8 June 2022.[1]
The final was played on 10 March 2023 between Al-Noor and Mudhar. Mudhar defeated Al-Noor 1–0 to win their first title.[2]
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. To prepare for this change, only 4 teams would be relegated to the Fourth Division and 14 teams would be promoted to the Third Division.[3] In addition, 6 teams would be promoted to the Second Division and only 4 would be relegated from the Second Division.
Team changes[edit]
A total of 32 teams are contesting the league, including 22 sides from the 2021–22 season, 4 relegated teams from the Second Division, and 6 promoted teams from the Fourth Division.[4]
The following teams have changed division since the 2021–22 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 2022–23 Saudi Third Division Group A
- Group B
Locations of teams in the 2022–23 Saudi Third Division Group B
- Group C
Locations of teams in the 2022–23 Saudi Third Division Group C
- Group D
Locations of teams in the 2021–22 Saudi Third Division Group D
Group A[edit]
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Jubail (P) | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 10 | +14 | 30 | Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the Semi-finals |
| 2 | Al-Watani | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 11 | +11 | 27 | Qualification for the promotion play-offs |
| 3 | Al-Bateen | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 15 | +5 | 25 | |
| 4 | Al-Ula | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 18 | −1 | 21 | |
| 5 | Al-Dahab | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 20 | |
| 6 | Al-Omran | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 16 | −3 | 16 | |
| 7 | Al-Selmiyah | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 21 | −10 | 12 | |
| 8 | Al-Waseel (R) | 14 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 28 | −16 | 4 | Relegation to the Fourth Division |
Updated to match(es) played on 23 February 2023. Source: [1]
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]
(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).[5]
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Results[edit]
Group B[edit]
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Noor (P) | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 5 | +14 | 30 | Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the Semi-finals |
| 2 | Al-Nojoom (P) | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 9 | +14 | 26 | Qualification for the promotion play-offs |
| 3 | Baish | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 14 | +4 | 25 | |
| 4 | Al-Qala | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 12 | +11 | 24 | |
| 5 | Al-Anwar | 14 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 17 | |
| 6 | Al-Dera'a | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 16 | +3 | 16 | |
| 7 | Al-Mujazzal | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 20 | −8 | 13 | |
| 8 | Al-Sawari (R) | 14 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 46 | −38 | 2 | Relegation to the Fourth Division |
Updated to match(es) played on 24 February 2023. Source: [2]
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]
(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).[5]
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Results[edit]
Group C[edit]
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mudhar (C, P) | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 5 | +18 | 30 | Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the Semi-finals |
| 2 | Al-Houra (P) | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 10 | +12 | 29 | Qualification for the promotion play-offs |
| 3 | Sharurah | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 22 | −2 | 18 | |
| 4 | Muhayil | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 20 | −2 | 15 | |
| 5 | Al-Khaldi | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 25 | −6 | 15 | |
| 6 | Al-Qawarah | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 | −4 | 14 | |
| 7 | Al-Thoqbah | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13 | |
| 8 | Ras Tanura (R) | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 28 | −16 | 12 | Relegation to the Fourth Division |
Updated to match(es) played on 25 February 2023. Source: [3]
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]
(C) Champions; (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).[5]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Results[edit]
Group D[edit]
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afif (P) | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 14 | +13 | 25 | Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the Semi-finals |
| 2 | Al-Ghottah | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 27 | 15 | +12 | 24 | Qualification for the promotion play-offs |
| 3 | Al-Tuhami | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 21 | +2 | 22 | |
| 4 | Qaryah Al-Ulya | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 12 | −1 | 20 | |
| 5 | Radwa | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 21 | −3 | 16 | |
| 6 | Al-Tasamoh | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 29 | −12 | 15 | |
| 7 | Al-Amjad | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 15 | −4 | 14 | |
| 8 | Al-Hejaz (R) | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 18 | −7 | 11 | Relegation to the Fourth Division |
Updated to match(es) played on 25 February 2023. Source: [4]
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]
(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).[5]
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Results[edit]
Play-offs[edit]
Championship play-offs[edit]
Semi-finals[edit]
| Mudhar | 3–3 | Afif |
|---|---|---|
Dagriri  25'Al-Jassem 68'Al-Sultan 90+8' |
Eid 11', 20' Al-Suwait 45' |
|
| Penalties | ||
Al-Jassem  Al-Sultan Abdullatif Al-Shuhaib Boeissa |
5–3 | Hawsawi Al-Qurashi Al-Amri Monaja |
Final[edit]
| Mudhar | 1–0 | Al-Noor |
|---|---|---|
| Abdullatif 40' |
Report |
Referee: Yousef Al-Ahmari
Promotion play-offs[edit]
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Nojoom | 2–1 | Al-Watani | 1–0 | 1–1 |
| Al-Ghottah | 2–2 (2–4 p) | Al-Houra | 2–1 | 0–1 |
Al-Nojoom won 2–1 on aggregate.
| Al-Ghottah | 2–1 | Al-Houra |
|---|---|---|
| Hawsawi 27', 83' |
Al-Goufi 88' |
| Al-Houra | 1–0 | Al-Ghottah |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Zahrani 70' |
Report | |
| Penalties | ||
| Al-Hamdi Al-Zahrani Al-Johani Al-Zubaidi |
4–2 | Nowman Hazazi Al-Shammari Al-Shaye |
2–2 on aggregate. Al-Houra won 4–2 on penalties.
Statistics[edit]
Top scorers[edit]
- As of 10 March 2023[6]
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Abdulaziz Al-Merdasi
|
Afif | 12 |
| 2 | Saud Fallatah
|
Al-Dera'a | 10 |
| Emad Al-Kanani
|
Al-Ula | ||
| 4 | Meshal Nowman
|
Al-Ghotah | 9 |
| 5 | Naif Abdali
|
Baish | 8 |
| 6 | Abdullah Al-Ghamdi
|
Muhayil | 7 |
| Mabrook Al-Najrani
|
Sharurah | ||
| Nawaf Al-Muslamani
|
Al-Khaldi | ||
| Basem Al-Enezi
|
Al-Watani | ||
| Abdulrahman Al-Goufi
|
Al-Houra |
Hat-tricks[edit]
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yousef Al-Salem |
Al-Jubail | Al-Omran | 5–0 (H) | 4 November 2022 | |
| Saud Fallatah |
Al-Dera'a | Al-Sawari | 4–1 (H) | 18 November 2022 | |
| Abdullah Al-Ghamdi |
Muhayil | Ras Tanura | 3–0 (H) | 19 November 2022 | |
| Abdulaziz Al-Merdasi |
Afif | Al-Tuhami | 6–1 (H) | 9 December 2022 | |
| Yahya Asiri |
Sharurah | Muhayil | 5–2 (A) | 9 December 2022 | |
| Saad Al-Shammari |
Al-Ghottah | Al-Tasamoh | 3–2 (A) | 16 December 2022 | |
| Abdulaziz Al-Merdasi |
Afif | Al-Tasamoh | 4–0 (H) | 21 January 2023 | |
| Basem Al-Enezi |
Al-Watani | Al-Ula | 3–1 (H) | 4 February 2023 | |
| Abdulaziz Al-Shammari |
Al-Qawarah | Al-Khaldi | 4–2 (A) | 10 February 2023 | |
| Musaab Al-Rashdan |
Al-Ghottah | Al-Tasamoh | 7–1 (H) | 17 February 2023 | |
| Salamah Al-Omrani |
Al-Watani | Al-Waseel | 4–1 (H) | 23 February 2023 |
- Note
(H) – Home; (A) – Away
Number of teams by province[edit]
| Rank | Province | Number | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Province | 8 | Al-Jubail, Al-Nojoom, Al-Noor, Al-Omran, Al-Thoqbah, Mudhar, Qaryah Al-Ulya and Ras Tanura |
| 2 | Riyadh | 7 | Afif, Al-Anwar, Al-Bateen, Al-Dera'a, Al-Mujazzal, Al-Selmiyah and Al-Waseel |
| 3 | Jazan | 4 | Al-Amjad, Al-Sawari, Al-Tuhami and Baish |
| 4 | Medina | 3 | Al-Dahab, Al-Ula and Radwa |
| Tabuk | Al-Houra, Al-Khaldi and Al-Watani | ||
| 6 | Al-Bahah | 1 | Al-Hejaz |
| Al Jawf | Al-Qala | ||
| Al-Qassim | Al-Qawarah | ||
| Asir | Muhayil | ||
| Ha'il | Al-Ghottah | ||
| Mecca | Al-Tasamoh | ||
| Najran | Sharurah |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "نتيجة قرعة دوري الدرجة الثالثة".
- ^ "مضر يتوج بطلاً لكأس الدوري السعودي لأندية الدرجة الثالثة 2022-2023".
- ^ "رسمياً.. زيادة عدد أندية الدوري السعودي والأجانب".
- ^ "فريقا "رأس تنورة" و"التهامي" يكملان الصاعدين إلى 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 27 October 2022.
- ^ "هدافين دوري الدرجة الثالثة".