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]
| 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 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
editChanges
editOn 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
editA 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
editTo Third Division
editPromoted from the Fourth Division
Relegated from Second Division
From Third Division
editPromoted 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
editLeague 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
editGroup B
editLeague 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
editGroup C
editLeague 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
editGroup D
editLeague 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
editPlay-offs
editChampionship play-offs
editSemi-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
editTop 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
editReferences
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".