1978–79 Saudi Premier League

Premier League
Season1978–79
ChampionsAl-Hilal (2nd title)
RelegatedAl-Tai
Al-Riyadh
Top goalscorerMajed Abdullah (18 goals)

1978–79 was the third season of the Saudi Premier League of football.

Overview

Al-Tai and Al-Riyadh were relegated just one season after being promoted, It was the first season involving foreign players.

Stadia and locations

Locations of teams in the 1978-79 Saudi Premier League
Club Location Stadium
Al-Ahli Jeddah Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium
Al-Ettifaq Dammam Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium
Al-Hilal Riyadh Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium
Al-Ittihad Jeddah Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium
Al-Nahda Khobar Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium
Al-Nassr Riyadh Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium
Al-Qadsiah Al Khubar Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium
Al-Riyadh Riyadh Al-Sayegh Stadium
Al-Tai Ha'il Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musa'ed Stadium
Al-Wehda Mecca King Abdul Aziz Stadium

League table

Pos Team Pld Pts
1 Al-Hilal 18 30
2 Al-Nassr 18 28
3 Al-Ittihad 18 24
4 Al-Ahli 18 20
5 Al-Qadsiah 18 19
6 Al-Ettifaq 18 16
7 Al-Nahda 18 14
8 Al-Wehda 18 14
9 Al-Tai 18 9
10 Al-Riyadh 18 7
Source: rsssf.com
  • Promoted:Al-Shabab, Al Ohud.
  • Full records are not known at this time


 Saudi Premier League
1978-79 winners 
Al-Hilal
2nd title
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