2022–23 Saudi Third Division

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]

Saudi Third Division
Season2022–23
Dates3 November 2022 – 10 March 2023
ChampionsMudhar (1st title)
PromotedMudhar
Al-Noor
Al-Jubail
Afif
Al-Houra
Al-Nojoom
RelegatedRas Tanura
Al-Hejaz
Al-Waseel
Al-Sawari
Matches played231
Goals scored572 (2.48 per match)
Top goalscorerAbdulaziz Al-Merdasi
(12 goals)
Biggest home winAl-Qala 7–0 Al-Sawari
(20 January 2023)
Biggest away winAl-Sawari 1–9 Al-Nojoom
(10 February 2023)
Highest scoringAl-Sawari 1–9 Al-Nojoom
(10 February 2023)
Longest winning runAl-Noor
Al-Watani
Mudhar
(5 matches)
Longest unbeaten runMudhar
(16 matches)
Longest winless runAl-Sawari
(14 matches)
Longest losing runAl-Waseel
(7 matches)
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

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Changes

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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

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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

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To Third Division

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Promoted from the Fourth Division

Relegated from Second Division

From Third Division

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Promoted to Second Division

Relegated to the Fourth Division

Teams

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Group A
Locations of teams in the 2022–23 Saudi Third Division Group A
ClubLocationStadium
Al-BateenDhurmaAl-Bateen Club Stadium
Al-DahabMahd adh DhahabOhod Club Stadium (Medina)
Al-JubailJubailAl-Jubail Club Stadium
Al-OmranAl-Hasa (Al-Omran)Hajer Club Stadium
Al-SelmiyahAl-SalamiyahAl-Anwar Club Stadium (Hotat Bani Tamim)
Al-UlaAl-'UlaAl-Ansar Club Stadium (Medina)
Al-WaseelAl-UyaynaIrqah Sports Stadium (Riyadh)
Al-WataniTabukKing Khalid Sport City Stadium
Group B
Locations of teams in the 2022–23 Saudi Third Division Group B
ClubLocationStadium
Al-AnwarHotat Bani TamimAl-Anwar Club Stadium
Al-Dera'aDawadmiAl-Dera'a Club Stadium
Al-MujazzalAl Majma'ahAl-Hamadah Club Stadium (Al-Ghat)
Al-NojoomAl-Hasa (Al-Shuqaiq)Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Reserve Stadium
Al-NoorSanabesPrince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Stadium (Qatif)
Al-QalaSakakahAl-Qala Club Stadium
Al-SawariFarasan IslandKing Faisal Sport City Stadium (Jizan)
BaishBaishBaish Club Stadium
Group C
Locations of teams in the 2022–23 Saudi Third Division Group C
ClubLocationStadium
Al-HouraUmlujAl-Houra Club Stadium
Al-KhaldiAl WajhAl-Khaldi Club Stadium
Al-QawarahAl QuwarahAl-Qawarah Club Stadium
MuhayilMuhayilMuhayil Club Stadium
Al-ThoqbahKhobarPrince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Stadium (Qatif)
MudharQatifPrince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Stadium
Ras TanuraRas TanuraRas Tanura Club Stadium
SharurahSharurahSharurah Club Stadium
Group D
Locations of teams in the 2021–22 Saudi Third Division Group D
ClubLocationStadium
AfifAfifAl-Dera'a Club Stadium (Dawadmi)
Al-AmjadSabyaKing Faisal Sport City Stadium (Jizan)
Al-GhottahMawqaqAl-Jabalain Club Stadium (Ha'il)
Al-HejazBaljurashiKing Saud Sport City Stadium (Al Bahah)
Al-TasamohAl QunfudhahDepartment of Education Stadium
Al-TuhamiJizanKing Faisal Sport City Stadium
Qaryah Al-UlyaQaryat al-UlyaQaryah Al-Ulya Club Stadium
RadwaYanbuAl-Majd Club Stadium

Group A

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League table

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PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1Al-Jubail (P)149322410+1430Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the Semi-finals
2Al-Watani148332211+1127Qualification for the promotion play-offs
3Al-Bateen146712015+525
4Al-Ula146351718−121
5Al-Dahab146262222020
6Al-Omran144461316−316
7Al-Selmiyah143381121−1012
8Al-Waseel (R)1411121228−164Relegation 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

Results

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Home \ AwayBATDAHJUBOMRSELULAWASWAT
Al-Bateen1–11–11–12–12–21–01–0
Al-Dahab1–35–22–11–23–03–11–1
Al-Jubail0–03–15–02–02–03–11–0
Al-Omran1–13–00–12–10–12–01–1
Al-Selmiyah0–10–20–02–00–21–01–1
Al-Ula4–22–00–10–02–22–10–2
Al-Waseel2–21–20–20–24–10–11–2
Al-Watani1–22–02–11–02–03–14–1
Updated to match(es) played on 23 February 2023. Source: kooora.com
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.

Group B

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League table

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PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1Al-Noor (P)14932195+1430Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the Semi-finals
2Al-Nojoom (P)14824239+1426Qualification for the promotion play-offs
3Baish147431814+425
4Al-Qala147342312+1124
5Al-Anwar1438388017
6Al-Dera'a144461916+316
7Al-Mujazzal143471220−813
8Al-Sawari (R)140212846−382Relegation 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

Results

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Home \ AwayANWDERMUJNOJNORQALSAWBAI
Al-Anwar1–01–10–00–10–00–02–0
Al-Dera'a0–03–01–10–12–04–12–2
Al-Mujazzal0–01–10–20–30–12–02–2
Al-Nojoom0–13–11–01–01–02–01–2
Al-Noor0–02–01–01–01–03–01–2
Al-Qala2–02–13–21–21–17–02–0
Al-Sawari2–20–32–31–91–41–30–1
Baish2–12–10–11–00–01–13–0
Updated to match(es) played on 24 February 2023. Source: kooora.com
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.

Group C

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League table

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PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1Mudhar (C, P)14860235+1830Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the Semi-finals
2Al-Houra (P)148512210+1229Qualification for the promotion play-offs
3Sharurah144642022−218
4Muhayil143651820−215
5Al-Khaldi144371925−615
6Al-Qawarah142841418−414
7Al-Thoqbah142751313013
8Ras Tanura (R)143381228−1612Relegation 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

Results

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Home \ AwayHOUKHAQAWTHOMUDMUHRASSHR
Al-Houra3–03–22–00–01–02–14–0
Al-Khaldi0–02–42–11–21–03–14–3
Al-Qawarah0–12–10–00–21–10–02–2
Al-Thoqbah1–13–30–00–01–23–00–0
Mudhar1–11–03–01–01–16–03–0
Muhayil1–13–10–01–12–23–02–5
Ras Tanura3–11–02–20–30–12–11–2
Sharurah1–21–11–11–00–03–11–1
Updated to match(es) played on 25 February 2023. Source: kooora.com
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.

Group D

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League table

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PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1Afif (P)147432714+1325Promotion to the Second Division and qualification to the Semi-finals
2Al-Ghottah146622715+1224Qualification for the promotion play-offs
3Al-Tuhami145722321+222
4Qaryah Al-Ulya145541112−120
5Radwa144461821−316
6Al-Tasamoh144371729−1215
7Al-Amjad142841115−414
8Al-Hejaz (R)142571118−711Relegation 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

Results

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Home \ AwayAFIAMJGHOHEJTASTUHQARRAD
Afif1–00–02–14–06–11–02–2
Al-Amjad0–20–02–04–11–11–21–1
Al-Ghottah2–15–01–17–11–11–10–2
Al-Hejaz0–00–02–41–00–00–12–1
Al-Tasamoh3–20–02–32–12–21–22–0
Al-Tuhami3–11–13–12–22–13–02–1
Qaryah Al-Ulya0–00–00–01–00–12–21–0
Radwa2–51–11–22–11–12–02–1
Updated to match(es) played on 25 February 2023. Source: kooora.com
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.

Play-offs

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Championship play-offs

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Semi-finals

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Al-Jubail0–1Al-Noor
Al-Shehri 60'

Final

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Mudhar1–0Al-Noor
Abdullatif 40'Report
Referee: Yousef Al-Ahmari

Promotion play-offs

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Team 1Agg.Tooltip Aggregate scoreTeam 21st leg2nd leg
Al-Nojoom2–1Al-Watani1–01–1
Al-Ghottah2–2 (2–4 p)Al-Houra2–10–1
Al-Nojoom1–0Al-Watani
Al-Nakhli 72'
Al-Watani1–1Al-Nojoom
Al-Enezi 40'Al-Shehri 30'

Al-Nojoom won 2–1 on aggregate.


Al-Ghottah2–1Al-Houra
Hawsawi 27', 83'Al-Goufi 88'

2–2 on aggregate. Al-Houra won 4–2 on penalties.

Statistics

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Top scorers

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As of 10 March 2023[6]
RankPlayerClubGoals
1 Abdulaziz Al-MerdasiAfif12
2 Saud FallatahAl-Dera'a10
Emad Al-KananiAl-Ula
4 Meshal NowmanAl-Ghotah9
5 Naif AbdaliBaish8
6 Abdullah Al-GhamdiMuhayil7
Mabrook Al-NajraniSharurah
Nawaf Al-MuslamaniAl-Khaldi
Basem Al-EneziAl-Watani
Abdulrahman Al-GoufiAl-Houra

Hat-tricks

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PlayerForAgainstResultDateRef.
Yousef Al-SalemAl-JubailAl-Omran5–0 (H)4 November 2022
Saud FallatahAl-Dera'aAl-Sawari4–1 (H)18 November 2022
Abdullah Al-GhamdiMuhayilRas Tanura3–0 (H)19 November 2022
Abdulaziz Al-MerdasiAfifAl-Tuhami6–1 (H)9 December 2022
Yahya AsiriSharurahMuhayil5–2 (A)9 December 2022
Saad Al-ShammariAl-GhottahAl-Tasamoh3–2 (A)16 December 2022
Abdulaziz Al-MerdasiAfifAl-Tasamoh4–0 (H)21 January 2023
Basem Al-EneziAl-WataniAl-Ula3–1 (H)4 February 2023
Abdulaziz Al-ShammariAl-QawarahAl-Khaldi4–2 (A)10 February 2023
Musaab Al-RashdanAl-GhottahAl-Tasamoh7–1 (H)17 February 2023
Salamah Al-OmraniAl-WataniAl-Waseel4–1 (H)23 February 2023
Note

(H) – Home; (A) – Away

Number of teams by province

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RankProvinceNumberTeams
1Eastern Province8Al-Jubail, Al-Nojoom, Al-Noor, Al-Omran, Al-Thoqbah, Mudhar, Qaryah Al-Ulya and Ras Tanura
2Riyadh7Afif, Al-Anwar, Al-Bateen, Al-Dera'a, Al-Mujazzal, Al-Selmiyah and Al-Waseel
3Jazan4Al-Amjad, Al-Sawari, Al-Tuhami and Baish
4Medina3Al-Dahab, Al-Ula and Radwa
TabukAl-Houra, Al-Khaldi and Al-Watani
6Al-Bahah1Al-Hejaz
Al JawfAl-Qala
Al-QassimAl-Qawarah
AsirMuhayil
Ha'ilAl-Ghottah
MeccaAl-Tasamoh
NajranSharurah

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "نتيجة قرعة دوري الدرجة الثالثة".
  2. ^ "مضر يتوج بطلاً لكأس الدوري السعودي لأندية الدرجة الثالثة 2022-2023".
  3. ^ "رسمياً.. زيادة عدد أندية الدوري السعودي والأجانب".
  4. ^ "فريقا "رأس تنورة" و"التهامي" يكملان الصاعدين إلى دوري الدرجة الثالثة".
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "هدافين دوري الدرجة الثالثة".