Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab
Al Riyadh 1–1 Al Shabab
Al Shabab's superior defensive organisation proved the decisive factor against an Al Riyadh side whose season-long structural problems at the back continued to undermine any attacking intent they could muster.
Both sides settled for a point each in an evenly contested match.
A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.
The result has implications at both ends of the Al Shabab end of the standings.
Al Shabab's Defensive Structure Exposes Al Riyadh's Fragile Backline in Saudi Pro League Clash
Al Shabab's superior defensive organisation proved the decisive factor against an Al Riyadh side whose season-long structural problems at the back continued to undermine any attacking intent they could muster.
Read full report →How the result affects the Saudi Pro League standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al Nassr | 34 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 86 |
| 2 |  Al Hilal | 34 | 25 | 9 | 0 | 84 |
| 3 |  Al Ahli | 34 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 81 |
| 4 |  Al-Qadsiah | 34 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 77 |
| 5 |  Al Ittihad | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 55 |
| 6 |  Al Taawoun | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 53 |
| 7 |  Al Ettifaq | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 50 |
| 8 |  NEOM SC | 34 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 45 |
What was the final score of Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab?
The match finished 1-1 to neither side - it ended in a draw.
When did Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab take place?
The match took place on Sunday, 5 April 2026.
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Al Riyadh v Al Shabab · Saudi Pro League · 05/04/2026, 19:00:00