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Derby Week: Jeddah, Riyadh, and Eastern Province derbies to light up SPL over three days

October 01, 2024

Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH —
The Saudi Pro League (SPL) Competitions Department announced on Sunday, September 30, the kick-off dates and times for matchweeks 9 to 13 of the 2024-25 Roshn Saudi League (RSL).

Matchweek 9 will feature three major derbies, beginning on Thursday, October 31, with three matches, including the highly anticipated Jeddah derby between Al Ittihad and Al Ahli at King Abdullah Sports City at 21:00.

The "Derby Week" action continues on Friday, November 1, when Al Nassr will host Al Hilal at Al Awwal Park at 21:00, followed by the Eastern Province Derby on Saturday, November 2, with Al Ettifaq taking on Al Qadsiah at 21:00.

The SPL had previously stated that the dates and times for these matches would be revealed at the end of September after the confirmation of teams advancing to the King’s Cup round of 16.


October 01, 2024
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