Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4' | Abha | Substitution — L. Rosier on, M. Al-Zaid off | 0-0 | |
| 32' | Al-Fayha | Goal — Lazaro | 1-0 | |
| 38' | Abha | K. Al Shamrani | 1-0 | |
| 45+5' | Abha | J. Gaari | 1-0 | |
| 46' | Abha | Substitution — F. Al Subiani on, N. Al Daajani off | 1-0 | |
| 56' | Al-Fayha | Goal — Lazaro | 2-0 | |
| 59' | Abha | Substitution — K. Al Shamrani on, A. Hindi off | 2-0 | |
| 59' | Abha | Substitution — M. Al-Zaid on, F. Al Ghamdi off | 2-0 | |
| 68' | Abha | A. Diallo | 2-0 | |
| 76' | Al-Fayha | Substitution — P. Oliveira on, Z. Al Sahafi off | 2-0 | |
| 80' | Abha | Substitution — N. Fekir on, M. Y. Dawran M. off | 2-0 | |
| 80' | Al-Fayha | Substitution — Lazaro on, S. Ganvoula off | 2-0 | |
| 81' | Al-Fayha | Substitution — N. Al Harthi on, F. Alhubayshi off | 2-0 | |
| 84' | Abha | Goal — A. Gory | 2-1 | |
| 87' | Al-Fayha | Substitution — Hugo Moura on, M. Al Beshe off | 2-1 | |
| 87' | Al-Fayha | Goal — A. Diallo | 3-1 | |
| 90+4' | Abha | Goal — M. Batshuayi | 3-2 |
Al-Fayha came away with a 3-2 victory at Al Majma'ah Sport City, though Abha made them work hard for it in the second half. The hosts dominated the opening period and led 1-0 at the break, controlling possession and creating chances at will. Lázaro was the standout performer, dictating play throughout and earning the man of the match award with a rating of 8.3. Al-Fayha's superiority was reflected in their shot count, where they managed 18 attempts with six on target, while Abha offered limited resistance with just five shots. The visitors came out swinging after the interval and pulled the scoreline back, setting up a tense finale at 3-2. It was the kind of match that could have gone either way late on, but Al-Fayha held their nerve to secure the three points. The win keeps them moving in the right direction in the league, though they'll know they need to be sharper defensively after allowing Abha back into a game they'd effectively won by halftime.
The Matchup
Al-Fayha beat Abha 3-2 at Al Majma'ah Sport City, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Al-Fayha also had the better share of the ball, holding 56% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 18 attempts from Al-Fayha against 5 from Abha over the course of the game. Abha had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Al-Fayha vs Abha Lineups
Looking Ahead
Al-Fayha does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes at home to Al-Riyadh, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Al-Fayha vs Al-Riyadh going to play at 11 October 2026 in Saudi Pro League 2026-27.
Abha, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action at home to Al-Faisaly, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Abha vs Al-Faisaly going to play at 11 October 2026 in Saudi Pro League 2026-27.
Match Commentary
We're at the 90-minute mark now and Al-Fayha are cruising toward victory—holding three-one up with minimal fuss as Abha continue to struggle for any meaningful penetration in the closing stages.
We're into the 89th minute now and Al-Fayha are simply seeing out the clock here—still holding a commanding three-goal lead with Abha offering precious little in the way of resistance as full-time approaches.
Eighty-eight minutes and Al-Fayha continue to keep things ticking over with the ball at their feet—Abha showing little appetite for a comeback as the visitors remain two goals down with just two minutes of normal time left to play.
Hugo Moura comes on for Al-Fayha at the 87-minute mark as the hosts shuffle their deck—still commanding possession and sitting pretty at two-one up with just three minutes of regular time remaining.
We're at 86 minutes now and Al-Fayha continue to dominate possession, keeping the ball for large spells while Abha struggle to mount any meaningful challenge—four minutes left on the clock and the hosts look set to see this one out comfortably from their two-goal perch.
Eighty-four minutes on the clock and this match has settled into a holding pattern—Al-Fayha keeping possession comfortably at 57 percent while Abha struggle to generate any real pressure, still trailing by two with just six minutes remaining.
We're into the final stretches now at 83 minutes, and Al-Fayha are simply going through the motions—two goals up with the ball at their feet for the majority of the half, they're not breaking a sweat as Abha continue to toil for any opening.
Eighty-one minutes and Al-Fayha make a pair of changes, bringing on fresh legs as they look to see out this comfortable victory. The hosts remain firmly in control with their two-goal advantage and the vast majority of possession.
Eighty minutes gone and Al-Fayha are in complete command of this contest—with nearly 60 percent possession and a two-goal lead, they're content to control the tempo while Abha struggle to find any way back into the game.
Seventy-nine minutes on the clock and Al-Fayha continue to dictate proceedings without any real urgency—Abha remain largely spectators in their own half, unable to generate the kind of pressure needed to trouble their hosts.
Seventy-eight minutes and we're seeing more of the same pattern—Al-Fayha have barely broken a sweat with their two-goal cushion, while Abha continue to struggle for any meaningful possession or attacking threat.
Seventy-six minutes now and Al-Fayha are completely in control here—Abha just can't seem to get a foothold in this match, with the hosts keeping the ball and the visitors chasing shadows.
Seventy-five minutes and it's more of the same here—Al-Fayha showing no urgency to press forward with a comfortable two-goal lead, content instead to keep Abha pinned back and starved of possession.
Seventy-four minutes on the clock and Al-Fayha are content to control the tempo here—Abha remain firmly on the back foot, and with the hosts holding nearly 60 percent possession, there's little sign of the visitors mounting any comeback.
Seventy-three minutes and Al-Fayha continue to dictate proceedings—they've barely surrendered the ball, keeping Abha at arm's length with that commanding two-goal advantage firmly in their grasp.
We're at 72 minutes now and it remains largely quiet in this stretch—Al-Fayha sitting comfortably with their two-goal cushion and still monopolizing the ball, while Abha have yet to find any real spark to trouble them.
We're into the 71st minute now and Al-Fayha show no signs of easing up—Abha are offering little in attack, and with the hosts still dominating possession, this match looks to be slipping away from the visitors.
Seventy minutes on the clock and Al-Fayha are cruising—with nearly 60% possession and a commanding two-goal lead, they're controlling the tempo beautifully while Abha struggle to break free.
We're at 69 minutes and Al-Fayha continue to dictate terms here—Abha need to find a way to wrestle back some possession if they're to have any chance of getting back into this one.
We're past the 68-minute mark and Al-Fayha are fully in control here—Abha simply haven't had enough possession to mount any real threat, and with two goals already in the bag, the hosts are managing the game perfectly.
We're at the 66-minute mark now and Al-Fayha showing no signs of letting up—Abha are still chasing the game but just can't seem to find a foothold with possession so firmly in their opponent's hands.
We're into the 64th minute now and Al-Fayha continue their stranglehold on this match—Abha still searching for that spark, but with barely two-fifths of the ball, they're finding it nearly impossible to build anything meaningful.
Sixty-three minutes gone and Al-Fayha are content to keep things ticking over—Abha haven't found any way through yet, with the visitors managing just 41 percent of the possession in this second half.
Al-Fayha still very much in control as we pass the 62-minute mark—Abha continue to struggle for any real momentum, with the hosts keeping a firm grip on possession at nearly 60 percent.
Sixty-one minutes on the clock and this remains a comfortable afternoon for Al-Fayha - Abha just can't seem to wrestle back any meaningful possession to mount a genuine threat.
We're at the hour mark now and Al-Fayha continue to control proceedings - Abha still searching for that spark to ignite their comeback bid, but the hosts aren't giving them a sniff of possession.
59 minutes gone and Al-Fayha remain firmly in the driving seat here - Abha haven't found any real opening to trouble them, with the hosts still dominating possession and keeping their two-goal advantage secure.
57 minutes in and Al-Fayha are still very much in control of this match - they're keeping Abha at arm's length with that 59% possession, though they'll need to be careful not to become complacent in front of goal.
56 minutes on the clock and Al-Fayha are still dictating play here, though Abha's rearguard continues to stand firm - the visitors need to find a way to break up this rhythm and get themselves into the attacking third.
We're at the 55-minute mark and Al-Fayha continue to control proceedings with nearly three-fifths of the possession - Abha showing discipline in their defensive shape but struggling to generate any real attacking momentum.
54 minutes played and we're in a lull here - Al-Fayha keeping the ball nicely but not creating anything of real note, while Abha just can't seem to get a foothold in this match.
We're into the 53rd minute and Al-Fayha continue to control the tempo of this encounter - Abha remain compact in defence but haven't managed to impose themselves on the game, and the hosts are still very much the architects here.
51 minutes in and Al-Fayha aren't letting up - they've got nearly 60 percent of the ball and continue to dictate the tempo here, while Abha sit deep and wait for their chances to break.
We're at the halfway point of the second half now, 50 minutes on the clock, and Al-Fayha are still firmly in control with over half the possession - Abha need to find something quickly if they're going to get back into this one.
Into the 49th minute now, and Al-Fayha maintaining their grip on this match with nearly 60 percent possession - Abha still searching for that spark to get themselves level, but they're yet to seriously trouble the hosts in this second half.
Al-Fayha continue to control possession in the early stages of the second half, but Abha are holding firm so far - we're in one of those stretches where the visitors are content to stay compact and look for their opportunities on the break.
We're back underway for the second half, and Abha have made an immediate change - F. Al Subiani comes on to replace N. Al Daajani as they look to find a way back into this match. Al-Fayha still enjoying the majority of the ball at 59 percent, but Abha will be hoping their tactical tweak can spark something in the second 45.
We're right on the whistle now at 45 minutes, and Al-Fayha will be more than happy to take that one-goal lead into the break - they've had the lion's share of possession but Abha's defensive shape has kept them largely at arm's length.
We're in the closing stages of the first half now, and Al-Fayha's slender advantage looks like it could survive to the break - Abha haven't given them much to work with, keeping things tight as the match drifts towards the 45-minute mark.
Al-Fayha continue to stroke the ball around with purpose as we drift towards the break, but there's little cutting edge to their play - Abha sitting deep and showing no signs of panic with just three minutes until the interval.
Forty-one minutes gone and we're in that familiar pattern now - Al-Fayha keeping the ball ticking over without any real urgency, while Abha stay disciplined and compact at the back as we edge towards the interval.
We're approaching the interval now at the 40-minute mark, and Al-Fayha's one-goal cushion still stands - they've had the better of possession throughout but Abha's defensive shape continues to frustrate any real breakthrough.
Thirty-eight minutes in and we're still seeing Al-Fayha dominate the ball without really making Abha uncomfortable - the visitors remain compact and organized, seemingly happy to take their chances on the break as we approach the interval.
We're into the 37th minute now and Al-Fayha maintaining their slight edge in possession without really forcing the issue - Abha sitting compact and disciplined, content to keep this one at 1-0 for the time being.
Al-Fayha still probing for an opening, but it's a measured tempo we're seeing here in the 36th minute - Abha content to sit deep and frustrate their hosts, who can't quite find that killer pass to stretch their advantage.
Al-Fayha's grip on possession isn't translating into clear-cut opportunities as we hit the 35-minute mark - Abha's defence remains resolute, keeping the home side at arm's length despite their slender one-goal lead.
We're approaching the midway point of the first half with Al-Fayha still holding that slender advantage, though Abha continue to keep things tight and competitive out there - not much breathing room for either side just yet.
We're into the second half of the first period now and it's still very much all square - Al-Fayha keeping possession but struggling to make it count against Abha's stubborn backline.
Al-Fayha probing away in the opening half, though Abha continue to frustrate their hosts with a well-organized defensive shape - we're just past the half-hour and the scoreline remains blank.
Thirty minutes on the clock and we're still searching for a breakthrough - Al-Fayha maintaining their slight edge in possession but this remains a cagey, evenly-matched contest with neither side able to find the killer pass.
Twenty-eight minutes in and we've got a fairly even contest here - Al-Fayha still edging the possession battle but Abha proving they're no pushovers in this tight encounter.
We're approaching the half-hour mark and this contest remains deadlocked - Al-Fayha continuing to dictate play with just over half possession, but Abha standing firm and refusing to buckle under the pressure.
We're past the quarter-hour mark and Al-Fayha's stranglehold on possession continues, though Abha aren't giving an inch - the scoreline remains locked at 0-0 here in this tightly contested affair.
Quarter of an hour gone and we're still searching for that decisive moment - Al-Fayha maintaining their slight edge in possession but this remains a stalemate at the Fayha Stadium.
We're into the twenty-third minute now and this remains a rather cagey affair - Al-Fayha edging possession but unable to create any meaningful openings against Abha's resolute defensive setup.
Twenty-two minutes on the clock and Al-Fayha continue to control the tempo, though Abha's compact shape is proving difficult to penetrate so far.
Twenty-one minutes played and this remains a tight, uneventful contest - Al-Fayha keeping the ball but without any real spark to break down a well-organized Abha side.
We're at the twenty-minute mark now and this has been a fairly subdued opening half-hour - Al-Fayha with a slight grip on possession but precious little to show for it in terms of genuine attacking intent.
We're eighteen minutes in and this remains a cagey affair, with Al-Fayha still dictating terms in possession but neither side willing to take real risks in the opening stretch.
A lull in proceedings here at seventeen minutes - Al-Fayha keeping the ball moving with just over half possession, but neither team has troubled the other in any meaningful way so far.
Still level at the Abha Club Stadium as we approach the twenty-minute mark, Al-Fayha enjoying slightly more possession but neither side creating much of note so far.
We're fifteen minutes in and it remains goalless, with Al-Fayha maintaining a slight grip on possession at 56 percent. Abha made an early change just after the quarter-hour mark, bringing on Rosier for their opening substitution.