Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56' | Al-Ettifaq | Substitution — Jack Hendry on, Abdullah Madu off | 0-0 | |
| 63' | Al-Ettifaq | Abdullah Madu | 0-0 | |
| 64' | Al-Ettifaq | Substitution — Ondrej Duda on, Yasir Al-Shammari off | 0-0 | |
| 64' | Al-Ettifaq | Substitution — Bersant Celina on, Khalid Al-Ghannam off | 0-0 | |
| 67' | Al-Ettifaq | Abdoulaye Kanté | 0-0 | |
| 73' | Al-Ettifaq | Substitution — Jordan Larsson on, Rayane Messi off | 0-0 | |
| 73' | Al-Ettifaq | Substitution — Madallah Al-Olayan on, Meshal Al-Aeli off | 0-0 | |
| 77' | Al-Faisaly | Substitution — Christian Bassogog on, Abdulaziz Al-Bishi off | 0-0 | |
| 79' | Al-Faisaly | Mohammed Ali Al Shanqiti | 0-0 | |
| 83' | Al-Faisaly | Substitution — Mohammed Ali Al Shanqiti on, Khalid Al Harbi off | 0-0 | |
| 89' | Al-Faisaly | Abdulrahman Al Shereaf | 0-0 | |
| 89' | Al-Faisaly | Substitution — Jaime Seoane on, Saud Thamer Haddad off | 0-0 |
Al-Ettifaq and Al-Faisaly played out a goalless draw at Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in a Saudi Pro League clash that never really sparked into life. The game was locked at 0-0 at the break and stayed that way right through to the final whistle, with neither side able to find the breakthrough that would have swung things their way. Chances came and went, but there was little end product from either team, and the scoreline reflected a match short on cutting edge in the final third. For Al-Ettifaq, the point at home will feel like a missed opportunity given the chance to build momentum with a win in front of their own supporters. Al-Faisaly, on the other hand, can take some satisfaction from holding firm on the road and keeping a clean sheet against tough opposition. Neither result does much damage in the bigger picture, but both sides will know that draws like this one need to turn into wins if they want to push higher up the table as the season goes on.
The Matchup
It finished 0-0 between Al-Ettifaq and Al-Faisaly at Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium, a scoreline that summed up a game short on clear separation between the two sides. Neither team could really take control of the ball for long, with Al-Ettifaq holding 54% possession, close enough to an even split to explain why the game never settled into one side's favour. There were spells of pressure from both teams, but not enough to turn a share of the points into all three. Days like this are part of a long season, and how each side responds in their next fixture will say plenty about their form heading forward. Here is a closer look at how the two teams compared statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Faisaly Lineups
Looking Ahead
Al-Ettifaq will already be turning their attention to what comes next. Their next test comes at home to Al-Khaleej, 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-Ettifaq vs Al-Khaleej going to play at 10 October 2026 in Saudi Pro League 2026-27.
Al-Faisaly, meanwhile, have a quick chance to build on this result. They are next in action away at Abha, 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.