Al-Ahli delivered a dominant performance at King Abdullah Sports City, running out 4-0 winners over Abha in a one-sided affair. Ivan Toney was the star turn, earning the official man of the match rating with a display that terrorized the visiting defence throughout. The hosts were ruthless in front of goal, with seven shots finding the target across the 90 minutes, while Abha managed just three despite enjoying equal possession. Al-Ahli had already established a commanding 2-0 advantage by half-time, and they simply extended their advantage in the second period to seal a convincing victory. This result sees Al-Ahli make a strong statement in the Saudi Pro League, dismantling a Abha side that never really got going. The visitors showed some resilience with four corners to their name, but they couldn't convert any of their limited chances. For the hosts, it's the kind of statement win that builds momentum heading into their next fixture, with Toney's performance a particular bright spot in what was ultimately a fairly comfortable evening's work.
The Matchup
Al-Ahli beat Abha 4-0 at King Abdullah Sports City, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Al-Ahli also had the better share of the ball, holding 50% 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 16 attempts from Al-Ahli against 12 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
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5' | Al-Ahli | Goal — I. Toney (assist: E. Spertsyan) | 1-0 | |
| 13' | Al-Ahli | Goal — I. Toney | 2-0 | |
| 41' | Al-Ahli | Eduard Spertsyan | 2-0 | |
| 46' | Al-Ahli | Substitution — Z. Al Hawsawi on, S. Balobaid off | 2-0 | |
| 46' | Abha | Substitution — B. Al Sayyali on, K. Boumedmed off | 2-0 | |
| 51' | Al-Ahli | Goal — Trincao | 3-0 | |
| 57' | Al-Ahli | Goal — I. Toney (assist: Trincao) | 4-0 | |
| 66' | Al-Ahli | Substitution — E. Spertsyan on, S. Abu Al Shamat off | 4-0 | |
| 66' | Al-Ahli | Substitution — Galeno on, M. Al Mutairi off | 4-0 | |
| 66' | Al-Ahli | Substitution — I. Toney on, F. Al Buraikan off | 4-0 | |
| 66' | Abha | Substitution — L. Rosier on, M. Al-Zaid off | 4-0 | |
| 67' | Abha | Substitution — A. Hindi on, N. Fekir off | 4-0 | |
| 67' | Abha | Substitution — F. Al Ghamdi on, K. Al Shamrani off | 4-0 | |
| 76' | Abha | Substitution — N. Al Daajani on, F. Al Subiani off | 4-0 | |
| 81' | Al-Ahli | Ziyad Aljohani | 4-0 | |
| 84' | Al-Ahli | Substitution — V. Atangana on, N. Masoud off | 4-0 | |
| 86' | Abha | Nabil Fekir | 4-0 | |
| 90+3' | Abha | Faisal Al-Sibyani | 4-0 |
Al-Ahli vs Abha Lineups
Looking Ahead
Al-Ahli does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes away at Al-Kholood, 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-Kholood vs Al-Ahli going to play at 29 August 2026 in Saudi Pro League 2026-27.
Abha, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at Al-Fayha, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Al-Fayha vs Abha going to play at 28 August 2026 in Saudi Pro League 2026-27.