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1983–84 Saudi Premier League
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| competition | Saudi Premier League |
| season | 1983–84 |
| dates | 5 October 1983 – 17 February 1984 |
| winners | Al-Ahli (2nd title) |
| continentalcup1 | Asian Club Championship |
| continentalcup1 qualifiers | Al-Ahli |
| continentalcup2 | Gulf Club Champions Cup |
| continentalcup2 qualifiers | Al-Ahli |
| continentalcup3 | Arab Club Champions Cup |
| continentalcup3 qualifiers | Al-Ahli |
| league topscorer | Hussam Abu Dawood |
| (13 goals) | |
| biggest home win | |
| (27 January 1984) | |
| biggest away win | |
| (4 November 1983) | |
| (23 January 1984) | |
| highest scoring | |
| (20 January 1984) | |
| matches | 90 |
| total goals | 221 |
| longest wins | 6 games |
| Al-Ahli | |
| longest unbeaten | 12 games |
| Al-Ittihad | |
| longest losses | 7 games |
| Al-Riyadh | |
| longest winless | 11 games |
| Al-Wehda | |
| prevseason | 1982–83 |
| nextseason | 1984–85 |
(13 goals) (27 January 1984) (4 November 1983)
(23 January 1984) (20 January 1984) Al-Ahli Al-Ittihad Al-Riyadh Al-Wehda The 1983–84 Saudi Premier League was the 8th season of Saudi Premier League since its establishment in 1976. Al-Ettifaq were the defending champions, having won their 1st title in the previous season. The campaign began on 5 October 1983 and ended on 17 February 1984. The league was contested by 10 teams the top 8 teams from the previous season as well as Al-Wehda and Al-Riyadh, who joined as the promoted clubs from the 1982–83 First Division.
Going into the final matchday, Al-Ahli were leading the table with 2 points ahead of derby rivals Al-Ittihad. Al-Ittihad would face fourth-placed Al-Qadisiyah at home while Al-Ahli would face ninth-placed Al-Nahda away from home. Al-Ittihad would play on 9 February while Al-Ahli were originally scheduled to play on 10 February. However, Al-Ahli's match was delayed to 17 February. Al-Ahli won the League title on 9 February 1984 after Al-Ittihad drew Al-Qadisiyah 1–1 at home. Telê Santana became the fifth Brazilian to win the Saudi Premier League after Didi, Mário Zagallo, Chico Formiga, and Chinesinho.
No relegation would happen this season following the decision to expand the league to 12 teams.
This season was notable for the absence of Saudi internationals. This was due to the Saudi national team's participation in the qualifiers for the 1984 Summer Olympics. These players include Al-Nassr's Majed Abdullah, Al-Ahli's Mohamed Abd Al-Jawad, Al-Hilal's Saleh Nu'eimeh, Al-Ettifaq's Saleh Khalifa, Al-Ittihad's Ahmed Bayazid, and Al-Shabab's Khalid Al-Ma'ajil among others.
Teams
Ten teams competed in the league – the top eight teams of the previous season and the two promoted teams from the First Division. Al-Wehda and Al-Riyadh were promoted to the Premier League and returned to the top flight after an absence of one year. Al-Wehda were promoted on 24 March 1983 after defeating Al-Taawoun 2–0 at home. Al-Wehda clinched the title after drawing Al-Riyadh 0–0 in the final matchday. Al-Riyadh were promoted after drawing Al-Wehda 0–0 in the final matchday.
Ohod were the first team to be relegated following a 5–1 away defeat to Al-Shabab on 7 April 1983. The following day, Al-Rawdhah were defeated by Al-Qadsiah 2–0 and were relegated.
Stadiums and locations
| Club | Location | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Ahli | Jeddah | Youth Welfare Stadium in Jeddah |
| Al-Ettifaq | Dammam | Youth Welfare Stadium in Dammam |
| Al-Hilal | Riyadh | Youth Welfare Stadium in Al-Malaz |
| Al-Ittihad | Jeddah | Youth Welfare Stadium in Jeddah |
| Al-Nahda | Dammam | Youth Welfare Stadium in Dammam |
| Al-Nassr | Riyadh | Youth Welfare Stadium in Al-Malaz |
| Al-Qadsiah | Khobar | Youth Welfare Stadium in Al-Rakkah |
| Al-Riyadh | Riyadh | Youth Welfare Stadium in Al-Malaz |
| Al-Shabab | Riyadh | Youth Welfare Stadium in Al-Malaz |
| Al-Wehda | Mecca | Youth Welfare Stadium in Jeddah |
League table
Arab Club Champions Cup and Asian Club Championship
- Promoted: Ohod, Al-Jabalain.
Results
Season statistics
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KSA Hussam Abu Dawood | Al-Ahli | 13 |
| 2 | KSA Mohaisen Al-Jam'an | Al-Nassr | 11 |
| KSA Abdullah Ghurab | Al-Ittihad | ||
| 4 | KSA Jamal Mohammed | Al-Ettifaq | 9 |
| 5 | KSA Nasser Sodoos Al-Dossari | Al-Riyadh | 8 |
| KSA Abdulrahman Al-Dawood | Al-Wehda | ||
| KSA Hamad Al-Dossari | Al-Qadsiah | ||
| 8 | KSA Ahmed Al-Bishi | Al-Qadsiah | 7 |
| KSA Mohammed Abo Haidar | Al-Ettifaq | ||
| 10 | KSA Talal Sobhi | Al-Ahli | 6 |
| KSA Naif Marzooq | Al-Shabab | ||
| KSA Saad Abo Samrah | Al-Ittihad | ||
| KSA Hathal Al-Dossari | Al-Hilal |
References
References
- "تاجيل مباراة الاهلي و النهضة الى الجمعة ما بعد القادم".
- "عرض اتحادي باهت اسفر عن التعادل مع الفريق القدساوي".
- "Jazirah newspaper 18-02-84".
- "الوحدة و الرياض يصعدان الى دوري الاضواء".
- "الوحدة ضمنت بطولة اندية الدرجة الاولى".
- "الشباب يودع احد بخمسة اهداف".
- (February 2021). ["القادسية تعلن هبوط الروضة"](https://ia801908.us.archive.org/BookReader/BookReaderImages.php?zip=/6/items/AlRiyadh1983SaudiArabiaArabic/Apr%2010%201983%2C%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6%20%28Al-Riyadh%29%2C%20%235412%2C%20Saudi%20Arabia%20%28ar%29_jp2.zip&file=Apr%2010%201983%2C%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6%20%28Al-Riyadh%29%2C%20%235412%2C%20Saudi%20Arabia%20%28ar%29_jp2/Apr%2010%201983%2C%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6%20%28Al-Riyadh%29%2C%20%235412%2C%20Saudi%20Arabia%20%28ar%29_0026.jp2&scale=4&rotate=0 }}{{Dead link).
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