Al-Khaleej Club vs Al-Najma SC

Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium
M. Abu Shaqarah
2025/2026
Match Report
Al Khaleej brushed aside bottom-of-the-table Al Najma 3-1 in a dramatic Round 30 Saudi Pro League encounter, with Joshua King stealing the show with a decisive brace that drove a commanding second-half display.
King gave Al Khaleej the lead in the 7th minute, but the hosts quickly squandered a VAR-awarded penalty when Lázaro's effort crashed off the woodwork in the 13th minute. Al Najma capitalised almost immediately, pulling level through an own goal in the 16th minute to send both sides into the break level at 1-1. The second half was a different story entirely — King restored the advantage in the 52nd minute, and Paolo Fernandes put the result beyond doubt in the 59th minute.
The win keeps Al Khaleej comfortable in mid-table, while 18th-placed Al Najma remain rooted to the foot of the standings, their survival hopes growing ever more desperate as the season draws to a close.
Match Events
7'
16'
46'
52'
53'
58'
59'
69'
71'
71'
73'
86'
87'
90'
90+4'
7'
16'
52'
53'
58'
59'
71'
71'
86'
90'
90+4'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Al-Khaleej Club | 10 | 7 | 17 | -8 | 37 |
| 18 | Al-Najma SC | 3 | 7 | 24 | -44 | 16 |
Statistics
58%Possession42%
16Shots6
4Shots on Target1
6Corners0
16Fouls6
1Offsides1
1Yellow Cards2
405Passes298
1Saves0
Head to Head
1
Al-Khaleej Club wins
1
Draws
0
Al-Najma SC wins
Goals: 5 - 3

