1983–84 Saudi Premier League
The 1983–84 Al-Wehda and Al-Riyadh, who joined as the promoted clubs from the 1982–83 First Division.
Going into the final matchday,
Chico Formiga, and Chinesinho.[3]
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
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-Taawoun 2–0 at home.[5] 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.
Al-Qadisiyah 2–0 and were relegated.[7]
Stadiums and locations
Al-Wehda
| 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-Qadisiyah
|
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
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Ahli (C) | 18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 27 | 11 | +16 | 27 | |
| 2 | Al-Ittihad | 18 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 28 | 17 | +11 | 25 | |
| 3 | Al-Ettifaq
|
18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 26 | 20 | +6 | 22 | |
| 4 | Al-Qadisiyah
|
18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 30 | 25 | +5 | 22 | |
| 5 | Al-Nassr
|
18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 18 | +9 | 20 | |
| 6 | Al-Hilal | 18 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 11 | +7 | 19 | |
| 7 | Al-Shabab
|
18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 25 | −5 | 17 | |
| 8 | Al-Wehda
|
18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 22 | −6 | 12 | |
| 9 | Al-Nahda | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 29 | −18 | 9 | |
| 10 | Al-Riyadh | 18 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 18 | 43 | −25 | 7 |
- Promoted: Ohod, Al-Jabalain.
| Saudi Premier League 1983-84 winners |
|---|
| Al-Ahli 2nd title |
Results
Season statistics
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hussam Abu Dawood
|
Al-Ahli | 13 |
| 2 | Mohaisen Al-Jam'an
|
Al-Nassr | 11 |
| Abdullah Ghurab
|
Al-Ittihad | ||
| 4 | Jamal Mohammed
|
Al-Ettifaq | 9 |
| 5 | Nasser Sodoos Al-Dossari
|
Al-Riyadh | 8 |
| Abdulrahman Al-Dawood
|
Al-Wehda | ||
| Hamad Al-Dossari
|
Al-Qadsiah | ||
| 8 | Ahmed Al-Bishi
|
Al-Qadsiah | 7 |
| Mohammed Abo Haidar
|
Al-Ettifaq | ||
| 10 | Talal Sobhi
|
Al-Ahli | 6 |
| Naif Marzooq
|
Al-Shabab | ||
| Saad Abo Samrah
|
Al-Ittihad | ||
| Hathal Al-Dossari
|
Al-Hilal |
See also
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".
- ^ "القادسية تعلن هبوط الروضة".[permanent dead link]
External links
- RSSSF Stats
- Article writer for Saleh Al-Hoireny - Al-Jazirah newspaper 03-09-2010