Kuwait City Extends Lead as Duel for Third Place Heats Up

Lead Extension and Standings Snapshot

Defending champions Kuwait SC extended their lead at the top of the Kuwaiti Premier League with a convincing 4-0 victory away at Al Shabab, moving to 13 points and positioning themselves single-handedly atop the table. Al Arabi remained in striking distance with 11 points, while Al Salmiya slipped to fourth on 9 points as Kazma also sat on 9 after their 1-0 win over Qadsia, a result that tightened the battle for the podium.

Kuwait SC’s goals came from Amro Abdul-Fattah, Mohammed Fariek, Mohammed Dhaham, and Youssef Naser as they dominated the match. The loss left the hosts at 7 points in sixth, especially after playing with ten men from the 37th minute when Naif Zaid received a second yellow card.

Al Arabi capitalized on their momentum by beating Al Salmiya 3-1 at Sabah Al-Salem Stadium, lifting them to second with 11 points and dropping Al Salmiya to fourth with 9.

Kazma sealed the top result of the round by defeating Qadsia 1-0 at the Mohammad Al-Hamad Stadium, climbing to 9 points and keeping pace with Salmiya on goal difference for the third spot. Qadsia dropped to fifth with 7 points as the league compacted behind Kuwait.

In another tight clash, Al Fahaheel edged Al Naser 2-1 at the Fahaheel Stadium, lifting the former to seventh with 6 points, while Al Naser remained rooted at the bottom with zero points as the race for survival intensified. Al Jahra claimed their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Tadamon, moving to 4 points and anchoring the lower end of the table alongside Tadamon, who also sat on 4 but behind on goal difference.

Across the round, coach comments highlighted improved efficiency in finishing and focus after previous uneven run-ins, with Kazma’s manager praising his players for applying game plan well and turning opportunities into goals. The Kuwait FA reminded clubs to adhere to fan entry and platform rules to maintain smooth matchday operations.

Round six preview

Round six is scheduled for Sunday and Monday, with Naser facing Jahra and Kazma meeting Shabab on Sunday, while Salmiya takes on Qadsia on Monday. The Kuwait FA confirmed that Kuwait and Fahaheel, along with Tadamon and Al-Arabi, will be on a brief postponement as organizers manage schedule integrity and safety protocols.

Punchline 1: If football is a game of inches, Kuwait SC just purchased a football-sized measuring tape. Punchline 2: In Kuwait, even the standings have a GPS—they keep rerouting to the nearest win for the top team.