Top-of-the-Table Showdown: What Round 7 Has in Store for Saudi U21 Stars
23 November 2025
Top-of-the-Table Showdown
Ahead of Round 7 of the Saudi Elite Under-21 League, the scene is heating up as the nation’s rising stars climb toward professional careers. With the seventh round unfolding on Monday and Tuesday, several clubs sit level on points, each pursuing a different dream but sharing one common objective: secure a solid foothold among the elite.
With a narrow gap between the leading eight teams, the race is intense and stories are ready to be written anew. While some sides push to cement their place near the summit, others try to arrest a slide before the gap widens too much.
Teams in Need of a Bounce-Back
On the opposite end of the table, Round 7 is seen as a vital chance to regain balance before the gap widens. Al-Qadisiyah sits 13th with eight points, while Al-Ahli is mired at 19th with four, and Al-Shabab sits 21st with three. These squads all boast talent; what matters now is consistency and finishing in the final third to steer the ship back on course.
These three clubs head into their fixtures hoping for a spark that rekindles confidence and ignites a climb up the standings.
Key Fixtures, Schedule, and Stats
Among the notable clashes, Al-Ittihad (Jeddah) faces Al-Fateh at Hajer Club Stadium in Al-Ahsa on Tuesday, a stern test for the leaders that could reinforce their claim at the top or shuffle the pecking order. Al-Nassr visits their neighbor Al-Riyadh on Tuesday after a defeat that dented their title bid. Al-Hilal also aims to cling to title hopes when they travel to Gulf (Siḥat) on Monday, while Al-Qadisiyah hosts Al-Ettifaq—the current pace-setters—in a clash that could redefine the chase.
Other tricky matches include Al-Ahli versus Al-Khuloud in Jeddah on Tuesday, and Neom visiting Al-Wahda in a Tuesday fixture. The round also features matches like Al-Jabalain versus Al-Fayha, Al-Shabab versus Al-Taawoun, Al-Raed versus Al-Najmah, and Al-Arabi against Al-Hazm across various venues.
Notable numbers from the first six rounds: 72 matches played and 204 goals scored; 62 wins and 6 draws recorded. Red cards stood at 13 and yellow cards at 337. Ammar Al-Ghamdi of Al-Ittihad tops the scoring chart with six goals, followed by Bashir Al-Arini and Turki Al-Shaifaan with five apiece. Khaled Abduljawad of Al-Hazm and Turki Al-Gamil of Al-Hilal are tied on four goals. Al-Ettifaq and Al-Ittihad have remained unbeaten, each boasting strong runs of form. Al-Bukiryah sits bottom with zero points, conceding 22 goals so far.
For fans seeking live action, the Saudi Elite Under-21 matches can be watched on StcTV at watch.stctv.com/e/fcu21.
Punchline time: Round 7 is so tight the scoreboard is asking for a gym membership just to flex its formatting. Punchline two: these youngsters are scoring so fast the calendar filed an overtime demand—some things just refuse to be kept in check by the clock.
