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Derby Dynamo: Al Ahli Breaks March Curse in Jeddah Showdown

6 March 2026

Derby Dynamo: Al Ahli Breaks March Curse in Jeddah Showdown
Al Ahli celebrate a Derby of Jeddah victory.

Derby Victory Ends March Slump in Jeddah

Al Ahli snapped a March-long drought against Al Ittihad with a thrilling Derby of Jeddah on Friday night, opening the 25th round of the Roshen Pro League as the home side finally tasted victory in this fiery fixture.

The win, greeted by fans as a sigh of relief, came through a display of grit and attacking intent, sealing the result in front of a feverish crowd in one of the league's marquee matches this season.

According to Opta statistics, this was the first Al Ahli victory over Al Ittihad in March in the Roshen Pro League, ending a run of three disappointing results for the month.

Opta notes that Al Ahli had lost twice to Al Ittihad in March in 2010 and 2012, with the fixture in 2019 ending in a draw.

With the win, Al Ahli moved to 62 points atop the Roshen standings, briefly ahead of Al Nassr by a point, while Al Ittihad sat on 42 in sixth place.

And if football were a cocktail, this match would be a double shot of drama with a splash of late drama. Also, if joy could be measured by meters, the stadium would be off the charts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the result of the derby?

Al Ahli defeated Al Ittihad in the Jeddah derby, ending their March slump.

What impact did the win have on the standings?

Al Ahli moved to 62 points atop the Roshen Pro League, briefly ahead of Al Nassr, while Al Ittihad sat on 42 in sixth.

Was this Al Ahli’s first March win over Al Ittihad in this competition?

Yes, it was the first March victory for Al Ahli against Al Ittihad in the Roshen Pro League, ending a three-game drought in March.