Surging to Second: Al Ahli Jeddah’s 4-1 Statement Against Al Khaleej Lights Up the Saudi Pro League Night
21 January 2026
Match Report
Al Ahli Jeddah stamped its mark on a long-standing gap by beating Al Khaleej 4-1 on Tuesday evening in Round 17 of the Saudi Pro League. The crowd roared as the team executed a ruthless counterattack and sealed the result with a late flourish.
With this victory, Al Ahli sits on 37 points in second place, four behind leaders Al Hilal.
It marks the first time since 2016-2017 that the club has produced six consecutive wins in the league. The result pointed to a turning point in a campaign that had its ups and downs.
Season Context
In that 2016-2017 season, Ahli logged seven straight wins and finished as runners-up behind Al Hilal. This season, Ahli has defeated Al Fayha, Al Nassr, Al Akhdood, Al Ta"awon, Al Khulood and Al Khaleej. Those memories still haunt rivals who faced their dangerous form.
The last league title for Ahli came in 2015-2016, after a fierce title race with Al Hilal. This includes wins over arch-rivals and mid-table scrappers alike.
There are moments when fans feel the stadium shaking with pride, and this night was no exception.
Punchline 1: If goals were bullets, Ahli just fired a warning shot toward the title.
Punchline 2: Their win streak is longer than most press conferences—now that’s what I call consistent entertainment.
