1977–78 Saudi Premier League
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| Season | 1977–78 |
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| Champions | Al-Ahli (1st title) |
| Relegated | Ohod Al-Shabab |
| Top goalscorer | Motamad Khojali (14 goals) |
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← 1976–77
1978–79 →
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1977 saw the second edition of the Saudi Premier League.
The league was expanded to feature ten teams, again playing on a home and away basis. Al-Ahli won the championship and took the title to Jeddah for the first time.
Newly promoted side Ohod and Al-Shabab were relegated.
Stadia and locations
League table
| Pos | Team | P | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Ahli | 18 | 29 |
| 2 | Al-Nasr | 18 | 28 |
| 3 | Al-Ettifaq | 18 | 21 |
| 4 | Al-Ittihad | 18 | 19 |
| 5 | Al-Qadisiya | 18 | 18 |
| 6 | Al-Hilal | 18 | 17 |
| 7 | Al-Nahda | 18 | 17 |
| 8 | Al Wahda | 18 | 16 |
| 9 | Al-Shabab | 18 | 8 |
| 10 | Ohod | 18 | 7 |
- Promoted:Al Tai, Al Riyadh.
- Full records are not known at this time
Champions
| Saudi Premier League 1977-78 Winners |
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| Al-Ahli 1st Title |
External links
- RSSSF Stats
- Saudi Arabia Football Federation
- Saudi League Statistics
- Article writer for Saleh Al-Hoireny - Al-Jazirah newspaper 13-08-2010
