A late equaliser spared First Division League leaders Al-Ula their first defeat of the season against Al-Zulfi as round eight concluded today, although the draw ended their run of consecutive wins. Al-Ula now have 19 points at the top with a game in hand, while Al-Zulfi slipped to third on 14 points.

Al-Jabalain took advantage to move into second place on 15 points after a 1-0 away win over Jeddah, who stay on 8 points in 13th.

Elsewhere, Al-Najma won 4-2 at Hajer to climb to fourth on 13 points, leaving Hajer 16th with 6 points, and Damac beat Al-Taee 4-1 to go fifth on 12 points, with Al-Taee 11th on 10. Al-Wehda drew 1-1 away at Al-Anwar to reach 12 points in sixth, while Al-Anwar moved to 11 points in eighth.

Al-Adalah won 3-1 at Al-Akhdoud to reach 12 points in seventh, with Al-Akhdoud staying on 7 points in 14th. Al-Saqer won the first-ever derby against Al-Raed 2-0 for their second win of the competition, moving level with their rivals on 10 points and ninth on goal difference, with Al-Raed dropping to tenth. Al-Orobah, who have a game in hand, drew 1-1 at home with Al-Bukiryah to reach 8 points in 12th, while Al-Bukiryah have 3 points in 17th.

The round produced 24 goals in 8 matches. Al-Najma's Joao Novais leads the scoring chart with 6 goals, followed by Al-Adalah's Diego Miranda and Damac's Yakou Meite on 5 each.

Al-Ula, Al-Zulfi and Al-Wehda remain unbeaten this season, and Al-Ula lead for wins with 6 victories from 7 matches. Al-Bukiryah and Al-Jeel are still without a win, though Al-Jeel have two games in hand. Al-Ula and Al-Wehda share the best attack with 16 goals each, Al-Ula having played one game fewer, while Al-Zulfi have the tightest defence, conceding only two goals.