| Season | 1976–77 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Al-Hilal (1st title) |
| Relegated | Al-Riyadh |
| Top goalscorer | Nasser Eid (7 goals) |
| ← Canceled 1975–76 1977–78 → | |
The 1976–77 season marked the inception of the first-ever top division professional football league in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, known then as the Saudi Premier League. This marked a significant milestone in the development of football in the country, as it introduced a formal, top-tier competition. The establishment of the league laid the groundwork for the growth of professional football in Saudi Arabia and played a key role in the sport's increasing popularity in the region.
Overview
The league was won by Al-Hilal. Al-Riyadh on the other hand would be the first team to be relegated from the top flight.
Stadia and locations
JeddahRiyadhAl KhubarMeccaclass=notpageimage| Locations of teams in the 1976-77 Saudi Premier League
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Hilal | 14 | 20 |
| 2 | Al-Nassr | 14 | 18 |
| 3 | Al-Ahli | 14 | 16 |
| 4 | Al-Ittihad | 14 | 16 |
| 5 | Al-Wehda | 14 | 14 |
| 6 | Al-Qadsiah | 14 | 13 |
| 7 | Al-Shabab | 14 | 10 |
| 8 | Al-Riyadh | 14 | 7 |
- Full records are not known at this time
| Saudi Premier League 1976-77 winners |
|---|
| Al-Hilal 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