Al Ahli secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Damac in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday, 4 April 2026, at Alinma Stadium inside King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. The result lifted the hosts to 65 points and reinforced their hold on third place in the standings.
The home side raced ahead early. An own goal in the 3rd minute handed Al Ahli the lead, and the advantage was doubled just three minutes later when Ivan Toney found the net in the 6th minute. Matheus Gonçalves completed the scoring in the second half to seal the three points.
With the win coming inside the opening six minutes and a further goal after the break, Al Ahli controlled the contest from start to finish and kept a clean sheet at home.
The three points are significant in a tightly contested race for the top positions. Sitting third on 65 points, Al Ahli continue to press their case for a strong finish to the season, giving their supporters in Jeddah plenty to celebrate.
The atmosphere at King Abdullah Sports City remains one of the highlights of the football calendar for fans across the region, with the venue continuing to host high-profile league fixtures.
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