Neom Stun Al Hilal 2-0 in Roshn League Round Six

Neom pulled off a surprise on Monday 7 September 2026, beating league leaders Al Hilal 2-0 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, in a round six fixture of the Roshn Saudi League 2026-2027 that kicked off at 21:00 local time.

Earlier the same evening, Al Khaleej and Al Riyadh played out a goalless draw at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam, with kick-off at 18:30 local time.

Despite the home defeat, Al Hilal remain top of the table after six rounds, with five wins, one loss, 17 goals scored and five conceded for a total of 15 points. Neom moved up the standings with the result, sitting on 12 points from four wins and two losses across their six matches, and a positive goal difference.

The draw kept Al Khaleej near the foot of the table, with four draws and two losses from six games, two goals scored, nine conceded and four points. Al Riyadh added a point on the road with the away stalemate in Dammam.

The two fixtures underline the tightening competition in the top half of the Roshn Saudi League this season, where Neom's away win over the champions signals a shift in the balance among the leading clubs. For fans across Riyadh, Dammam and beyond, the results set up an eventful continuation of the campaign.

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