1978–79 Saudi Premier League

The 1978–79 season was the first season involving foreign players. Al-Hilal won the championship for a second time.

Premier League
Season1978–79
ChampionsAl-Hilal (2nd title)
RelegatedAl-Tai
Al-Riyadh
Top goalscorerMajed Abdullah (13 goals)

Al-Tai and Al-Riyadh were relegated just one season after being promoted.

Stadia and locations
Locations of teams in the 1978-79 Saudi Premier League
Club Location Stadium
Al-Ahli Jeddah Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium
Al-Ettifaq Dammam Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium
Al-Hilal Riyadh Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium
Al-Ittihad Jeddah Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium
Al-Nahda Khobar Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium
Al-Nasr Riyadh Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium
Al-Qadisiya Al Khubar Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium
Al-Riyadh Riyadh Al-Sayegh Stadium
Al-Tai Ha'il Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musa'ed Stadium
Al-Wahda Mecca King Abdul Aziz Stadium

League table
Pos Team Pld Pts
1 Al-Hilal 18 30
2 Al-Nasr 18 28
3 Al-Ittihad 18 24
4 Al-Ahli 18 20
5 Al-Qadisiya 18 19
6 Al-Ettifaq 18 16
7 Al-Nahda 18 14
8 Al Wahda 18 14
9 Al-Tai 18 9
10 Al-Riyadh 18 7
Source: rsssf.com
  • Promoted:Al-Shabab, Al Ohud.
  • Full records are not known at this time
 Saudi Premier League
1978-79 winners 
Al-Hilal
2nd title
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