2017–18 Prince Mohammad bin Salman League
| Season | 2017–18 |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 216 |
| Goals scored | 617 (2.86 per match) |
| Top goalscorer |
Mashari Al-Enezi (19 goals) |
| Biggest home win |
Al-Mujazzel 6–1 Al-Nahda (14 February 2018) |
| Biggest away win |
Jeddah 1–5 Al-Kawkab (11 October 2017) |
| Highest scoring |
Al-Qaisumah 4–6 Al-Kawkab (29 November 2017) |
| Longest winning run | 5 matches Al-Hazem |
| Longest unbeaten run | 9 matches Al-Wehda |
| Longest winless run | 10 matches Al-Nojoom |
| Longest losing run | 7 matches Najran |
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← 2016–17
2018–19 →
All statistics correct as of 28 March 2018.
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| Leader | |
| Promotion to 2018–19 Saudi Professional League | |
| Relegation to 2018–19 Second Division |
| W | Win |
| D | Draw |
| L | Lose |
The 2017–18 Prince Mohammad bin Salman League is the 1st season of the Prince Mohammad bin Salman League under its current name, and 41st season of the Saudi First Division since its establishment in 1976. The season started on 12 September 2017 and is scheduled to conclude on 18 April 2018.
On 19 September 2017, the General Sports Authority announced a rebrand; beginning with the 2017–18 season, the competition was known as the Prince Faisal bin Fahd League. As part of the rebranding, a new logo was introduced. On 9 February 2018, the General Sports Authority once again announced a rebrand; starting from the current season, the competition will be known as the Prince Mohammad bin Salman League.
On 11 September 2017, the SAFF announced that the numbers of foreign players were increased from 2 players to 3 players. They also announced that the allowed number of substitutions per match was increased from 3 to 5.
A total of 16 teams are contesting the league, including 11 sides from the 2016–17 season, two relegated from the 2016–17 Professional League, and three promoted from the 2016–17 Second Division.
Al-Kawkab and Jeddah became the first two clubs to be promoted to the First Division, with both clubs finishing as group winners. Al-Mujazzel became the third and final club to be promoted, following a 5–1 win over Al-Ansar on 3 March 2017, to secure their return to the First Division after only a season's absence. Al-Kawkab returned to the First Division for the first time since the 2013–14 season, and Jeddah will play in their first-ever season in the First Division since being re-branded.
On 20 April 2017, Al-Wehda became the first side to be relegated from the Pro League following a 2–1 home defeat to Al-Fateh. This will be Al-Wehda's first season back to the First Division since the 2014–15 season. On 4 May 2017, Al-Khaleej were the 2nd side to be relegated from the Pro League after a 2–2 draw with Al-Faisaly, finishing 13th in the league. This will also be Al-Khaleej's first season back to the First Division since the 2013–14 season.
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