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 (18 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
ClubLocationStadium
Al-AhliJeddahPrince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium
Al-EttifaqDammamPrince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium
Al-HilalRiyadhPrince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium
Al-IttihadJeddahPrince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium
Al-NahdaKhobarPrince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium
Al-NassrRiyadhPrince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium
Al-QadsiahAl KhubarPrince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium
Al-RiyadhRiyadhAl-Sayegh Stadium
Al-TaiHa'ilPrince Abdul Aziz bin Musa'ed Stadium
Al-WehdaMeccaKing Abdul Aziz Stadium

League table

PosTeamPldPts
1Al-Hilal1830
2Al-Nassr1828
3Al-Ittihad1824
4Al-Ahli1820
5Al-Qadsiah1819
6Al-Ettifaq1816
7Al-Nahda1814
8Al-Wehda1814
9Al-Tai189
10Al-Riyadh187
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