Al-Ahli Defeats Al-Fateh 4-0 in Saudi Pro League

Al-Ahli secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Al-Fateh in the eighth round of the Saudi Pro League on October 9, 2026, climbing to fifth in the standings at Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Sports City Stadium in Al-Hofuf.

Trincão and Toney Drive Al-Ahli Past Al-Fateh

Al-Ahli overwhelmed Al-Fateh with four unanswered goals during Friday’s league fixture. Francisco Trincão opened the scoring in the 31st minute after capitalizing on a rebound from Al-Fateh goalkeeper Adrian Šemper, then doubled the advantage shortly after halftime in the 50th minute. English striker Ivan Toney added the third in the 60th minute with a skillful lofted finish over the keeper. Ziad Al-Johani completed the rout in the 89th minute, sealing a dominant performance directed by referee Abdullah Al-Owaidan on the pitch.

The victory lifts Al-Ahli to 15 points after eight matches, putting them fifth in the table following their fourth win of the campaign. Meanwhile, Al-Fateh remains mired in the relegation zone at 17th place with just three points, having failed to secure a single victory through three draws and five losses.

Milestone Goals and Roster Adjustments in Al-Hofuf

Ivan Toney’s strike marked his 11th goal of the season, cementing his place at the top of the league scoring charts while equaling Omar Al-Somah’s 2016-2017 milestone for Al-Ahli across the opening eight rounds. Trincão’s double brought his personal tally to five goals on the year, placing him alongside Al-Fateh’s challengers near the upper tier of league scorers.

Al-Ahli managed the contest without starting goalkeeper Édouard Mendy, who missed the fixture due to injury, turning instead to substitute keeper Abdulrahman Al-Sanbi to preserve a clean sheet. The lineup adjustments also followed head coach Marino Pusic granting rest to several international returnees, though Al-Johani, Rayan Hamid, and Saleh Al-Abou Al-Shamat traveled to Al-Hofuf for the match.

Upcoming Matchup Against Al-Nassr in Jeddah

With the commanding win concluded, Al-Ahli turns its preparation toward a high-profile clash against Al-Nassr. That ninth-round showdown is scheduled for Thursday evening at Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah.