Al-Taawoun vs Al-Qadsiah Tickets, Fixture, Stats & Lineups

Al Hilal, Al Nassr, and Al Ahli have already made the top three their own. The fourth and final AFC Champions League qualification spot is all that remains — and tonight in Dammam, it gets significantly clearer who that seat belongs to.

Al Qadsiah sit in 4th place with 53 points. Al-Taawoun are 5th with 40. A Brendan Rodgers win tonight opens a 16-point gap between the clubs with 10 matchweeks remaining. For all practical purposes, that ends Al-Taawoun’s continental ambitions. For the visitors, tonight is their last realistic chance to stay in the conversation.

The stakes are only half the story. This fixture also pits two of the Saudi Pro League’s most productive forwards directly against each other. Julián Quiñones — 22 goals in 20 league appearances — against Roger Martínez, who has 17 to his name and sits fourth in the scoring charts. Whoever gets on the scoresheet tonight is almost certainly on the winning side.

For Saudi Pro League tickets and fixtures across the Kingdom, this is one of the Matchweek 24 games that genuinely matters to the title narrative above and beyond the top three.

Al Qadsiah arrive here on an 11-match home unbeaten run, having conceded just 7 goals at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium across the entire season. Al-Taawoun arrive having won one point from their last five league outings. The form disparity is stark. The only question worth asking is whether Al-Taawoun have enough in reserve to make this competitive.

Al-Taawoun hold a narrow historical edge: 8 wins to Al Qadsiah’s 7, with just 1 draw across all confirmed competitive meetings. But that single draw is a statistical outlier — these two sides do not share points. Their last 10 encounters have produced a decisive winner every single time.

The reverse fixture this season on November 1 ended 2–0 to Al-Taawoun — a result that Al Qadsiah’s Dammam faithful will not have forgotten. That was played in Buraydah on Al-Taawoun’s territory. Tonight the roles are reversed, and Rodgers’ side are a very different proposition at home.

Al Qadsiah’s last five results tell you everything about why they are fourth in the Roshan Saudi League — scoring freely, conceding almost nothing at home. Rodgers’ side have been one of the most consistent teams in the second half of the season, and the win at NEOM SC in February showed they can grind out results on the road too.

Al-Taawoun’s recent run reads as badly as any team in the division: four defeats in five league outings, just one point, four goals scored. Five losses in six away league games this season. This is a side that has lost its attacking rhythm and defensive shape at the same time.

How This Match Is Likely to Play Out

Rodgers builds Al Qadsiah from a high defensive line and encourages his midfield to press aggressively in the opposition half. At home, where they concede almost nothing, they have the confidence to force visiting sides into mistakes rather than sit back and absorb. Against a side in the form Al-Taawoun currently are, that approach becomes even more suffocating.

The trap for Al-Taawoun is predictable: their midfield has been porous in transition all month, and Quiñones and Retegui are at their most dangerous in exactly those moments — running in behind or receiving on the half-turn with space to work. Al-Taawoun’s only realistic hope is Fulgini operating early in the game before the press builds, finding Martínez in 1v1 situations against Nacho. That duel will decide whether this is a competitive match or a procession.

Expect Al Qadsiah to control the tempo, press high, and look to punish Al-Taawoun on the break or from set pieces. Retegui’s aerial presence makes every dead ball dangerous. Al-Taawoun need a fast start. History at this ground says that is unlikely.

Venue: Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium

The ground sits in Dammam, in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, with a capacity of approximately 27,000. On big matchnights — and a fixture with AFC Champions League qualification at stake qualifies — the atmosphere here is one of the loudest outside Riyadh. Gates typically open 90 minutes before kickoff.

Parking is available around the ground, though public transport from central Dammam is limited; arriving early by car or taxi is the practical choice. For fans travelling from Riyadh, the Riyadh–Dammam Expressway puts the stadium roughly four hours away — plan accordingly.

How to Watch

JACO Middle East holds the broadcast rights for this Saudi Pro League Matchweek 24 fixture. Streaming availability varies by region — check your local sports package or sports streaming service for access details in your country.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Al Qadsiah vs Al-Taawoun kick off? The match kicks off at 10:00 PM AST (7:00 PM GMT) on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Where is the match being played? Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Capacity is approximately 27,000.

What’s at stake for both teams tonight? Al Qadsiah are defending 4th place — the last AFC Champions League qualification position — with 53 points. A win extends their lead over 5th-placed Al-Taawoun (40 points) to 16 points, which would effectively end Al-Taawoun’s continental hopes with 10 matchweeks remaining. For Al-Taawoun, this is their clearest opportunity left to stay in contention.

Who are the key players to watch? Julián Quiñones (22 goals) and Mateo Retegui (12 goals) lead Al Qadsiah’s attack, supported by the defensive solidity of Nacho Fernández. For Al-Taawoun, everything runs through Roger Martínez (17 goals) and the creative output of Angelo Fulgini.