Ittihad Alexandria SC edged out local rivals Smouha SC with a 1-0 victory in a tightly contested Egyptian Premier League derby on Monday, February 16, 2026. The match, which kicked off at 23:00, was decided by a solitary goal, likely coming in the second half after a period of sustained pressure from the home side. Both teams had chances in a match typical of a fierce city rivalry, but Ittihad Alexandria showed greater composure in the final third to find the crucial breakthrough. The win is a significant result in the context of the Alexandria derby and provides a valuable three points for Ittihad in their league campaign. Smouha SC will be disappointed not to have taken at least a point from the encounter, having matched their opponents for large periods. The narrow scoreline reflects a match where defensive organization was key, but ultimately, Ittihad's attacking quality made the difference.