Abha continued their strong form with a 3-1 home victory over Al-Jabalain in the Saudi Arabia Division 1 on January 27, 2026. This result at the Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium represented a significant statement, as Abha defeated one of the league's in-form teams to solidify their own promotion credentials. Abha started on the front foot and took the lead with a header from a corner. Al-Jabalain, known for their attacking play, equalized before halftime with a swift breakaway, setting up an intriguing second half. Abha regained control after the break, restoring their lead with a penalty after a foul in the box. They sealed the three points with a third goal in the final twenty minutes, a low drive from outside the area, to complete an impressive performance. The win strengthened Abha's hold on a top spot in the league table, demonstrating their ability to win big games, while for Al-Jabalain, it was a reality check after their previous high-scoring win.