Abha secured a important 2-1 home victory over Al-Raed SFC in a Saudi Arabia Division 1 match on January 17, 2026, with a kick-off time of 21:00. This win allowed Abha to maintain their positive momentum and keep pace at the top end of the league table in a tightly contested battle. The match saw Abha take an early lead, but Al-Raed SFC fought back to equalize, setting the stage for a tense finale where the home side found a late winner. Scoring decisive goals in the latter stages is a mark of a team with strong character and promotion credentials. For Al-Raed SFC, the narrow defeat extended a disappointing run of results away from home.