Al Zulfi fell to a 2-1 home defeat against Jeddah Sports Club in a Saudi Arabia Division 1 match played on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The visitors secured a valuable away victory in a tightly contested encounter that saw them come from behind to claim all three points. The home side took an early lead, but Jeddah Sports Club responded with two goals, including a decisive second-half strike, to turn the match around. The result provided a crucial boost for Jeddah's league campaign while leaving Al Zulfi to rue missed opportunities to solidify their position in the table. The match highlighted the competitive nature of the second tier, where away wins are prized assets in the battle for promotion and survival.