Al-Raed SFC edged a five-goal thriller, defeating Al Ula FC 3-2 at home in the Saudi Arabia Division 1 on January 7, 2026. The victory provided a vital boost for Al-Raed, who showed character to hold on after letting a two-goal lead slip. Al-Raed started brilliantly, scoring twice in the opening twenty minutes to take command. Al Ula staged a remarkable comeback, scoring two quick goals either side of halftime to stun the home crowd. The match appeared headed for a draw, but Al-Raed found a winner in the final ten minutes through a scrappy goal from a corner. They then saw out the match result under pressure, claiming three precious points to aid their league position.