Al Kholood claimed an important 2-1 away victory over NEOM Sports Club in the Saudi Professional League on March 1, 2026. The win at NEOM's home ground was a significant result in the battle at the bottom of the table, providing Al Kholood with a vital three points. NEOM started the match with purpose, taking an early lead to put the visitors under immediate pressure. Al Kholood, however, showed great resilience to fight back, equalizing before the interval to change the complexion of the game. The second half was a tense affair, with Al Kholood finding a winner midway through the period to complete the comeback. The result lifted Al Kholood out of the immediate relegation places, providing a morale-boosting win, while for NEOM, the defeat was a missed opportunity to climb away from danger.