Al-Sailiya suffered a 3-1 defeat to a strong Al Rayyan side in the Qatar Stars League on January 7, 2026. The match saw the more fancied visitors demonstrate their superior quality to secure a comfortable victory away from home. Al Rayyan took control early, scoring twice in the first half to establish a commanding lead. Al-Sailiya showed some fight after the interval, pulling a goal back to offer a glimmer of hope. However, Al Rayyan extinguished any chance of a comeback by scoring a third goal to seal the match. The result reinforced Al Rayyan's position as one of the league's top contenders, keeping pace with the leaders. For Al-Sailiya, the defeat was another setback in a difficult season, leaving them entrenched in the lower reaches of the Qatar Stars League table.