Al-Jazira were comprehensively beaten 3-0 at home by Shabab Al Ahli in a United Arab Emirates ADNOC Pro-League clash on January 3, 2026. The match, which kicked off late at 23:45, saw the visiting side dominate from start to finish, securing a statement victory that significantly impacted the upper reaches of the league table. Shabab Al Ahli opened the scoring midway through the first half with a well-worked team move, before doubling their lead just before halftime from a set-piece. The second half saw Al-Jazira push for a way back into the game, but a clinical counter-attack sealed the three points for Shabab Al Ahli with a third goal in the final ten minutes. The match result was a major blow to Al-Jazira's title aspirations, while Shabab Al Ahli sent a clear message to their rivals. Post-match, the Al-Jazira manager lamented his team's lack of intensity, while the Shabab Al Ahli coach praised his players' professional execution of the game plan.