Baniyas Club suffered a surprising 0-3 home defeat to Khor Fakkan SSC in the ADNOC Pro-League on December 20, 2025. Khor Fakkan produced a stunning away performance at the Baniyas Stadium, completely overturning the form book to claim a massive three points. The visitors took a shock lead against the run of play in the first half and then defended resolutely. They struck again on the counter-attack just before halftime to stun the home supporters. Baniyas threw everything forward in the second half but were caught out again, with Khor Fakkan adding a third late on to complete a famous victory. The standout performance came from Khor Fakkan's goalkeeper, who made a series of crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet. This match result severely dented Baniyas's hopes of a top-half finish, while giving Khor Fakkan a huge boost in their fight for survival. The Baniyas manager called it a "bad day at the office," while the Khor Fakkan coach celebrated a perfect tactical display.