Al-Nassr aims to maintain perfect start against Al-Taawoun

A file photo of Al-Nassr and Al-Taawoun players in action.

RIYADH, Aug 27: Al-Nassr will look to preserve its perfect start to the 2026-27 Saudi Roshn League season when it hosts Al-Taawoun at Al-Awwal Park today in the fourth round.

The defending champion has collected maximum points from its opening three matches, defeating Al-Fateh, Al-Riyadh and Al-Ettifaq as it targets back-to-back league titles.

Al-Nassr showed its fighting spirit in its latest outing, coming from two goals down to beat Al-Ettifaq 3-2 in Dammam despite being reduced to 10 men after its goalkeeper was sent off in the first half.

Al-Taawoun, in contrast, is still searching for its first win of the campaign. They have recorded two draws and one defeat from their opening three games.

Elsewhere, Al-Hilal visit Al-Khaleej at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium. The Riyadh side has won both of its league matches so far, beating Al-Faisaly and Al-Fayha to move onto six points, with a postponed fixture against Al-Ahli still to be played.

Al-Hilal is also determined to reclaim the Saudi league crown after going without the title in the past two seasons.

Today’s other fixtures see Al-Fayha face Abha and Al-Riyadh take on Neom, while Saturday’s matches feature Al-Khulood against Al-Ahli, Al-Fateh versus Al-Ittihad and Al-Ettifaq against Al-Diriyah.