Al Kholood suffered a 1–2 defeat to Al-Ettifaq on Saturday, 24 January 2026, in a Pro League 2025 matchday 18 fixture that kicked off at 15:20 UTC. Referee M. Al Hoaish oversaw the contest, which saw the home side take a 1–0 lead into the interval before Al-Ettifaq turned the match around in the second half. The result at the 97-day-old fixture delivered three crucial points for the visitors.

For Al-Ettifaq, the comeback win at that stage of the season was vital in their push for a top-four fin...