Al Kholood suffered a 1–3 defeat to Al-Hilal Saudi FC on Wednesday, 31 December 2025, in a Pro League Matchday 12 fixture that kicked off at 17:30 UTC. The match was officiated by Lithuanian referee Donatas Rumsas, and the teams went into the break level at 1–1 before Al-Hilal pulled away in the second half.

For Al Kholood, the result was a reminder of the gap between themselves and the league’s elite. At Matchday 12, they were fighting to establish themselves in the Pro League after promotion,...