The Standings Ignite as Schedule Adjustments Shake the Jordanian Pro League

The Jordanian Pro League gears up for a new round of action as Week 9 of the 2025/2026 season kicks off on Friday. This round carries extra significance due to the heated race at the top of the table and sudden schedule adjustments, including the absence of defending champions Al-Wehdat because of their continental commitments.

Week 8 Sets the Stage and Fuels the Title Race Week 9 follows a thrilling Week 8, which reinforced the dominance of the leading teams. Al-Ramtha retained the top spot with 22 points after a deserved 2-0 win over Al-Jazeera, with goals from Hamza Al-Dardour and Kwabena Darko.

Al-Faisaly continued its pursuit with 19 points after a crushing 4-1 victory over Al-Sarhan, highlighting the readiness of key players, including Ahmed Arsan. Meanwhile, Al-Wehdat secured a crucial 2-1 win against Al-Salt to reach 16 points, edging past Al-Hussein Irbid (15 points), who achieved the biggest victory of the week with a 5-0 demolition of Al-Baqa’a. This confirmed that the fight for the top four spots is no longer limited to the traditional big clubs.

Postponements and Venue Changes Shake Week 9 Week 9 saw unexpected adjustments. The Jordan Football Association postponed the Al-Wehdat vs. Al-Baqa’a match due to Al-Wehdat’s participation in the AFC Champions League 2, allowing the “Green Giant” to focus on representing Jordan on the continental stage.

Stadium maintenance also affected the schedule, forcing the relocation of some matches from Amman International Stadium to other venues due to incomplete work—a recurring issue impacting league stability.

Friday, October 24:

• Al-Jazeera vs. Shabab Al-Ordon (5:00 PM) at King Abdullah II Stadium.

• Al-Salt vs. Al-Ramtha (7:30 PM) at Al-Hassan Stadium in Irbid (moved from Amman).

Saturday, October 25:

• Al-Faisaly vs. Al-Ahli (5:00 PM) at King Abdullah II Stadium (moved from Amman).

• Al-Hussein vs. Al-Sarhan (7:30 PM) at Al-Hassan Stadium in Irbid.

Week 9 Showdowns: Battle for the Top and Fight Against Relegation The round opens with a balanced clash between Al-Jazeera (10 points) and Shabab Al-Ordon (7 points), both aiming for a win to secure mid-table safety and distance themselves from the relegation zone. Al-Jazeera looks to bounce back from last week’s defeat, while Shabab Al-Ordon seeks to extend its winning streak after a victory over Al-Ahli.

The hottest contest features league leaders Al-Ramtha (22 points) against Al-Salt (11 points). Al-Ramtha heads to its historical stronghold at Al-Hassan Stadium in Irbid, chasing a sixth consecutive win to strengthen its lead and widen the gap over closest rival Al-Faisaly. Al-Salt, despite last week’s loss, will try to use home advantage to break Al-Ramtha’s winning streak.

Saturday hosts a historical showdown between Al-Faisaly (19 points) and Al-Ahli (4 points). “The Leader” seeks a victory to reach 22 points and pressure Al-Ramtha, while Al-Ahli, second from last, battles to escape the relegation zone and regain momentum.

The final clash of the round pits Al-Hussein Irbid (15 points) against Al-Sarhan (0 points). Al-Hussein aims for a logical win to solidify its place in the top four, taking advantage of Al-Sarhan’s struggling performance, still chasing its first point of the season.

The championship is conducted under a three-phase league system, with the team accumulating the highest points across all phases crowned champions, while the bottom two teams face relegation to the First Division.