• Sahl Houran clings to top spot with difficulty

Sahl Houran maintained its lead in the 2025/2026 Second Division League despite a thrilling 2-2 draw with Tafila during the sixth week of the competition

The sixth round featured decisive results that intensified the race for promotion spots and the fight against relegation

Sahl Houran raised its tally to 16 points following the draw with Tafila, continuing to top the league table with a relatively comfortable lead over its closest rivals. Although drawing against last-placed Tafila could be seen as dropping valuable points, the team held onto first place amid strong competition from the leading teams

Meanwhile, Tafila earned its second point of the season with this draw, remaining at the bottom of the table with just two points

Sixth Round Results and Impact on the Standings

The sixth week saw several victories that reshaped the promotion race

• Hay Al-Amir Hassan defeated Shabab Al-Hussein 1-0, moving to 12 points and breaking into the top positions
• Al-Karmel secured a big 4-1 win over Ajloun, equaling Hay Al-Amir Hassan with 12 points
• Shabab Al-Hussein’s loss left them at 12 points, sharing positions with Hay Al-Amir Hassan and Al-Karmel.
• Umm Al-Qutein triumphed 3-0 over Sahab, rising to 11 points and advancing to fifth place
• Shabab Al-Talbiyah and Al-Jaleel ended in a goalless draw
• Muab beat Jordan Equestrian 1-0, reaching 10 points

Relegation Battle: Jordan Equestrian and Sahab remained at three points each, occupying the bottom spots and facing the threat of relegation

League Format: Intense Promotion and Relegation

The league operates as a single-stage split system, making every match a final for all teams. The competition is particularly critical at this stage due to strict promotion and relegation rules

• Promotion: The top two teams advance directly to the First Division. This has created fierce competition among Hay Al-Amir Hassan, Al-Karmel, Shabab Al-Hussein, Umm Al-Qutein, and Muab to catch up with Sahl Houran
• Relegation: The bottom four teams drop to the Third Division, putting Al-Jaleel, Jordan Equestrian, Sahab, and Tafila under immense pressure to avoid the drop

As the league phase approaches its final weeks, the upcoming matches promise an exciting climax to determine the promoted and relegated teams