Al-Faisaly draws with Shabab Al-Ordon, heats up the title race ahead of the North Derby

sports|2026/02/02
Al-Faisaly draws with Shabab Al-Ordon, heats up the title race ahead of the North Derby
Al-Faisaly club player Khaled Zakaria
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The 13th round of the Jordanian Professional League delivered intense action, as Al-Faisaly settled for a draw against Shabab Al-Ordon in a match marked by strength and competitiveness.

With this draw, the “Blue Eagle” raised its tally to 30 points, maintaining its narrow lead at the top of the standings, leaving fans holding their breath ahead of the highly anticipated Northern Derby, where the fate of the title now depends on the direct challengers.

Title race map ahead of the “Northern Derby”

This draw has given the northern clubs a golden opportunity to close the gap or even snatch the top spot.

Al-Ramtha enters the “Northern Derby” with 28 points in second place, while Al-Hussein Irbid sits third with 27 points.

This tight points race makes the upcoming clash between the “Deers” and the “Royal” much more than a regular league match. Al-Ramtha will aim for victory to overtake Al-Faisaly, while Al-Hussein Irbid seeks to equalize, putting the league on a knife-edge.