**After seven matchweeks of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League, newly promoted sides Abha (1 point from 6 games), Al-Faisaly (3 points from 7), and Al-Taawoun (3 points from 7) sit in the bottom three, while Al-Fateh and Al-Shabab also hover near the drop zone.** The 18-team division typically relegates the bottom three after 34 rounds. Early results highlight the gap between the promoted clubs and the established sides, with Abha and Al-Faisaly returning after time in the First Division and Al-Diriyah making its top-flight debut. Mid-table teams such as Al-Riyadh and Al-Khaleej have shown mixed form, while the top clubs (Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr, Al-Qadsiah) continue to dominate. Squad depth, January transfers, and fixture difficulty over the remaining 27 rounds will shape the final relegation picture as the long season unfolds.