Al Kholood and Al Qadsiah Reveal Round Eight Lineups

Al Kholood and Al Qadsiah have selected contrasting formations for their Saudi Pro League Round 8 first-leg meeting at Al Hazem Club Stadium on Friday, October 9, 2026. According to lineup information published by YSScores, Al Kholood will use a 4-2-3-1 system led by Sawaan, while Al Qadsiah will deploy a 3-5-2 formation with Nacho leading its setup. The announced tactical arrangements place the two teams under different formations for the league fixture.

YSScores also identifies Des Buckingham as Al Kholood's head coach and Brendan Rodgers as the manager of Al Qadsiah. Al Kholood's 4-2-3-1 formation provides the structural basis for its lineup, with Sawaan identified as the leading player in the setup. The published information does not provide further details about individual starting positions or specific tactical instructions.

Al Qadsiah, meanwhile, will line up in a 3-5-2 system, with Nacho identified as the leader of the formation. The lineup information published by YSScores establishes the team's formation but does not specify additional details about individual assignments within the system.

The match takes place at Al Hazem Club Stadium as part of the Saudi Pro League's eighth round, listed as the first leg. YSScores' match page also includes sections for substitute players and squad absences, alongside the starting lineup information. Both teams enter the fixture with their respective coaching arrangements confirmed in the published lineup report. Des Buckingham oversees Al Kholood, while Brendan Rodgers manages Al Qadsiah for the October 9 league meeting.