Al-Nassr host Al-Taawoun with perfect start at stake in Roshn Saudi League

Al-Nassr will welcome Al-Taawoun to Al-Awwal Park on Friday as the defending champions look to make it four wins from four in the 2026-27 Roshn Saudi League season.

The match is scheduled for 28 August 2026 and forms part of the fourth round of the competition. Kick-off is set for 21:00 Saudi Arabia time, which is 22:00 in the United Arab Emirates.

Al-Nassr have made an ideal start to their title defence, defeating Al-Fateh, Al-Riyadh and Al-Ettifaq in their opening three league fixtures. Those results have underlined the champions’ early desire to retain the trophy for a second successive season and maintain their strong momentum.

Their latest victory was particularly impressive. Al-Nassr came from two goals behind to beat Al-Ettifaq 3-2 in Dammam in the previous round, despite being reduced to 10 men and having their goalkeeper sent off during the first half.

That result strengthened their position at the top end of the early-season picture, while also demonstrating their ability to recover from difficult circumstances. A fourth consecutive victory would allow Ange Postecoglou’s side to continue that unbeaten sequence and add further pressure to their pursuit of another league title.

Al-Taawoun, by contrast, are still waiting for their first win of the campaign. They have taken two draws from their first three matches and lost once, leaving them seeking a result that would change the direction of their season.

The game can be watched in Saudi Arabia through Thmanyah channels. Thmanyah has also launched its own application, allowing viewers to stream the Al-Nassr v Al-Taawoun match online.

The broadcaster has not yet announced who will provide commentary for the fixture.

Viewers looking for a secure and fast internet connection can also use NordVPN, with subscriptions available through the service.

The match will take place at Al-Awwal Park on Friday, 28 August 2026. It begins at 21:00 local time in Saudi Arabia and at 22:00 in the United Arab Emirates.

Postecoglou is expected to select from the following players for the fixture:

The meeting brings together a defending champion enjoying a flawless opening to the season and an Al-Taawoun team still searching for its first victory. Al-Nassr’s comeback against Al-Ettifaq has given them added confidence ahead of the fourth-round contest, while Al-Taawoun will attempt to end their winless start at Al-Awwal Park.