Al Ahli vs Al Gharafa: 2–1 Result, Kickoff and Jeddah Venue

Updated Oct. 27, 2026: Al Ahli Saudi FC defeated Al Gharafa SC 2–1 in AFC Champions League Elite 2026–27 League Stage Matchday 3 on Monday, Oct. 26. The match was played at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Al Ahli’s winner came from Matheus Gonçalves in the 86th minute, according to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). This update keeps the original fixture’s kickoff and venue information while adding the confirmed result, goal timeline, and current official match references.

Al Ahli vs Al Gharafa: match details and final score

The AFC’s official league-stage schedule placed the match on Oct. 26 at 19:00 in Saudi Arabia and named King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah as the venue. Jeddah observes Arabia Standard Time at UTC+03:00; Saudi Arabia does not make a seasonal clock change, so the listed start was 16:00 UTC on the same Monday. The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) competition page now records Al Ahli’s 2–1 win at 19:00 and labels the ground “Alinma Stadium at KASC.”

How the 2–1 result unfolded

Al Ahli scored first through Ivan Toney in the fourth minute. Al Gharafa levelled after the break when F. Coman scored in the 53rd minute. The match remained undecided until Gonçalves scored for Al Ahli in the 86th minute. The AFC’s Matchday 3 report confirms the result and identifies Gonçalves’ late goal as the decisive strike. The beIN SPORTS match center lists all three scorers and their goal times: Toney at 4 minutes, Coman at 53, and Gonçalves at 86.

That sequence explains why the final scoreline changed late: Al Ahli established an early lead, Al Gharafa restored parity, and the home side scored again in the closing stages. The verified record supports that account without requiring assumptions about possession, tactics, or individual performances beyond the reported goals.

What the result means in the league stage

The AFC report says the win took Al Ahli to seven points after three matches. It also says Al Gharafa suffered a third consecutive defeat. Those are the confirmed points and recent-result details available in the post-match report. They provide context for the Matchday 3 outcome, but this article does not infer either club’s complete standing or future qualification chances from that summary. For a live table, check the competition’s current standings rather than relying on an older fixture listing.

The result belongs to the West Region’s league stage, not a knockout tie. The fixture was one of the Matchday 3 games scheduled for Oct. 26 in the AFC’s published calendar. That distinction matters when comparing this match with later rounds: the 2–1 score records a league-stage win and three points for Al Ahli, while the remaining league-stage schedule determines the clubs’ eventual positions.

Which venue name should fans use?

Official listings use two names for the Jeddah site. The AFC schedule calls it King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, while SAFF’s competition page calls it Alinma Stadium at KASC. Both sources identify Jeddah, and their wording points to the same stadium complex. When searching a map, ticket archive, or match database, including “Jeddah” with either stadium name helps distinguish it from other grounds.

For this fixture, the AFC schedule is the source for the original competition venue label, and SAFF provides the current result listing with its naming convention. A stadium sponsor name can appear in one competition record while another source uses the broader complex or stadium name. The difference in wording does not indicate that the match moved to a different city or venue.

Where to check the score, match record, or video

For the competition’s official match report, use the AFC page linked above. It confirms the result and Al Ahli’s points after Matchday 3. SAFF’s competition page is another official record for the score, kickoff listing, and venue name. The beIN SPORTS page is a scorecard-style reference with the final score and goal timeline.

In India, FanCode’s Al Ahli–Al Gharafa page identifies the event as Match 34, shows it as completed, and gives the Jeddah venue. The AFC previously announced FanCode as its media partner for India for the 2025–2028 cycle. The listing is useful for checking the match record and whether highlights or on-demand video are currently offered; availability can depend on the account, territory, and service catalog.

Outside India, a regional match-center page should not be mistaken for confirmation of streaming rights. The beIN page cited here provides match information for its U.S. site, but that alone does not establish that a live stream or replay is available in every country. Fans looking for a replay should check the licensed broadcaster or streaming service for their own market and confirm that the video remains in its catalog.

Confirmed team news and what remains unknown

The official post-match materials checked for this update confirm the score, scorers, match date, venue, and league-stage context. They do not provide a comprehensive post-match injury or suspension bulletin for either squad. No player is described here as injured, suspended, or unavailable without an official confirmation. For any later Al Ahli or Al Gharafa fixture, check the clubs’ announcements and the AFC match center for newly confirmed availability information.

Quick answers

What was the final score?

Al Ahli Saudi FC beat Al Gharafa SC 2–1 on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.

Who scored the winning goal?

Matheus Gonçalves scored Al Ahli’s decisive goal in the 86th minute, according to the AFC report.

What time did the match start?

The scheduled kickoff was 7:00 p.m. in Jeddah—Arabia Standard Time (UTC+03:00)—which was 4:00 p.m. UTC on Oct. 26.

Where was the game played?

At King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, also listed by SAFF as Alinma Stadium at KASC.