Premier League, also known as Nasser Bin Hamad Premier League, is a professional football league in Bahrain for men. There are overall 10 teams that compete for the title every year between August and May. The current holder of the title is Al Riffa and the team that holds the most titles is Al-Muharraq. SofaScore tracks live football scores and Premier League table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 21/22 season, among the most popular teams in Premier League for online searches are Al-Muharraq, Al Riffa, Al-Hidd. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Bahrain.
Competition format of Premier League
The first edition of the Premier League took place in 1957 when the first league winner was Al-Muharraq. The teams are placed in 1 table, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. Each team plays overall 17 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season. The top 1 team qualify for the AFC Cup main tournament or preliminary qualifications. Additional 1 team qualify for AFC Champions League Qualification tournament or preliminary qualifications.
Top scorers and goals
The average number of goals in the league for season 21/22 is 2.42 per game.
Top 8 important questions about Premier League
#1 Which team in Premier League has the most titles?
The team with the most titles in Premier League is Al-Muharraq.
#2 Which team is the current titleholder in Premier League?
The current titleholder in Premier League is Al Riffa.
#3 What rank of competition is Premier League in Bahrain?
Premier League is the level 1 division in Bahrain.
#4 How many rounds are played each season in Premier League?
Overall 18 rounds are played in Premier League each season.
#5 How many goals are scored on average in Premier League in 21/22?
The average number of goals in Premier League is 2.42 per game in 21/22.
#6 Is there a playoff round in Premier League after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in Premier League.
#7 When does the Premier League start and when does it finish?
The Premier League usually starts in August and ends in May.
#8 How many groups are there in Premier League competition?
The teams in Premier League are placed in 1 group.
