All eyes are on the Play-Off match of 2025-2026 season, which will see Al Shahania lock horns with Al Kharaitiyat on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium of Al Sadd club (kick-off 7pm). This crucial encounter will determine which team secures a place in 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League.

Al Shahania enter the match with a ‘must-win’ mentality, having finished their Doha Bank Stars League campaign in 11th place with 21 points, thus forcing them into the Relegation Play-Off.

Meanwhile, Al Kharaitiyat enter the match with high hopes of returning to Doha Bank Stars League. They finished as runners-up in Second Division with 25 points, behind Lusail, who earned automatic promotion to the top flight as champions. Al Kharaitiyat hope to capitalize on their positive results this season to secure a victory and clinch promotion.

The match is of great importance for both Al Shahania and Al Kharaitiyat, given their desire to advance.