Historic Matchweek 4 sees UAE Pro League reach 100-goal milestone
Dubai: What a weekend of football it was in the ADNOC Pro League, with the 100-goal mark for the 2026-27 season surpassed at the conclusion of Matchweek 4. A thrilling round of fixtures produced 25 goals across seven matches, averaging 3.6 goals per game, as the UAE’s top flight continued to deliver an entertaining start to the new campaign. Matchweek 4 also saw Al Jazira and Al Ain maintain…
UAE Pro League Matchweek 4 broke the 100-goal milestone, with seven matches producing 25 goals on average - a record start to the 2026-27 season. Al Jazira and Al Ain each won their first four matches, sharing the top spot on 12 points as they began the season unbeaten. Al Jazira leads in goal difference, while Al Ain occupy second place.
Ajman scored nine points in four matches, their highest so far in a Pro League season. Five of the seven matches were won by away teams, with only Al Wasl and Sharjah claiming home victories. A total of 12 goals were scored before halftime and 13 after the break, underscoring the attacking nature of the competition. Notable individual performances included Igor Coronado's hat-trick for Sharjah and Junior Flemmings and Aniss Karimi both scoring twice.
Despite showing attacking intent, Bani Yas failed to score, recording 27 shots on target. Goalkeepers also played their part, with Al Ain's Khalid Eisa making eight crucial saves to secure a clean sheet. The weekend highlighted the attacking flair and competitiveness of the new season, with 100 goals now on the board after just four matchweeks. As the season progressed, expectations for an exciting campaign continued to grow.
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