In a closely contested match on August 29, 2026, Al-Ittihad FC faced off against Al-Fateh at the Al Fateh club stadium, resulting in a frustrating 0-0 draw. This outcome prevented Al-Ittihad from closing the gap on the Pro League leaders, as they remained in fourth place with 7 points. Meanwhile, Al-Fateh continued to struggle, sitting at the bottom of the table in 17th place.

The match began with Al-Ittihad dominating possession, holding 88% of the ball in the first 14 minutes. They created several scoring opportunities, but Al-Fateh's defense held strong, with the home goalkeeper making crucial saves. As the match progressed, Al-Ittihad maintained their pressure, controlling 72% of the possession by the 26th minute and forcing Al-Fateh into a defensive stance.

Despite the pressure, Al-Ittihad was unable to convert their chances into goals. The first half ended with a score of 0-0, but not without drama, as both teams received yellow cards, reflecting the intensity of the match. Notably, Marwane Saadane from Al-Fateh received a yellow card for dissent just before halftime.

The second half saw more of the same, with Al-Ittihad continuing to dominate possession and create chances. However, they struggled to break through Al-Fateh's resilient defense. By the 51st minute, Al-Ittihad had outshot Al-Fateh 11 to 4, yet the score remained deadlocked.

As the match progressed, both teams made substitutions in an attempt to change the tide. Al-Ittihad made several personnel changes, bringing on fresh legs to try and find a breakthrough. However, despite their efforts and a commanding 75% possession by the 75th minute, they could not find the net.

In the end, the match concluded in a disappointing draw for Al-Ittihad, who will need to regroup as they look to improve their standing in the league. Al-Fateh, while still struggling, managed to secure a vital point in their fight against relegation.