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Shaheen Claims UAE League Title Despite Second-Place Regular Season Finish
The side from the capital finished second in the regular season but claimed the championship in the postseason.
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Abu Dhabi Shaheen secured the 2025-2026 UAE league championship after advancing through the playoffs, according to final standings published on EliteProspects.
The result stands out because the team posted 31 total points over 15 games yet outlasted the regular-season leader in the postseason bracket. Fans in the capital followed the campaign closely as local clubs competed across the schedule that wrapped up earlier this year.
Regular-season numbers for the capital club
Abu Dhabi Shaheen recorded 11 wins, one overtime win and four losses while scoring 111 goals and allowing 69. That goal difference of plus-42 placed the side second in the table behind Dubai Red Stars, who finished with 43 points. The numbers come directly from the league table hosted at eliteprospects.com/league/uae/standings/2025-2026.
Three other teams from the standings also reached the later rounds. Al Ain Theebs ended third with 24 points, while Abu Dhabi Storms reached the final before falling short. Galaxy Warriors and Dubai Mighty Camels exited in the quarterfinals.
What the postseason path means for next season
With the title secured, Abu Dhabi Shaheen will enter the 2026-2027 campaign as defending champions. Local supporters can track updated rosters and schedules on the same EliteProspects page that hosts the completed standings. Early preparation often begins with review of goal-scoring and defensive totals from the just-finished season.
Residents planning to attend matches next winter can check venue announcements through standard club channels once the new fixture list appears. The source table already shows the six-team format that shaped the 2025-2026 season, giving a clear baseline for any roster or rule adjustments ahead.