Ajman picked up a 2-1 win away at Al Nasr in the Adnoc Pro League, taking all three points at Al Maktoum Stadium. The match, played on September 6, 2026, was part of the fourth round. Al Nasr started the day in 8th place with 4 points, while Ajman were 7th with 6 points, according to Sharjah24. This result stopped Al Nasr's progress and was expected to move Ajman up the table, though official sources before the match listed Ajman with 6 points after three rounds, not 9 (Goal.com Singapore).
Al Wahda also kept their season on track with a 1-0 win over Al Dhafra at Hamdan bin Zayed Stadium. That goal was enough to bring Al Wahda to 6 points, while Al Dhafra remain at the bottom of the table with no points after four rounds. Before this match, Al Wahda had 3 points from three games, and Al Dhafra had yet to earn a point, as confirmed by Sharjah24 and Goal.com United Arab Emirates.
"Before the fourth round, Ajman had recorded 2 wins and 1 loss, with a goal difference of 7:8 and 6 points, while Al Wahda had 1 win and 2 losses, and Al Dhafra had lost all three of their opening matches."
- Goal.com United Arab Emirates
Ajman's away win halts Al Nasr's progress
At Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, Ajman made the most of their chances and stayed calm under pressure. The three points on the road were important, as the league was still in its early stages and the fourth round was expected to bring a clearer table, according to Sharjah24. Al Nasr stayed on 4 points after this loss, making for a tough start to their campaign.
For Ajman, this win shows they can get results in difficult venues, which could matter as the season goes on. However, official sources before the match listed Ajman with 6 points, so the 9-point figure may reflect a later update or a reporting error (Goal.com Singapore). Al Nasr's failure to take advantage at home will raise questions about their consistency and tactics.
Al Wahda's narrow win keeps them in the mix
Al Wahda's 1-0 win over Al Dhafra was more about getting the job done than putting on a show. The match at Hamdan bin Zayed Stadium saw Al Wahda do enough to take the points, moving them to 6 and keeping them close to the league leaders. Al Dhafra, still without a point, are under pressure as the gap to safety grows. In the previous round, Al Wahda beat Bani Yas 3-2, while Al Dhafra lost 0-2 to Al Khaleej, as reported by the official UAE Pro League summary.
"The fourth round of matches marked the end of the opening phase of the season, after which the first more stable league table was expected to emerge. Official sources noted that no confirmed post-match quotes from coaches or players were available at the time of reporting, with coverage focusing on previews and pre-match statistics."
- Sharjah24
With these results, the early rounds of the Adnoc Pro League have already changed the standings. Ajman's rise and Al Wahda's steady form show that the fight for the top spots will be close, while Al Nasr and Al Dhafra need to address their problems quickly if they want to stay in the race. The league's unpredictability is clear, and only teams that adapt and deliver under pressure will keep up as the season moves forward.
