The opening round of the 2026-27 U23 Pro League delivered plenty of excitement across all seven fixtures, with 24 goals scored at an impressive average of 3.4 goals per match.
Home advantage proved decisive, with hosts claiming victory in six matches, while every fixture produced at least one goal. Only one encounter ended in a draw.
Sharjah recorded the biggest win of the opening matchweek with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Al Dhafra. Meanwhile, Kalba's meeting with Al Nasr produced the most goals of the round, with seven in total, as Kalba edged a thrilling contest 4-3.
The opening matchweek highlighted the determination of all teams to make a strong start to the new campaign, offering an early indication of the competitive battles expected throughout the 2026-27 season.
Opening-round results:
Kalba 4-3 Al Nasr
Ajman 1-0 Al Wahda
Sharjah 5-1 Al Dhafra
United 1-0 Al Wasl
Shabab Al Ahli 1-0 Khorfakkan
Al Ain 3-1 Bani Yas
Al Jazira 2-2 Hatta
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