The ADNOC Pro League will return to action with matchweek 13, taking place on Sunday and Monday, January 22nd and 23rd.
The ADNOC Pro League has been put on hold due to the participation of the UAE National Team in the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup.
The fixtures of matchweek 13 will see tough competition between all clubs, especially Sharjah, who are now topping the table with 26 points, and Shabab Al Ahli, who sit second with 25 points.
Sharjah will have a golden opportunity to be the champions of round one in case of achieving victory over Al Nasr at Sharjah Stadium on Sunday.
On the other hand, the Dubai-based side will have a tough encounter against Ajman at Rashid bin Saeed Stadium on Monday as the latter will seek to secure the three points to seal the second spot, while Shabab Al Ahli will look to heap the pressure on leaders Sharjah to boost their hopes in the title race.
Sharjah and Shabab Al Ahli's stats till matchweek 12 are as follows:
Sharjah - 1st spot
Points: 26
Wins: 8
Draws: 2
Defeats: 2
Goals: 24
Goals conceded: 9
Shabab Al Ahli - 2nd spot
Points: 25
Wins: 8
Draws: 1
Defeats: 3
Goals: 23
Goals conceded: 12