The 2026-27 ADNOC Pro League returns with seven Matchweek 6 fixtures from October 16 to 18, headlined by a top encounter between Shabab Al Ahli and Al Ain as the race for the top positions intensifies.
Al Jazira lead the standings with 13 points, ahead of Al Ain on goal difference, while Shabab Al Ahli sit third with 10 points.
The action begins on Friday, October 16, when Al Dhafra host United at Hamdan Bin Zayed Stadium at 17:05.
Al Dhafra, who sit 12th with three points, will look to build on their first victory of the season after losing their opening four matches. United enter the contest eighth with seven points, having held Shabab Al Ahli to a 1-1 draw in Matchweek 5.
At 19:45, bottom-placed Bani Yas welcome Al Wasl to Bani Yas Stadium. Bani Yas have collected just one point and are still searching for their first win, while fourth-placed Al Wasl have 10 points and hope to return to winning ways following their 2-2 draw with Al Ain.
Saturday's action starts with Al Nasr hosting Hatta at Al Maktoum Stadium at 17:05. Al Nasr sit ninth with five points, while Hatta are 13th with three points.
The headline fixture follows at 19:45, when Shabab Al Ahli host Al Ain at Rashid Stadium.
Shabab Al Ahli will be looking to close the three-point gap on their rivals, while second-placed Al Ain aim to maintain their unbeaten start and strengthen their challenge for top spot.
Three matches conclude the Matchweek on Sunday, October 18.
Khorfakkan, 11th with four points, host sixth-placed Al Wahda, who have nine points, at Saqr Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Stadium at 17:05.
At the same time, leaders Al Jazira visit Kalba Stadium to face 10th-placed Kalba, who have four points. Al Jazira will be aiming to maintain their lead after drawing with Al Nasr in their previous league match.
The final fixture sees seventh-placed Ajman, who have nine points, host fifth-placed Sharjah, also on nine points, at Rashid Bin Saeed Stadium at 19:45.
With several teams separated by narrow points margins, Matchweek 6 offers opportunities to gain ground near the top of the standings and move away from the bottom.
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