2010–11 Bahrain First Division League
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The 2010–11 Bahrain First Division League is the 54th edition of top level football in Bahrain. Al-Ahli (Manama) are the defending champions.
were relegated to the second level after finishing the 2009–10 season in the bottom place. They were replaced by Al Hadd
of Muharraq.
The league was heavily disrupted by the 2011 Bahraini uprising
in February and a number of games were cancelled or awarded to the opposition team. As it became clear that the league would struggle to continue with the number of postponements, it appeared that Al-Shabab
and Malkiya
either withdrew from the championship or suspended from the championship presumably resulting in automatic relegation.
Teams
East Riffa ClubEast Riffa Club
East Riffa Club is a Bahraini football club. They play in the top division in Bahraini football.-Achievements:*Bahraini Premier League: 1*Bahraini King's Cup: 2-Squad 2009/2010:...
were relegated to the second level after finishing the 2009–10 season in the bottom place. They were replaced by Al Hadd
Al Hidd
Al Hidd is a town in Bahrain, located on a sand spit on the southeastern extremity of Muharraq Island. The town is of Sunni population, of bedouin tribal origin, huwala, or Afro-Arabs. About a third of the inhabitants of Hidd are of Omani descent....
of Muharraq.
The league was heavily disrupted by the 2011 Bahraini uprising
2011 Bahraini uprising
The 2011 Bahraini uprising, sometimes called the February 14 Revolution is a series of demonstrations, amounting to a sustained campaign of civil resistance, in the Persian Gulf country of Bahrain...
in February and a number of games were cancelled or awarded to the opposition team. As it became clear that the league would struggle to continue with the number of postponements, it appeared that Al-Shabab
Al-Shabab (Bahrain)
Al-Shabab Club is a Bahraini football club based in Jidhafs. They play in the top division in Bahraini football. They share the Bahrain National Stadium with four other clubs.-Squad:...
and Malkiya
Malkiya Club
Malkiya Club is a Bahraini football club based in Malkiya. They play in the top division in Bahraini football.The club share the Madinat 'Isa Stadium with Al-Najma.-Squad:...
either withdrew from the championship or suspended from the championship presumably resulting in automatic relegation.
Stadia and locations
| Club | Location | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Al Ahli | Manama Manama Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 155,000 people.Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is home to a very diverse population... |
Al Ahli Stadium |
| Al Hadd | Al Hidd Al Hidd Al Hidd is a town in Bahrain, located on a sand spit on the southeastern extremity of Muharraq Island. The town is of Sunni population, of bedouin tribal origin, huwala, or Afro-Arabs. About a third of the inhabitants of Hidd are of Omani descent.... |
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| Al Hala | Muharraq Muharraq Muharraq , is Bahrain's third largest city, and served as its capital until 1923. The city is located on Muharraq Island and has long been a centre of religiosity... |
Al Muharraq Stadium Al Muharraq Stadium Al Muharraq Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Arad, Bahrain. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Muharraq Club. The stadium holds 20,000 people.... |
| Al-Muharraq | Muharraq Muharraq Muharraq , is Bahrain's third largest city, and served as its capital until 1923. The city is located on Muharraq Island and has long been a centre of religiosity... |
Al Muharraq Stadium Al Muharraq Stadium Al Muharraq Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Arad, Bahrain. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Muharraq Club. The stadium holds 20,000 people.... |
| Al-Najma Al-Najma Al-Najma is a Bahraini football club based in Manama. They play in the top division in Bahraini football. Some of their famous players are striker mourad faris ,Rashed Jamal,young Bahrain Olympic team player Hamad Faisal , Yemeni international defender Salem Saeed ,and the main goalkeeper of the... |
Manama Manama Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 155,000 people.Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is home to a very diverse population... |
Madinat 'Isa Stadium Madinat 'Isa Stadium Madinat 'Isa Stadium, also known as Issa Town Stadium, is a multi-use stadium in Madinat 'Isa, Bahrain. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Al-Najma. The stadium holds 20,000 people and was opened in 1968.... |
| Al-Shabab Al-Shabab (Bahrain) Al-Shabab Club is a Bahraini football club based in Jidhafs. They play in the top division in Bahraini football. They share the Bahrain National Stadium with four other clubs.-Squad:... |
Manama Manama Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 155,000 people.Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is home to a very diverse population... |
Bahrain National Stadium Bahrain National Stadium The Bahrain National Stadium is the national stadium of Bahrain, located in East Riffa. It can accommodate 35,000 people and is used mostly for football matches. It was built in 1982. Various aspects of the stadium will be renovated, such as the seats and roof.-External links:**... |
| Bahrain Riffa Club Bahrain Riffa Club Al-Riffa Sports Club is a Bahraini football club based in Riffa, playing in the top division of Bahraini football. The club was founded in 1953 by the Kingdom's Prime Minister, HH Sh. Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa... |
Riffa | Bahrain National Stadium Bahrain National Stadium The Bahrain National Stadium is the national stadium of Bahrain, located in East Riffa. It can accommodate 35,000 people and is used mostly for football matches. It was built in 1982. Various aspects of the stadium will be renovated, such as the seats and roof.-External links:**... |
| Busaiteen Club Busaiteen Club Busaiteen is a Bahraini club based in Busaiteen. The club competes in football, Volleyball, Table Tennis, and Track & Field.-Football Team:... |
Busaiteen Busaiteen Busaiteen is a small town in northern Bahrain. It is located on Muharraq Island, just north of Muharraq City.-Education:Busaiteen has to its credit the first school in Bahrain and in the entire Persian Gulf region, which is Al-Hidaya Al-Khalifia School.... |
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| Malkiya Malkiya Club Malkiya Club is a Bahraini football club based in Malkiya. They play in the top division in Bahraini football.The club share the Madinat 'Isa Stadium with Al-Najma.-Squad:... |
Malkiya Malkiya Malkiya may refer to:*Malkia, a kibbutz in northern Israel*Malkiya, a town in Bahrain*Malkiya Club, a football club from the town in Bahrain*Al-Malikiyah, a town in Syria*al-Malkiyya, a depopulated Palestinian village in Israel... |
Madinat 'Isa Stadium Madinat 'Isa Stadium Madinat 'Isa Stadium, also known as Issa Town Stadium, is a multi-use stadium in Madinat 'Isa, Bahrain. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Al-Najma. The stadium holds 20,000 people and was opened in 1968.... |
| Manama Club Manama Club TodaysManama Club is a football club based in Manama, Bahrain. They play in the top division in Bahraini football.From the inception of the Bahrain league in 1945 till the start of 1990s, Manama did not make an important impact on Bahraini football. While rivals Al Ahli were winning three national... |
Manama Manama Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 155,000 people.Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is home to a very diverse population... |
Bahrain National Stadium Bahrain National Stadium The Bahrain National Stadium is the national stadium of Bahrain, located in East Riffa. It can accommodate 35,000 people and is used mostly for football matches. It was built in 1982. Various aspects of the stadium will be renovated, such as the seats and roof.-External links:**... |
League table
|rowspan=2| WithdrewTopscorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  DiegoDiego da Silva Diego da Silva or simply Diego Silva , is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Nacional de Nova Serrana.-Biography:... |
Al Ahli | 13 |
 Abdulrahman Mubarak |
Bahrain Riffa Club Bahrain Riffa Club Al-Riffa Sports Club is a Bahraini football club based in Riffa, playing in the top division of Bahraini football. The club was founded in 1953 by the Kingdom's Prime Minister, HH Sh. Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa... |
13 | |
| 3 | Hussain Ali |
Al-Muharraq | 10 |
| 4 | Mohammed Saleh |
Al Hala Club | 6 |
| 5 | Rico Leandson Dias da Silva Leandson Dias da Silva, known as Rico, is a Brazilian footballer who is a striker for Manama.Rico began his professional career with São Paulo Futebol Clube, where he played on the same team as Brazil international and AC Milan midfielder Kaká. He also played for Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto-Alegrense... |
Bahrain Riffa Club Bahrain Riffa Club Al-Riffa Sports Club is a Bahraini football club based in Riffa, playing in the top division of Bahraini football. The club was founded in 1953 by the Kingdom's Prime Minister, HH Sh. Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa... |
5 |
 Tarik El-Janaby |
Al Ahli | 5 | |
| Safi Fattah |
Busaiteen Club Busaiteen Club Busaiteen is a Bahraini club based in Busaiteen. The club competes in football, Volleyball, Table Tennis, and Track & Field.-Football Team:... |
5 | |
| 8 | Vitor Hogo |
Manama Club Manama Club TodaysManama Club is a football club based in Manama, Bahrain. They play in the top division in Bahraini football.From the inception of the Bahrain league in 1945 till the start of 1990s, Manama did not make an important impact on Bahraini football. While rivals Al Ahli were winning three national... |
4 |
 Abu Bakr Adam |
Manama Club Manama Club TodaysManama Club is a football club based in Manama, Bahrain. They play in the top division in Bahraini football.From the inception of the Bahrain league in 1945 till the start of 1990s, Manama did not make an important impact on Bahraini football. While rivals Al Ahli were winning three national... |
4 | |
| Mohammed Al-Tayeb |
Al-Najma Al-Najma Al-Najma is a Bahraini football club based in Manama. They play in the top division in Bahraini football. Some of their famous players are striker mourad faris ,Rashed Jamal,young Bahrain Olympic team player Hamad Faisal , Yemeni international defender Salem Saeed ,and the main goalkeeper of the... |
4 | |
| 11 | Jamal Rashed |
Al Ahli | 3 |
| Roberto Brasa |
Al Hadd Club | 3 | |
| Abdullah Issa |
Malkiya Malkiya Club Malkiya Club is a Bahraini football club based in Malkiya. They play in the top division in Bahraini football.The club share the Madinat 'Isa Stadium with Al-Najma.-Squad:... |
3 |