Al Shamal face Al Markhiya in Round 5 of the 2025-2026 season QSL Cup at the Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium of Al Ahli club on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The kick-off is at 7.30pm.

Al Shamal enter the match with hopes of achieving their first win of the tournament, so far having collected two points from three games and are in 15th place in the standings.

Al Markhiya, meanwhile, are seeking to continue their progress and advance further in the standings, currently occupying 11th place with four points.

This match is important for both teams, who are eager to collect the three valuable points by delivering a strong performance that reflects their readiness.