Algerian Ligue 1 · 2026-27
Algerian Ligue 1 table (log) with points, goal difference and form, updated after every round, and what the standings mean for the title, Europe and the drop. Soccer standings for readers in Africa.
Table
Algerian Ligue 1 standings
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  CR Belouizdad | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 20 | WWDWWWWD |
| 2 |  JS Kabylie | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 17 | DWWWDWLW |
| 3 |  MC Alger | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 16 | LWWDWWW |
| 4 |  MB Rouissat | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | DDDWWWLWL |
| 5 |  MC Oran | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15 | DDWWDWWL |
| 6 |  USM Alger | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 14 | WDWLWWD |
| 7 |  Olympique Akbou | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | DDWWDLLW |
| 8 |  JS El Biar | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 11 | WLDWLDWLL |
| 9 |  CR Temouchent | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 10 | DDWDLLWLD |
| 10 |  ES Sétif | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | DWLDDWLL |
| 11 |  ES Ben Aknoun | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -1 | 8 | LDDLDDDW |
| 12 |  CS Constantine | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -7 | 7 | LLLLLWLWD |
| 13 |  USM Khenchela | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 6 | DLLLWLDD |
| 14 |  JS Saoura | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 6 | WLDLLDLD |
| 15 |  ASO Chlef | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | -6 | 5 | DLDDDLLLD |
| 16 |  US Biskra | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | -10 | 4 | DDLLLLLDD |
Updated from the data feed after every round.
In depth
Algerian Ligue 1 table 2026-27
Key takeaways
- The first row of the live table identifies the league leader.
- Read points alongside matches played before comparing clubs.
- The qualification colours distinguish continental places from the relegation zone.
- Algerian time matches WAT, while Kenya and Uganda are two hours ahead.
The Algerian Ligue 1 table shows each club’s position, matches played, results, goals, points and recent form. The first row identifies who is top, giving football and soccer supporters the same starting point before comparing the clubs below.
Algeria’s top flight began in 1962, the year of independence, and its standings connect domestic football with the wider African game. The Algerian Ligue 1 hub provides the competition overview; here, read the qualification colours, understand games in hand and compare clubs without mistaking a busy fixture schedule for a settled finishing order.
What Do the Colours on the Algerian Ligue 1 Table Mean?
The colours identify continental qualification places and the relegation zone. The stated allocation sends the top two clubs to the CAF Champions League and third place to the Confederation Cup, alongside the Algerian Cup winner. The bottom three places lead to Ligue 2, with promoted clubs moving the other way. Treat those bands as destinations at the finish: a coloured row during the campaign shows where a club stands, while final qualification also depends on the applicable CAF entry arrangements.
| Position | Club | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form |
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How Are the Algerian Ligue 1 Standings Decided?
Read points alongside matches played when comparing clubs. The won, drawn and lost columns show how each club’s results contribute to its record. Read any explanatory note attached to a tied position, particularly when comparing continental places or relegation positions, where the distinction between a provisional ranking and the final classification matters.
When Does the Table Update, and Where Are Fixtures and Results?
The live standings update after matches, while the fixture calendar carries this season’s dates and rearrangements. The format has 16 clubs meeting home and away, giving each club 30 league matches. Check Algerian Ligue 1 fixtures for scheduled games, then use Algerian Ligue 1 results to establish which matches have finished. For the scoring race, follow the top scorers through Algerian Ligue 1 stats. Compare home and away records where those filters are available.
What Are the Kick Off Times Across Africa?
Algerian local time matches Nigeria’s WAT, with South Africa one hour ahead and Kenya and Uganda two hours ahead. A hypothetical 18:00 start in Algeria means 18:00 WAT, 19:00 SAST, 20:00 EAT and 17:00 GMT in Ghana. EPTV, Algeria’s state broadcaster, holds domestic broadcast rights, but that does not establish access in every African country. For Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana and Uganda, check the individual broadcast listing; live scores and results remain practical ways to follow.
How Should You Read Goal Difference and Games in Hand?
For Algerian Ligue 1 clubs, subtracting goals against from goals for gives the goal difference; a smaller number of completed fixtures indicates games in hand relative to another side. Start with each club’s played total and its breakdown of wins, draws and defeats, then compare points and scoring figures. The form column covers a limited sequence of results within the broader league record. Supporters following Algeria’s continental contenders from Nairobi or Lagos can use the played totals to spot unequal schedules, remembering that outstanding fixtures contribute points only once results are recorded.
Why Does the Algerian League Table Matter Across Africa?
The standings matter beyond Algeria because they help determine which clubs enter African competition. For readers in Johannesburg, Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Kampala, those places can become relevant when CAF draws bring domestic representatives together. Check each club’s continental competition label alongside the standings rather than assuming league position describes its existing African campaign. Ghanaian connections include Kwame Opoku joining USM Alger in 2021 and Daniel Lomotey joining ES Sétif in 2021, giving readers in Accra specific clubs to follow through their players’ career histories.
The historical records give those races their depth. JS Kabylie’s 14 league titles provide the benchmark among Algerian clubs, while CR Belouizdad won four in a row from 2019-20 to 2022-23. USM Alger were champions in 2018-19 and ES Sétif in 2016-17. Use the dated honours records to compare eras, then return to matches played and points when assessing the clubs competing for the next championship.
FAQ
Who is top of the Algerian Ligue 1?
The club in the first row of the live table is top. Check its matches played alongside points when comparing it with the clubs immediately below.
How is the Algerian Ligue 1 table decided?
Compare clubs using the points column, then check matches played to see whether they have completed the same number of fixtures. Read any explanatory note attached to clubs level on points.
What do games in hand mean in the Algerian Ligue 1 table?
A club has games in hand when it has played fewer matches than a rival. Compare the matches played column alongside points; unplayed fixtures offer opportunities to collect points but do not add to the total.
What time are Algerian Ligue 1 matches across Africa?
Check the fixture listing for each kick off. A hypothetical 18:00 start in Algeria is 18:00 WAT in Nigeria, 20:00 EAT in Kenya and Uganda, 19:00 SAST in South Africa and 17:00 GMT in Ghana.
Written by Tunde Akinwande, 2026-11-12.