Egyptian Premier League: Al Zamalek Drop Crucial Points, Handing Rivals Chance to Close Gap in EPL Standings

Al Ahly close the gap as White Knights stumble in Suez showdown

Egyptian Premier League: Al Zamalek Drop Crucial Points, Handing Rivals Chance to Close Gap in EPL Standings

Zamalek’s struggles in the Egyptian Premier League continued after being held to 1 - 1 draw by Ghazl El Mahalla on Saturday evening at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Round 10 of the 2025 /26 season.

Zamalek lose momentum in title chase

The draw cost Zamalek 2 vital point extending their streak of inconsistent results in the domestic league.

Despite dominating large spells of the game, the White Knights failed to capitalize allowing Al Ahly chance to close the gap in the standings.

How the table looks now

Following the result, Zamalek sit second with 18 point from 10 match (having played 2 more game than Al Ahly).

The Red Devils, meanwhile are 3rd with 15 point from 8 games, level with Wadi Degla but ahead on goal difference.

Al Masry remain top of the table with 18 point from 10 match.

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1. Al Masry - 18 pts (10 match)
2. Zamalek - 18 pts (10 match)
3. Al Ahly - 15 pts (8 match)
4. Wadi Degla - 15 pts (9 match)
5. Pyramids - 14 pts (7 match)
6. ENPPI - 14 pts (9 match)
7. Smouha - 14 pts (9 match)
8. Ceramica Cleopatra - 14 pts (8 match)
9. Petrojet - 14 pts (9 match)
10. ZED - 12 pts (9 match)
11. El Gouna - 12 pts (9 match)
12. Modern Sport - 12 pts (9 match)
13. National Bank - 11 pts (9 match)
14. Ghazl El Mahalla - 11 pts (10 match)
15. Haras El Hodood - 11 pts (8 match)
16. Tala’a El Gaish - 9 pts (10 match)
17. Al Ittihad - 8 pts (9 match)
18. Kahraba Ismailia - 8 pts (8 match)
19. Pharco - 5 pts (8 match)
20. Arab Contractors - 5 pts (10 match)
21. Ismaily - 4 pts (10 match)