KUNA reported that Burgan edged Al Sulaibikhat 28-27 in a tense week 18 match on October 21 to reclaim second position in the 2025-2026 Kuwait Premier Handball League. Kuwait Club meanwhile cruised past Kazma 28-15 to reinforce its position atop the table with 21 points. The results set up an important round of fixtures that will further shape the standings.
According to the news agency Al Arabi sits on 16 points just one behind Burgan which collected 17 after its latest win. Kazma holds fourth place on 14 points while Al Sulaibikhat has six and Al Nasr remains at the bottom with two. KUNA figures show the standings have been revised after two clubs withdrew from the competition and saw prior results annulled.
The 19th round gets under way on Friday with Kuwait Club facing Al Sulaibikhat at Sheikh Saad Al Abdullah Sports Hall. Burgan will host Al Arabi in the other scheduled fixture at the same venue. A victory for the home side would open a three-point gap over its pursuer while success for Al Arabi would move it into second place.
KUNA data places Kuwait Club as the defending champion and current leader after consistent performances across 18 rounds. Burgan has kept its hopes for a berth in international events alive with the recent narrow win. The club will aim to build on that result against direct competition for the runners-up spot.
Al Arabi has recorded several close victories in recent weeks that have maintained its challenge for a higher position in the table. The team enters the match against Burgan with the opportunity to overtake its rival. Earlier results in the season have shown both sides capable of tight contests.
League officials have continued scheduling matches at the main sports hall to sustain the campaign despite the reduced number of teams. KUNA noted that the withdrawals by the two sides required adjustments to the overall standings and points totals. The season will continue to determine final places for regional qualification opportunities.
