1997 Chinese Jia-A League

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Chinese Jia-A League
Season1997
Champions Dalian Wanda
Relegated
Asian Club Championship Dalian Wanda
Matches played132
Goals scored305 (2.31 per match)
Top goalscorer14 goals
Hao Haidong (Dalian Wanda)
Average attendance21,220
1996
1998

The 1997 Chinese Jia-A League (known as Marlboro Jia-A League for sponsorship reasons) was the fourth season of professional association football and the 36th top-tier overall league season held in China. Starting on March 16th 1997 and ending on November 29th 1997 it was performed by 12 teams and Dalian Wanda won the championship making it their third championship title.[ citation needed ]

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Promotion and relegation

Teams promoted from 1996 Chinese Jia-B League

Teams relegated from 1996 Chinese Jia-A League

League standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Dalian Wanda 2215614716+3151 1998–99 Asian Club Championship qualification
2 Shanghai Shenhua 2211743622+1440
3 Beijing Guoan 2281043420+1434
4 Yanbian Aodong 228592323029
5 Qianwei Huandao 228592828029
6 Jinan Taishan Jiangjun 227781922328
7 Sichuan Guancheng 226973027+327
8 Guangzhou Apollo 2251071420625
9 Qingdao Hainiu 2267916271125
10 August 1st 22510722341225
11 Tianjin Lifei 225892028823Relegated to Jia B League
12 Guangdong Hongyuan 22441416382216
Source: rsssf.com

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