2020 in Chinese football

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Football in China
Season2020
Men's football
Super League Jiangsu Suning
League One Changchun Yatai
League Two Wuhan Three Towns
CMCL Guangdong Lianghetang
FA Cup Shandong Luneng Taishan
Women's football
Super League Wuhan Jianghan University
Football League Sichuan
←  2019 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2021  →

The 2020 season was the 70th season of competitive association football in China.

Contents

National teams

China national football team

Results and fixtures

China women's national football team

Results and fixtures

Olympic qualifying tournament

AFC competitions

AFC Champions League

AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs round

Play-off round
Team 1 Score Team 2
Shanghai SIPG Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 3–0 Flag of Thailand.svg Buriram United

Group stage

Group E
PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification BEI MVC SEO CHI
1 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Guoan 6510124+816Advance to knockout stage — 3–1 3–1 1–1
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Victory 621369−37 0–2 — 2–1 1–0
3 Flag of South Korea.svg FC Seoul 6204109+16 1–2 1–0 — 5–0
4 Flag of Thailand.svg Chiangrai United 6123511−65 0–1 2–2 2–1 —
Source: AFC
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Group F
PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification ULS TOK SSH PRG
1 Flag of South Korea.svg Ulsan Hyundai 6510145+916Advance to knockout stage — 1–1 3–1 2–0
2 Flag of Japan.svg FC Tokyo 631265+110 1–2 — 0–1 1–0
3 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai Shenhua 6213913−47 1–4 1–2 — 3–3
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory 6015511−61 1–2 0–1 1–2 —
Source: AFC
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Group G
PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification VIS SUW GZE JDT
1 Flag of Japan.svg Vissel Kobe 420245−16Advance to knockout stage — 0–2 0–2 5–1
2 Flag of South Korea.svg Suwon Samsung Bluewings 412132+15 0–1 — 0–0 25 Nov
3 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Guangzhou Evergrande 41214405 1–3 1–1 — 4 Dec
4 Flag of Malaysia.svg Johor Darul Ta'zim 00000000Withdrew [lower-alpha 1] 1 Dec 2–1 19 Nov —
Source: AFC
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Notes:
  1. ↑ Johor Darul Ta'zim were unable to travel to Qatar to play the final four matches of the group stage due to the COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions after they were denied permission to travel by the Malaysian government. [1] They were considered to have withdrawn from the competition, and all previous matches played by them shall be considered "null and void" and would not be considered in determining the final group rankings. [2]
Group H
PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification YOK SSI JEO SYD
1 Flag of Japan.svg Yokohama F. Marinos 6411135+813Advance to knockout stage — 1–2 4–1 4–0
2 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai SIPG 6303610−49 0–1 — 0–2 0–4
3 Flag of South Korea.svg Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 6213810−27 1–2 1–2 — 1–0
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney FC 6123810−25 1–1 1–2 2–2 —
Source: AFC
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers

Knockout stage

Round of 16
Team 1 Score Team 2
Beijing FC Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1–0 Flag of Japan.svg FC Tokyo
Vissel Kobe Flag of Japan.svg 2–0 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai SIPG
Quarter-finals
Team 1 Score Team 2
Ulsan Hyundai Flag of South Korea.svg 2–0 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing FC

Men's football

LeaguePromoted to leagueRelegated from leagueExpelled or DissolvedRe-elected
Super League

None

League One

None

None

League Two

None

None

Super League

Regular season

Group A

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao (Q)1411123112+1934Qualification for Championship stage
2 Jiangsu Suning (C, Q)147522315+826
3 Shandong Luneng Taishan (Q)147341911+824
4 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua (Q)145631615+121
5 Shenzhen (Q)145272020017Qualification for Relegation stage
6 Guangzhou R&F (Q)144371428−1415
7 Dalian Pro (Q)142571821−311
8 Henan Jianye (Q)1413101433−196
Source: CSL, Soccerway
Rules for classification:
  • During season: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
  • After season: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Scores of the weight ratio of the reserve league and youth leagues.
    (C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Group B

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Shanghai SIPG (Q)1410222611+1532Qualification for Championship stage
2 Beijing Sinobo Guoan (Q)148423619+1728
3 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan (Q)147342219+324 [lower-alpha 1]
4 Hebei China Fortune (Q)147342523+224 [lower-alpha 1]
5 Wuhan Zall (Q)145271616017 [lower-alpha 2] Qualification for Relegation stage
6 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright (Q)144551821−317 [lower-alpha 2]
7 Qingdao Huanghai (Q)142481527−1210
8 Tianjin TEDA (Q)140311830−223
Source: CSL
Rules for classification:
  • During season: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
  • After season: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Scores of the weight ratio of the reserve league and youth leagues.
    (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
    Notes:
  1. 1 2 Head-to-head results: Chongqing Dangdai Lifan 3–1 Hebei China Fortune, Hebei China Fortune 2–2 Chongqing Dangdai Lifan
  2. 1 2 Head-to-head results: Shijiazhuang Ever Bright 1–0 Wuhan Zall, Wuhan Zall 2–1 Shijiazhuang Ever Bright

Championship stage

Relegation stage

League One

Regular season

Group A

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Chengdu Better City (H)10811157+825Qualification for Promotion stage and qualification to the 2020 Chinese FA Cup
2 Taizhou Yuanda 10532138+518
3 Beijing Renhe 105141412+216Qualification for Relegation stage Group E
4 Beijing BSU 103251414011
5 Suzhou Dongwu 10217715−87 [lower-alpha 1] Qualification for Relegation stage Group F
6 Inner Mongolia Zhongyou 10145512−77 [lower-alpha 1]
Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification:
  • During season: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
  • After season: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Scores of the weight ratio of the reserve league and youth leagues.
    (H) Hosts
    Notes:
  1. 1 2 Head-to-head results: Suzhou Dongwu 0–0 Inner Mongolia Zhongyou, Inner Mongolia Zhongyou 0–2 Suzhou Dongwu
Group B

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Meizhou Hakka (H)10640209+1122Qualification for Promotion stage and qualification to the 2020 Chinese FA Cup
2 Zhejiang Energy Greentown 10541198+1119
3 Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic 104331110+115Qualification for Relegation stage Group F
4 Guizhou Hengfeng 10244912−310Qualification for Relegation stage Group E
5 Liaoning Shenyang Urban 10235914−59
6 Jiangxi Liansheng 10127621−155Qualification for Relegation stage Group F
Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification:
  • During season: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
  • After season: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Scores of the weight ratio of the reserve league and youth leagues.
    (H) Hosts
Group C

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Changchun Yatai 10631207+1321Qualification for Promotion stage and qualification to the 2020 Chinese FA Cup
2 Kunshan F.C. (H)10532107+318
3 Nantong Zhiyun 1044299016Qualification for Relegation stage Group F
4 Heilongjiang Lava Spring 1017256−110
5 Sichuan Jiuniu 10163812−49Qualification for Relegation stage Group E
6 Xinjiang Tianshan Leopard 10037516−113
Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification:
  • During season: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
  • After season: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Scores of the weight ratio of the reserve league and youth leagues.
    (H) Hosts

Championship stage

Group D

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Changchun Yatai (C, P)541080+813Promotion to the Chinese Super League
2 Zhejiang Energy Greentown 531185+310Qualification to the promotion play-offs
3 Kunshan F.C. 521245−17
4 Chengdu Better City 521257−27
5 Meizhou Hakka 52037706
6 Taizhou Yuanda [lower-alpha 1] (D)5005311−80Disbanded after season
Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification:
  • During season: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
  • After season: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Scores of the weight ratio of the reserve league and youth leagues.
    (C) Champions; (D) Disqualified; (P) Promoted
    Notes:
  1. ↑ Taizhou Yuanda was dissolved after 2020 season. [3]

Relegation stage

Group E

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Guizhou Hengfeng 5401114+712Qualification to the 2020 Chinese FA Cup
2 Beijing BSU 522174+38
3 Sichuan Jiuniu 522165+18
4 Liaoning Shenyang Urban 512258−35
5 Beijing Renhe [lower-alpha 1] (R, D, R)5113612−64Qualification to the relegation play-offs and disbanded after season
6 Xinjiang Tianshan Leopard (O)503257−23Qualification to the relegation play-offs
Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification:
  • During season: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
  • After season: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Scores of the weight ratio of the reserve league and youth leagues.
    (D) Disqualified; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
    Notes:
  1. ↑ Beijing Renhe was dissolved after 2020 season.
Group F

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Suzhou Dongwu 52215508Qualification to the 2020 Chinese FA Cup
2 Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic 51313306 [lower-alpha 1]
3 Nantong Zhiyun 51317706 [lower-alpha 1]
4 Inner Mongolia Zhongyou [lower-alpha 2] (D, R, R, R, R)513187+16 [lower-alpha 1] Disbanded after season
5 Heilongjiang Lava Spring (O)50503305Qualification to the relegation play-offs
6 Jiangxi Liansheng (O)504189−14
Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification:
  • During season: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
  • After season: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Scores of the weight ratio of the reserve league and youth leagues.
    (D) Disqualified; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
    Notes:
  1. 1 2 3 Head-to-head results: Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic 1–0 Nantong Zhiyun; Inner Mongolia Zhongyou 1–1 Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic; Nantong Zhiyun 2–1 Inner Mongolia Zhongyou.
  2. ↑ Inner Mongolia Zhongyou was dissolved after 2020 season.

League Two

Regular season

Group A

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Nanjing Fengfan (P)9810164+1225Qualification to promotion play-offs
2 Beijing BIT (P)9531156+918
3 Qingdao Jonoon 9441147+716
4 Qingdao Zhongchuang Hengtai 9423119+214
5 Shenzhen Bogang (D)92431115−410Dissolved after season
6 Xi'an Daxing Chongde 9243810−210
7 Qingdao Red Lions 915347−38
8 Hebei Aoli Jingying 913559−46
9 Inner Mongolia Caoshangfei 9054613−75
10 Jiangsu Yancheng Dingli (R, R)9054414−105Qualification to relegation play-offs and dissolved after season
Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification:
  • During season: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
  • After season: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Scores of the weight ratio of the reserve league and youth leagues.
    (D) Disqualified; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Group B

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Wuhan Three Towns (P)10802185+1324Qualification to promotion play-offs
2 Zibo Cuju (P)10712148+622
3 Hubei Chufeng United 10604119+218
4 Shanghai Jiading Boji 10523105+517
5 Yunnan Kunlu 1043386+215
6 Zhejiang Yiteng 1035299014
7 China U-19 104151210+213
8 Xi'an UKD 103431011−113
9 Hunan Billows 104061017−712
10 Guangxi Baoyun 10226813−58
11 Shanxi Longjin (O)100010421−170Qualification to relegation play-offs
Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification:
  • During season: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
  • After season: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Scores of the weight ratio of the reserve league and youth leagues.
    (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted

Women's football

Super League

Regular season

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Wuhan Jianghan University 9810283+2525Qualification for Championship stage
2 Shanghai Shengli 9801316+2524
3 Beijing BG Phoenix 9603219+1218 [lower-alpha 1]
4 Jiangsu Suning 96032412+1218 [lower-alpha 1]
5 Changchun Dazhong Zhuoyue 95222310+1317Qualification for Relegation stage
6 Shandong Sports Lottery 9324915−611
7 Meizhou Huijun 92251018−88
8 Zhejiang 9126426−225
9 Henan Jianye 9117519−144
10 Hebei China Fortune 9009441−370
Source: Official Website (Desktop view), Official Website (Mobile view)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Disciplinary points (yellow card = 1 point, red card as a result of two yellow cards = 3 points, direct red card = 3 points, yellow card followed by direct red card = 4 points); 8) Drawing of lots.
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Head-to-head results: Jiangsu Suning 1–2 Beijing BG Phoenix


Championship stage

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Wuhan Jianghan University 320184+46 [lower-alpha 1] Qualification for Championship playoffs
2 Jiangsu Suning 320121+16 [lower-alpha 1]
3 Shanghai Shengli 31116604Qualification for Third place playoffs
4 Beijing BG Phoenix 301227−51
Source: Official Website (Desktop view), Official Website (Mobile view)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Disciplinary points (yellow card = 1 point, red card as a result of two yellow cards = 3 points, direct red card = 3 points, yellow card followed by direct red card = 4 points); 8) Drawing of lots.
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Head-to-head results: Wuhan Jianghan University 1–0 Jiangsu Suning

Relegation stage

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Changchun Dazhong Zhuoyue 5410143+1113
2 Meizhou Huijun 5320125+711
3 Shandong Sports Lottery 5302146+89
4 Henan Jianye 521285+37
5 Zhejiang 5104216−143
6 Hebei China Fortune (R)5005015−150Relegation to CWFL
Source: Official Website (Desktop view), Official Website (Mobile view)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Disciplinary points (yellow card = 1 point, red card as a result of two yellow cards = 3 points, direct red card = 3 points, yellow card followed by direct red card = 4 points); 8) Drawing of lots.
(R) Relegated

Football League

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Sichuan (C, P)6510163+1316Promotion to Women's Super League
2 Shaanxi Daqing Spring 6420142+1214
3 Dalian Pro 631295+410
4 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua 6213912−37 [lower-alpha 1]
5 Chongqing Lander 621346−27 [lower-alpha 1]
6 Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao 611449−54
7 Yunnan Jiashijing 6015221−191
Source: Official Website (Desktop view), Official Website (Mobile view)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Disciplinary points (yellow card = 1 point, red card as a result of two yellow cards = 3 points, direct red card = 3 points, yellow card followed by direct red card = 4 points); 8) Drawing of lots.
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Head-to-head results: Chongqing 0–1 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua

League Two

Managerial changes

This is a list of changes of managers within Chinese professional league football:

Chinese Super League

TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in tableIncoming managerDate of appointment
Chongqing Dangdai Lifan Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jordi Cruyff Mutual consent14 December 2019 [4] Pre-season Flag of South Korea.svg Chang Woe-ryong 18 December 2019 [5]
Wuhan Zall Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Tie Signed by China 2 January 2020 [6] Flag of Spain.svg José González 4 January 2020 [7]
Guangzhou R&F Flag of Serbia.svg Dragan Stojković Mutual consent3 January 2020 [8] Flag of the Netherlands.svg Giovanni van Bronckhorst 4 January 2020 [9]
Qingdao Huanghai Flag of Spain.svg Juan Manuel Lillo Mutual consent5 June 2020 [10] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wu Jingui 4 August 2020 [11]
Henan Jianye Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wang Baoshan Mutual consent6 July 2020 [12] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yang Ji (caretaker)9 July 2020
Shenzhen Flag of Italy.svg Roberto Donadoni Sacked11 August 2020 [13] Group A, 6th Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jordi Cruyff 14 August 2020 [14]
Tianjin TEDA Flag of Germany.svg Uli Stielike Sacked19 August 2020Group B, 8th Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wang Baoshan 19 August 2020
Henan Jianye Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yang Ji (caretaker)End of caretaker spell11 September 2020Group A, 8th Flag of Spain.svg Javier Pereira 11 September 2020
Wuhan Zall Flag of Spain.svg José González Sacked24 September 2020Group B, 6th Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Pang Li (caretaker)24 September 2020
Shandong Luneng Taishan Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Xiaopeng Mutual consent5 October 2020Group A, 3rd Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Hao Wei 5 October 2020

China League One

TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in tableIncoming managerDate of appointment
Changchun Yatai Flag of Serbia.svg Svetozar Šapurić Sacked3 November 2019Pre-season Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Samvel Babayan 2 December 2019
Meizhou Hakka Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng Xiaotian Signed by Beijing Sinobo Guoan 6 November 2019 Flag of Brazil.svg Marcelo Rospide 20 December 2019
Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wang Bo Signed by Beijing Renhe 10 November 2019 Flag of South Korea.svg Kim Bong-gil 16 December 2019
Guizhou Hengfeng Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chen Mao Mutual consent26 November 2019 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wang Xinxin 26 November 2019
Nantong Zhiyun Flag of England.svg Gary White Mutual consent31 March 2020 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Xie Hui 31 March 2020
Sichuan Jiuniu Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wang Hongwei Mutual consent18 May 2020 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Yi 22 July 2020
Inner Mongolia Zhongyou Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chen Yang Mutual consent25 August 2020 Flag of South Korea.svg Choi Jin-han 1 September 2020
Changchun Yatai Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Samvel Babayan Sacked5 October 2020Group C, 2nd Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chen Yang 5 October 2020
Xinjiang Tianshan Leopard Flag of Spain.svg Fernando Sacked10 October 2020Group C, 6th Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Polat Kutulk (caretaker)12 October 2020
Guizhou Hengfeng Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wang Xinxin Mutual consent13 October 2020Group B, 5th Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chen Mao 13 October 2020
Suzhou Dongwu Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Liu Junwei Sacked18 October 2020Group A, 5th Flag of England.svg Gary White 24 October 2020

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