2019 Chinese Champions League Explained

Competition:	Chinese Champions League
Winners:	Nanjing Fengfan
Promoted:	Nanjing Fengfan Shenzhen Bogang Xi'an UKD Shanghai Jiading Boji Qingdao Zhongchuang Hengtai
Prevseason:	2018
Nextseason:	2020
Updated:	9 November 2019
Season:	2019

The 2019 Chinese Football Association Member Association Champions League (Simplified Chinese: 2019中国足球协会会员协会冠军联赛), also known as SWM Motors 2019 Chinese Football Association Member Association Champions League for sponsorship reasons (Simplified Chinese: SWM斯威汽车2019中国足球协会会员协会冠军联赛),^[1] formerly known as Chinese Football Association Bing League (中国足球协会丙级联赛) (before 2006) and Chinese Football Association Amateur League (中国足球协会业余联赛) (2006–2017), is the fourth-tier football league of the People's Republic of China. The league is under the auspices of the Chinese Football Association.^[2]

Promotion and relegation

From Champions League

Teams promoted to 2019 China League Two

Taizhou Yuanda
Chengdu Better City
Hubei Chufeng United
Hangzhou Wuyue Qiantang
Lhasa Urban Construction Investment
Nanjing Shaye
Shanxi Metropolis
Yunnan Kunlu
Wuhan Shangwen
Guangxi Baoyun
Qingdao Red Lions
Xi'an Daxing Chongde

Format

The qualification structure is as follows:^[2]

Qualifying Round: Chinese Football Association subordinate Provincial League and City League, champion will advance to the Regional Finals.
Regional Finals: 50-60 teams were divided into 10 groups of five or six teams to play single round robin matches. The ten group winners and the six best group runners-up advanced to the National Finals.
National Finals: 16 teams were divided into two groups, North and South. The league is made up of two stages, the group stage and the play-off. The Group Stage is a play single round robin matches. The Play-off Stage is a two-legged elimination. The winners may be qualify for the 2020 China League Two.

Qualifying round

China Amateur Football League includes 44 regional leagues. 2018 or 2019 season champion will advance to the Regional Finals.^[3]

Teams qualified for the Regional Finals

Groups

No

FA

Team

Qualifying method

Position

Remark

A

1

Guangdong FA

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

2

Guangdong FA

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

3

Shenzhen FA

2018 Shenzhen FA Super League

Fourth place

4

Guangxi FA

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

5

Guangxi FA

2018 Guangxi FA Super League

Third place

6

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

B

1

Shanghai FA

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

2

Nanjing FA

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

3

Jiangsu FA

2018 Jiangsu FA Super League

5th

4

Zhejiang FA

2018 Zhejiang FA Super League

Third place

5

Zhejiang FA

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

6

Xiamen FA

2018 Xiamen FA Football League

Runners-up

C

1

Liaoning FA

2018 Chinese Champions League

9th

2

Liaoning FA

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

3

Shanxi FA

Group

4

Shanxi FA

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

5

Qingdao FA

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

D

1

Guangdong FA

2

Guangzhou FA

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

3

Hainan FA

2018 Hainan FA Super League

Fourth place

4

Hainan FA

2018 Hainan FA Super League

5th

5

Fujian FA

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

E

1

Shandong FA

2

Shandong FA

3

Inner Mongolia FA

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

4

Inner Mongolia FA

5

Dalian FA

2017 Dalian FA Super League

7th

6

Yanbian FA

F

1

Chengdu FA

2018 Chengdu FA Super League

Runners-up

2

Chengdu FA

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

3

Chongqing FA

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

4

Chongqing FA

2018 Chongqing FA Super League

Fourth place

5

Shaanxi FA

G

1

Wuhan FA

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

2

Wuhan FA

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

3

Henan FA

2018 Henan FA Football League

Winners

4

Henan FA

2018 Henan FA Football League

Runners-up

5

Shandong FA

H

1

Gansu FA

2

Gansu FA

2018 Gansu FA Football League

Third place

3

Shaanxi FA

2018 Shaanxi FA Super League

Runners-up

4

Xi'an FA

5

Inner Mongolia FA

I

1

Xiamen FA

2018 Xiamen FA Football League

10th

2

Xiamen FA

2018 Xiamen FA Football League

5th

3

Hubei FA

Hubei Wuhan Athletics Zaiming

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

4

Hainan FA

2018 Hainan FA Super League

Runners-up

5

Hainan FA

2018 Hainan FA Super League

Third place

6

Zhejiang FA

2018 Zhejiang FA Super League

Runners-up

J

1

Nanjing FA

2018 Nanjing FA Super League

8th

2

Shanghai FA

2018 Chinese Champions League

Group

3

Shanghai FA

2018 Shanghai FA Super League

Fourth place

4

Anhui FA

2019 Chinese Champions League (Anhui Group)

Winners

5

Anhui FA

2019 Chinese Champions League (Anhui Group)

Runners-up

Regional Finals

Group A

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1	Huizhou Huixin	5	4	1	0	20	4	+16	13	Withdrew
2	Shenzhen Bogang (Q, P)	5	3	1	1	14	3	+11	10	Play-offs
3	Liuzhou Ranko	5	3	1	1	16	5	+11	10
4	Maoming Oil City	5	2	0	3	8	19	-11	6
5	Nanning Binjiang	5	1	0	4	5	17	-12	3
6	MFA Development	5	0	1	4	3	18	-15	1

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 (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card); 8) Draw

Group B

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1	Nanjing Balanta (Q)	5	5	0	0	20	2	+18	15	National Finals
2	Shanghai Jiading Boji (Q, P)	5	4	0	1	31	1	+30	12	National Finals
3	Yangzhou Huaao Fengyun	5	2	1	2	5	15	-10	7
4	Huzhou LOHAS	5	2	0	3	9	21	-12	6
5	Xiamen Nanxun	5	1	1	3	6	15	-9	4
6	Jinhua Zhongchou	5	0	0	5	3	20	-17	0

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 (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card); 8) Draw

Group C

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1	Dandong Hantong (Q)	4	3	1	0	12	1	+11	10	National Finals
2	Qingdao Zhongchuang Hengtai (Q, P)	4	2	2	0	16	2	+14	8	Play-offs
3	Yingkou Chaoyue	4	2	1	1	19	4	+15	7
4	Shanxi Zhisheng	4	1	0	3	6	19	-13	3
5	Shanxi Jinzhihu	4	0	0	4	2	29	-27	0

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 (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card); 8) Draw

Group D

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1	Zhaoqing Topfung Eastlake (Q)	4	3	1	0	18	1	+17	10	National Finals
2	Fuzhou Hengxing (Q)	4	2	2	0	11	2	+9	8	Play-offs
3	Sanya Qinghao	4	1	2	1	7	11	-4	5
4	Qionghai Jinghaicheng	4	1	1	2	4	12	-8	4
5	Guangzhou Glorious	4	0	0	4	0	14	-14	0

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 (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card); 8) Draw

Group E

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1	Heze Caozhou (Q)	4	3	1	0	19	3	+16	10	National Finals
2	Yanbian Hailanjiang (Q)	4	3	1	0	8	2	+6	10	National Finals
3	Zibo Origin	4	1	1	2	9	16	-7	4
4	Hulunbuir Xinehen	4	1	0	3	5	13	-8	3
5	Ewenki Xiongying	4	0	1	3	9	16	-7	1
–	Dalian Huayi	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	Withdrew^[4]

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 (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card); 8) Draw

Group F

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1	Xi'an UKD (Q, P)	4	4	0	0	20	1	+19	12	National Finals
2	Chongqing Rich (Q)	4	2	1	1	6	9	-3	7	Play-offs
3	Sichuan Top Shine	4	1	2	1	9	9	0	5
4	Chengdu Decci	4	0	2	2	8	13	-5	2
5	Chongqing Dikai	4	0	1	3	6	17	-11	1

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 (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card); 8) Draw

Group G

	width=250	Team	width=30		width=30		width=30		width=30		width=30		width=30		width=30		width=30		width=150
1	Hubei Huachuang (Q)	4	3	1	0	14	3	+11	10	National Finals
2	Shandong Wangyue (Q)	4	2	2	0	9	1	+8	8	Play-offs
3	Wuhan Freeman	4	1	2	1	10	6	+4	5
4	Henan Orient Classic	4	1	1	2	3	8	-5	4
5	Luoyang Saile	4	0	0	4	2	20	-18	0

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 (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card); 8) Draw

Group H

	width=250	Team	width=30		width=30		width=30		width=30		width=30		width=30		width=30		width=30		width=150
1	Xi'an Yilian (Q)	4	4	0	0	17	3	+14	12	National Finals
2	Gansu Mass Ray (Q)	4	3	0	1	21	5	+16	9	Play-offs
3	Yulin Caogen	4	1	1	2	8	17	-9	4
4	Lanzhou Marine Corps	4	0	2	2	7	17	-10	2
5	Ulanqab Qile	4	0	1	3	4	15	-11	1

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 (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card); 8) Draw

Group I

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1	Lingshui Dingli Jingcheng (Q)	4	3	1	0	14	6	+8	10	National Finals
2	Hubei Wuhan Athletics Zaiming (Q)	4	2	2	0	13	4	+9	8	Play-offs
3	Hainan Wanning Tengji	4	2	0	2	10	11	-1	6
4	Ningbo Yinbo	4	1	1	2	6	8	-2	4
5	Xiamen Zhenhao	4	0	0	4	2	16	-14	0
–	Xiamen Nanhu	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	Withdrew

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 (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card); 8) Draw

Group J

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1	Nanjing Fengfan (Q, C, P)	4	4	0	0	26	0	+26	12	National Finals
2	Shanghai Huajiao (Q)	4	2	1	1	25	4	+21	7	Play-offs
3	Shanghai Chengxun	4	2	1	1	10	8	+2	7
4	Wuhu Longxiang	4	1	0	3	9	22	-13	3
5	Anhui Huaqiang	4	0	0	4	5	41	-36	0

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 (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card); 8) Draw

Ranking of runner-up teams

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1	E	Yanbian Hailanjiang	4	3	1	0	8	2	+6	10	National Finals
2	B	Shanghai Jiading Boji	4	3	0	1	23	1	+22	9	National Finals
3	H	Gansu Mass Ray	4	3	0	1	21	5	+16	9	Play-offs
4	A	Shenzhen Bogang	4	3	0	1	14	3	+11	9
5	C	Qingdao Zhongchuang Hengtai	4	2	2	0	16	2	+14	8
6	I	Hubei Wuhan Athletics Zaiming	4	2	2	0	13	4	+9	8
7	D	Fuzhou Hengxing	4	2	2	0	11	2	+9	8
8	G	Shandong Wangyue	4	2	2	0	9	1	+8	8
9	J	Shanghai Huajiao	4	2	1	1	25	4	+21	7
10	F	Chongqing Rich	4	2	1	1	6	9	-3	7

Play-offs

National Finals

Qualified teams

Groups	Club	Head Coach	City	Stadium	Capacity	Position
North	Nanjing Fengfan	Yin Youyou	Nanjing	Football Field at Nanjing University
	Xi'an UKD	Huang Hongyi	Xi'an	Football Field at Xi’an Polytechnic University
	Xi'an Yilian	Huang Qixiang	Xi'an	Football Field at Xi'an Urban Architectural College
	Heze Caozhou	Jeong Hyun-ho	Heze (playing in Shan County)	Shan County Nationwide Fitness Centre
	Dandong Hantong	Wei Shili	Dandong (playing in Zhuanghe)	Football Field at Liaoning Normal University Haihua College
	Yanbian Hailanjiang	Li Zaihao	Longjing	Longjing Hailanjiang Football Town Football Field
	Gansu Mass Ray	Liu Wei	Lanzhou	Football Field at Lanzhou Vocational College of Sports
	Shandong Wangyue	Song Lihui	Jinan (playing in Tai'an)	Tai'an Sports Center
South	Nanjing Balanta	Liu Hongtao	Nanjing	Jiangning Sports Center
	Zhaoqing Topfung Eastlake	Wang Di	Zhaoqing	Zhaoqing Sports Center
	Hubei Huachuang	Liu Bo	Wuhan	Football Field at National Prosecutors College of P.R.C at Hubei
	Lingshui Dingli Jingcheng	Huang Chong	Lingshui (playing in Haikou)	Hainan Sport School Stadium
	Shanghai Jiading Boji	Wang Hongliang	Shanghai	Jiading Stadium
	Shenzhen Bogang	Li Haiqiang	Shenzhen	Shenzhen Bogang Football Base
	Hubei Wuhan Athletics Zaiming	Zhao Peng	Wuhan (playing in Huangshi)	Huangshi Stadium
	Qingdao Zhongchuang Hengtai	Zhou Xin	Qingdao	Qingdao Guoxin Stadium Outer Field

North Group

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1	Nanjing Fengfan (P)	7	7	0	0	23	2	+21	21	China League Two
2	Xi'an UKD (Q)	7	4	1	2	14	5	+9	13	Play-offs
3	Xi'an Yilian (Q)	7	4	1	2	12	7	+5	13
4	Heze Caozhou (Q)	7	4	1	2	11	10	+1	13
5	Shandong Wangyue (Q)	7	3	1	3	9	12	-3	10
6	Dandong Hantong	7	2	1	4	6	12	-6	7
7	Gansu Mass Ray	7	1	0	6	8	21	-13	3
8	Yanbian Hailanjiang	7	0	1	6	2	16	-14	1

South Group

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1	Shenzhen Bogang (P)	7	5	1	1	16	8	+8	16	China League Two
2	Nanjing Balanta (Q)	7	5	1	1	14	6	+8	16	Play-offs
3	Shanghai Jiading Boji (Q)	7	4	2	1	9	7	+2	14
4	Hubei Huachuang (Q)	7	2	4	1	12	11	+1	10
5	Qingdao Zhongchuang Hengtai (Q)	7	3	1	3	11	11	0	10
6	Hubei Wuhan Athletics Zaiming	7	1	2	4	5	12	-7	5
7	Zhaoqing Topfung Eastlake	7	1	1	5	10	12	-2	4
8	Lingshui Dingli Jingcheng	7	0	2	5	7	17	-10	2

Overall table

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1	Nanjing Fengfan (C, P)	7	7	0	0	23	2	+21	21	China League Two
2	Shenzhen Bogang (P)	7	5	1	1	16	8	+8	16
3	Shandong Wangyue	7	3	1	3	9	12	-3	10
4	Xi'an UKD (P)	7	4	1	2	14	5	+9	13
5	Shanghai Jiading Boji (Q, P)	7	4	2	1	9	7	+2	14	Promotion Play-offs
6	Hubei Huachuang (Q)	7	2	4	1	12	11	+1	10	Promotion Play-offs
7	Nanjing Balanta	7	5	1	1	14	6	+8	16
8	Qingdao Zhongchuang Hengtai (P)	7	3	1	3	11	11	0	10
9	Xi'an Yilian	7	4	1	2	12	7	+5	13
10	Heze Caozhou	7	4	1	2	11	10	+1	13
11	Dandong Hantong	7	2	1	4	6	12	-6	7
12	Hubei Wuhan Athletics Zaiming	7	1	2	4	5	12	-7	5
13	Zhaoqing Topfung Eastlake	7	1	1	5	10	12	-2	4
14	Gansu Mass Ray	7	1	0	6	8	21	-13	3
15	Lingshui Dingli Jingcheng	7	0	2	5	7	17	-10	2
16	Yanbian Hailanjiang	7	0	1	6	2	16	-14	1

(C) Champion; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified to the phase indicated;

Play-offs

3rd-6th Place

The two winners of this round will be directly promoted to 2020 China League Two.

3rd-4th Place

Final

2nd leg

Nanjing Fengfan won 5–3 on aggregate.

References

Notes and References

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http://www.thecfa.cn/lstz/20181121/25685.html 关于发布《2019中国足球协会会员协会冠军联赛规程》的通知
Web site: http://www.thecfa.cn/yylaggb/20181123/25901.html. zh:关于组织2019中冠联赛参赛俱乐部报名的通知. thecfa.cn . 2018-11-23 . 2019-02-02.
Web site: http://www.thecfa.cn/lstz/20190417/26802.html . zh:关于大连华亿足球俱乐部退出2019中冠联赛的处罚决定 . thecfa.cn . 2019-04-17 . 2018-04-18.