Football league season
The 2018 Chinese Football Association Division Two League season was the 29th season since its establishment in 1989. The league is expanded to 28 teams, with 14 teams in North Group and 14 teams in South Group.
On 11 July 2018, Anhui Hefei Guiguan and Shenyang Dongjin failed to register for the rest of the season due to salary arrears.
Team changes
Name changes
Clubs
Stadiums and Locations
Groups
Club
Head Coach
City
Stadium
Capacity
2017 season
North
Baoding Yingli ETS
Han Yalin
Baoding
Hebei University Stadium
20,000
CL1 , 15th
Yinchuan Helanshan
Fan Yuhong
Yinchuan
Helan Mountain Stadium
39,872
3rd
Wuzhong Yellow River Cultural and Sports Center
N/A
Qingdao Jonoon
Aleksandar Kristić
Qingdao
Qingdao Tiantai Stadium
20,525
5th
Jimo Powerise District Sports Center
N/A
Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic
Xie Yuxin
Xi'an
Shaanxi Province Stadium
50,000
7th
Weinan Sports Center Stadium
N/A
Hebei Elite
Zhang Hui
Qinhuangdao
Chinese Football School Stadium
N/A
9th
Shenyang Urban
Wang Gang
Shenyang
Shenyang Urban Construction University Stadium
12,000
12th
Jiangsu Yancheng Dingli
Wang Hongwei
Yancheng
Dafeng Olympic Sports Centre
10,000
13th
Beijing BIT
Asier Eizaguirre
Beijing
BIT Eastern Athletic Field
5,000
15th
Dalian Boyoung
Jiang Feng
Dalian
Jinzhou Stadium
30,775
17th
Jilin Baijia
Zoran Kitanoski
Changchun
Development Area Stadium
25,000
20th
Kalun Lake Stadium
N/A
Baotou Nanjiao
Branko Božović
Baotou
Baotou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium
40,545
23rd
Shenyang Dongjin
Marjan Živković
Shenyang
Shenyang Urban Construction University Stadium
12,000
24th
Zibo Sunday
Hou Zhiqiang
Zibo
Zibo Sports Center Stadium
45,000
CAL , 1st
Yanbian Beiguo
Choi Jin-han
Hunchun
Hunchun People's Stadium
18,900
CAL , 5th
South
Yunnan Flying Tigers
Huang Yan
Lijiang
Lijiang Sports Development Centre Stadium
22,400
CL1 , 16th
Shenzhen Ledman
Li Yuanping (caretaker)
Shenzhen
Bao'an Stadium
40,000
4th
Sichuan Longfor
Li Bing
Dujiangyan
Dujiangyan Phoenix Stadium
12,700
6th
Nantong Zhiyun
Wei Xin
Rugao
Rugao Olympic Sports Center
15,000
8th
Suzhou Dongwu
Kazuo Uchida
Suzhou
Suzhou Sports Center
35,000
11th
Changshu Stadium
30,000
Jiangxi Liansheng
Kazimir Vulić
Ruichang
Ruichang Sports Park Stadium
N/A
14th
Hunan Billows
Sun Wei
Changsha (playing in Yiyang )
Yiyang Olympic Sports Park Stadium
30,000
16th
Shanghai Sunfun
Zhang Zhigang
Shanghai
Fengxian Chemical Industry Park Sports Centre Stadium
N/A
18th
Zhenjiang Huasa
Tang Jing
Zhenjiang
Zhenjiang Sports and Exhibition Center
30,000
21st
Kunshan Sports Centre Stadium
30,000
Hainan Boying
Guo Yijun (caretaker)
Haikou
Hainan Sport School Stadium
10,000
22nd
Anhui Hefei Guiguan
Aleksandar Pantić
Hefei
Hefei Olympic Sports Center Stadium
60,000
CAL , 2nd
Anqing Sports Centre
40,000
Fujian Tianxin
Zhao Tuqiang
Fuzhou
Fujian Olympic Sports Center Stadium
23,000
CAL , 7th
Fujian Normal University Sports Center Stadium
20,000
Haixia Olympic Center Stadium
59,562
Shenzhen Pengcheng
Chen Dazhi
Shenzhen
Xixiang Sports Center
3,000
CAL , 8th
Sichuan Jiuniu
Dario Dabac
Chengdu
Nanhu Sports Center
20,000
CAL , 11th
Chengdu Longquanyi Football Stadium
42,000
Clubs Locations
Baotou Nanjiao Baoding Yingli ETS B.I.T Dalian Boyoung Hebei Elite Jiangsu Yancheng Dingli Jilin Baijia Qingdao Jonoon Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic Shenyang Dongjin Shenyang Urban Yanbian Beiguo Yinchuan Helanshan Zibo Sunday Anhui Hefei Guiguan Fujian Tianxin Hainan Boying Hunan Billows Jiangxi Liansheng Nantong Zhiyun Shanghai Sunfun Shenzhen Ledman Shenzhen Pengcheng Sichuan Jiuniu Sichuan Longfor Suzhou Dongwu Yunnan Flying Tigers Zhenjiang Huasa class=notpageimage| Location of teams in 2018 China League Two
Managerial changes
League tables
North Group
Source: 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) (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated Notes:
^ Jiangsu Yancheng Dingli is ahead of Shenyang Urban on head-to-head points: Jiangsu Yancheng Dingli 2–1 Shenyang Urban, Shenyang Urban 1–2 Jiangsu Yancheng Dingli.
^ Hebei Elite is ahead of Jilin Baijia on head-to-head points: Hebei Elite 2–1 Jilin Baijia, Jilin Baijia 3–5 Hebei Elite.
South Group
Source: 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) (C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated Notes:
^ Suzhou Dongwu is ahead of Zhenjiang Huasa on head-to-head points: Suzhou Dongwu 0–0 Zhenjiang Huasa, Zhenjiang Huasa 0–1 Suzhou Dongwu.
^ Hainan Boying and Shenzhen Pengcheng are ahead of Yunnan Flying Tigers on head-to-head points: Hainan Boying 5 pts, Shenzhen Pengcheng 5 pts, Yunnan Flying Tigers 4 pts. Hainan Boying is ahead of Shenzhen Pengcheng on head-to-head goals scored.
Overall table
Updated to match(es) played on completed. Source: Rules for classification: (Teams ranked 5th-8th) 1) Points in playoffs; 2) Goal difference in playoffs; 3) Goals scored in playoffs; 4) Average points in group stage; 5) Drawing of lots (Teams ranked 9th-26th) 1) Points in playoffs; 2) Goals scored in playoffs; 3) Away goals scored in playoffs; 4) Overtime; 5) Penalty shoot-out (C) Champions; (P) Promoted Notes:
Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic was originally advanced to promotion play-offs but lost in the promotion play-offs. However, Shaanxi was promoted following the disqualification of the China League One side Yanbian Funde.
Yunnan Flying Tigers was disqualified by CFA.
Play-offs
25th–26th place
7 October 2018 (2018-10-07)15:00 Baotou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium , Baotou
13 October 2018 (2018-10-13)15:00 Fengxian Chemical Industry Park Sports Centre Stadium , Shanghai
23rd–24th place
7 October 2018 (2018-10-07)15:00 Hunchun People's Stadium , Hunchun Attendance: 854Referee: Wang Yang
13 October 2018 (2018-10-13)15:00 Chengdu Longquanyi Football Stadium , Chengdu Attendance: 2,657Referee: Zhang Kuan
21st–22nd place
6 October 2018 (2018-10-06)15:00 BIT Eastern Athletic Field , Beijing Attendance: 138Referee: Wang Xihong
13 October 2018 (2018-10-13)15:00 Ruichang Sports Park Stadium , Ruichang Attendance: 1,080Referee: Cui Yueqiang
19th–20th place
7 October 2018 (2018-10-07)15:00 Lijiang Sports Development Centre Stadium , Lijiang Attendance: 568Referee: Huang Liangbin
14 October 2018 (2018-10-14)15:00 Zibo Sports Center Stadium , Zibo Attendance: 1,180Referee: Wang Hongwei
17th–18th place
7 October 2018 (2018-10-07)15:00 Xixiang Sports Center , Shenzhen Attendance: 1,481Referee: Wang Haidong
11 October 2018 (2018-10-11)15:00 Jinzhou Stadium , Dalian Attendance: 258Referee: Liang Ming
15th–16th place
6 October 2018 (2018-10-06)15:00 Hainan Sport School Stadium , Haikou Attendance: 1,098Referee: Jiang Ning
13 October 2018 (2018-10-13)15:00 Hebei University Stadium , Baoding Attendance: 2,141Referee: Guo Xiang
13th–14th place
7 October 2018 (2018-10-07)15:00 Development Area Stadium , Changchun Attendance: 265Referee: Gu Zhongchao
13 October 2018 (2018-10-13)15:00 Kunshan Sports Centre Stadium , Kunshan Attendance: 1,368Referee: Zhao Ming
11th–12th place
6 October 2018 (2018-10-06)15:00 Suzhou Sports Center , Suzhou Attendance: 688Referee: Zhang Yangfan
13 October 2018 (2018-10-13)15:00 Chinese Football School Stadium , Qinhuangdao Attendance: 336Referee: Li Wei
9th–10th place
6 October 2018 (2018-10-06)15:00 Yiyang Olympic Sports Park Stadium , Yiyang Attendance: 324Referee: Li Pengda
13 October 2018 (2018-10-13)15:00 Wuzhong Yellow River Cultural and Sports Center , Wuzhong Attendance: 657Referee: Xiang Yao
Quarter-finals
6 October 2018 (2018-10-06)15:00 Bao'an Stadium , Shenzhen Attendance: 503Referee: Su Zihao
13 October 2018 (2018-10-13)19:35 Shaanxi Province Stadium , Xi'an Attendance: 41,838Referee: Shi Zhenlu
2–2 on aggregate. Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic won on away goals.
6 October 2018 (2018-10-06)15:00 Shenyang Urban Construction University Stadium , Shenyang Attendance: 1,668Referee: Li Zheng
13 October 2018 (2018-10-13)19:35 Rugao Olympic Sports Center , Rugao Attendance: 12,689Referee: Tang Shunqi
Nantong Zhiyun won 1–0 on aggregate.
6 October 2018 (2018-10-06)15:00 Qingdao Tiantai Stadium , Qingdao Attendance: 882Referee: Zhen Wei
13 October 2018 (2018-10-13)19:35 Dujiangyan Phoenix Stadium , Dujiangyan Attendance: 7,016Referee: Liang Caiwei
Sichuan Longfor won 6–0 on aggregate.
6 October 2018 (2018-10-06)19:30 Haixia Olympic Center Stadium , Fuzhou Attendance: 2,683Referee: Gan Shuran
13 October 2018 (2018-10-13)15:00 Dafeng Olympic Sports Centre , Yancheng Attendance: 889Referee: Liu Lin
Jiangsu Yancheng Dingli won 1–0 on aggregate.
Semi-finals
20 October 2018 (2018-10-20)19:35 Rugao Olympic Sports Center , Rugao Attendance: 14,815Referee: Lin Jun
27 October 2018 (2018-10-27)19:35 Shaanxi Province Stadium , Xi'an Attendance: 48,869Referee: Ma Li
Nantong Zhiyun won 2–0 on aggregate.
20 October 2018 (2018-10-20)15:00 Dafeng Olympic Sports Centre , Yancheng Attendance: 1,232Referee: Ma Li
27 October 2018 (2018-10-27)19:35 Dujiangyan Phoenix Stadium , Dujiangyan Attendance: 11,696Referee: Huang Yejun
Sichuan Longfor won 2–0 on aggregate.
Third-Place Match
3 November 2018 (2018-11-03)15:00 Shaanxi Province Stadium , Xi'an Attendance: 35,683Referee: Muhammad Taqi (Singapore )
Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic qualified to 2018 China League One relegation play-offs .
Final Match
4 November 2018 (2018-11-04)17:00 Rugao Olympic Sports Center , Rugao Attendance: 14,986Referee: Xing Qi
Results
This section needs to be updated . Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. (October 2018)
North Group
Updated to match(es) played on 9 September 2018. Source: Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
South Group
Updated to match(es) played on 9 September 2018. Source: Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Results by match played
This section needs to be updated . Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. (October 2018)
North Group
Updated to match(es) played on 9 September 2018. Source: W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; C = Match cancelled
South Group
Updated to match(es) played on 9 September 2018. Source: W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; C = Match cancelled
Top scorers
Last updated: 4 November 2018 Source: Top scorers
Awards
The awards of 2018 China League Two were announced on 19 December 2018.
League attendance
Pos
Team
Total
High
Low
Average
Change
1
Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic
110,077
22,108
8,316
15,725
−5.8%
2
Nantong Zhiyun
77,770
12,866
8,689
11,110
+227.5%
3
Jiangxi Liansheng
47,119
8,868
5,130
6,731
+339.4%
4
Sichuan Jiuniu
44,754
13,822
2,315
6,393
n/a
5
Sichuan Longfor
23,781
4,717
2,751
3,964
−15.6%
6
Shenyang Urban
31,520
6,028
555
3,940
+123.7%
7
Baoding Yingli ETS
26,265
6,820
410
3,752
−39.0%
8
Yanbian Beiguo
15,993
10,112
1,068
3,199
n/a
9
Fujian Tianxin
12,791
2,833
636
2,132
n/a
10
Zibo Sunday
12,414
6,700
574
2,069
n/a
11
Yunnan Flying Tigers
10,944
2,764
452
1,824
−63.0%
12
Yinchuan Helanshan
11,328
3,216
0
1,618
−29.6%
13
Zhenjiang Huasa
9,118
2,668
669
1,520
+72.5%
14
Suzhou Dongwu
10,134
6,652
128
1,267
+10.2%
15
Hainan Boying
6,865
1,866
216
981
−1.9%
16
Shenzhen Ledman
5,192
1,051
601
865
−72.3%
17
Shenzhen Pengcheng
3,847
888
263
550
n/a
18
Jiangsu Yancheng Dingli
3,236
756
232
462
−8.5%
19
Beijing BIT
2,766
869
182
461
−20.1%
20
Jilin Baijia
2,248
637
203
450
−28.0%
21
Hebei Elite
2,591
531
313
432
+18.0%
22
Dalian Boyoung
3,887
851
205
432
−10.4%
23
Baotou Nanjiao
1,637
610
301
409
−86.5%
24
Hunan Billows
2,350
521
220
392
−42.2%
26
Anhui Hefei Guiguan
1,995
619
212
333
n/a
25
Qingdao Jonoon
1,577
583
132
315
−62.5%
27
Shenyang Dongjin
1,302
356
110
217
−23.9%
28
Shanghai Sunfun
999
300
76
167
−50.1%
League total
484,500
22,108
0
2,707
+0.6%
Updated to games played on 24 June 2018 Source: Notes: Teams played previous season in CL1 .
Teams played previous season in CAL .
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