2021 China League Two
The 2021 Chinese Football Association Division Two League season was the 32nd season since its establishment in 1989.
Team changes
To League TwoTeams promoted from 2020 Chinese Champions League |
From League TwoTeams promoted to 2021 China League One Dissolved entries
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Name changes
Ahead of the 2021 season, the Chinese Football Association ordered all clubs to eliminate any corporate references in their names.[2]
- Hubei Chufeng United F.C. changed their name to Hubei Istar in January 2021.[3]
- Qingdao Zhongchuang Hengtai F.C. changed their name to Qingdao Youth Island in January 2021.[4]
- Xiamen Qudian F.C. changed their name to Xiamen Egret Island in January 2021.[5]
- Yunnan Kunlu F.C. changed their name to Kunming Zheng He Shipman in January 2021.[6]
- Qingdao Jonoon F.C. changed their name to Qingdao Hainiu in January 2021.[7]
- Xi'an Daxing Chongde F.C. changed their name to Xi'an Wolves in February 2021.[8]
- Guangxi Baoyun F.C. changed their name to Guangxi Pingguo Haliao in February 2021.[9]
- Guangdong Lianghetang F.C. changed their name to Dongguan United in February 2021.
- Xi'an UKD F.C. changed their name to Shaanxi Warriors Beyond in March 2021.[10]
- Hebei Aoli Jingying F.C. changed their name to Hebei Zhuoao in March 2021.[11]
- Hebei Jingying Zhihai F.C. changed their name to Hebei Kungfu in March 2021.[12]
- Wuxi Xinje F.C. changed their name to Wuxi Wugou in March 2021.[13]
- Shanghai Jiading Boji F.C. changed their name to Shanghai Jiading Huilong in March 2021.
- Zhejiang Yiteng F.C. changed their name to Shaoxing Keqiao Yuejia in March 2021.
- Sichuan Huakun F.C. changed their name to Sichuan Minzu in March 2021.
- Yichun Jiangxi Tungsten Grand Tiger F.C. changed their name to Yichun Grand Tiger in March 2021.
- Quanzhou Addarmour F.C. changed their name to Quanzhou Yassin in March 2021.
- Yanbian Hailanjiang F.C. changed their name to Yanbian Longding in March 2021.
- Dandong Hantong F.C. changed their name to Dandong Tengyue in March 2021.
Clubs
Stadiums and Locations
Clubs Locations
Location of teams in 2021 China League Two
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
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| Xiamen Egret Island |  Yang Lin
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Mutual consent | 31 January 2021 | Pre-season | Zang Haili
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1 February 2021 |
| Guangxi Pingguo Haliao | Han Zhenyuan
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Mutual consent | 26 April 2021 | Yang Lin
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26 April 2021 | |
| Shanghai Jiading Huilong |  Nahum Mingol Ribes
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Mutual consent | June 2021 | 1st, Group C | Wang Hongliang
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June 2021 |
| Xi'an Wolves | Tang Xiaofei
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Mutual consent | June/July 2021 | 2nd, Group A | Wang Bo
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June/July 2021 |
| Kunming Zheng He Shipman | Shi Jun (caretaker)
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Signed by Hebei Kungfu as player | 2 July 2021 | 8th, Group B | Cui Yan
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2 July 2021 |
| Hubei Istar | Chen Fangping
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Mutual consent | July 2021 | 8th, Group A | Zhou Rui
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July 2021 |
| Kunming Zheng He Shipman | Cui Yan
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Mutual consent | 8th, Group B | He Yunqun (caretaker)
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| Hubei Istar | Zhou Rui
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Mutual consent | Gao Feng (caretaker)
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| Qingdao Red Lions | Raul Cañete Lozano
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Mutual consent | 5 November 2021 | 6th, Group E | Li Yinan (caretaker)
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5 November 2021[14] |
Centralised venues
First stage
Group A
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shanxi Longjin | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 8 | +17 | 32 | Qualification for Promotion stage |
| 2 | Guangxi Pingguo Haliao | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 11 | +18 | 28 | |
| 3 | Hebei Kungfu | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 | +8 | 26 | |
| 4 | Xi'an Wolves | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 12 | +8 | 22 | Qualification for Relegation stage Group F |
| 5 | Shaoxing Keqiao Yuejia | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 16 | −2 | 18 | |
| 6 | Inner Mongolia Caoshangfei | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 20 | −4 | 13[a] | |
| 7 | Dandong Tengyue | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 29 | −17 | 13[a] | Qualification for Relegation stage Group E |
| 8 | Hubei Istar | 14 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 31 | −28 | 4 |
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification:
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) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Disciplinary points (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card); 8) Draw
Notes:
Results
Positions by round
To preserve chronological evolvements, any postponed matches are not included to the round at which they were originally scheduled, but added to the full round they were played immediately afterwards. For example, if a match is scheduled for round 7, but then played between rounds 8 and 9, it will be added to the standings for round 8.
| Qualification for Promotion stage | |
| Qualification for Relegation stage |
Source: [citation needed]
Results by match played
Group B
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qingdao Hainiu | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 5 | +20 | 31 | Qualification for Promotion stage |
| 2 | Dongguan United | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 10 | +8 | 25 | |
| 3 | Yichun Grand Tiger | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 11 | +2 | 22[a] | Qualification for Relegation stage Group E |
| 4 | Hebei Zhuoao | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 9 | +8 | 22[a] | Qualification for Relegation stage Group F |
| 5 | China U-20 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 15 | +2 | 21 | Qualification for Relegation stage Group E |
| 6 | Wuxi Wugou | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 18 | −5 | 14 | |
| 7 | Shaanxi Warriors Beyond | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 18 | −11 | 10 | |
| 8 | Kunming Zheng He Shipman | 14 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 34 | −24 | 4 | Qualification for Relegation stage Group F |
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification:
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) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Disciplinary points (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card); 8) Draw
Notes:
Results
Positions by round
To preserve chronological evolvements, any postponed matches are not included to the round at which they were originally scheduled, but added to the full round they were played immediately afterwards. For example, if a match is scheduled for round 7, but then played between rounds 8 and 9, it will be added to the standings for round 8.
| Qualification for Promotion stage | |
| Qualification for Relegation stage |
Source: [citation needed]
Results by match played
Group C
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shanghai Jiading Huilong | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 8 | +11 | 29 | Qualification for Promotion stage |
| 2 | Xiamen Egret Island | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 9 | +12 | 28 | |
| 3 | Qingdao Youth Island | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 15 | +10 | 26 | |
| 4 | Sichuan Minzu | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 11 | +6 | 22 | Qualification for Relegation stage Group E |
| 5 | Quanzhou Yassin | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 15 | −5 | 17 | Qualification for Relegation stage Group F |
| 6 | Qingdao Red Lions | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 17 | −5 | 15[a] | Qualification for Relegation stage Group E |
| 7 | Hunan Billows | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 19 | −11 | 15[a] | Qualification for Relegation stage Group F |
| 8 | Yanbian Longding | 14 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 24 | −18 | 4 |
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification:
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) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Disciplinary points (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card); 8) Draw
Notes:
Results
Positions by round
To preserve chronological evolvements, any postponed matches are not included to the round at which they were originally scheduled, but added to the full round they were played immediately afterwards. For example, if a match is scheduled for round 7, but then played between rounds 8 and 9, it will be added to the standings for round 8.
| Qualification for Promotion stage | |
| Qualification for Relegation stage |
Source: [citation needed]
Results by match played
Ranking of third-placed teams
| Pos | Grp | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | Qingdao Youth Island | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 15 | +10 | 26 | Qualification for Promotion stage |
| 2 | A | Hebei Kungfu | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 | +8 | 26 | |
| 3 | B | Yichun Grand Tiger | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 11 | +2 | 22 | Qualification for Relegation stage Group E |
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Disciplinary points (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card); 5) Draw
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Disciplinary points (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card); 5) Draw
Promotion stage
Group D
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qingdao Hainiu (C, P) | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 13 | +14 | 30 | Promotion to League One |
| 2 | Hebei Kungfu (P) | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 14 | +9 | 29 | |
| 3 | Guangxi Pingguo Haliao (O, P) | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 14 | +15 | 26 | Qualification for Promotion play-offs |
| 4 | Qingdao Youth Island (O, P) | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 19 | 11 | +8 | 22 | |
| 5 | Xiamen Egret Island | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 20 | −9 | 16 | Dissolved after season |
| 6 | Shanxi Longjin | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 21 | −7 | 13 | |
| 7 | Shanghai Jiading Huilong (P) | 14 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 19 | −10 | 10 | Promotion to League One |
| 8 | Dongguan United | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 31 | −20 | 5 |
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification:
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) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Disciplinary points (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card); 8) Draw
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
Results
Positions by round
To preserve chronological evolvements, any postponed matches are not included to the round at which they were originally scheduled, but added to the full round they were played immediately afterwards. For example, if a match is scheduled for round 7, but then played between rounds 8 and 9, it will be added to the standings for round 8.
| Promotion to League One | |
| Qualification for Promotion play-offs |
Source: [citation needed]
Results by match played
Promotion play-offs
Both Qingdao Youth Island and Guangxi Pingguo Haliao won their respective playoff matches against China League One opponents, and were promoted.
Relegation stage
Group E
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wuxi Wugou | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 3 | +10 | 17 | |
| 2 | China U-20 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 5 | +6 | 11[a] | |
| 3 | Hubei Istar | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 6 | +4 | 11[a] | |
| 4 | Yichun Grand Tiger | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 9[b] | |
| 5 | Sichuan Minzu | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 9[b] | Dissolved after season |
| 6 | Dandong Tengyue | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | −6 | 8 | |
| 7 | Qingdao Red Lions (O) | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 7 | Qualification for relegation play-offs |
| 8 | Shaanxi Warriors Beyond (R) | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 15 | −12 | 3 | Relegation to CMCL |
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification:
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) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Disciplinary points (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card); 8) Draw
(O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Results
Positions by round
To preserve chronological evolvements, any postponed matches are not included to the round at which they were originally scheduled, but added to the full round they were played immediately afterwards. For example, if a match is scheduled for round 7, but then played between rounds 8 and 9, it will be added to the standings for round 8.
| Qualification for relegation play-offs | |
| Relegation to CMCL |
Source: [citation needed]
Results by match played
Group F
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hebei Zhuoao | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 14 | Dissolved after season |
| 2 | Yanbian Longding | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 11 | |
| 3 | Xi'an Wolves | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 10 | Dissolved after season |
| 4 | Hunan Billows | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 9[a] | |
| 5 | Kunming Zheng He Shipman | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | −2 | 9[a] | Dissolved after season |
| 6 | Inner Mongolia Caoshangfei | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 8 | −1 | 8 | |
| 7 | Shaoxing Keqiao Yuejia (R) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | −6 | 5 | Qualification for relegation play-offs |
| 8 | Quanzhou Yassin | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 4 | Relegation to CMCL |
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification:
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) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Disciplinary points (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card); 8) Draw
(R) Relegated
Notes:
Results
Positions by round
To preserve chronological evolvements, any postponed matches are not included to the round at which they were originally scheduled, but added to the full round they were played immediately afterwards. For example, if a match is scheduled for round 7, but then played between rounds 8 and 9, it will be added to the standings for round 8.
| Qualification for relegation play-offs | |
| Relegation to CMCL |
Source: [citation needed]
Results by match played
Relegation play-offs
Overview
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zibo Qisheng | 2–4 | Qingdao Red Lions | 1–2 | 1–2 |
| Shaoxing Keqiao Yuejia | 1–3 | Hubei Huachuang | 1–2 | 0–1 |
Matches
| Qingdao Red Lions | 2–1 | Zibo Qisheng |
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Report |
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Qingdao Red Lions won 4–2 on aggregate.
| Shaoxing Keqiao Yuejia | 1–2 | Hubei Huachuang |
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Report |
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Hubei Huachuang won 3–1 on aggregate.
Statistics
Top scorers
- As of 30 December 2021[15]
Hat-tricks
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geng Taili
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Guangxi Pingguo Haliao | Dandong Tengyue | 5–1 (A) | 2 July 2021 |
| Yan Hao
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Inner Mongolia Caoshangfei | Hubei Istar | 3–0 (H) | 3 July 2021 |
| Lin Zefeng
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Shanxi Longjin | Dandong Tengyue | 4–0 (H) | 17 July 2021 |
| Li Biao
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Kunming Zheng He Shipman | Xi'an Wolves | 4–2 (H) | 4 November 2021 |
Notes
- ^ a b c d The match was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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