2024 Chinese FA Cup

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2024 Chinese FA Cup
CFA Cup
Dezhou Haishan taking on Guangdong Red Treasure in a first round tie, 16 March 2024
Tournament details
CountryChina
Dates15 January – 23 November 2024[1]
Teams80
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The 2024 Chinese Football Association Cup (Chinese: 2024中国足球协会杯) is the current and 26th edition of the Chinese FA Cup.

The defending champions are Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua.[2]

Schedule[edit]

Round Draw date Match dates Clubs
remaining
Clubs
involved
Winners from
previous round
New entries
this round
New entries notes
First round 23 February 2024 15–17 March 2024 80 32 none 32 16 winners from qualifying round
12 2024 Chinese Champions League teams
2 amateur teams
2 2024 China League Two teams
Second round 20–22 April 2024 64 32 16 16 16 2024 China League Two teams
Third round 17–19 May 2024 48 32 16 16 16 2024 China League One teams
Fourth round 21–23 June 2024 32 16 16 16 16 2024 Chinese Super League teams
Fifth round 15–17 July 2024 16 16 16 none
Quarter-finals 20–22 August 2024 8 8 8 none
Semi-finals 24–26 September 2024 4 4 4 none
Final 23 November 2024 2 2 2 none

Qualifying round[edit]

Between 15 January 2024 and 23 January 2024, 18 teams contested in the qualifying round, with all matches being hosted at the Zhuhai Suoka Sports Training Base.[3]

Group A[edit]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification SSS QEB QXN QEU CCX NNJ
1 Shanghai Shenshui 5 4 0 1 14 2 +12 12 Qualification for First round 2–0
2 Qujing EB 5 3 1 1 14 3 +11 10[a] 1–0 3–1 9–0
3 Qianxinan Xufengtang 5 3 1 1 13 6 +7 10[a] 1–3 1–1 2–1 4–0
4 Qingdao Elite United 5 1 1 3 6 9 −3 4[b]
5 Changchun Xidu 5 1 1 3 4 9 −5 4[b] 0–1 1–0 1–5 1–1 1–2
6 Nanning Juding[c] 5 1 0 4 3 25 −22 3 Participation in First round 0–8 1–3
Updated to match(es) played on 23 January 2024. Source: CFA Cup
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. ^ a b Tied on head-to-head points, goal difference, and goals scored. Goal difference in all matches: Qujing EB +11, Qianxinan Xufengtang +7.
  2. ^ a b Tied on head-to-head points, goal difference, and goals scored. Goal difference in all matches: Qingdao Elite United −3, Changchun Xidu −5.
  3. ^ Tied on points with Group C Shanxi Xiangyu. Goal difference in all matches: Shanxi Xiangyu −18, Nanning Juding −22.

Group B[edit]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification SFL HZQ DZH CQC SZJ LZH
1 Shanghai Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Flying Lion 5 5 0 0 16 0 +16 15 Qualification for First round 3–0 1–0 3–0 4–0 3–0
2 Hangzhou Qiantang 5 4 0 1 13 3 +10 12 2–0 2–0 3–0 6–0
3 Dezhou Haishan 5 3 0 2 10 7 +3 9 4–2 2–0 4–0
4 Chongqing Chunlei 5 2 0 3 7 9 −2 6
5 Shenzhen Jixiang 5 1 0 4 2 12 −10 3 0–2 2–1
6 Lanzhou Hailu 5 0 0 5 1 18 −17 0 Participation in First round 0–3
Updated to match(es) played on 23 January 2024. Source: CFA Cup
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.

Group C[edit]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification NBS SHS XLT GNU GXB SXX
1 Ningbo Shoufa 5 5 0 0 27 2 +25 15 Qualification for First round 2–1 4–1 7–0
2 Shanghai Second 5 4 0 1 17 3 +14 12
3 Xiamen Lujian Tiancheng 5 3 0 2 24 7 +17 9 1–3 6–0
4 Gannan 92 United Team 5 1 0 4 3 19 −16 3[a] 0–4
5 Guangxi Bushan 5 1 0 4 3 25 −22 3[a] 0–7 0–8 0–7 2–1
6 Shanxi Xiangyu[b] 5 1 0 4 2 20 −18 3[a] 0–7 0–1 0–9 0–2 2–1
Updated to match(es) played on 23 January 2024. Source: CFA Cup
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. ^ a b c Tied on head-to-head points. Head-to-head goal difference: Gannan 92 United Team +1, Guangxi Bushan +0, Shanxi Xiangyu −1.
  2. ^ Tied on points with Group A Nanning Juding. Goal difference in all matches: Shanxi Xiangyu −18, Nanning Juding −22.

First round[edit]

The draw for the first round was made on 23 February 2024 by Yu Hanchao and Wang Shenchao.[4] The exact fixtures were announced on 8 March 2024, with Guangxi Bushan hosting the opening ceremony for the tournament.[5] The ties took place between 15 and 17 March 2024. The round included Dezhou Haishan, Hangzhou Qiantang, Nanning Juding, Ningbo Shoufa, Qingdao Elite United, and Qingdao Kunpeng the lowest-ranked teams remaining in the competition.

Number of teams per tier still in competition
Chinese Super League[a] China League One[b] China League Two[c] Chinese Champions League Amateur Total
16 / 16
16 / 16
18 / 18
24 / 24
6 / 6
80 / 80
15 March 2024 (2024-03-15) Shanghai Shenshui (4) 3–0Shanghai Tongji (4)Shanghai
14:00 UTC+8
Report Stadium: Shanghai United Football Base Field 2
Attendance: 0
Referee: Zhang Yi[6]
15 March 2024 (2024-03-15) Shanxi Xiangyu (4) 4–1Qingdao Kunpeng (A)Jinzhong
14:00 UTC+8
Report Stadium: Shanxi Vocational University of Engineering Science and Technology Stadium
Attendance: 358
Referee: Shan Dan'ao[6]
15 March 2024 (2024-03-15) Hangzhou Qiantang (A) 3–0Ningxia Fangzhong (4)Hangzhou
15:00 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Linping Sports Centre Stadium
Attendance: 102
Referee: Wang Minjie[6]
15 March 2024 (2024-03-15) Qianxinan Xufengtang (4) 3–0Wuhan Xiaoma (4)Xingyi
15:30 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Qianxinan Prefecture Yilong Baseball Sports Park Football Stadium
Attendance: 1,355
Referee: Zhang Haoheng[6]
15 March 2024 (2024-03-15) Guangxi Bushan (4) 2–0Pingluo Hengli (4)Guigang
19:30 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Guigang Sports Centre Stadium
Attendance: 21,398
Referee: Xu Qiangqiang[6]
16 March 2024 (2024-03-16) Ningbo Shoufa (A)0–2 Jiangsu Landhouse Dong Victory (4) Ningbo
14:00 UTC+8 Stadium: Ningbo Sports Center
Attendance: 2,362
Referee: Mu Fupeng[7]
16 March 2024 (2024-03-16) Xiamen Lujian Tiancheng (4)2–4 Xi'an Chongde Ronghai (3) Xiamen
15:00 UTC+8
Report Stadium: Haicang Sports Centre Stadium
Attendance: 307
Referee: Geng Maoxiang[7]
16 March 2024 (2024-03-16) Dezhou Haishan (A) 4–2Guangdong Red Treasure (4)Dezhou
15:00 UTC+8
Report Stadium: Dezhou Advanced Normal School Football Field
Attendance: 2,300
Referee: Guo Xiang[7]
16 March 2024 (2024-03-16) Shenzhen Jixiang (4) 3–0Inner Mongolia Caoshangfei (4)Shenzhen
15:30 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Bao'an Stadium Outer Field
Attendance: 278
Referee: Wang Haidong[7]
16 March 2024 (2024-03-16) Gannan 92 United Team (4)1–2 Changle Jingangtui (4) Linxia
15:30 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Linxia Olympic Sports Centre Stadium
Attendance: 1,810
Referee: Liu Chentao[7]
16 March 2024 (2024-03-16) Changchun Xidu (4) 0–0
(5–4 p)
Lanzhou Hailu (4)Guigang
19:00 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Jiuling Lake Football Training Centre Field 1
Attendance: 10
Referee: Lin Zhaohao[7]
Penalties
Note: Due to unfavourable weather conditions in Changchun, Jilin, and surrounding areas, the match was originally scheduled to be played at a neutral ground in Dongxing, Guangxi.[5] However, on 15 March, the match was moved to take place in Guigang, Guangxi.[8]
17 March 2024 (2024-03-17) Shanghai Second (4) 7–0Nanning Juding (A)Shanghai
14:00 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Jinshan Sports Centre Outer Field
Attendance: 367
Referee: Cui Tingbin[9]
17 March 2024 (2024-03-17) Qingdao Elite United (A) 2–0Shanxi Longchengren (4)Qingdao
14:30 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Qingdao Jimo Chuangzhi New Area Sports Center Stadium
Attendance: 5,226
Referee: Li Wei[9]
17 March 2024 (2024-03-17) Chongqing Chunlei (4)2–5 Dalian K'un City (3) Chongqing
15:30 UTC+8
Report Stadium: Longxing Football Stadium Outer Field
Attendance: 468
Referee: Wu Kai[9]

Second round[edit]

The draw for the second round was made on 23 February 2024 by Yu Hanchao and Wang Shenchao.[4] The exact fixtures were announced on 2 April 2024.[10] The ties will take place between 19 and 21 April 2024. The round included Dezhou Haishan, Hangzhou Qiantang, and Qingdao Elite United, the lowest-ranked teams remaining in the competition.

Number of teams per tier still in competition
Chinese Super League[a] China League One[b] China League Two Chinese Champions League Amateur Total
16 / 16
16 / 16
18 / 18
11 / 24
3 / 6
64 / 80
19 April 2024 (2024-04-19) Hangzhou Qiantang (A) 1–0Nantong Haimen Codion (3)Hangzhou
14:00 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Linping Sports Centre Stadium
Attendance: 110
Referee: Zhang Shuo[11]
20 April 2024 (2024-04-20) Shanxi Xiangyu (4)1–4 Beijing IT (3) Changzhi
14:30 UTC+8 Report
Stadium: Changzhi Tunliu Sports Center
Attendance: 666
Referee: Liu Xin[12]
20 April 2024 (2024-04-20) Dalian K'un City (3) 3–2Quanzhou Yassin (3)Dalian
15:00 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Dalian Football Youth Training Center
Attendance: 423
Referee: Ren Dexin[12]
20 April 2024 (2024-04-20) Qianxinan Xufengtang (4)1–4 Shenzhen Juniors (3) Xingyi
15:00 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Qianxinan Prefecture Yilong Baseball Sports Park Football Stadium
Attendance: 4,353
Referee: Liu Xiao[12]
20 April 2024 (2024-04-20) Dezhou Haishan (A)1–3 Tai'an Tiankuang (3) Dezhou
15:00 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Dezhou Advanced Normal School Football Field
Attendance: 3,317
Referee: Wang Minjie[12]
20 April 2024 (2024-04-20) Changchun Xidu (4)0–5 Shaanxi Union (3) Changchun
15:00 UTC+8 Report
Stadium: Changchun Yatai Jingyue Training Ground Main Field
Attendance: 556
Referee: Wang Yang[12]
20 April 2024 (2024-04-20) Xi'an Chongde Ronghai (3)0–4 Guangdong GZ-Power (3) Xi'an
15:30 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Xi'an Olympic Sports Center
Attendance: 158
Referee: Li Wei[12]
Note: The match, originally scheduled to take place at the Xi'an Physical Education University Huyi Campus Football Field, was moved to the Xi'an Olympic Sports Center due to issues with the stadium.[13]
20 April 2024 (2024-04-20) Shenzhen Jixiang (4) 3–1Guangxi Lanhang (3)Shenzhen
15:30 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Shenzhen Youth Football Training Center Field 1
Attendance: 426
Referee: Cai Xiaochun[12]
20 April 2024 (2024-04-20) Guangxi Bushan (4)0–1 Rizhao Yuqi (3) Guigang
19:30 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Guigang Sports Centre Stadium
Attendance: 20,778
Referee: Chen Sijian[12]
21 April 2024 (2024-04-21) Changle Jingangtui (4)0–4 Hunan Billows (3) Fuzhou
14:30 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Tianjin University-National University of Singapore Joint Institute in Fuzhou Football Field
Attendance: 65
Referee: Wang Feiqiang[14]
21 April 2024 (2024-04-21) Shanghai Shenshui (4)1–1
(2–4 p)
Haikou Mingcheng (3) Shanghai
15:00 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Shanghai United Football Base Field 3
Attendance: 287
Referee: Liang Ming[14]
Penalties
21 April 2024 (2024-04-21) Qujing EB (4)1–5 Guangxi Hengchen (3) Qujing
15:30 UTC+8
Report Stadium: Qujing Cultural and Sports Park Stadium
Attendance: 21,860
Referee: Zheng Shenfei[14]

Third round[edit]

The draw for the third round was made on 23 February 2024 by Zhao Lina and Ningbo Shoufa head coach Rong Bocheng.[4] The ties took place between 15 and 19 May 2024. The round included Hangzhou Qiantang and Qingdao Elite United, the lowest-ranked teams remaining in the competition.

Number of teams per tier still in competition
Chinese Super League[a] China League One China League Two Chinese Champions League Amateur Total
16 / 16
16 / 16
12 / 18
2 / 24
2 / 6
48 / 80
17 May 2024 (2024-05-17) Shenzhen Juniors (3)1–2 Qingdao Red Lions (2) Shenzhen
15:30 UTC+8
Report
Stadium: Longhua Cultural and Sports Center
Attendance: 164
Referee: Dan Ning
17 May 2024 (2024-05-17) Tai'an Tiankuang (3)0–3 Foshan Nanshi (2) Tai'an
15:30 UTC+8 Report
Stadium: Taishan Stadium
Attendance: 765
Referee: Su Zihao
17 May 2024 (2024-05-17) Haikou Mingcheng (3)1–4 Jiangxi Lushan (2) Haikou
17:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Haikou Mission Hills Football Training Base Stadium
Attendance: 106
Referee: Xiong Xing
17 May 2024 (2024-05-17) Dalian K'un City (3)0–2 Yunnan Yukun (2) Dalian
19:00 UTC+8 Report
Stadium: Jinzhou Stadium
Attendance: 1,211
Referee: Han Lei
17 May 2024 (2024-05-17) Rizhao Yuqi (3) 2–0Shanghai Jiading Huilong (2)Rizhao
19:30 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Rizhao International Football Center
Attendance: 1,879
Referee: Li Peng
18 May 2024 (2024-05-18) Shenzhen Jixiang (4)0–1 Nanjing City (2) Shenzhen
15:30 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Shenzhen Football Association Guangming Training Base Field 1
Attendance: 498
Referee: Liu Xindong
18 May 2024 (2024-05-18) Guangdong GZ-Power (3)0–1 Wuxi Wugo (2) Guangzhou
17:00 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Huangpu Sports Center
Attendance: 509
Referee: Wang Xiao
18 May 2024 (2024-05-18) Hunan Billows (3)0–3 Shijiazhuang Gongfu (2) Loudi
17:30 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Loudi Sports Center
Attendance: 12,526
Referee: Li Wei
19 May 2024 (2024-05-19) Qingdao Elite United (A)1–2 Suzhou Dongwu (2) Qingdao
14:30 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Qingdao Jimo Chuangzhi New Area Sports Center Stadium
Attendance: 2,086
Referee: Gu Zhongchao
19 May 2024 (2024-05-19) Beijing IT (3)0–1 Guangxi Pingguo Haliao (2) Beijing
15:30 UTC+8 Report Stadium: BIT Eastern Athletic Field
Attendance: 289
Referee: Mu Yuchen
19 May 2024 (2024-05-19) Guangxi Hengchen (3) 2–1Dalian Yingbo (2)Nanning
17:00 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Nanning Sports School Wuhe Campus Football Field
Attendance: 966
Referee: Wu Can
19 May 2024 (2024-05-19) Hangzhou Qiantang (A)1–2 Chongqing Tonglianglong (2) Hangzhou
19:30 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Linping Sports Centre Stadium
Attendance: 1,158
Referee: Geng Maoxiang

Fourth round[edit]

The draw for the fourth round was made on 23 February 2024 by Zhao Lina and Ningbo Shoufa head coach Rong Bocheng.[4] The ties will take place between 19 and 23 June 2024. The round will include Shanghai Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Flying Lion, the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition.

Number of teams per tier still in competition
Chinese Super League China League One China League Two Chinese Champions League Amateur Total
16 / 16
10 / 16
5 / 18
1 / 24
0 / 6
32 / 80
19 June 2024 (2024-06-19) Langfang Glory City (3) Match 55 Qingdao Hainiu (1) Langfang
16:00 UTC+8 Stadium: Langfang Stadium
19 June 2024 (2024-06-19) Ganzhou Ruishi (3) Match 64 Nantong Zhiyun (1) Dingnan
16:00 UTC+8 Stadium: Dingnan Youth Football Training Center
21 June 2024 (2024-06-21) Guangxi Hengchen (3) Match 53 Shanghai Port (1) Nanning
17:00 UTC+8 Stadium: Nanning Sports School Wuhe Campus Football Field
21 June 2024 (2024-06-21) Shaanxi Union (3) Match 63 Changchun Yatai (1) Weinan
17:00 UTC+8 Stadium: Weinan Sports Center Stadium
21 June 2024 (2024-06-21) Wuxi Wugo (2) Match 51 Meizhou Hakka (1) Jiangyin
19:30 UTC+8 Stadium: Jiangyin Stadium
21 June 2024 (2024-06-21) Rizhao Yuqi (3) Match 52 Henan (1) Rizhao
19:30 UTC+8 Stadium: Rizhao International Football Center
21 June 2024 (2024-06-21) Yunnan Yukun (2) Match 54 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger (1) Yuxi
19:30 UTC+8 Stadium: Yuxi Plateau Sports Center Stadium
21 June 2024 (2024-06-21) Foshan Nanshi (2) Match 62 Shanghai Shenhua (1) Foshan
19:30 UTC+8 Stadium: Nanhai Sports Center
21 June 2024 (2024-06-21) Guangxi Pingguo Haliao (2) Match 58 Wuhan Three Towns (1) Pingguo
20:00 UTC+8 Stadium: Pingguo Stadium
22 June 2024 (2024-06-22) Jiangxi Lushan (2) Match 49 Zhejiang (1) Ruichang
18:30 UTC+8 Stadium: Ruichang Sports Park Stadium
22 June 2024 (2024-06-22) Chongqing Tonglianglong (2) Match 50 Shandong Taishan (1) Chongqing
19:30 UTC+8 Stadium: Tongliang Long Stadium
22 June 2024 (2024-06-22) Suzhou Dongwu (2) Match 60 Beijing Guoan (1) Suzhou
19:30 UTC+8 Stadium: Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre
23 June 2024 (2024-06-23) Nanjing City (2) Match 57 Cangzhou Mighty Lions (1) Nanjing
19:30 UTC+8 Stadium: Wutaishan Stadium

Fifth round[edit]

Quarter-finals[edit]

Semi-finals[edit]

Final[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Chinese Super League teams will join the competition in the fourth round.
  2. ^ a b China League One teams joined the competition in the third round.
  3. ^ China League Two teams joined the competition in the second round (with the exceptions of Dalian K'un City and Xi'an Chongde Ronghai, who joined in the first round).

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