At one point it was on the verge of collapse due to years of financial problems at parent company Evergrande. The Guangzhou team played an away game with the help of the surrounding sales and access conditions to face Shanghai Jiading Huilong, coached by Dalian-born coaches Yang Lin and Liu Yujian. It was broadcast live on Guangdong Radio and Television's Sports Channel, Guangzhou Radio and Television's Nanguo City Channel and Competition Channel. Guangzhou team has three powerful foreign players such as Alegria, while local players are good at provoking opponents through small actions. In the last round of matches, Guangzhou drew with Yunnan Yukun and accumulated 30 points to rank sixth in the table. Shanghai Jiading Huilong are undefeated in their last six matches with a record of five draws and one win, accumulating 22 points and ranking tenth.
Liaoning Ironmen are on the road to Suzhou Dongwu in a match broadcast live on Liaoning TV's Educational Youth Channel. At the beginning of the season, the Liaoning Ironmen had the slogan of hitting the Chinese Super League, but had a poor start. However, with the addition of João Carlos, the team has strengthened significantly, and under the leadership of new head coach Li Jin Yu, the team has achieved three wins and one draw, and has accumulated 24 points, ranking ninth in the table. Suzhou Dongwu is coached by Korean manager Kim Dae-yi, and the team has outstanding foreign aid Leonardo Silva and outstanding local player Liang Wei-hang, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 5 rounds of matches, accumulating 31 points, and temporarily ranked fourth in the standings.
Guangxi Pingguo Ha Loud and Clear will host Shijiazhuang Kung Fu. Pingguo Ha Loud and Clear's squad is led by players such as Giovanni, Herville, Shan Pengfei, Laureus and Ye Chongqiu, who are currently fourth on the table after three losses and one draw in their last four games. Shijiazhuang Kung Fu, who have Liu Cheng as interim manager and have players such as Mercy Pauli, Ayovi and veteran Wang Song in their squad, have just recently gone three rounds unbeaten and have amassed 29 points to sit in seventh place.
Qingdao Red Lions will host Wuxi Wuhu, which will be broadcast live on Qingdao Radio and Television's Sports & Leisure Channel. Qingdao Red Lions have recently suffered three draws and six rounds without a win, and are currently in 11th place with 20 points. Wuxi Wuhu, on the other hand, has not won for four consecutive rounds and is in the second last place with 12 points, making the relegation situation very tough.
