So far, Shenzhen are undefeated in their last four warm-up matches. During that time, they first drew 0-0 with Shijiazhuang Kung Fu, the fourth-place finisher in the 2022 Chinese First Division, then drew 2-2 with 2022 Chinese champions Yunnan Yukun before winning 2-1 against Shijiazhuang Kung Fu and Jinan Xingzhou.
Jinan Xingzhou is the promoted team in the 2023 season of the Central League A and the champion of the 2022 season of the Central League B. They are the first team to be promoted to the Central League A in 2023 and the champion of the 2022 season of the Central League B. In the first stage of the last season, they had a strong undefeated record of 4 wins, 1 draw, 9 goals, 2 goals conceded and 13 points.
In the 2022 season of the Chinese Super League, Shenzhen ranked 14th with 9 wins, 3 draws and 22 losses scoring 29 goals, 74 goals and 30 points, and were relegated as expected. However, they encountered great difficulties in entering the new season. However, they topped the list of the second batch of clubs that have completed their debt clearance as announced by the CFA. Now, there are signs that they are likely to complete access.
