On the field of play on September 25, the 23rd round of the Chinese League of First Division drew to a close. Shijiazhuang Kung Fu beat Sichuan Jiuniu by a narrow 1:0 margin, while Nanjing City suffered a 2:3 defeat against Zibo Cuju. Liaoning Shenyang City and Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic came to an end with a score of 1:2.
