Following the established rules of the Football Association, clubs that fail to pay overdue salaries will face severe penalties of relegation or disqualification. Given that Wuhan Changjiang and Hebei have already been relegated from the Super League, if relegation from the Super League becomes irrelevant, these two teams are likely to be hit with two consecutive relegations, and will be playing in the second division directly from next season onwards. This will undoubtedly become a great spectacle in the history of Chinese soccer!
Currently, the two clubs are facing the dilemma of whether to disband or continue to struggle in the Second Division. Judging from the previous wage arrears problem of the two teams, it is almost impossible for them to solve the problem within the time limit set by the Football Association. It should not be overlooked that the pattern of the Central League may have changed drastically this year. In recent years, Xinjiang Tianshan Snow Leopard have been relegated so often that they may not even be able to stay in the second division! (Old Qiu's Super League commentary)
