Shijiazhuang Kung Fu and Sichuan Jiuniu started a fierce battle at 15:30 on September 25th in a key match for the fate of the Super League. On the eve of the match, the two teams had 43 and 41 points respectively, and were in the 4th and 6th places in the table. With only 2 points and 2 rankings separating them, the two teams are destined to have a fierce battle when they meet each other.
In the first leg, Sichuan Jiuniu beat Shijiazhuang Kungfu 2-0 to gain a psychological advantage. However, compared to Shijiazhuang Kung Fu's 1-goal win over Qingdao Hainiu, Sichuan Jiuiu Niu's recent defeats to Super League rivals Nantong Zhiyun and Qingdao Hainiu have left them physically and mentally shattered. Their ability to adjust and recover will be tested. The match will be officiated by Jiangxi referee Wan Tao, who has rich experience in the Chinese Super League.
Another game that could affect the pattern of the Super League is Shanghai Jiading Huilong versus Kunshan. With 56 points, Kunshan and Nantong Zhiyun are leading the table and are the favorites. As Nantong Zhiyun will face Qingdao Hainiu in this round, Kunshan will have a chance to return to the first place and lead the table alone if they are hindered. Of course, this will require Kunshan to beat Shanghai Jiading Huilong. The match will be officiated by Beijing referee Li Huigang.
In the relegation zone, the city derby between Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) and Beijing North Sports University (BNSU) has attracted a lot of attention. With only 2 points, Beijing Institute of Technology has already locked up a relegation spot, but they will still go all out for their first win of the season. In contrast, Beijing North Sports University is under even more pressure, as they are currently only one point ahead of the relegation zone, and if they fail to get all three points in this match, the situation will be even more severe, and there is even a risk that they will be overtaken by Liaoning Shenyang City and fall into the relegation zone. Shaanxi referee Liu Chentao will be the referee for this match.
Liaoning Shenyang City is facing Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic in this round, and it looks like the two are not on the same level of strength as they are 16th and 5th. However, in their first meeting this season, Liaoning Shenyang City blew away Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic 1-0. This meeting is still full of suspense. The Northwest Wolves, who still have a theoretical hope of making it to the Premier League, will try to get all three points. Yanbian referee Ren Tong will officiate the match.
Another team in the relegation zone, Xinjiang Tianshan Snow Leopard, will face Suzhou Dongwu in this round. The team has suffered 15 consecutive defeats, and despite the recent change of manager, they have not been able to stop the decline. Facing Suzhou Dongwu with an all-Chinese team will be another chance for them to save themselves. However, judging from the recent trend, Suzhou Dongwu has quietly risen to 7th place after winning 4 consecutive matches with an all-Chinese team. If they continue to maintain their recent form, it will be difficult for Xinjiang to take advantage of them. Tianjin referee Han Lei will enforce this match.
The other team, Guangxi Pingguo Ha Loud and Clear, will face Heilongjiang Bingcheng under the leadership of new manager Zhao Changhong. Before the match, 3 points ahead of the relegation zone of Guangxi Pingguo Ha Loud and clear, relegation pressure is also huge. They will be looking for 3 points against Heilongjiang Bingcheng, who have no hope of being overtaken by the Super League and no worries about relegation. Jiangsu referee Cui Yueqiang will officiate the match.
In terms of broadcasting arrangements, all nine matches in this round have live webcasts. Among them, Qingdao double male participation in the game there is a live TV platform - Qingdao Radio and Television Leisure Sports Channel (QTV5) will be in September 23rd 15:00 and 24th 15:30 respectively live broadcast Qingdao Youth Island to face Jiangxi North Gate, Qingdao Hainiu against Nantong Zhiyun.
