China League One 2026: standings, schedule and stats
ChinaSeason 2026
About the league: China League One
This page covers the China League One season in China. The 2026 field includes 16 teams, and Guangzhou E-Power sits atop the standings with 49 points. Teams combine for 2.75 goals per game on average, while BTTS occurs in 57% of games. The schedule runs from March 14, 2026 through November 7, 2026.
China League One 2026: season in numbers
Season overview
164 games have been completed in the 2026 China League One season. Guangzhou E-Power leads the standings with 49 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.75 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games. 54% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 43% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 41% of games. 28% end in a draw. Road teams win 30% of games.
Team leaders
Guangzhou E-Power has the league's highest scoring average at 2.10 goals per game. Both teams scored in 86% of Heilongjiang Lava Spring's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Guangzhou E-Power | 21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 44:17 | +27 | 49 | 2.33 | DWWWW |
| 2 |  Shenzhen Juniors | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 33:23 | +10 | 39 | 1.86 | WWDWW |
| 3 |  Guangxi Hengchen | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 36:24 | +12 | 36 | 1.80 | WLWDW |
| 4 |  Nantong Zhiyun | 20 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 27:17 | +10 | 35 | 1.75 | WDDWL |
| 5 |  Yanbian Longding | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 31:21 | +10 | 35 | 1.67 | DLWWL |
| 6 |  Shaanxi Union | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 31:22 | +9 | 29 | 1.45 | DLWLW |
| 7 |  Shanghai Jiading | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 26:26 | 0 | 29 | 1.45 | LLDLD |
| 8 |  Changchun Yatai | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 33:37 | -4 | 26 | 1.30 | DLLWL |
| 9 |  Dalian Huayi | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 28:32 | -4 | 24 | 1.20 | DLLWW |
| 10 |  Hebei Kungfu | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 18:24 | -6 | 24 | 1.14 | DWWWW |
| 11 |  Wuxi Wugou | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 29:25 | +4 | 23 | 1.21 | WLLLL |
| 12 |  Suzhou Dongwu | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 21:29 | -8 | 22 | 1.05 | WWDDW |
| 13 |  Heilongjiang Lava Spring | 21 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 33:42 | -9 | 22 | 1.05 | LWDLL |
| 14 |  Nanjing City | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 19:26 | -7 | 21 | 1.00 | DDDLL |
| 15 |  Meizhou Hakka | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 21:41 | -20 | 21 | 1.00 | LWLLD |
| 16 |  Dongguan United | 21 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 21:45 | -24 | 11 | 0.52 | DLLLL |
League statistics
The 2026 season stats cover 164 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Guangzhou E-Power2.10
- 2Guangxi Hengchen1.80
- 3Changchun Yatai1.65
- 4Heilongjiang Lava Spring1.57
- 5Shenzhen Juniors1.57
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Guangzhou E-Power0.81
- 2Nantong Zhiyun0.85
- 3Yanbian Longding1.00
- 4Shenzhen Juniors1.10
- 5Shaanxi Union1.10
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Changchun Yatai90%
- 2Shaanxi Union65%
- 3Heilongjiang Lava Spring62%
- 4Meizhou Hakka62%
- 5Dalian Huayi60%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
Most corners
Corners per game
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, China League One rates below average for game pace, close to average for chance quality and close to average for openness. Home advantage is close to average, game intensity is close to average, and competitive balance is close to average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
Most minutes
- 1Maycon Vinicius Ferreira da Cruz1,800
- 2Vinni Dugary Triboulet1,710
- 3Joaquim Alexandre Abreu Domingos1,710
- 4Jiaqi Xiao1,710
- 5Xiucheng Yuan1,710
- 6Jizu Xu1,708
- 7Lucas Kal Schenfeld Prigioli1,694
- 8Xin Luo1,685
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guangzhou E-Power | 21 | 1.80 | 1.12 | +0.68 | 38 | 49 | +11 |
| 2 | Guangxi Hengchen | 20 | 1.74 | 1.12 | +0.62 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 3 | Nantong Zhiyun | 20 | 1.42 | 1.17 | +0.25 | 31 | 35 | +4 |
| 4 | Shenzhen Juniors | 21 | 1.45 | 1.31 | +0.15 | 31 | 39 | +8 |
| 5 | Shaanxi Union | 20 | 1.43 | 1.30 | +0.12 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 6 | Yanbian Longding | 21 | 1.15 | 1.17 | -0.02 | 28 | 35 | +7 |
| 7 | Nanjing City | 21 | 1.30 | 1.36 | -0.06 | 28 | 21 | -7 |
| 8 | Dalian Huayi | 20 | 1.43 | 1.46 | -0.03 | 27 | 24 | -3 |
| 9 | Suzhou Dongwu | 21 | 1.35 | 1.48 | -0.13 | 27 | 22 | -5 |
| 10 | Dongguan United | 21 | 1.29 | 1.47 | -0.18 | 27 | 11 | -16 |
| 11 | Shanghai Jiading | 20 | 1.27 | 1.35 | -0.09 | 26 | 29 | +3 |
| 12 | Wuxi Wugou | 19 | 1.43 | 1.53 | -0.10 | 25 | 23 | -2 |
| 13 | Hebei Kungfu | 21 | 1.08 | 1.29 | -0.21 | 25 | 24 | -1 |
| 14 | Changchun Yatai | 20 | 1.19 | 1.40 | -0.21 | 25 | 26 | +1 |
| 15 | Heilongjiang Lava Spring | 21 | 1.34 | 1.63 | -0.29 | 25 | 22 | -3 |
| 16 | Meizhou Hakka | 21 | 1.12 | 1.60 | -0.48 | 23 | 21 | -2 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Round 2
Referees in this competition
Compare how often each referee has officiated and the available averages for cards, goals and penalties.
FAQ
How many teams play in China League One?
China League One has 16 teams in the 2026 season.
When does the 2026 China League One season start and end?
The 2026 China League One schedule runs from March 14, 2026 through November 7, 2026.
How many rounds are in the China League One season?
The 2026 China League One schedule covers 30 rounds.
Who leads the China League One standings?
Guangzhou E-Power leads China League One with 49 points.
Which team scores the most goals in China League One?
Guangzhou E-Power has the league's highest scoring average at 2.10 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in China League One?
Guangzhou E-Power allows the fewest goals in China League One, at 0.81 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in China League One?
China League One games average 2.75 goals.
How often do China League One games finish Over 2.5 goals?
54% of China League One games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in China League One?
Both teams score in 57% of China League One games.
How often do home teams win in China League One?
Home teams win 41% of China League One games.
What does xG show in China League One stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The China League One xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.
Who is the top scorer in China League One?
Giovanny Bariani Marques leads the recorded scoring table in China League One for 2026 with 13 goals.