Chinese Super League 2026
ChinaSeason 2026
About the league: Chinese Super League
This page gathers the statistics for Chinese Super League, a football league in China. The 2026 campaign brings together 16 teams — Chengdu Better City FC top the table on 52 points. The schedule covers matches from 6 March 2026 to 8 November 2026. Fans see 3.11 goals per match on average, with BTTS landing in 63% of games.
Chinese Super League 2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026 season, 224 Chinese Super League matches have been completed. Chengdu Better City FC leads the table with 52 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 3.11. BTTS: 63%. Over 2.5: 58%. Clean-sheet matches: 37%.
Result split
Home wins: 45%. Draws: 27%. Away wins: 29%.
Team rankings
Shanghai Shenhua has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.21. Both teams scored in 75% of Yunnan Yukun's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chengdu Better City FC | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 51:34 | +17 | 52 | 1.86 | LWDLL |
| 2 |  Beijing Guoan | 28 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 53:33 | +20 | 49 | 1.75 | DDDWW |
| 3 |  Shanghai Shenhua | 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 62:48 | +14 | 47 | 1.68 | WLWWW |
| 4 |  Shandong Luneng | 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 52:44 | +8 | 47 | 1.68 | LWDDW |
| 5 |  Dalian Zhixing | 28 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 45:43 | +2 | 46 | 1.64 | WDWWW |
| 6 |  Shanghai SIPG | 28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 47:35 | +12 | 44 | 1.57 | WWDWW |
| 7 |  Tianjin Teda | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 38:32 | +6 | 41 | 1.46 | DWWWW |
| 8 |  Yunnan Yukun | 28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 56:59 | -3 | 39 | 1.39 | DLWLD |
| 9 |  Qingdao Youth Island | 28 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 31:37 | -6 | 38 | 1.36 | WDDLL |
| 10 |  Zhejiang FC | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 47:52 | -5 | 36 | 1.29 | WLWLL |
| 11 |  Henan Jianye | 28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 35:38 | -3 | 34 | 1.21 | DDDDL |
| 12 |  Chongqing Tongliang Long | 28 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 29:34 | -5 | 33 | 1.18 | LDLDD |
| 13 |  Shenyang Urban | 28 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 39:48 | -9 | 29 | 1.04 | LLLDW |
| 14 |  Sichuan Jiuniu | 28 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 37:50 | -13 | 29 | 1.04 | DLDDL |
| 15 |  Wuhan Three Towns | 28 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 41:50 | -9 | 27 | 0.96 | DDLDL |
| 16 |  Qingdao Jonoon | 28 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 34:60 | -26 | 21 | 0.75 | LLLLL |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 224 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Shanghai Shenhua2.21
- 2Yunnan Yukun2.00
- 3Beijing Guoan1.89
- 4Shandong Luneng1.86
- 5Chengdu Better City FC1.82
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Tianjin Teda1.14
- 2Beijing Guoan1.18
- 3Chongqing Tongliang Long1.21
- 4Chengdu Better City FC1.21
- 5Shanghai SIPG1.25
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Yunnan Yukun75%
- 2Shandong Luneng71%
- 3Wuhan Three Towns71%
- 4Shanghai Shenhua71%
- 5Shanghai SIPG68%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Yunnan Yukun82%
- 2Shanghai Shenhua71%
- 3Shandong Luneng68%
- 4Zhejiang FC68%
- 5Qingdao Jonoon64%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Chengdu Better City FC6.1
- 2Shanghai Shenhua5.9
- 3Shanghai SIPG5.8
- 4Beijing Guoan5.8
- 5Dalian Zhixing5.8
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Chinese Super League sits Above average for match pace, Below average for chance quality and Above average for openness. Home advantage is Above average, match intensity Close to average, and competitive balance Above average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
Most minutes
- 1Junling Yan2,520
- 2Dianzuo Liu2,520
- 3Davidson da Luz Pereira2,519
- 4Alberto Quiles Piosa2,482
- 5Bruno Alexandre Vieira Almeida2,469
- 6Jhonder Leonel Cádiz Fernández2,444
- 7Rafael Rogerio da Silva2,433
- 8Abdul-Aziz Yakubu2,433
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 | Chengdu Better City FC | 28 | 1.66 | 1.23 | +0.43 | 46 | 52 | +6 |
| 2 | Beijing Guoan | 28 | 1.69 | 1.28 | +0.41 | 45 | 49 | +4 |
| 3 | Shanghai Shenhua | 28 | 1.80 | 1.49 | +0.30 | 43 | 47 | +4 |
| 4 | Shanghai SIPG | 28 | 1.50 | 1.26 | +0.24 | 43 | 44 | +1 |
| 5 | Henan Jianye | 28 | 1.46 | 1.26 | +0.20 | 42 | 34 | -8 |
| 6 | Dalian Zhixing | 28 | 1.58 | 1.40 | +0.18 | 42 | 46 | +4 |
| 7 | Yunnan Yukun | 28 | 1.64 | 1.50 | +0.14 | 41 | 39 | -2 |
| 8 | Shandong Luneng | 28 | 1.57 | 1.60 | -0.03 | 40 | 47 | +7 |
| 9 | Zhejiang FC | 28 | 1.55 | 1.59 | -0.04 | 38 | 36 | -2 |
| 10 | Wuhan Three Towns | 28 | 1.50 | 1.60 | -0.10 | 37 | 27 | -10 |
| 11 | Shenyang Urban | 28 | 1.33 | 1.49 | -0.17 | 35 | 29 | -6 |
| 12 | Sichuan Jiuniu | 28 | 1.33 | 1.56 | -0.23 | 35 | 29 | -6 |
| 13 | Qingdao Youth Island | 28 | 1.23 | 1.53 | -0.30 | 33 | 38 | +5 |
| 14 | Chongqing Tongliang Long | 28 | 1.04 | 1.35 | -0.31 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 15 | Qingdao Jonoon | 28 | 1.36 | 1.69 | -0.33 | 33 | 21 | -12 |
| 16 | Tianjin Teda | 28 | 1.14 | 1.53 | -0.39 | 31 | 41 | +10 |
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.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 29
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 Chinese Super League?
The 2026 season of Chinese Super League includes 16 teams.
When does the 2026 Chinese Super League season start and end?
The 2026 Chinese Super League season runs from 6 March 2026 to 8 November 2026.
How many matchweeks does the Chinese Super League season have?
The 2026 Chinese Super League season spans 30 matchweeks.
Who leads the Chinese Super League table?
Chengdu Better City FC leads Chinese Super League with 52 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Chinese Super League?
Shanghai Shenhua has the strongest attack in Chinese Super League, scoring 2.21 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Chinese Super League?
Tianjin Teda concedes the fewest goals in Chinese Super League, 1.14 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Chinese Super League?
Chinese Super League averages 3.11 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Chinese Super League?
Over 2.5 lands in 58% of Chinese Super League matches.
How often do both teams score in Chinese Super League?
BTTS lands in 63% of Chinese Super League matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Chinese Super League?
Home teams win 45% of matches in Chinese Super League.
Who is the top scorer in Chinese Super League?
Oscar Taty Maritu leads the recorded scoring table in Chinese Super League for 2026 with 20 goals.