2025–26 in Hong Kong football
Football events in Hong Kong
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This article summarises Hong Kong football in the 2025–26 season.
| Season | 2025–26 |
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National teams
Source: HKFA
Men's
Senior
| 31 March 2027 ACQ R3 | India  | 2–1 | Hong Kong | Kochi, India |
| 19:00 UTC+5:30 | Report Report (AFC) |
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Stadium: Jawaharlal Nehru International
Stadium Attendance: 22,690 Referee: Songkran Bunmeekiart (Thailand) |
| 5 June Friendly | Hong Kong | 2–0 |  Mongolia | So Kon Po, Hong Kong |
| 20:00 UTC+8 | Report | Stadium: Hong Kong Stadium Attendance: 6,016 Referee: Hoàng Ngọc Hà (Vietnam) |
| 9 June Friendly | Cambodia  | 2–0 | Hong Kong | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| 19:00 UTC+7 | Report | Stadium: Olympic Stadium Attendance: 20,685 Referee: Yudi Nurcahya (Indonesia) |
| September–October 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup Challenge Division Group A | Hong Kong | v | TBD | Hong Kong |
| : UTC+8 |
| September–October 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup Challenge Division Group A | Hong Kong | v | TBD | Hong Kong |
| : UTC+8 |
U-23
| 16 September 2026 Asian Games GS | Japan  | v | Hong Kong | Toyota, Japan |
| 19:30 UTC+9 | Stadium: Toyota Stadium |
| 20 September 2026 Asian Games GS | Hong Kong | v |  Thailand | Toyota, Japan |
| 16:00 UTC+9 | Stadium: Toyota Stadium |
| 23 September 2026 Asian Games GS | Kyrgyzstan  | v | Hong Kong | Kariya, Japan |
| 19:30 UTC+9 | Stadium: Wave Stadium Kariya |
U-20
| 31 August 2027 AFC U-20 ACQ | Saudi Arabia  | v | Hong Kong | Doha, Qatar |
| 19:00 UTC+3 | Stadium: Suheim bin Hamad Stadium |
| 3 September 2027 AFC U-20 ACQ | Hong Kong | v |  Qatar | Doha, Qatar |
| 19:00 UTC+3 | Stadium: Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium |
| 6 September 2027 AFC U-20 ACQ | Oman  | v | Hong Kong | Doha, Qatar |
| 19:00 UTC+3 | Stadium: Suheim bin Hamad Stadium |
U-17
Futsal
Women's
Senior
| 26 February 2026 Pink Ladies Cup | Ghana  | 4–0 | Hong Kong | Al Hamriyah, UAE |
| 16:00 UTC+4 |
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Report | Stadium: Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Rawdha Almansoori (United Arab Emirates) |
| 3 March 2026 Pink Ladies Cup | Hong Kong | Cancelled |  Tanzania | Al Hamriyah, UAE |
| 21:00 UTC+4 | Stadium: Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium |
| 6 March 2026 Pink Ladies Cup | Hong Kong | Cancelled |  Russia | Al Hamriyah, UAE |
| 16:00 UTC+4 | Stadium: Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium |
| 3 June Closed Door Friendly | Hong Kong | 3–2 |  Fiji | Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong |
| --:-- UTC+8 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Jockey Club HKFA Football Training Centre Attendance: 0 |
| 6 June Friendly | Hong Kong | 3–1 | Fiji | Kowloon, Hong Kong |
| 18:00 UTC+8 |
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Report | Naweni  23' |
Stadium: Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground Attendance: 1,261 |
| 14 September 2026 Asian Games GS | China  | – | Hong Kong | Gifu, Japan |
| 19:00 UTC+9 | Stadium: Gifu Nagaragawa Stadium |
| 17 September 2026 Asian Games GS | Hong Kong | – |  Philippines | Gifu, Japan |
| 19:00 UTC+9 | Stadium: Gifu Nagaragawa Stadium |
| 21 September 2026 Asian Games GS | Uzbekistan  | – | Hong Kong | Kariya, Japan |
| 16:00 UTC+9 | Stadium: Wave Stadium Kariya |
U-20
| 26 February 2026 Pink Ladies Cup | Ghana | 4–0 | Hong Kong | Al Hamriyah, UAE |
| 16:00 UTC+4 |
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Report | Stadium: Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Rawdha Almansoori (United Arab Emirates) |
| 3 March 2026 Pink Ladies Cup | Hong Kong | Cancelled | Tanzania | Al Hamriyah, UAE |
| 21:00 UTC+4 | Stadium: Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium |
| 6 March 2026 Pink Ladies Cup | Hong Kong | Cancelled | Russia | Al Hamriyah, UAE |
| 16:00 UTC+4 | Stadium: Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium |
| 3 June Closed Door Friendly | Hong Kong | 3–2 | Fiji | Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong |
| --:-- UTC+8 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Jockey Club HKFA Football Training Centre Attendance: 0 |
| 6 June Friendly | Hong Kong | 3–1 | Fiji | Kowloon, Hong Kong |
| 18:00 UTC+8 |
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Report | Naweni 23' |
Stadium: Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground Attendance: 1,261 |
| 14 September 2026 Asian Games GS | China | – | Hong Kong | Gifu, Japan |
| 19:00 UTC+9 | Stadium: Gifu Nagaragawa Stadium |
| 17 September 2026 Asian Games GS | Hong Kong | – | Philippines | Gifu, Japan |
| 19:00 UTC+9 | Stadium: Gifu Nagaragawa Stadium |
| 21 September 2026 Asian Games GS | Uzbekistan | – | Hong Kong | Kariya, Japan |
| 16:00 UTC+9 | Stadium: Wave Stadium Kariya |
U-17
| 14 August Srikandi Merdeka Cup 2026 GS | Hong Kong | v |  Malaysia | Kudus, Indonesia |
| 16:00 UTC+7 | Stadium: Supersoccer Arena |
| 16 August Srikandi Merdeka Cup 2026 GS | Saudi Arabia | v | Hong Kong | Kudus, Indonesia |
| 15:00 UTC+7 | Stadium: Supersoccer Arena |
| 18 August Srikandi Merdeka Cup 2026 GS | Indonesia  | v | Hong Kong | Kudus, Indonesia |
| 20:00 UTC+7 | Stadium: Supersoccer Arena |
| 8 October 2027 AFC U-17 WACQ | Hong Kong | v |  Guam | Yangon, Myanmar |
| 16:00 UTC+6:30 | Stadium: Thuwunna Stadium |
| 11 October 2027 AFC U-17 WACQ | Myanmar  | v | Hong Kong | Yangon, Myanmar |
| 16:00 UTC+6:30 | Stadium: Thuwunna Stadium |
Futsal
Club competitions
League (men)
Promotion and relegation
Hong Kong Premier League
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation[a] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kitchee (C) | 22 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 54 | 28 | +26 | 52 | Qualification for AFC Champions League Two group stage |
| 2 | Tai Po | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 49 | 32 | +17 | 43 | Qualification for AFC Champions League Two group stage[b] |
| 3 | Lee Man | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 57 | 26 | +31 | 42 | |
| 4 | Eastern | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 39 | 37 | +2 | 32[c] | |
| 5 | North District | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 43 | 39 | +4 | 32[c] | |
| 6 | Kowloon City | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 28 | 39 | −11 | 28 | |
| 7 | Southern | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 28 | 35 | −7 | 25 | |
| 8 | Eastern District | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 20 | 22 | −2 | 21[d] | |
| 9 | Rangers | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 26 | 44 | −18 | 21[d] | |
| 10 | HKFC | 22 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 18 | 60 | −42 | 11 |
Source: Hong Kong Football Association
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Fair-play points; 8) Drawing lots (Play-off if the winner has to be decided).
(C) Champions
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Fair-play points; 8) Drawing lots (Play-off if the winner has to be decided).
(C) Champions
Notes:
- Teams play each other twice (18 matches), before the league is split into two groups (the top five and the bottom five).
- Tai Po qualified for the AFC Champions League Two group stage as the 2025–26 Hong Kong FA Cup winners.
- Head-to-head points: Eastern 6, North District 3
- Head-to-head points: Eastern District 7, Rangers 1
Hong Kong First Division League
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supreme FC (C) | 26 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 106 | 28 | +78 | 71 | |
| 2 | WSE | 26 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 102 | 21 | +81 | 66 | |
| 3 | South China | 26 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 60 | 22 | +38 | 55 | |
| 4 | Sham Shui Po | 26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 45 | 38 | +7 | 46 | |
| 5 | Tung Sing | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 47 | 33 | +14 | 43 | |
| 6 | Hoi King | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 52 | 50 | +2 | 41 | |
| 7 | Central & Western | 26 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 60 | 44 | +16 | 39 | |
| 8 | Yuen Long | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 47 | 48 | −1 | 38 | |
| 9 | Sha Tin (P) | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 45 | 45 | 0 | 35 | Promotion to the Premier League |
| 10 | Resources Capital | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 46 | 42 | +4 | 34 | |
| 11 | Bright Cerulean | 26 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 31 | 76 | −45 | 19 | |
| 12 | Citizen | 26 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 39 | 81 | −42 | 14 | |
| 13 | Lucky Mile (R) | 26 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 24 | 106 | −82 | 11 | Relegation to the Second Division |
| 14 | Kwun Tong (R) | 26 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 21 | 91 | −70 | 5 |
Updated to match(es) played on 17 May 2026. Source: Hong Kong Football Association
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Fair-play points; 8) Drawing lots
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Fair-play points; 8) Drawing lots
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Hong Kong Second Division League
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kui Tan | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 67 | 5 | +62 | 43 | Qualification for the Championship round |
| 2 | Leaper | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 42 | 12 | +30 | 34 | |
| 3 | Sui Tung | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 14 | +13 | 33 | |
| 4 | Kwai Tsing | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 20 | +15 | 30 | |
| 5 | Wing Yee | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 17 | +17 | 30 | |
| 6 | Wan Chai | 15 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 37 | 21 | +16 | 27 | |
| 7 | Yau Tsim Mong | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 28 | −4 | 22 | |
| 8 | Gospel | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 27 | −1 | 22 | |
| 9 | Fukien | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 17 | +1 | 21 | Qualification for the Relegation round |
| 10 | Wong Tai Sin | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 19 | 16 | +3 | 20 | |
| 11 | Kwong Wah | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 20 | 43 | −23 | 16 | |
| 12 | Kowloon Cricket Club | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 14 | |
| 13 | Tuen Mun | 15 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 41 | 33 | +8 | 12 | |
| 14 | Tsuen Wan | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 37 | −25 | 6 | |
| 15 | Mutual | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 34 | −26 | 5 | |
| 16 | Fu Moon | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 97 | −86 | 5 |
Updated to match(es) played on 8 February 2026. Source: Hong Kong Football Association
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Fair-play points; 8) Drawing lots
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Fair-play points; 8) Drawing lots
Hong Kong Third Division League
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Hei | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 9 | +43 | 43 | Qualification for the Championship round |
| 2 | Double Flower | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 35 | 12 | +23 | 37 | |
| 3 | Tsun Tat | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 31 | 16 | +15 | 30 | |
| 4 | Ravia | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 44 | 17 | +27 | 26 | |
| 5 | Qi Yi | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 26 | −3 | 24 | |
| 6 | Tuen Mun FC | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 22 | +3 | 23 | |
| 7 | KCDRSC | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 20 | −1 | 21 | |
| 8 | Sai Kung | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 20 | |
| 9 | Ornament | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 19 | Qualification for the Relegation round |
| 10 | St. Joseph's | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 26 | −2 | 19 | |
| 11 | Ling Yui Orion | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 27 | 38 | −11 | 17 | |
| 12 | CityLinkers SW | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 39 | −21 | 14 | |
| 13 | Islands | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 23 | −3 | 14 | |
| 14 | Konter | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 40 | −19 | 12 | |
| 15 | Wui Hong Sports Centre | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 44 | −30 | 8 | |
| 16 | Chandler Lambert | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 37 | −27 | 8 |
Updated to match(es) played on 11 January 2026. Source: Hong Kong Football Association
Cup competitions (men)
Hong Kong Senior Shield
First round
| 3 September 2025 | Kowloon City | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Eastern District | Mong Kok Stadium |
| 20:00 |
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Report |
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Attendance: 510 Referee: Wong Po Sing |
| 10 September 2025 | Tai Po | 3–1 | Southern | Mong Kok Stadium |
| 20:00 |
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Report |
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Attendance: 633 Referee: Wong Wai Lun |
Quarter-finals
| 27 September 2025 | Eastern | 3–0 | HKFC | Tai Po Sports Ground |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 226 Referee: Luk Kin Sun |
| 27 September 2025 | Lee Man | 2–2 (1–3 p) | Tai Po | Mong Kok Stadium |
| 18:30 | Report |
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Attendance: 1,626 Referee: Poon Chun Kit | |
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| 28 September 2025 | Rangers | 4–0 | Kowloon City | North District Sports Ground |
| 15:00 |
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Report | Attendance: 284 Referee: Yu Kin Fung |
| 28 September 2025 | Kitchee | 2–3 | North District | Tsing Yi Sports Ground |
| 18:30 |
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Report |
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Attendance: 451 Referee: Wong Wai Lun |
Semi-finals
| 7 February 2026 | North District | 2–3 | Tai Po | Mong Kok Stadium |
| 15:00 |
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Report | Attendance: 1,603 Referee: Yu Kin Fung |
| 8 February 2026 | Eastern | 1–3 | Rangers | Mong Kok Stadium |
| 15:00 | Report |
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Attendance: 982 Referee: Wong Wai Lun |
Final
| 18 February 2026 | Tai Po | 4–1 (a.e.t.) | Rangers | Mong Kok Stadium |
| 15:00 |
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Report |
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Attendance: 4,738 Referee: Ho Wai Sing |
Hong Kong FA Cup
First round
| 20 December 2025 | Lee Man | 3–0 | Kowloon City | Tsing Yi Sports Ground |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 582 Referee: Poon Chun Kit |
| 21 December 2025 | Southern | 1–3 | North District | Tsing Yi Sports Ground |
| 15:00 |
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Report |
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Attendance: 515 Referee: Tam Ping Wun |
Quarter-finals
| 7 March 2026 | Eastern | 0–0 (3–4 p) | Eastern District | Tsing Yi Sports Ground |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 442 Referee: Poon Chun Kit | ||
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| 7 March 2026 | Tai Po | 1–1 (6–5 p) | Kitchee | Mong Kok Stadium |
| 18:30 |
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Report |
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Attendance: 1,948 Referee: Luk Kin Sun |
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| 8 March 2026 | Rangers | 3–3 (3–1 p) | Lee Man | Sham Shui Po Sports Ground |
| 15:00 |
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Report | Attendance: 619 Referee: Ho Wai Sing | |
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| 8 March 2026 | HKFC | 1–3 | North District | Tsing Yi Sports Ground |
| 18:30 |
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Report |
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Attendance: 188 Referee: Tang Hing Fu |
Semi-finals
| 23 May 2026 | Tai Po | 2–0 | Rangers | Mong Kok Stadium |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 1,583 Referee: Liu Kwok Man |
| 24 May 2026 | Eastern District | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (3–1 p) | North District | Mong Kok Stadium |
| 15:00 |
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Report |
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Attendance: 1,443 Referee: Luk Kin Sun |
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Final
| 30 May 2026 | Tai Po | 2–1 | Eastern District | Mong Kok Stadium |
| 15:00 |
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Report | Attendance: 3,506 Referee: Tam Ping Wun |
Hong Kong League Cup
First Round
| 6 September 2025 | Tai Po | 3–1 | Eastern | Tsing Yi Sports Ground |
| 16:00 |
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Report | Attendance: 705 Referee: Poon Chun Kit |
| 4 October 2025 | Southern | 1–4 | Eastern District | Tai Po Sports Ground |
| 15:00 |
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Report | Attendance: 272 Referee: Wong Wai Lun |
Quarter-finals
| 11 October 2025 | Kitchee | 3–0 | Rangers | Mong Kok Stadium |
| 15:00 |
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Report | Attendance: 1,035 Referee: Poon Chun Kit |
| 12 October 2025 | Kowloon City | 2–1 | Eastern District | Hammer Hill Road Sports Ground |
| 15:00 | Report |
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Attendance: 406 Referee: Tang Hing Fu |
| 15 November 2025 | HKFC | 0–3 | Tai Po | Mong Kok Stadium |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 404 Referee: Poon Chun Kit |
| 16 November 2026 | North District | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Lee Man | Hammer Hill Road Sports Ground |
| 15:00 |
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Report |
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Attendance: 482 Referee: Liu Kwok Man |
Semi-finals
| 11 March 2026 | Lee Man | 1–0 | Tai Po | Mong Kok Stadium |
| 20:00 |
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Report | Attendance: 1,261 Referee: Tang Hing Fu |
| 18 March 2026 | Kitchee | 1–0 | Kowloon City | Mong Kok Stadium |
| 20:00 |
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Report | Attendance: 779 Referee: Poon Chun Kit |
Final
| 7 April 2026 | Kitchee | 1–2 | Lee Man | Mong Kok Stadium |
| 15:00 |
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Report | Attendance: 3,770 Referee: Tam Ping Wun |
AFC Champions League Two
Group E
| Beijing Guoan | 2–2 |  Công An Hà Nội |
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Macarthur  | 3–0 | Beijing Guoan |
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| Công An Hà Nội | 3–0 | Tai Po |
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| Tai Po | 3–3 | Beijing Guoan |
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| Công An Hà Nội | 1–1 | Macarthur |
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| Beijing Guoan | 3–0 | Tai Po |
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| Công An Hà Nội | 2–1 | Beijing Guoan |
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| Tai Po | 1–0 | Công An Hà Nội |
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Group F
| Nam Định | 0–1 | Gamba Osaka |
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| Report |
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| Eastern | 0–5 | Gamba Osaka |
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| Report |
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| Ratchaburi | 2–0 | Nam Định |
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| Report |
| Gamba Osaka | 2–0 | Ratchaburi |
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Cup competitions (women)
AFC Women's Champions League
Preliminary stage Group E
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Bengal |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 | Advance to group stage |
| 2 | Kitchee |
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | |
| 3 | Phnom Penh Crown (H) |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 1 |
See also
Notes
- Players of Tai Po FC wore black armbands and a moment of silence was observed as a remembrance of victims of a major fire the day before.[1]