The 2023 Chinese Football Association Cup (Chinese: 2023中国足球协会杯) was the 25th edition of the Chinese FA Cup. 64 teams participated in the competition, 16 Super League teams, 16 League One teams, 16 League Two teams and 16 amateur teams.[1] The draw for the 2023 Chinese FA Cup will be held on 5 May 2023.[2] On 4 May 2023, Chinese Football Association published the list of amateur teams competing in the competition.[3]

2023 Chinese FA Cup
CFA Cup
Tournament details
CountryChina
Dates17 May – 25 November 2023
Teams64
Final positions
ChampionsShanghai Shenhua (6th title)
Runner-upShandong Taishan
AFC Champions League EliteShanghai Shenhua
Tournament statistics
Matches played63
Goals scored167 (2.65 per match)
Attendance244,349 (3,879 per match)
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The defending champions are Chinese Super League side Shandong Taishan.

Schedule edit

The Chinese Football Association announced the schedule of 2023 Chinese FA Cup on 7 April 2023.[4][5]

Round Draw date Match dates Clubs
remaining
Clubs
involved
Winners from
previous round
New entries
this round
New Entries Notes
First round 5 May 2023 17–20 May 2023 64 32 none 32 16 2023 China League Two teams
16 amateur teams
Second round 30–31 May 2023 48 32 16 16 16 2023 China League One teams
Third round 22–25 June 2023 32 32 16 16 16 2023 Chinese Super League teams
Fourth round 25–26 July 2023 16 16 16 none
Quarter-finals 30–31 August 2023 8 8 8 none
Semi-finals 26 September 2023
7 November 2023
4 4 4 none
Final 25 November 2023 2 2 2 none

First round edit

17 May 2023 (2023-05-17) Wuhan Xiaoma (4)0–3 Guangxi Lanhang (3) Xinhua Road Sports Center, Wuhan
15:30 UTC+8 Report
Attendance: 0[6]
Referee: Gao Peng
17 May 2023 (2023-05-17) Shanghai Zhongchen (A)1–1
(3–5 p)
Quanzhou Yassin (3) Jinshan Sports Centre, Shanghai
15:30 UTC+8
Report
Attendance: 80[6]
Referee: Jiao Zi
17 May 2023 (2023-05-17) Guangxi Junling Feisu (4)0–5 Hubei Istar (3) Guangxi Sports Centre Stadium, Nanning
19:30 UTC+8 Report
Attendance: 4,788[6]
Referee: Jia Zhiliang
17 May 2023 (2023-05-17) Qingdao May Wind (4)0–1 Yunnan Yukun (3) Guzhenkou University City Sports Center, Qingdao
19:30 UTC+8 Report Attendance: 368[6]
Referee: Zhang Yi
18 May 2023 (2023-05-18) Yiwu Jinxiu (4)0–0
(1–4 p)
Zibo Qisheng (3) Yiwu Meihu Sports Centre, Yiwu
15:30 UTC+8 Report Attendance: 268[6]
Referee: Chen Sijian
18 May 2023 (2023-05-18) Fuzhou Changle Jingangtui (4)0–1 Beijing BIT (3) Fuzhou Changle Nanshan Sports Center, Fuzhou
15:30 UTC+8 Report
Attendance: 568[6]
Referee: Zhou Xiao
18 May 2023 (2023-05-18) Ili Jiucheng (4)1–2 Shaoxing Shangyu Pterosaur (3) Kuytun Sports Center, Kuytun
18:00 UTC+8 Report
Attendance: 2,571[6]
Referee: Zhang Long
18 May 2023 (2023-05-18) Rizhao Yuqi (4)1–6 Chongqing Tonglianglong (3) Rizhao International Football Center, Rizhao
19:30 UTC+8
Report
Attendance: 3,897[6]
Referee: Su Zihao
19 May 2023 (2023-05-19) Shanxi Longchengren (4)0–1 Qingdao Red Lions (3) Shanxi Nationwide Fitness Centre Stadium, Taiyuan
15:30 UTC+8 Report
Attendance: 1,558[6]
Referee: Hu Tengfei
19 May 2023 (2023-05-19) Tianjin Jinchengren (4)0–1 Dalian Zhixing (3) Haihe Educational Football Stadium, Tianjin
15:30 UTC+8 Report
Attendance: 183[6]
Referee: Ma Teng
19 May 2023 (2023-05-19) Xi'an Chongde Ronghai (4)1–1
(1–4 p)
Hainan Star (3) Yan'an Nationwide Fitness Centre Stadium, Yan'an
19:30 UTC+8 Report
Attendance: 538[6]
Referee: Yang Chunyu
20 May 2023 (2023-05-20) Changzhou Lanyi (A)1–2 Wuhan Jiangcheng (3) Changzhou Olympic Sports Centre, Changzhou
15:30 UTC+8
Report
Attendance: 3,126[6]
Referee: Cheng Wei
20 May 2023 (2023-05-20) Inner Mongolia Caoshangfei (4)0–4 Hunan Billows (3) Baotou Olympic Sports Center, Baotou
15:30 UTC+8 Report
Attendance: 4,820[6]
Referee: Liang Ming
20 May 2023 (2023-05-20) Qujing EB (4)0–1 Jiangxi Dark Horse Junior (3) Qujing Cultural and Sports Park, Qujing
15:30 UTC+8 Report Attendance: 2,967[6]
Referee: Wu Can
20 May 2023 (2023-05-20) Shanghai Shenshui (A)0–1 Nantong Haimen Codion (3) Shanghai Qingpu Sports Center, Shanghai
15:30 UTC+8 Report Attendance: 320[6]
Referee: Yang Lei
20 May 2023 (2023-05-20) Ningxia Fangzhong (4)0–2 Tai'an Tiankuang (3) Helan Mountain Stadium, Yinchuan
15:30 UTC+8 Report Attendance: 1,532[6]
Referee: Xue Xiangsheng

Second round edit

30 May 2023 (2023-05-30) Quanzhou Yassin (3)1–2 Yanbian Longding (2) Jinjiang Football Training Center Stadium, Jinjiang
15:30 UTC+8 Report
Attendance: 356[7]
Referee: Wang Minjie
30 May 2023 (2023-05-30) Jiangxi Dark Horse Junior (3)1–3 Qingdao West Coast (2) Dingnan Youth Football Training Center Stadium, Dingnan
15:30 UTC+8
Report
Attendance: 1,316[7]
Referee: Dan Ning
30 May 2023 (2023-05-30) Zibo Qisheng (3) 1–1
(5–4 p)
Jinan Xingzhou (2)Qidu Cultural Sports City Stadium, Zibo
15:30 UTC+8 Report
Attendance: 0[7]
Referee: Kou Jianxun
30 May 2023 (2023-05-30) Dalian Zhixing (3)1–1
(5–6 p)
Dongguan United (2) Jinzhou Stadium, Dalian
15:30 UTC+8
Report
Attendance: 521[7]
Referee: Yi Jiajin
30 May 2023 (2023-05-30) Heilongjiang Ice City (2) 3–0Shaoxing Shangyu Pterosaur (3)Harbin ICE Sports Center, Harbin
19:30 UTC+8
Report Attendance: 6,328[7]
Referee: Liu Yang
30 May 2023 (2023-05-30) Yunnan Yukun (3) 2–0Guangxi Pingguo Haliao (2)Yuxi Highland Sports Center Stadium, Yuxi
19:30 UTC+8
Report Attendance: 9,582[7]
Referee: Ma Yunkun
31 May 2023 (2023-05-31) Beijing BIT (3)0–1 Nanjing City (2) BIT Eastern Athletic Field, Beijing
15:00 UTC+8 Report Attendance: 318[7]
Referee: Mu Fupeng
31 May 2023 (2023-05-31) Wuhan Jiangcheng (3)0–0
(4–5 p)
Guangzhou (2) Hankou Cultural Sports Centre, Wuhan
15:30 UTC+8 Report Attendance: 513[7]
Referee: Guo Xiang
31 May 2023 (2023-05-31) Guangxi Lanhang (3)0–2 Wuxi Wugo (2) Liuzhou Sports Centre, Liuzhou
15:30 UTC+8 Report
Attendance: 356[7]
Referee: Wang Xiao
31 May 2023 (2023-05-31) Hunan Billows (3) 1–0Shanghai Jiading Huilong (2)Loudi Sports Center, Loudi
15:30 UTC+8
Report Attendance: 10,286[7]
Referee: Gan Shuran
31 May 2023 (2023-05-31) Qingdao Red Lions (3)1–1
(2–4 p)
Suzhou Dongwu (2) Guzhenkou University City Sports Center, Qingdao
15:30 UTC+8 Report
Attendance: 465[7]
Referee: Chen Jindong
31 May 2023 (2023-05-31) Hainan Star (3)1–2 Jiangxi Lushan (2) Haikou Mission Hills Football Training Base Stadium, Haikou
15:30 UTC+8
Report
Attendance: 88[7]
Referee: Liang Songshang
31 May 2023 (2023-05-31) Nantong Haimen Codion (3) 2–0Liaoning Shenyang Urban (2)Haimen Sports Centre, Nantong
15:30 UTC+8
Report Attendance: 1,313[7]
Referee: Cui Yong
31 May 2023 (2023-05-31) Tai'an Tiankuang (3)3–3
(4–5 p)
Sichuan Jiuniu (2) Tai'an Sports Center, Tai'an
15:30 UTC+8
Report
Attendance: 2,274[7]
Referee: Gu Zhongchao
31 May 2023 (2023-05-31) Hubei Istar (3)1–4 Dandong Tengyue (2) Xinhua Road Sports Center, Wuhan
16:00 UTC+8
Report
Attendance: 240[7]
Referee: Niu Minghui
31 May 2023 (2023-05-31) Chongqing Tonglianglong (3) 3–0Shijiazhuang Gongfu (2)Tongliang Long Stadium, Chongqing
19:30 UTC+8
Report Attendance: 8,656[7]
Referee: Du Jianxin

Third round edit

22 June 2023 (2023-06-22) Yanbian Longding (2)0–2 Dalian Pro (1) Yanji Nationwide Fitness Centre Stadium, Yanji
15:30 UTC+8 Report
Attendance: 7,633[8]
Referee: Niu Minghui
22 June 2023 (2023-06-22) Sichuan Jiuniu (2)1–4 Zhejiang (1) Chengdong Sports Park Stadium, Chengdu
16:30 UTC+8
Report
Attendance: 0[8]
Referee: Zhang Xiaochen
22 June 2023 (2023-06-22) Hunan Billows (3)0–1 Henan (1) Loudi Sports Center, Loudi
17:30 UTC+8 Report
Attendance: 8,565[8]
Referee: He Kai
22 June 2023 (2023-06-22) Suzhou Dongwu (2)1–1
(2–4 p)
Meizhou Hakka (1) Kunshan Sports Centre Stadium, Kunshan
19:30 UTC+8
  • Wu Lei   77'
Report
Attendance: 1,775[8]
Referee: Zhen Wei
Penalties
22 June 2023 (2023-06-22) Nanjing City (2)3–4 Changchun Yatai (1) Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park, Nanjing
19:30 UTC+8
Report
Attendance: 3,068[8]
Referee: Du Jianxin
23 June 2023 (2023-06-23) Zibo Qisheng (3)0–1 Beijing Guoan (1) Zibo Sports Center Stadium, Zibo
17:00 UTC+8 Report
Attendance: 0[8]
Referee: Zhang Long
23 June 2023 (2023-06-23) Jiangxi Lushan (2)1–5 Wuhan Three Towns (1) Ruichang Sports Park Stadium, Ruichang
17:00 UTC+8
Report
Attendance: 10,263[8]
Referee: Liang Songshang
23 June 2023 (2023-06-23) Qingdao West Coast (2) 2–1Cangzhou Mighty Lions (1)Guzhenkou University City Sports Center, Qingdao
19:30 UTC+8
Report
Attendance: 4,028[8]
Referee: Gu Chunhan
23 June 2023 (2023-06-23) Dandong Tengyue (2)1–1
(2–4 p)
Qingdao Hainiu (1) Huludao City Sports Centre Stadium, Huludao
19:30 UTC+8
  • Yao Diran   90'
Report
Attendance: 5,098[8]
Referee: Chen Jindong
Penalties
23 June 2023 (2023-06-23) Chongqing Tonglianglong (3) 0–0
(4–2 p)
Chengdu Rongcheng (1)Tongliang Long Stadium, Chongqing
19:30 UTC+8 Report Attendance: 13,217[8]
Referee: Ahmat Memetjan
Penalties
23 June 2023 (2023-06-23) Yunnan Yukun (3)1–2 Shanghai Shenhua (1) Yuxi Highland Sports Center Stadium, Yuxi
19:30 UTC+8
Report
Attendance: 9,589[8]
Referee: Gan Shuran
24 June 2023 (2023-06-24) Guangzhou (2)1–3 Shanghai Port (1) Yuexiushan Stadium, Guangzhou
17:30 UTC+8
Report
Attendance: 8,388[8]
Referee: Wan Tao
24 June 2023 (2023-06-24) Wuxi Wugo (2)0–2 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger (1) Jiangyin Stadium, Jiangyin
19:30 UTC+8 Report
Attendance: 1,033[8]
Referee: Li Zheng
24 June 2023 (2023-06-24) Dongguan United (2)1–6 Shandong Taishan (1) Foshan Nanhai Sports Center, Foshan
19:30 UTC+8
Report
Attendance: 2,038[8]
Referee: Huang Yi
24 June 2023 (2023-06-24) Heilongjiang Ice City (2)0–3 Nantong Zhiyun (1) Harbin ICE Sports Center, Harbin
19:30 UTC+8 Report
Attendance: 9,968[8]
Referee: Sun Shengyu
25 June 2023 (2023-06-25) Nantong Haimen Codion (3) 1–1
(5–4 p)
Shenzhen (1)Haimen Sports Centre, Nantong
16:00 UTC+8
  • Qi Dan   15'
Report Attendance: 1,813[8]
Referee: Gao Peng
Penalties
  • Yin Hanlong 
  • Zhang Dingkang 
  • Cheng Xin 
  • Zhu Hui  
  • Ji Sangnan  

Fourth round edit

25 July 2023 (2023-07-25) Tianjin Jinmen Tiger (1) 0–0
(5–3 p)
Shanghai Port (1)TEDA Football Stadium, Tianjin
18:00 UTC+8 Report Attendance: 25,077[9]
Referee: Gu Chunhan
Penalties
25 July 2023 (2023-07-25) Dalian Pro (1) 1–1
(5–3 p)
Henan (1)Jinzhou Stadium, Dalian
18:30 UTC+8 Zhao Jianbo   51' Report   27' Mierzejewski Attendance: 3,031[9]
Referee: Ren Tong
Penalties
25 July 2023 (2023-07-25) Qingdao Hainiu (1) 1–0Changchun Yatai (1)Qingdao Youth Football Stadium, Qingdao
19:35 UTC+8 Zheng Long   39' Report Attendance: 7,386[9]
Referee: Shan Dan'ao
25 July 2023 (2023-07-25) Chongqing Tonglianglong (3) 3–0Nantong Haimen Codion (3)Tongliang Long Stadium, Chongqing
19:35 UTC+8 Xiang Yuwang   36', 63'
Chen Jiaqi   90+5'
Report Attendance: 9,188[9]
Referee: Zhang Xiaochen
25 July 2023 (2023-07-25) Shanghai Shenhua (1) 5–1Zhejiang (1)Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai
20:00 UTC+8 Cephas Malele   3' (pen), 23', 65'
Zhang Wei   81', 90+1'
Report   49' Leonardo Attendance: 20,796[9]
Referee: Dai Yige
26 July 2023 (2023-07-26) Qingdao West Coast (2)1–4 Beijing Guoan (1) Guzhenkou University City Sports Center, Qingdao
19:35 UTC+8 Shi Jian   52' Report   18', 49' Fábio Abreu
  38' Nebijan Muhmet
  73' Fang Hao
Attendance: 7,966[9]
Referee: Ma Yunkun
26 July 2023 (2023-07-26) Meizhou Hakka (1)0–6 Shandong Taishan (1) Huitang Stadium, Wuhua
19:35 UTC+8 Report   1' Xie Wenneng
  10', 29' Crysan
  20', 58' Moises Lima Magalhaes
  76' Jadson
Attendance: 8,975[9]
Referee: Xu Qiangqiang
26 July 2023 (2023-07-26) Nantong Zhiyun (1) 2–0Wuhan Three Towns (1)Rugao Olympic Sports Center, Rugao
19:35 UTC+8 Wang Song   72'
Castillo   84'
Report Attendance: 5,258[9]
Referee: Du Jianxin

Quarter-finals edit

30 August 2023 (2023-08-30) Dalian Pro (1) 2–0Tianjin Jinmen Tiger (1)Jinzhou Stadium, Dalian
18:30 UTC+8
Referee: Shi Zhenlu
30 August 2023 (2023-08-30) Chongqing Tonglianglong (3)0–2 Shanghai Shenhua (1) Tongliang Long Stadium, Chongqing
19:35 UTC+8
Attendance: 9,950
Referee: He Kai
31 August 2023 (2023-08-31) Beijing Guoan (1)1–1 (a.e.t.)
(4–5 p)
Shandong Taishan (1) Workers' Stadium, Beijing
19:35 UTC+8
Attendance: 50,569
Referee: Ma Ning
Penalties
31 August 2023 (2023-08-31) Nantong Zhiyun (1)0–3 Qingdao Hainiu (1) Rugao Olympic Sports Center, Rugao
19:35 UTC+8
Referee: Tang Shunqi

Semi-finals edit

26 September 2023 (2023-09-26) Dalian Pro (1)0–2 Shandong Taishan (1) Jinzhou Stadium, Dalian
18:30 UTC+8 Referee: Li Haixin
7 November 2023 (2023-11-07) Qingdao Hainiu (1)0–1 Shanghai Shenhua (1) Qingdao Youth Football Stadium, Qingdao
19:35 UTC+8 Attendance: 19,856
Referee: Tang Shunqi

Final edit

Shanghai Shenhua (1)1–0Shandong Taishan (1)
Attendance: 31,467
Referee: Memetjan Ahmat

Top scorers edit

Rank Player Club Goals
1   Xiang Yuwang Chongqing Tonglianglong 5
  Crysan Shandong Taishan
3   Cephas Malele Shanghai Shenhua 4
4   Yao Diran Dandong Tengyue 3
  Yu Hanchao Shanghai Shenhua
6   Serginho Changchun Yatai 2
  Li Zhenquan Chongqing Tonglianglong
  Yang Boyue Hubei Istar
  Qi Dan Nantong Haimen Codion
  Šarić Qingdao Hainiu
  Zheng Long Qingdao Hainiu
  Moises Lima Magalhaes Nantong Haimen Codion
  Zhang Wei Shanghai Shenhua
  Fei Ernanduo Shanghai Shenhua
  Xia Dalong Sichuan Jiuniu
  Xie Weijun Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
  Abdul-Aziz Yakubu Wuhan Three Towns
  Li Biao Yunnan Yukun

Notes edit

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