2025 Chinese FA Cup

2025 Chinese FA Cup
CFA Cup
Shijiazhuang Gongfu taking on eventual winners Beijing Guoan in May
Tournament details
CountryChina
Dates14 March – 6 December 2025[1]
Teams64
Final positions
ChampionsBeijing Guoan (6th title)
Runners-upHenan
Champions League EliteBeijing Guoan

The 2025 Chinese Football Association Cup (Chinese: 2025中国足球协会杯) was the 27th edition of the Chinese FA Cup.

The defending champions were Chinese Super League side Shanghai Port, but they were unable to defend their title after losing to local rivals Shanghai Shenhua in the fourth round.

Beijing Guoan won their 6th title after beating Henan 3–0 in the final.

Schedule

RoundDraw dateMatch dates Number of FixturesClubs
remaining		New entries
this round		Divisions entering this round
First round27 February 2025[2]14–16 March 2025 1632 → 1632 12 winners from qualifying round
20 2025 China League Two teams
Second round18–20 April 2025 1632 → 1616 16 2025 China League One teams
Third round20–21 May 2025 1632 → 1616 16 2025 Chinese Super League teams
Fourth round27 May 202520–22 June 2025 816 → 8None None
Quarter-finals22–23 July 2025 48 → 4None None
Semi-finals19–20 August 2025 24 → 2None None
Final6 December 2025 12 → 1None None

First round

The draw for the first round took place on 27 February 2025.[3][2]

Number of teams per tier still in competition
Chinese Super League[a] China League One[b] China League Two Amateur Total
16 / 16
16 / 16
20 / 20
12 / 12
64 / 64
14 March 2025 (2025-03-14) Qingdao May Wind (A)1–5 Tai'an Tiankuang (3) Qingdao
14:00 UTC+8
  • Pang Chengtai 53'
  • Jiang Weipeng Yellow card 87'
  • Nihat 11', 81'
  • Zhang Xingliang 63'
  • Ma Ruize 76'
  • Tian Xin Yellow card 78'
  • Tan Fucheng 84'
 Stadium: Qingdao West Coast University City Sports Center
Attendance: 10
Referee: Xu Qiangqiang
14 March 2025 (2025-03-14) Changchun Xidu (3)0–1 Guangxi Hengchen (3) Qujing
15:30 UTC+8
  • Wang Haisheng Yellow card 80'
  • Qin Wanzhun Yellow card 90+2'
Stadium: Qujing EB Plateau Sports Training Base Stadium
Attendance: 189
Referee: Ma Yunkun
14 March 2025 (2025-03-14) Guangdong Red Treasure (A)0–4 Guizhou Zhucheng Athletic (3) Guangzhou
20:00 UTC+8
  • Xian Zhenglei Yellow card 41'
  • Lu Tianming Yellow card 47' Yellow-red card 70'
Stadium: Huadu Stadium
Attendance: 830
Referee: Mu Yuchen
15 March 2025 (2025-03-15) Shanghai Zetian (A)0–2 Wuxi Wugo (3) Shanghai
14:00 UTC+8
  • Yan Jiahao Yellow card 73'
Stadium: Hu Fa-kuang Stadium of Minhang Campus, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Attendance: 823
Referee: Tang Man
15 March 2025 (2025-03-15) Shanghai Second (A) 1–0Kunming City (3)Shanghai
14:30 UTC+8
  • Xue Yuxiang Yellow card 20'
 Stadium: Shanghai United Football Training Base Field No.2
Attendance: 43
Referee: Li Peng
15 March 2025 (2025-03-15) Shanghai Mitsubishi Fly Lions (A)0–3 Nantong Haimen Codion (3) Shanghai
14:30 UTC+8
Stadium: Lin'gang Football Comprehensive Sports Center Football Field
Attendance: 356
Referee: Geng Maoxiang
15 March 2025 (2025-03-15) Ningbo Ukang (A)0–2 Guangdong Mingtu (3) Ningbo
15:00 UTC+8
  • Emirulla 81'
  • Yin Bowen 90+1'
 Stadium: Ningbo Sports Center
Referee: Cui Yueqiang
15 March 2025 (2025-03-15) Shaanxi Northwest Youth (A) 4–1Ganzhou Ruishi (3)Weinan
15:00 UTC+8
  • Irfan 10', 45+2', 67'
  • Lü Sunhao 54'
  • Chen Huaiyuan Red card 63'
  • Wang Jinpeng 7'
  • Wu Xinze Yellow card 40'
  • Huang Yuxuan Yellow card 69'
 Stadium: Weinan Sports Center Stadium
Attendance: 1652
Referee: Han Lei
15 March 2025 (2025-03-15) Wuhan Lianzhen (A)0–1 Shenzhen 2028 (3) Wuhan
15:00 UTC+8
  • Song Defu Yellow card 17'
  • Xiong Tao Yellow card 30'
  • Chen Bo Yellow card 34'
  • Ding Wei Yellow card 70'
  • Luo Kaisa Yellow card 6'
  • Xiang Ruoke Yellow card 61'
  • Li Lehang Yellow card 82'
  • Chen Ziwen 90+8'
 Stadium: Hankou Cultural Sports Centre
Referee: Yan Xu
15 March 2025 (2025-03-15) Quanzhou Yassin (3)2–3 Wenzhou (3) Jinjiang
15:30 UTC+8
  • Li Zhuohang 20', Yellow card 5'
  • Wang Yihan 26'
  • Su Jiale Yellow card 58'
  • Sun Weikai 14'
  • Tian Jiarui Yellow card 45+1'
  • Han Tianlin Yellow card 60'
  • Ibrahim Yellow card 72'
  • Rehmitulla 74'
  • Wang Guanqiao Yellow card 75'
  • Ruan Sai 81'
 Stadium: Jinjiang Football Training Center Stadium
Attendance: 358
Referee: Jiao Zi
15 March 2025 (2025-03-15) Guangzhou Dandelion Alpha (3) 3–2Hubei Istar (3)Guangzhou
15:30 UTC+8
  • Yang Youxian 36', 45+1' (pen.), Yellow card 55'
  • Chen Yuhao Yellow card 63'
  • Luo Kai 68'
  • Long Wenhao Yellow card 75'
  • Huang Wenzheng 38'
  • Xiong Jizheng Yellow card 45'
  • Yu Tianle Yellow card 45+1'
  • Wen Jialong 77'
 Stadium: Zengcheng Kangwei Stadium
Attendance: 345
Referee: Liu Chentao
15 March 2025 (2025-03-15) Shenzhen Jixiang (A) 1–0Guangxi Lanhang (3)Shenzhen
19:30 UTC+8
  • Abliz 64'
  • Liu Guoqiang Yellow card 88'
Stadium: Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Field No.1
Attendance: 481
Referee: Dan Ning
16 March 2025 (2025-03-16) Shanxi Chongde Ronghai (3)0–1 Lanzhou Longyuan Athletic (3) Changzhi
14:30 UTC+8
  • Yang Shengming 90+6', Yellow card 42'
 Stadium: Tunliu Sports Center Stadium
Attendance: 1288
Referee: Li Pengda
16 March 2025 (2025-03-16) Xiamen Chengyi (A)0–3 Jiangxi Lushan (3) Xiamen
15:00 UTC+8
  • Chen Hailong Yellow card 20'
Stadium: Haicang Sports Center Stadium
Attendance: 863
Referee: Zhang Yi
16 March 2025 (2025-03-16) Chongqing Chunlei (A) 0–0
(3–1 p)		Beijing IT (3)Chongqing
15:30 UTC+8
  • Zhou Xiao Yellow card 16'
  • Cheng Xianfeng Yellow card 59'
  • Lin Jinghao Yellow card 71'
 Stadium: Jiangjin District Stadium
Attendance: 3866
Referee: Liu Wei
Penalties
  • Liu Tingpeng football with check mark
  • Zhou Xiao football with check mark
  • Jiang Hang football with red X
  • Lin Jinghao football with check mark
  • football with red X Zeng Yuxiang
  • football with check mark Wang Jiakun
  • football with red X Zhong Jingcheng
  • football with red X Tai Atai
16 March 2025 (2025-03-16) Quanzhou Qinggong (A) 0–0
(5–4 p)		Hangzhou Linping Wuyue (3)Jinjiang
15:30 UTC+8
Stadium: Quanzhou Vocational and Technical University Football Field
Attendance: 983
Referee: Wu Kai
Penalties

Second round

The draw for the second round took place on 27 February 2025.[3][2]

Number of teams per tier still in competition
Chinese Super League[a] China League One China League Two Amateur Total
16 / 16
16 / 16
11 / 20
5 / 12
48 / 64
18 April 2025 (2025-04-18) Lanzhou Longyuan Athletic (3)0–2 Liaoning Tieren (2) Lanzhou
19:00 UTC+8
  • Tai Jianfeng Yellow card 54'
Stadium: Lanzhou Olympic Center Stadium
Attendance: 13,898
Referee: Li Wei
18 April 2025 (2025-04-18) Guangdong Mingtu (3)2–2
(3–5 p)		 Shenzhen Juniors (2) Guangzhou
19:30 UTC+8
  • Li Tianyou 32'
  • He Jialin 41'
  • Peng Jiahao Yellow card 52'
  • Zhu Xinyu Yellow card 82'
Stadium: Huadu Stadium
Attendance: 486
Referee: Liu Chentao
Penalties
  • Yin Bowen football with red X
  • Zhong Wenze football with check mark
  • Chen Lunjing football with check mark
  • Zhao Chenwei football with check mark
18 April 2025 (2025-04-18) Guizhou Zhucheng Athletic (3) 2–1Foshan Nanshi (2)Guiyang
19:30 UTC+8
  • Xie Jinzheng Yellow card 43'
  • Lu Wentao 60'
  • Chen Chenzhenyang 71'
Stadium: Guiyang Olympic Sports Center
Attendance: 5,355
Referee: Dan Ning
19 April 2025 (2025-04-19) Shanghai Second (A)0–2 Jiangxi Dingnan United (2) Shanghai
14:30 UTC+8
Stadium: Shanghai United Football Training Base Field No.2
Attendance: 38
Referee: Geng Maoxiang
19 April 2025 (2025-04-19) Quanzhou Qinggong (A)0–4 Suzhou Dongwu (2) Jinjiang
14:30 UTC+8
  • Wang Yifan 51'
  • Ma Fuyu 57'
  • Zanhar 67'
  • Fan Xulin 82'
 Stadium: Quanzhou Vocational and Technical University Football Field
Attendance: 977
Referee: Qin Xiaohan
19 April 2025 (2025-04-19) Wuxi Wugo (3) 2–0Nantong Zhiyun (2)Wuxi
15:00 UTC+8
  • Kamiran Yellow card 71'
 Stadium: Wuxi Sports Center
Attendance: 2,438
Referee: Zhang Chao
19 April 2025 (2025-04-19) Shaanxi Northwest Youth (A)0–1 Chongqing Tonglianglong (2) Weinan
15:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Weinan Sports Center Stadium
Attendance: 1,955
Referee: Chen Jindong
19 April 2025 (2025-04-19) Wenzhou (3)0–3 Dalian K'un City (2) Wenzhou
15:30 UTC+8
Stadium: Wenzhou Sports Centre
Attendance: 1,493
Referee: Zhang Haoheng
19 April 2025 (2025-04-19) Jiangxi Lushan (3)0–1 Qingdao Red Lions (2) Ruichang
15:30 UTC+8
  • Zhao Chengle Yellow card 45+1'
  • Pi Ziyang 45+4'
 Stadium: Ruichang Sports Park Stadium
Attendance: 1,358
Referee: He Xiaochun
19 April 2025 (2025-04-19) Guangzhou Dandelion Alpha (3) 1–0Nanjing City (2)Guangzhou
15:30 UTC+8
  • Liu Jiqiang 75'
  • Li Haoyu Yellow card 90+5'
  • Dong Xin Yellow card 32'
 Stadium: Zengcheng Kangwei Stadium
Attendance: 681
Referee: Ma Teng
19 April 2025 (2025-04-19) Guangxi Hengchen (3) 2–1Shanghai Jiading Huilong (2)Nanning
15:30 UTC+8
  • Guo Zicheng Yellow card 11'
  • Chen Dongtao Yellow card 17'
  • Feng Yifan 32'
  • Yao Zixuan 56'
  • Wei Chaolun Yellow card 90+3'
Stadium: Nanning Sports School Wuhe Campus Football Field
Attendance: 495
Referee: Xiong Xing
19 April 2025 (2025-04-19) Shenzhen 2028 (3)0–4 Shaanxi Union (2) Shenzhen
16:00 UTC+8
  • Chen Ziwen Yellow card 74'
Stadium: Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Centre Stadium
Attendance: 308
Referee: Guo Xiang
19 April 2025 (2025-04-19) Shenzhen Jixiang (A)0–0
(7–8 p)		 Yanbian Longding (2) Shenzhen
19:30 UTC+8
  • Wang Minjie Yellow card 75'
  • Duan Yishuo Yellow card 85'
  • Zhang Zhichao Yellow card 90+2'
  • Yang Erhai Yellow card 6'
 Stadium: Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Field No.1
Attendance: 528
Referee: Yan Xu
Penalties
  • Ilaldin football with check mark
  • Yang Chengyu football with check mark
  • Huang Linfeng football with check mark
  • Duan Yishuo football with red X
  • Abliz Memet football with check mark
  • Zhang Yujun football with check mark
  • Chen Xiao football with check mark
  • Wang Minjie football with check mark
  • Li Lingwei football with red X
20 April 2025 (2025-04-20) Tai'an Tiankuang (3)0–2 Shijiazhuang Gongfu (2) Tai'an
15:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Wenhe Sports Park Stadium
Attendance: 819
Referee: Li Peng
20 April 2025 (2025-04-20) Chongqing Chunlei (A)1–1
(8–9 p)		 Guangdong GZ-Power (2) Chongqing
15:30 UTC+8
  • Lin Jinghao 63', Yellow card 90+4'
  • Xiao Jiaqi Red card 17'
  • Cui Xinglong Yellow card 61'
  • Wu Xingyu 76'
 Stadium: Longxing Football Stadium Training Field No.1
Attendance: 499
Referee: Gu Zhongchao
Penalties
  • Liu Tingpeng football with check mark
  • Dan Yiming football with check mark
  • Jiang Hang football with check mark
  • Lin Jinghao football with check mark
  • Zhang Cheng football with check mark
  • Molen football with check mark
  • Huang Jianjian football with red X
  • Zhao Shizhuo football with check mark
  • Umit football with check mark
  • Li Yihe football with red X
20 April 2025 (2025-04-20) Nantong Haimen Codion (3)0–1 Guangxi Pingguo (2) Nantong
15:30 UTC+8
  • Yang Jingfan Yellow card 60'
  • Yang Hang 90+3'
 Stadium: Haimen Sports Centre
Attendance: 756
Referee: Wang Jian

Third round

The draw for the third round took place on 27 February 2025.[3][2]

Number of teams per tier still in competition
Chinese Super League[a] China League One China League Two Amateur Total
16 / 16
12 / 16
4 / 20
0 / 12
32 / 64
20 May 2025 (2025-05-20) Shaanxi Union (2) 2–1Wuhan Three Towns (1)Weinan
15:30 UTC+8
Stadium: Weinan Sports Center Stadium
Attendance: 4,318
Referee: Zhang Lei
20 May 2025 (2025-05-20) Guangzhou Dandelion Alpha (3)0–1 Zhejiang (1) Guangzhou
15:30 UTC+8
  • Huang Peizhao Yellow card 74'
  • Diao Jiahao Yellow card 77'
Stadium: Zengcheng Kangwei Stadium
Attendance: 608
Referee: Li Wei
20 May 2025 (2025-05-20) Guangxi Hengchen (3) 2–1Meizhou Hakka (1)Nanning
17:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Nanning Sports School Wuhe Campus Football Field
Attendance: 908
Referee: Zhang Yangfan
21 May 2025 (2025-05-21) Shenzhen Juniors (2)1–5 Dalian Yingbo (1) Shenzhen
15:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Longhua Cultural and Sports Center
Attendance: 523
Referee: He Xin
21 May 2025 (2025-05-21) Yanbian Longding (2)0–2 Qingdao West Coast (1) Yanji
15:00 UTC+8
  • Xiang Rongjun Yellow card 28'
  • Liu Langzhou 55'
  • Davidson 90+3'
 Stadium: Yanji Stadium
Attendance: 4,105
Referee: Shan Dan'ao
21 May 2025 (2025-05-21) Wuxi Wugo (3)0–3 Shanghai Shenhua (1) Wuxi
15:30 UTC+8
Stadium: Wuxi Sports Center
Attendance: 6,168
Referee: Xiong Xing
21 May 2025 (2025-05-21) Jiangxi Dingnan United (2)1–2 Yunnan Yukun (1) Dingnan
15:30 UTC+8
Stadium: Jiangxi Dingnan Youth Football Training Center Stadium
Attendance: 1,018
Referee: Jia Zhiliang
21 May 2025 (2025-05-21) Guangdong GZ-Power (2) 2–2
(5–4 p)		Shenzhen Peng City (1)Guangzhou
17:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Huadu Stadium
Attendance: 1,005
Referee: Dai Yige
Penalties
21 May 2025 (2025-05-21) Dalian K'un City (2) 1–1
(4–3 p)		Changchun Yatai (1)Dalian
19:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Jinzhou Stadium
Attendance: 1,512
Referee: He Kai
Penalties
21 May 2025 (2025-05-21) Liaoning Tieren (2)0–0
(2–4 p)		 Qingdao Hainiu (1) Shenyang
19:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Shenyang Urban Stadium
Attendance: 4,521
Referee: Gan Shuran
Penalties
21 May 2025 (2025-05-21) Chongqing Tonglianglong (2)1–2 Henan (1) Chongqing
19:30 UTC+8
Stadium: Tongliang Long Stadium
Attendance: 6,750
Referee: Du Jianxin
21 May 2025 (2025-05-21) Shijiazhuang Gongfu (2)0–5 Beijing Guoan (1) Shijiazhuang
19:30 UTC+8
  • Zhan Sainan Red card 56'
Stadium: Yutong International Sports Center
Attendance: 10,530
Referee: Memetjan Ahmet
21 May 2025 (2025-05-21) Qingdao Red Lions (2)0–5 Shandong Taishan (1) Qingdao
19:30 UTC+8
  • Hao Yucheng Yellow card 57'
Stadium: Qingdao Tiantai Stadium
Attendance: 6,603
Referee: Liang Songshang
21 May 2025 (2025-05-21) Suzhou Dongwu (2)2–6 Shanghai Port (1) Suzhou
19:30 UTC+8
Stadium: Suzhou Sports Center
Attendance: 10,689
Referee: Niu Minghui
21 May 2025 (2025-05-21) Guangxi Pingguo (2)0–3 Chengdu Rongcheng (1) Pingguo
19:30 UTC+8
Stadium: Pingguo Stadium
Attendance: 4,867
Referee: Huang Yi
21 May 2025 (2025-05-21) Guizhou Zhucheng Athletic (3)0–1 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger (1) Guiyang
20:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Guiyang Olympic Sports Center
Attendance: 11,836
Referee: Cui Yong

Fourth round

The draw for the fourth round took place on 27 May 2025.[4][5]

Number of teams per tier still in competition
Chinese Super League China League One China League Two Amateur Total
12 / 16
3 / 16
1 / 20
0 / 12
16 / 64
20 June 2025 (2025-06-20) Shandong Taishan (1)1–3 Chengdu Rongcheng (1) Jinan
19:35 UTC+8
Stadium: Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium
Attendance: 23,916
Referee: Memetjan Ahmet
21 June 2025 (2025-06-21) Shaanxi Union (2)1–2 Yunnan Yukun (1) Weinan
19:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Weinan Sports Center Stadium
Attendance: 21,031
Referee: Meng Xiangkun
21 June 2025 (2025-06-21) Guangdong GZ-Power (2) 2–0Tianjin Jinmen Tiger (1)Guangzhou
19:30 UTC+8
Stadium: Yuexiushan Stadium
Attendance: 3,728
Referee: Ma Yunkun
21 June 2025 (2025-06-21) Qingdao Hainiu (1) 2–1Guangxi Hengchen (3)Qingdao
19:35 UTC+8
Stadium: Qingdao Youth Football Stadium
Attendance: 11,650
Referee: Chen Jindong
22 June 2025 (2025-06-22) Shanghai Port (1)2–3 Shanghai Shenhua (1) Shanghai
18:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Pudong Football Stadium
Attendance: 23,032
Referee: Li Haixin
22 June 2025 (2025-06-22) Dalian K'un City (2)0–2 Qingdao West Coast (1) Dalian
18:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Jinzhou Stadium
Attendance: 5,011
Referee: Cui Yong
22 June 2025 (2025-06-22) Henan (1) 3–2Zhejiang (1)Zhengzhou
19:30 UTC+8
Stadium: Hanghai Stadium
Attendance: 13,031
Referee: Tang Shunqi

Quarter-finals

The draw for the quarter-finals took place on 27 May 2025.[4][5]

Number of teams per tier still in competition
Chinese Super League China League One China League Two Amateur Total
7 / 16
1 / 16
0 / 20
0 / 12
8 / 64
22 July 2025 (2025-07-22) Qingdao West Coast (1)2–2 (a.e.t.)
(2–4 p)		 Beijing Guoan (1) Qingdao
19:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Qingdao West Coast University City Sports Center
Attendance: 18,677
Referee: Shan Dan'ao
Penalties
22 July 2025 (2025-07-22) Yunnan Yukun (1) 3–0Guangdong GZ-Power (2)Yuxi
20:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Yuxi Plateau Sports Center Stadium
Attendance: 21,585
Referee: Gao Peng
23 July 2025 (2025-07-23) Qingdao Hainiu (1)1–2 Chengdu Rongcheng (1) Qingdao
19:35 UTC+8
Stadium: Qingdao Youth Football Stadium
Attendance: 16,506
Referee: He Kai

Semi-finals

The draw for the semi-finals took place on 27 May 2025.[4][5]

Number of teams per tier still in competition
Chinese Super League China League One China League Two Amateur Total
4 / 16
0 / 16
0 / 20
0 / 12
4 / 64
19 August 2025 (2025-08-19) Chengdu Rongcheng (1)0–0 (a.e.t.)
(3–4 p)		 Henan (1) Chengdu
19:35 UTC+8
Stadium: Phoenix Hill Football Stadium
Attendance: 41,024
Referee: Memetjan Ahmat
Penalties
20 August 2025 (2025-08-20) Beijing Guoan (1) 7–0Yunnan Yukun (1)Beijing
19:35 UTC+8
Stadium: Workers' Stadium
Attendance: 48,099
Referee: Liu Wei

Final

The draw for the final took place on 27 May 2025.[4][5]

Beijing Guoan (1)3–0Henan (1)
Attendance: 40,558

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 Chinese Super League teams joined the competition in the third round.
  2. ↑ China League One teams joined the competition in the second round.

References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 "官方：2025中国足协杯前三轮对阵抽签结果出炉" (in Chinese). Dongqiudi. 27 February 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 "官方：2025中国足协杯抽签仪式将于明日15点举行" (in Chinese). Dongqiudi. 27 February 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "官方：本赛季足协杯第四轮抽签仪式将于5月27日15:30进行" (in Chinese). Dongqiudi. 26 May 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
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