Dalian Yingbo, Chengdu Rongcheng, Shandong Taishan and John Aloisi
8 November 2026
Dalian Yingbo claimed the Chinese Super League title after Chengdu Rongcheng surrendered a 12-point lead during the closing weeks. Both teams finished on 52 points, with Dalian winning on their head-to-head record.
Chengdu lost 3-2 to Shandong Taishan on the final day, completing a run of four consecutive defeats and just one point from five matches. Dalian defeated Tianjin Tiger 3-1 to complete a perfect final five-game run. Chengdu needed only a draw to secure the title but failed to recover after falling two goals behind early in their decisive match.
Why It Matters
Dalian complete a remarkable title comeback after Chengdu squander one of the largest late-season leads in league football.