2023–24 in Hong Kong football
Football events in Hong Kong
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This article summarizes Hong Kong football in the 2023–24 season.
National teams
Source: HKFA
Men's
Senior
China v Hong Kong
1 January Friendly | China | 1–2 | Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
17:30 UTC+4 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Baniyas Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Yahya Mohammed Ali Hassan Al-Mulla (United Arab Emirates) |
United Arab Emirates v Hong Kong
14 January 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS | United Arab Emirates | 3–1 | Hong Kong | Al Rayyan, Qatar |
17:30 UTC+3 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Khalifa International Stadium Attendance: 15,586 Referee: Muhammad Taqi (Singapore) |
Hong Kong v Iran
19 January 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS | Hong Kong | 0–1 | Iran | Al Rayyan, Qatar |
20:30 UTC+3 | Report |
| Stadium: Khalifa International Stadium Attendance: 36,412 Referee: Hanna Hattab (Syria) |
Hong Kong v Palestine
23 January 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS | Hong Kong | 0–3 | Palestine | Doha, Qatar |
18:00 UTC+3 | Stadium: Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium Attendance: 6,568 Referee: Shaun Evans (Australia) |
Hong Kong v Uzbekistan
21 March 2026 World Cup qualification | Hong Kong | 0–2 | Uzbekistan | Mong Kok, Hong Kong |
20:00 UTC+8 | Report (FIFA) Report (AFC) |
| Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium Attendance: 6,263 Referee: Kim Woo-sung (South Korea) |
Uzbekistan v Hong Kong
26 March 2026 World Cup qualification | Uzbekistan | 3–0 | Hong Kong | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
19:30 UTC+5 |
| Report (FIFA) Report (AFC) | Stadium: Milliy Stadium Referee: Ahmed Faisal Al-Ali (Jordan) |
Hong Kong v Iran
6 June 2026 World Cup qualification | Hong Kong | v | Iran | So Kon Po, Hong Kong |
20:00 UTC+8 | Stadium: Hong Kong Stadium |
Turkmenistan v Hong Kong
11 June 2026 World Cup qualification | Turkmenistan | v | Hong Kong | Ashgabat, Turkmenistan |
20:00 UTC+5 | Stadium: Ashgabat Stadium |
Liechtenstein v Hong Kong
10 October Friendly | Liechtenstein | v | Hong Kong | Vaduz, Liechtenstein |
Stadium: Rheinpark Stadion |
TBC v Hong Kong
December 2025 EAFF E-1 Preliminary | TBC | v | Hong Kong | Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
Stadium: National Stadium |
Hong Kong v TBC
December 2025 EAFF E-1 Preliminary | Hong Kong | v | TBC | Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
--:-- UTC+8 | Stadium: National Stadium |
TBC v Hong Kong
December 2025 EAFF E-1 Preliminary | TBC | v | Hong Kong | Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
--:-- UTC+8 | Stadium: National Stadium |
U-23
U-20
U-17
Futsal
U-24 Futsal
U-20 Futsal
Women's
Senior
Hong Kong v Kosovo
21 February 2024 Turkish Women's Cup | Hong Kong | 0–1 | Kosovo | Alanya, Turkey |
16:30 | Report | Ejupi 78' | Stadium: Gold City Sport Complex Referee: Gamze Durmuş (Turkey) |
India v Hong Kong
24 February 2024 Turkish Women's Cup | India | 2–0 | Hong Kong | Alanya, Turkey |
16:30 | Stadium: Gold City Sport Complex |
Estonia v Hong Kong
27 February 2024 Turkish Women's Cup | Estonia | 1–0 | Hong Kong | Alanya, Turkey |
15:30 | Kala 72' | Report | Stadium: Gold City Sport Complex Referee: Melis Özçiğdem (Turkey) |
U-20
Hong Kong women's national under-20 football team
U-17
Club competitions
League (men)
Promotion and relegation
League | Promoted to league | Relegated from league |
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Hong Kong Premier League | N/A | |
Hong Kong First Division League | ||
Hong Kong Second Division League | ||
Hong Kong Third Division League |
Hong Kong Premier League
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Lee Man | 18 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 54 | 13 | +41 | 48 | Qualification for AFC Champions League 2 group stage |
2 | Kitchee | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 55 | 12 | +43 | 42[a] | |
3 | Tai Po | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 36 | 9 | +27 | 42[a] | |
4 | Eastern | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 10 | +30 | 40 | |
5 | Southern | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 16 | +20 | 31 | |
6 | Rangers | 19 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 39 | 33 | +6 | 21 | |
7 | North District | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 26 | 40 | −14 | 18 | |
8 | HKFC | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 41 | −25 | 17 | |
9 | Sham Shui Po | 18 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 17 | 46 | −29 | 11 | |
10 | HK U23 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 67 | −58 | 6[b] | |
11 | Resources Capital | 18 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 53 | −41 | 6[b] |
Updated to match(es) played on 12 May 2024. 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).
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).
Notes:
- ^ a b Kitchee are ahead of Tai Po on head-to-head points: Kitchee 4, Tai Po 1
- ^ a b HK U23 are ahead of Resources Capital on head-to-head points: HK U23 4, Resources Capital 1
Hong Kong First Division League
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
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1 | Kowloon City | 19 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 19 | +29 | 47 | Promotion to the Premier League |
2 | Central & Western | 19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 62 | 26 | +36 | 43 | |
3 | Yuen Long | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 41 | 28 | +13 | 34 | |
4 | Citizen | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 32 | 28 | +4 | 30[a] | |
5 | South China | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 39 | 20 | +19 | 30[a] | |
6 | 3 Sing | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 32 | 24 | +8 | 29 | |
7 | Sha Tin | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 40 | 39 | +1 | 25 | |
8 | Wing Yee | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 26 | 40 | −14 | 22 | |
9 | Eastern District | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 35 | 43 | −8 | 17 | |
10 | Hoi King | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 46 | −27 | 14 | |
11 | Sai Kung | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 46 | −27 | 13 | Relegation to the Second Division |
12 | Wong Tai Sin | 19 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 21 | 55 | −34 | 12 |
Updated to match(es) played on 21 April 2024. 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
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
Notes:
- ^ a b Citizen are ahead of South China on head-to-head points: Citizen 4, South China 1.
Hong Kong Second Division League
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
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1 | WSE | 21 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 44 | 13 | +31 | 46 | Promotion to the First Division |
2 | Leaper | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 16 | +22 | 41 | |
3 | Tuen Mun | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 43 | 30 | +13 | 40 | |
4 | Yau Tsim Mong | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 45 | 28 | +17 | 36 | |
5 | Lucky Mile | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 34 | 27 | +7 | 29 | |
6 | Kwun Tong | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 33 | 27 | +6 | 29 | |
7 | Wing Go | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 29 | 26 | +3 | 28 | |
8 | Kwai Tsing | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 36 | −12 | 27 | |
9 | Kwong Wah | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 31 | 30 | +1 | 27 | |
10 | CFCSSHK | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 29 | 38 | −9 | 27 | |
11 | Mutual | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 26 | 40 | −14 | 26 | |
12 | Fu Moon | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 36 | 44 | −8 | 26 | |
13 | Sun Hei | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 20 | 32 | −12 | 22 | |
14 | Tung Sing | 21 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 22 | 37 | −15 | 20 | |
15 | Kowloon Cricket Club | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 22 | 35 | −13 | 19 | Relegation to the Third Division |
16 | Wan Chai | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 22 | 39 | −17 | 17 |
Updated to match(es) played on 17 March 2024. 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 |
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1 | Tsuen Wan | 20 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 13 | +27 | 48 | Promotion to Second Division |
2 | Supreme FC | 21 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 51 | 17 | +34 | 44 | |
3 | Double Flower | 21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 53 | 20 | +33 | 43 | |
4 | Tsun Tat | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 55 | 37 | +18 | 42 | |
5 | Gospel | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 39 | 19 | +20 | 33 | |
6 | St. Joseph's | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 52 | 56 | −4 | 31 | |
7 | Fukien | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 28 | |
8 | Konter | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 43 | −20 | 23 | |
9 | KCDRSC | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 24 | 31 | −7 | 23 | |
10 | Sui Tung | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 29 | 45 | −16 | 21 | |
11 | Islands | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 24 | −5 | 21 | |
12 | Ravia Orion | 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 25 | 37 | −12 | 17 | |
13 | Ornament | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 24 | 41 | −17 | 17 | |
14 | Tuen Mun FC | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 44 | −28 | 16 | |
15 | Kui Tan | 21 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 30 | 53 | −23 | 15 | Elimination from League System |
Updated to match(es) played on 30 March 2024. Source: Hong Kong Football Association
Cup competitions (men)
Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield
First Round
Southern v HK U23
30 September 2023 (2023-09-30) SS01 | Southern | 5–1 | HK U23 | Aberdeen Sports Ground |
15:00 |
| Report |
| Attendance: 231 Referee: Poon Chun Kit |
Tai Po v North District
1 October 2023 (2023-10-01) SS02 | Tai Po | 1–1 (4–3 p) | North District | Tai Po Sports Ground |
15:00 |
| Report |
| Attendance: 765 Referee: Tam Ping Wun |
Penalties | ||||
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Sham Shui Po v HKFC
1 October 2023 (2023-10-01) SS03 | Sham Shui Po | 1–0 | HKFC | Sham Shui Po Sports Ground |
15:00 |
| Attendance: 176 Referee: Ho Wai Sing |
Quarter-finals
Rangers v Sham Shui Po
1 November 2023 (2023-11-01) SS04 | Rangers | 4–3 (a.e.t.) | Sham Shui Po | Mong Kok Stadium |
20:00 |
| Report |
| Attendance: 362 Referee: Woo Chun Sing |
Lee Man v Tai Po
3 November 2023 (2023-11-03) SS05 | Lee Man | 2–1 | Tai Po | Mong Kok Stadium |
20:00 | Report |
| Attendance: 1,129 Referee: Tam Ping Wun |
Kitchee v Resources Capital
4 November 2023 (2023-11-04) SS06 | Kitchee | 7–0 | Resources Capital | Tai Po Sports Ground |
15:00 |
| Report | Attendance: 387 Referee: Poon Chun Kit |
Eastern v Southern
5 November 2023 (2023-11-05) SS07 | Eastern | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | Southern | Tai Po Sports Ground |
15:00 | Report | Attendance: 529 Referee: Wong Wai Lun |
Semi-finals
Eastern v Rangers
11 November 2023 (2023-11-11) SS08 | Eastern | 3–0 | Rangers | Mong Kok Stadium |
18:00 |
| Report | Attendance: 1,156 Referee: Lau Fong Hei |
Kitchee v Lee Man
12 November 2023 (2023-11-12) SS09 | Kitchee | 1–0 | Lee Man | Mong Kok Stadium |
15:00 |
| Report | Attendance: 2,360 Referee: Liu Kwok Man |
Final
Kitchee v Eastern
11 February 2024 (2024-02-11) SS10 | Kitchee | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Eastern | Mong Kok Stadium |
15:00 |
| Report |
| Attendance: 4,570 Referee: Tam Ping Wun |
Hong Kong FA Cup
Times are in Hong Kong Time (UTC+08:00).
First round
Sham Shui Po v HK U23
14 October 2023 (2023-10-14) | Sham Shui Po | 1–0 | HK U23 | Mong Kok |
15:00 |
| Report | Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium Attendance: 230 Referee: Luk Kin Sun |
North District v Lee Man
21 October 2023 (2023-10-21) | North District | 1–4 | Lee Man | Tsing Yi |
15:00 |
| Report | Stadium: Tsing Yi Sports Ground Attendance: 294 Referee: Tam Ping Wun |
Tai Po v Resources Capital
25 November 2023 (2023-11-25) | Tai Po | 0–1 | Resources Capital | Mong Kok |
15:00 | Report |
| Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium Attendance: 393 Referee: Ho Wai Sing |
Quarter-finals
Rangers v Lee Man
2 December 2023 (2023-12-02) | Rangers | 3–4 | Lee Man | Mong Kok |
15:00 | Report |
| Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium Attendance: 1,010 Referee: Tam Ping Wun |
Southern v Sham Shui Po
9 December 2023 (2023-12-09) | Southern | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) | Sham Shui Po | Tai Po |
15:00 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Tai Po Sports Ground Attendance: 202 Referee: Ho Wai Sing |
Penalties | ||||
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Eastern v Resources Capital
16 December 2023 (2023-12-16) | Eastern | 1–0 | Resources Capital | Mong Kok |
15:00 |
| Report | Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium Attendance: 554 Referee: Lau Fong Hei |
Kitchee v HKFC
9 March 2024 (2024-03-09) | Kitchee | 2–0 | HKFC | Mong Kok |
15:00 | Report | Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium Attendance: 463 Referee: Poon Chun Kit |
Semi-finals
Lee Man v Sham Shui Po
11 May 2024 (2024-05-11) | Lee Man | 1–2 | Sham Shui Po | Aberdeen |
15:00 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Aberdeen Sports Ground Attendance: 450 Referee: Wong Wai Lung |
Kitchee v Eastern
12 May 2024 (2024-05-12) | Kitchee | 1–2 | Eastern | Mong Kok |
16:30 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium Attendance: 1,395 Referee: Tam Ping Wun |
Final
Sham Shui Po v Eastern
1 June 2024 (2024-06-01) | Sham Shui Po | v | Eastern | TBA |
15:00 UTC+8 |
Hong Kong Sapling Cup
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Southern | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 10 | +15 | 22 | Advance to Semi-finals |
2 | Tai Po | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 13 | +6 | 19 | |
3 | Eastern | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 14 | +11 | 17 | |
4 | HKFC | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 23 | −4 | 12 | |
5 | Sham Shui Po | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 33 | −18 | 7 | |
6 | HK U23 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 21 | −10 | 5 |
Updated to match(es) played on 23 March 2024. Source: HKFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Kitchee | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 14 | +12 | 16 | Advance to Semi-finals |
2 | Rangers | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 18 | +4 | 15 | |
3 | North District | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 12 | +3 | 14 | |
4 | Resources Capital | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 24 | −14 | 5[a] | |
5 | Lee Man | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 17 | −5 | 5[a] |
Updated to match(es) played on 24 March 2024. Source: HKFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored.
Notes:
- ^ a b Head-to-head points: Resources Capital 4, Lee Man 1.
Semi-Finals
Kitchee v Tai Po
3 April 2024 (2024-04-03) SP51 | Kitchee | 4–3 | Tai Po | Mong Kok Stadium |
20:00 |
| Report |
| Attendance: 1,153 Referee: Wong Wai Lun |
Southern v Rangers
10 April 2024 (2024-04-10) SP52 | Southern | 0–2 | Rangers | Mong Kok Stadium |
20:00 | Report |
| Attendance: 1,006 Referee: Luk Kin Sun |
Final
Kitchee v Rangers
15 May 2024 (2024-05-15) SP53 | Kitchee | – | Rangers | Mong Kok Stadium |
15:00 |
HKPLC Cup
Semi-Finals
Lee Man v Rangers
28 December 2023 (2023-12-28) | Lee Man | 3–2 | Rangers | Mong Kok |
20:00 UTC+8 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium Attendance: 1,256 Referee: Lau Fong Hei |
Kitchee v Eastern
29 December 2023 (2023-12-29) | Kitchee | 5–0 | Eastern | Mong Kok |
20:00 UTC+8 | Report | Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium Attendance: 1,181 Referee: Poon Chun Kit |
Final
Lee Man v Kitchee
1 January 2024 (2024-01-01) | Lee Man | 2–2 (4–5 p) | Kitchee | Mong Kok |
17:30 UTC+8 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium Attendance: 2,978 Referee: Liu Kwok Man |
Penalties | ||||
Other
Tatler XFest
Hong Kong League XI v Inter Miami
February 4 Friendly | Hong Kong League XI | 1–4 | Inter Miami | Hong Kong |
3:00 a.m. EST |
| Report |
| Stadium: Hong Kong Stadium Attendance: 38,417 Referee: Tam Ping Wun (Hong Kong) |