2021 Dalian Professional F.C. season

The 2021 Dalian Professional F.C. season was the 12th season in club history. The team relegated to China League One once again after this season.

Dalian Pro
ChairmanZhang Lin
ManagerJosé González
StadiumJinzhou Stadium
Chinese Super League15th
FA CupQuarter-finals
Top goalscorerLin Liangming (5 goals)

Overview

Preseason

Dalian Pro regrouped on 18 January for winter training at the team base.[1] The original training plan was to train in Guangzhou, but could not be carried on as the manager yet decided to return.

The 2021 CSL saw growing pressure from three aspects. Firstly, strong COVID-prevention policies remained active, that foreign players and staff had to follow quarantine rules when entering or re-entering the border, and that teams would be concentrated into one or more cities for an enclosed, COVID-safe league.[2] Secondly, teams participating the 2021 CSL must have neutral club names, which resulted in far less sponsorship income. Strict salary limitation was also adopted in this season.[3] Although Dalian Pro had already switched to neutral name in the previous season, the team was still vulnerable against other policies, as football stars and manager decided to leave. On 23 January, Benitez announced through his personal website that he had parted ways with Dalian Pro.[4] On 15 February, Rondon was loaned to CSKA Moscow until the end of the 2020-21 RPL season.[5] On 9 March, Hamsik signed with IFK Göteborg.[6]

Dalian Pro had a short break for the Spring Festival, and regrouped on 16 February. Since February, the team stayed in Dalian for training and friendly matches with nearby teams, Liaoning football team for the 2021 National Games of China and Shenyang Urban. The team would move to Guangzhou on 23 March for further friendly matches against other CSL teams.

On 1 April, the 2021 CSL fixtures and details were confirmed and published. League would be divided to 3 phases. Phase 1 begins from 20 April until 17 May, then pause to prepare for the World Cup Qualification. P2 would be from 21 June to 5 August, and P3 from 24 October to 1 December.

April–May

The squad and manager of Dalian Pro was officially made public on 18 April, although sources had already reported the major changes.[7] The team arrived in Suzhou the same day. As of April, Danielson was the only foreign player in squad, although the team registered all of them. Boateng did not return in time due to visa issues after his national team matches. Jailson, like a few other Brazilian players, had difficulties acquiring visas due to the pandemic situation in Brazil.[8] Swedish media reported rumors between Larsson and IFK Göteborg,[9][10] but he later clarified personally that he was affected by COVID-19, and was unable to return to China at the time.[11]

The team struggled with single foreign player Danielson, and saw their first win on 11 May against Tianjin with his precious subsequent shot during a corner.

Interval 1

Boateng finally arrived in China in June. He would join the team in July after quarantine.[12]

Stage 2 matches were due to begin on 22 June after the World Cup qualification second round. As the matches were unexpectedly rearranged to the Emirates instead of China due to multiple reasons,[13] the league reached a consensus to postpone the schedule, as national players had to follow quarantine rules after travelling abroad.[14]

In July, the fixtures were revised and shortened to 22 rounds. The 2021 CSL would finish its Stage 1 on 12 August, then enter an unprecedented 4-month sacrificial pause for the World Cup qualification third round,[15] and conduct its Stage 2 from 1 December until January 2022.[16]

July–September

Although it was widely believed that Rondon would leave after he returned from loan, Dalian Pro surprisingly registered for him before the summer transfer window closed. Nevertheless, he rejoined Benitez at Everton right before the summer window closed.[17][18]

The team kept struggling at the bottom of the group. Although Lin Liangming emerged as the best scorer in squad, and Danielson returned from the UEFA Euro on time, the team still suffered from lack of foreign players, and entered the relegation group without much surprise. The only good news was that, Larsson, after a few months of recovery, gained access for travelling back to China.[19]

Interval 2

Wang Jinxian's goal against China U-20 in the FA cup was recognized as the club's 500th goal in history.[20]

Lin Liangming had a rib fracture during the training, causing him to miss the rest of the season.[21]

December, season ending

Larsson scored a free kick in the first match upon his returning, making a good start for the team in the relegation group.[22] In the following matches, multiple players suffered from injuries, and Dalian Pro fell behind to 15th after 3 consecutive losses. Although Dalian achieved the biggest win this season by 4–1 against Qingdao, they still finished the season at 15th, and eventually beaten by Chengdu Rongcheng in the relegation playoff.

Summary

Zhang Chong
Danielson
Dong Yanfeng
Tong Lei
Li Shuai
Wu Wei
Zhao Xuri
Wang Zhen'ao
Sun Guowen/
Tao Qianglong
Lin Liangming
Shan Huanhuan/
Boateng
Stage 1 lineups

Zhang Chong
Danielson
Wang Yaopeng
Tong Lei
Li Shuai
Zhao Xuri
Cui Ming'an
Tao Qianglong
Sun Guowen
Larsson
Boateng
Stage 2 lineups

Dalian Pro struggled throughout this season due to a lineup too thin to withstand fragmented but intense schedules.

During the first stage, Danilson was the only foreign player in squad. Shan Huanhuan's contribution was not enough for the team's offensive side, resulting only 2 wins out of the total 14. Boateng returned in June, but his support could not make much difference. On the other hand, Lin Liangming's performance was beyond expectation, scoring 5 goals out of total 12. However, he suffered from rib fracture before the second stage, while led to further troubles for Dalian Pro.

As the second stage draws near, Dalian Pro could finally come up with 3 starting foreign players, despite the fact that most CSL teams have another for substitution. In the first 4 matches, the team acquired 3 victories by better stamina and spirit than the opponents, that most media believed that Dalian Pro could flee from relegation zone. Desperate time came when intense schedule brought injuries to starting players. Dong Yanfeng, Danielson, Wu Wei and Boateng all had muscle issues, and in the next 3 matches, Dalian Pro was lagged back into the relegation area, and eventually lost in the relegation playoffs.

Squad

First team squad
As of 16 April 2021[23]
No. Name Nat. Place of Birth Date of Birth (Age) Joined From Note
Goalkeepers
1 Zhang Chong China China Dalian (1987-11-25)25 November 1987 (aged 33) 2013 Dalian Shide
12 Xu Jiamin China China Shanghai (1994-04-11)11 April 1994 (aged 27) 2020 Beijing Renhe
32 Kudirat Ablet China China Yining (1997-02-05)5 February 1997 (aged 24) 2021 Portugal Gondomar
36 Wang Jinshuai China China Dalian (2001-01-09)9 January 2001 (aged 20) 2021 Dalian Pro youth
Defenders
3 Shan Pengfei China China Dalian (1993-05-07)7 May 1993 (aged 27) 2012 Dalian Yifang youth
4 Li Shuai China ChinaShenyang (1995-06-18)18 June 1995 (aged 25) 2016 Portugal Mafra
11 Sun Guowen China China Dalian (1993-09-30)30 September 1993 (aged 27) 2013 Dalian Shide
13 Wang Yaopeng China China Dalian (1995-01-18)18 January 1995 (aged 26) 2014 Liaoning youth
14 Huang Jiahui China China Bozhou (2000-10-07)7 October 2000 (aged 20) 2019 Dalian Yifang youth
16 Tong Lei China China Quzhou (1997-12-16)16 December 1997 (aged 23) 2020 Zhejiang Greentown
18 He Yupeng China China Anshan (1999-12-05)5 December 1999 (aged 21) 2019 Dalian Yifang youth
22 Dong Yanfeng China China Dalian (1996-02-11)11 February 1996 (aged 25) 2016 Liaoning youth
30 Marcus Danielson Sweden Sweden Eskistuna (1989-04-08)8 April 1989 (aged 32) 2020 Sweden Djurgårdens IF
33 Wang Xianjun China China Dalian (2000-06-01)1 June 2000 (aged 20) 2020 Dalian Pro youth
35 Wan Yu China China Heze (2002-06-20)20 June 2002 (aged 18) Mid 2021 Dalian Pro youth
37 Yang Haoyu China China Kunming (2000-07-31)31 July 2000 (aged 20) 2020 Hubei Chufeng United
Midfielders
5 Wu Wei China China Xinxiang (1997-02-05)5 February 1997 (aged 24) 2020 Tianjin Tianhai
7 Zhao XuriC China China Dalian (1985-12-03)3 December 1985 (aged 35) 2019 Tianjin Quanjian
10 Sam Larsson Sweden Sweden Gothenburg (1993-04-10)10 April 1993 (aged 28) 2020 Netherlands Feyenoord
20 Wang Jinxian China China Wuhan (1996-01-12)12 January 1996 (aged 25) 2014 Dalian Yifang youth
24 Tao Qianglong China China Fuyang (2001-11-20)20 November 2001 (aged 19) 2020 Hebei China Fortune
25 Jailson Siqueira Brazil Caçapava do Sul (1995-09-07)7 September 1995 (aged 25) 2020 Turkey Fenerbahçe
26 Cui Ming'an China China Dalian (1994-11-15)15 November 1994 (aged 26) 2014 Dalian Yifang youth
28 Lin Liangming China China Shantou (1997-06-04)4 June 1997 (aged 23) 2020 Portugal Gondomar
29 Sun Bo China China Dalian (1991-01-22)22 January 1991 (aged 30) 2011 Shandong Luneng youth
31 Zheng LongVC China China Qingdao (1988-04-15)15 April 1988 (aged 32) 2019 Guangzhou Evergrande
34 Wang Zhen'ao China China Wuhan (1999-08-10)10 August 1999 (aged 21) 2020 Dalian Pro youth
39 Wang Tengda China China Dalian (2001-02-18)18 February 2001 (aged 20) 2020 Dalian Pro youth
40 Zhu Jiaxuan China China Dalian (1999-04-13)13 April 1999 (aged 22) 2020 Dalian Pro youth
66 Wang Yu China China Dalian (2002-04-28)28 April 2002 (aged 18) Mid 2021 Dalian Pro youth
Forwards
9 Shan Huanhuan China China Pingdingshan (1999-01-24)24 January 1999 (aged 22) 2019 Portugal Vitória Guimarães B
15 Zhao Jianbo China China Dalian (2001-05-07)7 May 2001 (aged 19) 2020 Dalian Pro youth
21 Emmanuel Boateng Ghana Ghana Accra (1996-05-23)23 May 1996 (aged 24) 2019 Spain Levante
Un-registered during the season
2 Yang Lei China China Handan (2000-02-22)22 February 2000 (aged 21) 2021 Dalian Pro youth Reserved
17 Zhang Jiansheng China China Xingtai (1999-12-30)30 December 1999 (aged 20) 2020 Dalian Pro youth Loaned out
23 Li Xuebo China China Dalian (1999-11-15)15 November 1999 (aged 21) 2019 Spain Atlético Madrid B Loaned out
27 Yang Pengju China China Guiyang (2000-06-06)6 June 2000 (aged 20) 2020 Dalian Pro youth Loaned out
38 Kong Yinquan China China Guangzhou (2000-09-23)23 September 2000 (aged 20) 2021 Dalian Pro youth Reserved

Coaching staff
As of 16 April 2021[23]
Position Name Notes
First team
Head coach Spain José González
Assistant coach Spain Alfonso Cortijo
Goalkeeping coach Spain Jorge Bartual
Medical advisor China Song Jinhua
Physiotherapist Spain Javier Sagaste
Team doctor China Jia Shunhao
Team doctor Spain Alberto Fernández Morán
Technical coach China Jiang Zongyan
Reserve and youth teams
Reserve (U-23) coach Spain David Rivas Martínez
U-21 coach China Liu Yujian [24]
U-21 assistant coach China Zhou Ting
U-19 coach China Sun Wei
U-17 coach China Zhang Yaokun
U-17 assistant coach China Zou Peng
U-17 assistant coach China Li Wenbo
U-15 coach China Zhao Peng
U-15 assistant coach China Chi Yaojun
U-14 coach China Li Yang
U-15 assistant coach China Zou Jie
U-13 coach China Wang Zhaochen

Transfers

In
No. Pos. Name Age Moving from Type Transfer fee Date Notes Ref.
- GK China Kudirat Ablet 24 Portugal Gondomar Transfer 9 March 2021
- DF China Yang Haoyu 21 China Hubei Istar Loan —
- MF China Liu Yingchen 28 China Beijing Renhe Loan Return

Out
No. Pos. Name Age Moving to Type Transfer fee Date Notes Ref.
- DF China Zhou Ting 42 — Retired — — Announced in 2020 [25]
37 MF China Yang Haoyu 21 China Hubei Istar End of loan — 12 December 2020
9 FW Venezuela Salomón Rondón 31 Russia CSKA Moscow Loan 15 February 2021 [5]
17 MF Slovakia Marek Hamšík 33 Sweden IFK Göteborg Released 9 March 2021 [6]
25 DF China Li Jianbin 31 China Chengdu Rongcheng Transfer Free
33 FW China Zhao Xuebin 28 China Cangzhou Mighty Lions Transfer Free
- FW Hong Kong Alex Akande 32 Hong Kong Kitchee Transfer Free 30 March 2021 [26]
- MF China Han Peijiang 21 China Xi'an Wolves Loan — 3 April 2021
8 DF China Zhu Ting 35 China Qingdao Transfer Free 9 April 2021
- DF China Hu Jiali 22 China Qingdao Transfer Free 9 April 2021
19 GK China Xue Qinghao 21 China Shanghai Shenhua Transfer Free 12 April 2021
27 DF China Cheng Hui 22 — Released
36 DF China Zhou Xiao 24 — Released
- DF China Yang Zexiang 26 China Shanghai Shenhua Transfer
- MF China Li Qinghao 22 China Jiangxi Beidamen Transfer
- MF China Zheng Bofan 26 China Kunshan Loan
- MF China Liu Yingchen 28 China Xi'an Wolves Loan

In
No. Pos. Name Age Moving from Type Transfer fee Date Notes Ref.
19 FW Venezuela Salomón Rondón 31 Russia CSKA Moscow Loan return 18 May [27]
- MF China Zheng Bofan 26 China Kunshan Loan Return
- MF China Liu Yingchen 28 China Xi'an Wolves Loan Return

Out
No. Pos. Name Age Moving to Type Transfer fee Date Notes Ref.
17 FW China Zhang Jiansheng 20 China Beijing BSU Loan — 10 July
27 DF China Yang Pengju 20 China Beijing BSU Loan — 10 July
23 GK China Li Xuebo 21 China Zibo Cuju Loan — 10 July
19 FW Venezuela Salomón Rondón 31 England Everton Transfer Free 31 August [28]
- MF China Zheng Bofan 26 China Beijing BSU Loan
- MF China Liu Yingchen 28 China Dandong Tengyue Loan
- MF China Cheng Xianfeng 20 China Kunshan Transfer

Friendlies

Preseason

20 February 2021 Friendly Dalian Pro 2–1 Liaoning Dalian, Liaoning
11:00 (UTC+08:00)
  • Shan Huanhuan
  • Kong Yinquan
Stadium: Dalian Pro Soccer Academy Base
27 February 2021 Friendly Dalian Pro 3–1 Liaoning Dalian, Liaoning
(UTC+08:00) Stadium: Dalian Pro Soccer Academy Base
6 March 2021 Friendly Dalian Pro 6–0 Liaoning Dalian, Liaoning
10:30 (UTC+08:00)
  • Sun Bo
  • Zheng Long
  • Tao Qianglong
  • Zhang Jiansheng
  • Shan Huanhuan
Stadium: Dalian Pro Soccer Academy Base
13 March 2021 Friendly Dalian Pro 1–1 Liaoning Shenyang Urban Dalian, Liaoning
11:00 (UTC+08:00)
  • Sun Bo
Stadium: Dalian Pro Soccer Academy Base
20 March 2021 Friendly Dalian Pro 2–1 Liaoning Shenyang Urban Dalian, Liaoning
11:00 (UTC+08:00)
  • Sun Bo
  • Zheng Long
Stadium: Dalian Pro Soccer Academy Base
27 March 2021 Friendly Dalian Pro 5–5 Meizhou Hakka Jiangmen, Guangdong
(UTC+08:00)
  • Shan Huanhuan
  • Sun Bo
  • Zheng Long
  • Lin Liangming
Stadium: Jiangmen Sports Center
1 April 2021 Friendly Dalian Pro 1–2 China U-22 Guangzhou, Guangdong
(UTC+08:00)
  • Shan Huanhuan 82' (p)
4 April 2021 Friendly Dalian Pro 0–3 Cangzhou Mighty Lions Jiangmen, Guangdong
16:30 (UTC+08:00)
7 April 2021 Friendly Dalian Pro 1–1 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic Dongguan, Guangdong
15:00 (UTC+08:00)
  • Lin Liangming

Interval 1

16 June 2021 Friendly Dalian Pro 2–0 China U22 Dalian, Liaoning
16:30 (UTC+08:00)
  • Lin Liangming
  • Chen Rong
Stadium: Dalian Pro Soccer Academy Base
25 June 2021 Friendly Dalian Pro 1–1 Beijing BSU Dalian, Liaoning
  • Zhao Jianbo
  • Ji Shengpan
Stadium: Dalian Pro Soccer Academy Base
3 July 2021 Friendly Dalian Pro 4–1 Liaoning Shenyang Urban Dalian, Liaoning
10:30 (UTC+08:00) Stadium: Dalian Pro Soccer Academy Base
6 July 2021 Friendly Dalian Pro 1–1 Zibo Cuju Dalian, Liaoning
Stadium: Dalian Pro Soccer Academy Base

Interval 2

18 November 2021 Friendly Dalian Pro 2–2 Beijing BSU Dalian, Liaoning
  • Tao Qianglong
  • Sun Bo (p)
 TBD Stadium: Dalian Pro Soccer Academy Base
19 November 2021 Friendly Dalian Pro 4–2 Beijing BSU Dalian, Liaoning
  • Boateng
  • Shan Huanhuan
  • Lin Liangming
  • Wang Xianjun
TBD Stadium: Dalian Pro Soccer Academy Base

Chinese Super League
Main article: 2021 Chinese Super League

Group B standings

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
4 Hebei 14 6 5 3 12 11 +1 23 Qualification for Championship stage
5 Shanghai Shenhua 14 6 4 4 21 17 +4 22 Qualification for Relegation stage
6 Wuhan 14 1 8 5 11 19 −8 11
7 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 14 2 3 9 11 29 −18 9
8 Dalian Pro 14 2 1 11 12 29 −17 7
Source: CSL, Soccerway
Rules for classification:
  • During season: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
  • After season: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Scores of the weight ratio of the reserve league and youth leagues.

Results summary
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
14 2 1 11 12 29  −17 7 1 1 5 5 14  −9 1 0 6 7 15  −8

Positions by round
Round1234567891011121314
GroundHHAHAAHAAHAHHA
ResultLLLWLLDLLLWLLL
Position67867888886788
Updated to match(es) played on 15 August. Source: Results
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Fixtures and results
22 April 2021 1 Dalian Pro 1–2 Changchun Yatai Jiangyin, Jiangsu
18:00 (UTC+08:00)
  • Danielson 90+3' (p)
  • Tao Qianglong Yellow card 90+5'
 Report
Stadium: Jiangyin Stadium
Referee: Liang Caiwei
Assistant referees: Luo Zheng, Tang Rongdi
Fourth official: Dai Yige
28 April 2021 2 Dalian Pro 0–1 Hebei Kunshan, Jiangsu
20:00 (UTC+08:00) Report
Stadium: Kunshan Sports Centre Stadium
Referee: Wang Jing
Assistant referees: Xi Fei, Zhang Haijun
Fourth official: Jia Zhiliang
4 May 2021 3 Beijing Guoan 2–0 Dalian Pro Jiangyin, Jiangsu
20:00 (UTC+08:00)
Report
  • Tong Lei Yellow card 59' Yellow-red card 73'
  • Sun Guowen Yellow card 90+3'
 Stadium: Jiangyin Stadium
Referee: Liang Caiwei
Assistant referees: Guo Jingtao, Hu Chengjun
Fourth official: Tang Shunqi
11 May 2021 4 Dalian Pro 1–0 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger Kunshan, Jiangsu
18:00 (UTC+08:00)
  • Danielson 80'
 Report
Stadium: Kunshan Sports Centre Stadium
Referee: Li Haixin
Assistant referees: Sun Kai, Liu Xing
Fourth official: Xing Qi
16 May 2021 5 Shanghai Port 3–0 Dalian Pro Suzhou, Jiangsu
18:00 (UTC+08:00)
Report
  • Shan Pengfei Yellow card 73'
  • Zheng Long Yellow card 73'
 Stadium: Suzhou Sports Center
Referee: Xing Qi
Assistant referees: Guo Jingtao, Ma Qiang
Fourth official: Huang Yi
19 July 2021 6 Shanghai Shenhua 3–2 Dalian Pro Kunshan, Jiangsu
18:30 (UTC+08:00)
Report
  • Wu Wei Yellow card 25'
  • Zhao Xuri 71' Yellow card 79'
  • Huang Jiahui 81'
 Stadium: Kunshan Sports Centre Stadium
Referee: Jin Jingyuan
Assistant referees: Tang Rongdi. Zhang Haijun
Fourth official: Li Zheng
22 July 2021 7 Dalian Pro 1–1 Wuhan Kunshan, Jiangsu
20:30 (UTC+08:00)
  • Lin Liangming 8'
  • Tong Lei Yellow card 27'
  • Zhao Xuri Yellow card 39'
  • Wu Wei Yellow card 58'
 Report
Stadium: Kunshan Sports Centre Stadium
Referee: Jia Zhiliang
Assistant referees: Liu Xing, Ma Kexi
Fourth official: Li Zheng
25 July 2021 8 Changchun Yatai v Dalian Pro Suzhou, Jiangsu
Postponed due to typhoon Stadium: Suzhou Sports Center training pitch
28 July 2021 9 Hebei 1–0 Dalian Pro Kunshan, Jiangsu
16:30 (UTC+08:00)
Report
  • Wu Wei Yellow card 66'
  • Yang Haoyu Yellow card 90+4'
  • Dong Yanfeng Red card 90+7'
 Stadium: Kunshan Sports Centre Stadium
Referee: Li Zheng
Assistant referees: Zhang Haijun, Yang Xi
Fourth official: Jia Zhiliang
31 July 2021 10 Dalian Pro 0–1 Beijing Guoan Jiangyin, Jiangsu
18:30 (UTC+08:00)
  • Wang Xianjun Yellow card 47'
  • Boateng Yellow card 74'
 Report
Stadium: Jiangyin Stadium
Referee: Ji Jingyuan
Assistant referees: Huang Tao, Ma Kexi
Fourth official: Memetjan Ahmat
3 August 2021 11 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 1–3 Dalian Pro Jiangyin, Jiangsu
20:30 (UTC+08:00)
Report
  • Tao Qianglong 7'
  • Boateng 63' (p)
  • Lin Liangming 68'
  • Shan Pengfei Yellow card 74'
  • Wu Wei Yellow card 86'
 Stadium: Jiangyin Stadium
Referee: Li Haixin
Assistant referees: Liu Xing, Yang Delin
Fourth official: Wan Tao
6 August 2021 12 Dalian Pro 0–5 Shanghai Port Suzhou, Jiangsu
20:30 (UTC+08:00)
  • He Yupeng Yellow card 62'
 Report
Stadium: Suzhou Sports Center
Referee: Huang Yi
Assistant referees: Xi Fei, Huang Tao
Fourth official: Dai Yige
9 August 2021 13 Dalian Pro 2–4 Shanghai Shenhua Suzhou, Jiangsu
16:30 (UTC+08:00)
  • Wang Yaopeng Yellow card 13'
  • Li Shuai Yellow card 22'
  • Lin Liangming 19' (p)
  • Zheng Long 30'Yellow card 67'
  • He Yupeng Yellow card 61'
  • Zhao Xuri Yellow card 68'
 Report
Stadium: Suzhou Sports Center training pitch
Referee: Xing Qi
Assistant referees: Guo Jingtao, Tang Rongdi
Fourth official: Huang Yi
11 August 2021 14 Wuhan 2–1 Dalian Pro Jiangyin, Jiangsu
18:30 (UTC+08:00)
Report
  • Lin Liangming 1'
  • Wu Wei Yellow card 27'
 Stadium: Jiangyin Stadium
Referee: Li Haixin
Assistant referees: Shi Xiang. Xi Fei
Fourth official: Memetjan Ahmat
15 August 2021 8 Changchun Yatai 3–1 Dalian Pro Suzhou, Jiangsu
16:30 (UTC+08:00)
Report
  • Tong Lei Yellow card 50'
  • Dong Yanfeng Yellow card 57'
  • Lin Liangming 90+2'
 Stadium: Suzhou Sports Center training pitch
Referee: Zhang Long
Assistant referees: Liu Xing, Ma Kexi
Fourth official: Wan Tao

Relegation group standings

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
12 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 22 5 6 11 18 35 −17 21
13 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic (R, D) 22 5 5 12 21 36 −15 20[lower-alpha 1] Dissolved after season
14 Wuhan 22 3 11 8 23 30 −7 20[lower-alpha 1]
15 Dalian Pro (T) 22 6 1 15 21 37 −16 19 Qualification for relegation play-offs
16 Qingdao (D, R) 22 3 2 17 13 52 −39 11 Dissolved after season
Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification:
  • During season: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
  • After season: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Scores of the weight ratio of the reserve league and youth leagues.
    (D) Disqualified; (R) Relegated; (T) Qualified, but not yet for the particular phase indicated
    Notes:
  1. Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic finished ahead of Wuhan on head-to-head points: Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic 0–0 Wuhan, Wuhan 1–2 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic.

Results summary
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
8 4 0 4 9 8  +1 12 2 0 2 6 4  +2 2 0 2 3 4  −1

Positions by round
Round1516171819202122
GroundHAHAAHAH
ResultWWLWLLLW
Position1412131313141515
Updated to match(es) played on 3 January 2022. Source: Results
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Fixtures and results
12 December 2021 15 Dalian Pro 1–0 Henan Songshan Longmen Suzhou, Jiangsu
19:30 (UTC+08:00)
  • Wu Wei Yellow card 15'
  • Larsson 83'
  • Tong Lei Yellow card 90+4'
 Report
Stadium: Jiangyin Stadium
Referee: Memetjan Ahmat
Assistant referees: Luo Zheng, Ma Kexi
Fourth official: Dai Yige
15 December 2021 16 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic 0–1 Dalian Pro Kunshan, Jiangsu
15:30 (UTC+08:00)
  • Liu Le Yellow card 60'
  • Jiang Shenglong Yellow card 90'
 Report
  • Boateng 40'
  • Cui Ming'an Yellow card 90'
  • Dong Yanfeng Yellow card 90+5'
 Stadium: Kunshan Sports Centre Stadium
Referee: Dai Yige
Assistant referees: Sun Kai, Jin Chao
Fourth official: Liang Caiwei
18 December 2021 17 Dalian Pro 1–2 Cangzhou Mighty Lions Suzhou, Jiangsu
15:30 (UTC+08:00)
  • Boateng 52' (p)
  • Wu Wei Yellow card 80'
  • Zhao Xuri Yellow card 90+6'
 Report
Stadium: Suzhou Sports Center
Referee: Ai Kun
Assistant referees: Deng Bo, Ma Qiang
Fourth official: Aihemaiti Maimaitijiang
21 December 2021 18 Qingdao 1–2 Dalian Pro Kunshan, Jiangsu
19:30 (UTC+08:00)
Report
  • Li Shuai Yellow card 23'
  • Boateng 49'
  • Sun Guowen Yellow card 76'
  • Larsson 79'
  • Huang Jiahui Yellow card 82'
  • Zhang Chong Yellow card 90+7'
  • Wu Wei Yellow card 90+9'
 Stadium: Kunshan Sports Centre Stadium
Referee: Niu Minghui
Assistant referees: Tang Chao, Jin Jun
Fourth official: Liu Zhao
25 December 2021 19 Henan Songshan Longmen 1–0 Dalian Pro Suzhou, Jiangsu
19:30 (UTC+08:00)
Report
  • Shan Pengfei Yellow card 39'
  • Sun Bo Yellow card 90+3'
 Stadium: Suzhou Sports Center
Referee: Li Haixin
Assistant referees: Zhou Fei， Sun Kai
Fourth official: Wan Tao
28 December 2021 20 Dalian Pro 0–1 Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic Suzhou, Jiangsu
15:30 (UTC+08:00)
  • Larsson Yellow card 49'
  • Huang Jiahui Yellow card 61'
  • Zhao Xuri Yellow card 79'
  • Wang Yaopeng Yellow card 90+1'
  • Sun Bo Yellow card 90+3'
 Report
Stadium: Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre
Referee: Tang Shunqi
Assistant referees: Guo Jingtao, Deng Bo
Fourth official: Jia Zhiliang
31 December 2021 21 Cangzhou Mighty Lions 2–0 Dalian Pro Suzhou, Jiangsu
15:30 (UTC+08:00)
Report
  • Dong Yanfeng Yellow card 12'
  • Li Shuai Yellow card 31'
  • Tong Lei Yellow card 90+1'
 Stadium: Jiangyin Stadium
Referee: Li Haixin
Assistant referees: Shi Xiang, Tang Chao
Fourth official: Liang Caiwei
3 January 2022 22 Dalian Pro 4–1 Qingdao Suzhou, Jiangsu
15:30 (UTC+08:00)
  • Shan Huanhuan 37', 84' Yellow card 38'
  • Tao Qianglong 56'
  • Larsson 74' (p)
 Report
Stadium: Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre
Referee: Shi Zhenlu
Assistant referees: Tang Chao, Ma Kexi
Fourth official: Jia Zhiliang

Relegation playoff
8 January 2022 RP1 Chengdu Rongcheng 1–1 Dalian Pro Suzhou, Jiangsu
15:30 (UTC+08:00)
Report
  • Sun Guowen Yellow card 20' Yellow-red card 55' 42'
  • Wang Jinxian Yellow card 90'
 Stadium: Jiangyin Stadium, Suzhou
Referee: Li Haixin
Assistant referees: Ma Ji, Tang Chao
Fourth official: Liang Caiwei
12 January 2022 RP2 Dalian Pro 0–1
(1–2 agg.)		 Chengdu Rongcheng Suzhou, Jiangsu
15:30 (UTC+08:00)
  • Li Shuai Yellow card 88'
 Report
  • Romulo 72'
  • Gan Rui Yellow card 84'
 Stadium: Jiangyin Stadium, Suzhou
Referee: Wang Zhe
Assistant referees: Zhou Fei, Deng Bo
Fourth official: Zhang Long

Chinese FA Cup
Main article: 2021 Chinese FA Cup

FA Cup fixtures and results
As of 19 October 2021
13 October 2021 1 Dalian Pro 2–1 China U-20 Dalian, Liaoning
19:30 (UTC+08:00)
  • Lin Liangming 15'
  • Sun Guowen Yellow card 65'
  • Wang Jinxian 89'
 Report
  • Jia Feifan 13'
 Stadium: Dalian Pro Football Academy Base
Referee: Ma Li
Assistant referees: Ma Ji, Ma Qiang
Fourth official: Wang Haidong
18 October 2021 2 Dalian Pro 2–0 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger Dalian, Liaoning
15:30 (UTC+08:00)
  • Dong Yanfeng Yellow card 45'
  • Tao Qianglong 54' Yellow card 56'
  • Wu Wei 67'
  • Kudirat Yellow card 78'
  • Cui Ming'an Yellow card 80'
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Stadium: Dalian Pro Football Academy Base
Referee: Ma Li
Assistant referees: Ma Qiang, Wang Xihong
Fourth official: Chen Jindong

Quarter finals
24 October 2021 1st leg Dalian Pro 0–3 Shanghai Port Dalian, Liaoning
19:30 (UTC+08:00)
  • Zheng Long Yellow card 20'
  • Sun Guowen Yellow card 45+1'
 Report
Stadium: Dalian Pro Football Academy Base
Referee: Dai Yege
Assistant referees: Ma Ji, Li Xingfeng
Fourth official: Jia Zhiliang
29 October 2021 2nd leg Shanghai Port 0–0
(3–0 agg.)		 Dalian Pro Dalian, Liaoning
19:30(UTC+08:00) Report
  • Dong Yanfeng Yellow card 27'
  • Wan Yu Yellow card 27'
 Stadium: Dalian Pro Football Academy Base
Referee: Jia Zhiliang
Assistant referees: Wang Xihong, Tangchao
Fourth official: Li Xingfeng

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals
No. Pos. Player Nat. Super League FA Cup Season Total Playoff
App. Starts Goals App. Starts Goals App. Starts Goals App. Starts Goals
1 GK Zhang Chong China 19 19 0 0 0 0 19 19 0 2 2 0
2 DF Yang Lei China 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 DF Shan Pengfei China 12 12 0 1 1 0 13 13 0 0 0 0
4 DF Li Shuai China 16 15 0 0 0 0 16 15 0 2 2 0
5 MF Wu Wei China 17 16 0 3 3 1 20 19 1 0 0 0
7 MF Zhao Xuri China 18 13 1 1 1 0 19 14 1 2 2 0
9 FW Shan Huanhuan China 15 8 2 3 2 0 17 10 2 2 2 0
10 MF Sam Larsson Sweden 8 6 3 0 0 0 8 6 3 2 2 0
11 DF Sun Guowen China 20 18 0 3 3 0 23 21 0 1 1 1
12 GK Xu Jiamin China 3 3 0 2 1 0 5 4 0 0 0 0
13 DF Wang Yaopeng China 12 11 0 2 2 0 14 13 0 1 0 0
14 DF Huang Jiahui China 11 7 1 4 2 0 15 9 1 2 2 0
15 FW Zhao Jianbo China 8 6 0 4 2 0 12 8 0 1 0 0
16 DF Tong Lei China 19 18 0 4 2 0 23 20 0 2 2 0
17 FW Zhang Jiansheng China 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
18 DF He Yupeng China 10 4 0 2 1 0 12 5 0 0 0 0
20 MF Wang Jinxian China 6 3 0 4 1 1 10 4 1 2 1 0
21 FW Emmanuel Boateng Ghana 13 7 4 0 0 0 13 7 4 0 0 0
22 DF Dong Yanfeng China 19 19 0 4 4 0 23 23 0 2 2 0
23 GK Li Xuebo China 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
24 FW Tao Qianglong China 14 7 2 4 3 1 18 10 3 2 2 0
25 MF Jailson Siqueira Brazil 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
26 MF Cui Ming'an China 18 11 0 4 2 0 22 13 0 1 0 0
27 MF Yang Pengju China 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
28 MF Lin Liangming China 13 11 5 3 2 1 16 13 6 0 0 0
29 MF Sun Bo China 10 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0
30 DF Marcus Danielson Sweden 10 10 2 0 0 0 10 10 2 2 2 0
31 MF Zheng Long China 15 9 1 3 3 0 18 12 1 0 0 0
32 GK Kudirat Ablet China 0 0 0 3 3 0 3 3 0 0 0 0
33 DF Wang Xianjun China 4 1 0 3 2 0 7 3 0 0 0 0
34 MF Wang Zhen'ao China 11 8 0 2 1 0 13 9 0 0 0 0
36 GK Wang Jinshuai China 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
37 DF Yang Haoyu China 3 0 0 1 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 0
38 MF Kong Yinquan China 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
39 MF Wang Tengda China 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
40 MF Zhu Jiaxuan China 5 0 0 1 1 0 6 1 0 0 0 0
62 DF Wan Yu China 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
66 MF Wang Yu China 2 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
TOTALS 21 4 25 1

Goalscorers
Rank Player Super League FA Cup Season Total Playoff
1 Lin Liangming 5 1 6 0
2 Emmanuel Boateng 4 (2) 0 4 0
3 Sam Larsson 3 0 3 0
Tao Qianglong 2 1 3 0
5 Marcus Danielson 2 (1) 0 2 0
Shan Huanhuan 2 0 2 0
7 Huang Jiahui 1 0 1 0
Wang Jinxian 0 1 1 0
Wu Wei 0 1 1 0
Zhao Xuri 1 0 1 0
Zheng Long 1 0 1 0
Sun Guowen 0 0 0 1
TOTALS 21 4 25 1

Last updated: 11 January 2022.
Source: Results

Disciplinary record
No. Pos. Player Super League FA Cup Season Total Playoff
Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card
1 GK Zhang Chong 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
2 DF Yang Lei 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 DF Shan Pengfei 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
4 DF Li Shuai 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0
5 MF Wu Wei 8 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0
7 MF Zhao Xuri 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0
9 FW Shan Huanhuan 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
10 MF Sam Larsson 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
11 DF Sun Guowen 2 0 0 2 0 0 5 1 0 1 1 0
12 GK Xu Jiamin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
13 DF Wang Yaopeng 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
14 DF Huang Jiahui 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
15 FW Zhao Jianbo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16 DF Tong Lei 5 1 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0
17 FW Zhang Jiansheng 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
18 DF He Yupeng 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
20 MF Wang Jinxian 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0
21 FW Emmanuel Boateng 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
22 DF Dong Yanfeng 3 0 1 2 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 0
23 GK Li Xuebo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
24 FW Tao Qianglong 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
25 MF Jailson Siqueira 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
26 MF Cui Ming'an 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
27 MF Yang Pengju 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
28 MF Lin Liangming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
29 MF Sun Bo 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
30 DF Marcus Danielson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
31 MF Zheng Long 2 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
32 GK Kudirat Ablet 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
33 DF Wang Xianjun 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
34 MF Wang Zhen'ao 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
36 GK Wang Jinshuai 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
37 DF Yang Haoyu 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
38 MF Kong Yinquan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
39 MF Wang Tengda 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40 MF Zhu Jiaxuan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
62 DF Wan Yu 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
66 MF Wang Yu 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTALS 47 1 1 9 0 0 58 2 1 3 1 0

Suspensions
Player Length Reason Date(s) served Opponent Ref.
Tong Lei 1 match Red card vs. Beijing Guoan 11 May 2021 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
Dong Yanfeng 1 match Red card vs. Hebei 31 July 2021 Beijing Guoan
Wu Wei 1 match 4 Yellow cards accumulated 6 August 2021 Shanghai Port
Zhao Xuri 1 match 4 Yellow cards accumulated 21 December 2021 Qingdao
Wu Wei 1 match 4 Yellow cards accumulated 25 December 2021 Henan Songshan Longmen
Tong Lei 1 match 4 Yellow cards accumulated 3 January 2022 Qingdao
Sun Guowen 1 match Red card vs. Chengdu Rongcheng 12 January 2022 Chengdu Rongcheng
Zheng Long 6 matches Interfering ongoing match from outside the pitch, scolding referee during the match vs. Chengdu Rongcheng - - [29]
Yang Haoyu 12 months Punching referee in the face after the match vs. Chengdu Rongcheng - - [29]

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