2012 China League Two


The 2012 Chinese Football Association Division Two League season is the 23rd season since its establishment in 1989. It is divided into two groups, North and South. There are total 26 teams participating in the league with 13 teams in each group. The league is made up of two stages, the group stage and the play-off. The Group Stage is a double round-robin format. Each team in the group will play the other teams twice, home and away. It will start on April 20 and end on September 28. The Play-off Stage is a two-legged elimination. It will start in October. At the end of the season, the two finalists of the Play-off will qualify for promotion to 2013 China League One.

Team Changes

Promotion and relegation

as the 2011 season champion and Chongqing F.C. as runner-up earned promotion to the 2012 China League One. The 3rd-placed team Fujian Smart Hero was also promoted to 2012 China League One after winning the play-off match against Guizhou Zhicheng, who finished in last place in the 2011 China League One.
Guizhou Zhicheng were relegated from 2011 China League One to 2012 China League Two South Group as the last placed team after losing the play-off match against the 3rd-placed team of 2011 China League Two Fujian Smart Hero.

Name Changes

North Group

Hebei Yilin Shanzhuang changed back to Hebei Zhongji due to losing sponsor name.

South Group

Dongguan Topship Chemical changed name to Dongguan Nancheng PTT Lubricant. Guangdong Minmetals lost sponsor name and changed name to Guangdong Youth. Guizhou Zhicheng Toro lost sponsor name and changed name to Guizhou Zhicheng. Sichuan Dujiangyan Symbol relocated to Xi'an in January 2012 and changed name to Shaanxi Daqin Leephick.

New entries

There are 15 new teams participating in 2012 China League Two. They are Beijing Youth, Beijing Yicheng BTV Sangao, Beijing Yitong Kuche, Hebei Youth, Jiangsu Hohai University, Qinghai Senke, Shaanxi Laochenggen, Shanxi Jiayi, Xinjiang Xiyu Grand Begonia, Chongqing Youth, Hubei China-Kyle, Jiangxi Liansheng, Kunming Ruilong, Shenzhen Fengpeng and Shenzhen Yihua Jewellery.

Group Stage Standings

North Group

South Group

Group Stage Results

North Group

South Group

Play-offs

Quarter-finals

First leg

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Second leg

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Semi-finals

First leg

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Second leg

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Third-place play-off

First leg

Second leg

Final

First leg

Second leg

Top scorers

League Attendance

North Group

There is no attendance data for Round 1, 2, 8, 13, 15, 18, 22, 23 and 24.

South Group

There is no attendance data for Round 13 and 23.