China vs Hong Kong head-to-head record

China wins: 15
Draws: 7
Hong Kong wins: 3

25 meetings, 1975 to 2024Goals: China 39, Hong Kong 9

China and Hong Kong have met 25 times since 1975. China have won 15, Hong Kong 3, and 7 matches ended level. They last met on 1 January 2024, when Hong Kong won 2–1 in a friendly.

The 25 meetings have produced 48 goals, 1.92 per game. The biggest win is China’s 7–0 in World Cup qualifying in 2004.

Who has won more, China or Hong Kong?

All matches25 matches

15 China7 drawsHong Kong 3

Competitive22 matches

13 China7 drawsHong Kong 2

Friendlies3 matches

2 China0 drawsHong Kong 1

Key numbers

Goals: China 39, Hong Kong 91.92 per game
First meeting: Hong Kong 0–1 ChinaAFC Asian Cup qualifying, 21 Jun 1975
Most recent: China 1–2 Hong KongFriendly, 1 Jan 2024
China’s biggest win: China 7–0 Hong KongWorld Cup qualifying, 17 Nov 2004
Hong Kong’s biggest win: China 1–2 Hong KongFriendly, 1 Jan 2024
Most goals in a meeting: China 7–0 Hong KongWorld Cup qualifying, 17 Nov 2004
Biggest upset: China 1–2 Hong KongFriendly, 1 Jan 2024Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 12%
TFN Elo rating now: China 1482 (107th), Hong Kong 1299 (158th)How the rating works

Last five meetings

1 Jan 2024
China1Hong Kong2
Friendly
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (neutral)
27 Jul 2022
China1Hong Kong0
EAFF Championship
Toyota, Japan (neutral)
18 Dec 2019
Hong Kong0China2
EAFF Championship
Busan, South Korea (neutral)
17 Nov 2015
Hong Kong0China0
World Cup qualifying
Kowloon, Hong Kong
3 Sept 2015
China0Hong Kong0
World Cup qualifying
Shenzhen, China

Who has had the upper hand over time?

The line climbs with every China win and drops with every Hong Kong win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.

Above the line: China have won more Below: Hong Kong have won more

Level

China lead by 12 wins after the latest meeting. The biggest lead was 13, held by China from 27 July 2022.

Every meeting on one timeline

China wins

Draws

Hong Kong wins

Larger dots mark bigger winning margins. Hover a dot for the result.

Home, away and neutral

In China's home games

8 matches

512

ChinaDrawsHong Kong

In Hong Kong's home games

11 matches

560

ChinaDrawsHong Kong

At neutral venues

6 matches

501

ChinaDrawsHong Kong

Record by competition

Record by competition
Competition	Played	China	Draws	Hong Kong	Goals
World Cup qualifying	8	3	4	1	10–2
EAFF Championship	4	4	0	0	8–1
AFC Asian Cup qualifying	3	3	0	0	5–0
Dynasty Cup	3	1	2	0	2–1
Friendly	3	2	0	1	4–3
Beijing International Friendship Tournament	2	1	0	1	3–2
Guangzhou International Friendship Tournament	1	1	0	0	7–0
Lunar New Year Cup	1	0	1	0	0–0

Meetings by decade

China wins Draws Hong Kong wins

Meetings by decade
Decade	Played	China	Draws	Hong Kong	Goals
1970s	3	2	0	1	7
1980s	8	4	3	1	15
1990s	4	2	2	0	5
2000s	4	4	0	0	13
2010s	4	2	2	0	4
2020s	2	1	0	1	4

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run of	China	Hong Kong
Wins in a row	71996 to 2010	12024
Unbeaten meetings	141989 to 2022	51985 to 1995

The longest run of draws is 3, from 12 February 1989 to 26 February 1995.

Top scorers in China vs Hong Kong

1Li JinyuChina2
2Shao JiayiChina2

Scorer records exist for 4 of the 25 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.

Penalty shootouts

Hong Kong 0–0 ChinaWorld Cup qualifying, 31 Dec 1980China won on penalties

Questions answered

How many times have China and Hong Kong played each other?

25 times, starting on 21 June 1975. 22 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between China and Hong Kong?

China, with 15 wins to 3. 7 matches ended level.

What is the biggest win in China vs Hong Kong?

China’s 7–0 win in World Cup qualifying on 17 November 2004 in Guangzhou.

When did China and Hong Kong last play?

On 1 January 2024 in Abu Dhabi, when Hong Kong won 2–1 in a friendly.

What is the competitive record between China and Hong Kong?

In 22 competitive matches, China have 13 wins, Hong Kong have 2, and 7 ended level.

Have China and Hong Kong met in a penalty shootout?

Yes, once. Most recently in World Cup qualifying on 31 December 1980, when China won the shootout after a 0–0 draw.

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Every China vs Hong Kong result

All 25 Competitive 22 Friendlies 3

Every China vs Hong Kong result
Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Venue
1 Jan 2024	China	1–2	Hong Kong	Friendly	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (neutral)
27 Jul 2022	China	1–0	Hong Kong	EAFF Championship	Toyota, Japan (neutral)
18 Dec 2019	Hong Kong	0–2	China	EAFF Championship	Busan, South Korea (neutral)
17 Nov 2015	Hong Kong	0–0	China	World Cup qualifying	Kowloon, Hong Kong
3 Sept 2015	China	0–0	Hong Kong	World Cup qualifying	Shenzhen, China
14 Feb 2010	Hong Kong	0–2	China	EAFF Championship	Tokyo, Japan (neutral)
17 Nov 2004	China	7–0	Hong Kong	World Cup qualifying	Guangzhou, China
31 Mar 2004	Hong Kong	0–1	China	World Cup qualifying	Siu Sai Wan, Hong Kong
10 Dec 2003	China	3–1	Hong Kong	EAFF Championship	Yokohama, Japan (neutral)
25 Apr 2000	Hong Kong	0–1	China	Friendly	Victoria, Hong Kong
1 Mar 1998	China	1–0	Hong Kong	Dynasty Cup	Yokohama, Japan (neutral)
4 Feb 1996	Hong Kong	0–2	China	AFC Asian Cup qualifying	Victoria, Hong Kong
26 Feb 1995	Hong Kong	1–1	China	Dynasty Cup	Victoria, Hong Kong
21 Feb 1995	Hong Kong	0–0	China	Dynasty Cup	Victoria, Hong Kong
12 Feb 1989	Hong Kong	0–0	China	Lunar New Year Cup	So Kon Po, Hong Kong
19 May 1985	China	1–2	Hong Kong	World Cup qualifying	Beijing, China
17 Feb 1985	Hong Kong	0–0	China	World Cup qualifying	Siu Sai Wan, Hong Kong
17 Sept 1984	China	2–0	Hong Kong	AFC Asian Cup qualifying	Guangzhou, China
21 Jul 1982	China	2–0	Hong Kong	Beijing International Friendship Tournament	Beijing, China
31 Dec 1980	Hong Kong	0–0China on pens	China	World Cup qualifying	So Kon Po, Hong Kong
21 Dec 1980	Hong Kong	0–1	China	World Cup qualifying	So Kon Po, Hong Kong
13 Jun 1980	China	7–0	Hong Kong	Guangzhou International Friendship Tournament	Guangzhou, China
27 Jul 1977	China	1–2	Hong Kong	Beijing International Friendship Tournament	Beijing, China
17 Jul 1977	China	2–1	Hong Kong	Friendly	Beijing, China
21 Jun 1975	Hong Kong	0–1	China	AFC Asian Cup qualifying	So Kon Po, Hong Kong