Qingdao 3-1 Liaoning in the Chinese League 1, round 27 at Qingdao Sports Center Guoxin Stadium, Qingdao (45,000 capacity).

Liaoning won 1, drew 0 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–L–L), scoring 9 and conceding 12.

The two sides have met 4 times: Qingdao 3 wins, Liaoning 0, 1 draw.