Ningbo 1-1 Shanxi in the Chinese League 2, round 4 at Jiading Stadium, Shanghai (9,704 capacity).

Shanxi won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (D–W–L–L–W), scoring 4 and conceding 5.

The two sides have met 3 times: Ningbo 1 win, Shanxi 0, 2 draws.