2012 China League One
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The 2012 China League One is the ninth season of the China League One, the second tier of the Chinese
football league pyramid, since its establishment.
The size of the league expanded from 14 to 16 teams for this season.
as champions of the 2011 season
and Guangzhou R&F F.C. as runners-up were promoted to the 2012 Chinese Super League
. They were replaced by Shenzhen Ruby F.C. and Chengdu Blades F.C.
, who were relegated from the 2011 Chinese Super League
after finishing the season in the bottom two places of the table.
Guizhou Zhicheng Toro F.C. were relegated to the 2012 China League Two after finishing the 2011 season in last place and lost play-off match against 2011 China League Two 3rd-placed team Fujian Smart Hero F.C.
. Due to a league expansion, three teams were admitted into the 2012 League One. These were the two 2011 League Two promotion final winners, Harbin Yiteng F.C., Chongqing F.C.
, and play-off match winner Fujian Smart Hero F.C.
.
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Source: CSL1 Site on Sohu.com
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head points; 3rd head-to-head goal difference; 4th head-to-head goals scored; 5th goal difference; 6th goals scored; 7th disciplinary points.
(C) = Champions; (P) = Promoted; (R) = Relegated.
China
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football league pyramid, since its establishment.
The size of the league expanded from 14 to 16 teams for this season.
Promotion and relegation
Dalian Aerbin F.C.Dalian Aerbin F.C.
Dalian Aerbin is a Chinese football club based in Dalian Development Area and owned by Dalian Aerbin Group Co. Ltd. The club plays in the China League One.-Results:*As of the end of 2011 seasonAll-time League Rankings...
as champions of the 2011 season
2011 China League One
The 2011 China League One is the eighth season of the China League One, the second tier of the Chinese football league pyramid, since its establishment...
and Guangzhou R&F F.C. as runners-up were promoted to the 2012 Chinese Super League
2012 Chinese Super League
The 2011 Chinese Super League was the ninth season since the establishment of the Chinese Super League, the ninteenth season of a professional association football league and the 51st top-tier league season in China.- Promotion and relegation :...
. They were replaced by Shenzhen Ruby F.C. and Chengdu Blades F.C.
Chengdu Blades F.C.
Chengdu Blades F.C. is a professional football club based in Chengdu, PR China who currently plays in the 42,000 seater Chengdu Sports Centre in the Chinese Super league...
, who were relegated from the 2011 Chinese Super League
2011 Chinese Super League
The 2011 Chinese Super League was the eighth season since the establishment of the Chinese Super League, the eighteenth season of a professional association football league and the 50th top-tier league season in China. Guangzhou Evergrande F.C...
after finishing the season in the bottom two places of the table.
Guizhou Zhicheng Toro F.C. were relegated to the 2012 China League Two after finishing the 2011 season in last place and lost play-off match against 2011 China League Two 3rd-placed team Fujian Smart Hero F.C.
Fujian Smart Hero F.C.
Fujian Smart Hero F.C. is a Chinese football club based in Longyan, Fujian province. The club plays in the China League Two.-History:...
. Due to a league expansion, three teams were admitted into the 2012 League One. These were the two 2011 League Two promotion final winners, Harbin Yiteng F.C., Chongqing F.C.
Chongqing F.C.
Chongqing Football Club or Chongqing F.C. is a Chinese professional football club based in Chongqing. The club plays in the China League Two.-History:...
, and play-off match winner Fujian Smart Hero F.C.
Fujian Smart Hero F.C.
Fujian Smart Hero F.C. is a Chinese football club based in Longyan, Fujian province. The club plays in the China League Two.-History:...
.
Stadiums and Locations
| Club | Head Coach | City | Stadium | Capacity | 2011 season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bian Lijun |
Beijing Beijing Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's... |
BIT Eastern Athletic Field | 5,000 | 13th | |
| Cao Xiandong |
Beijing Beijing Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's... |
Chaoyang Sports Centre Stadium | 8,000 | 11th | |
| R 2011 Chinese Super League The 2011 Chinese Super League was the eighth season since the establishment of the Chinese Super League, the eighteenth season of a professional association football league and the 50th top-tier league season in China. Guangzhou Evergrande F.C... |
Niu Hongli |
Chengdu Chengdu Chengdu , formerly transliterated Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. It holds sub-provincial administrative status... |
Chengdu Sports Centre | 42,000 | CSL, 15th |
| P | Zhao Faqing |
Chongqing Chongqing Chongqing is a major city in Southwest China and one of the five national central cities of China. Administratively, it is one of the PRC's four direct-controlled municipalities , and the only such municipality in inland China.The municipality was created on 14 March 1997, succeeding the... |
Chongqing Olympic Sports Center | 58,680 | CL2, 2nd |
| Liu Jingbiao |
Chongqing Chongqing Chongqing is a major city in Southwest China and one of the five national central cities of China. Administratively, it is one of the PRC's four direct-controlled municipalities , and the only such municipality in inland China.The municipality was created on 14 March 1997, succeeding the... |
Yongchuan Sports Center | 25,000 | 8th | |
| P | Xu Hui |
Longyan Longyan Longyan is a prefecture-level city in southwestern Fujian province, China.-Geography:It is situated in the upper reaches of the Jiulong and Tingjiang rivers... |
Longyan Sports Center | 25,000 | CL2, 3rd |
| Cao Yang |
Guangzhou Guangzhou Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port... |
Guangdong Provincial People's Stadium | 27,090 | 3rd | |
| P | Duan Xin |
Harbin Harbin Harbin ; Manchu language: , Harbin; Russian: Харби́н Kharbin ), is the capital and largest city of Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China, lying on the southern bank of the Songhua River... |
Harbin International Convention and Exhibition Center Stadium | 50,000 | CL2, 1st |
 Jose Carlos de Oliveira |
Wuhan Wuhan Wuhan is the capital of Hubei province, People's Republic of China, and is the most populous city in Central China. It lies at the east of the Jianghan Plain, and the intersection of the middle reaches of the Yangtze and Han rivers... |
Xinhua Road Sports Center | 36,000 | 7th | |
| Zhang Xu |
Changsha | Helong Stadium Helong Stadium Helong Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Changsha, Hunan province, China. It is named after the Communist military leader He Long, who was born in the same province.... |
55,000 | 4th | |
| Jiang Bingyao |
Shanghai Shanghai Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010... |
Shanghai Stadium Shanghai Stadium The Shanghai Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Shanghai, China. It is currently used mostly for football matches.The stadium was built in 1997 when the 8th National Games of the People's Republic of China was held in Shanghai. It can hold about 80,000 people, so it is also called the "80,000... |
56,000 | 9th | |
| Chen Bo |
Shenyang Shenyang Shenyang , or Mukden , is the capital and largest city of Liaoning Province in Northeast China. Currently holding sub-provincial administrative status, the city was once known as Shengjing or Fengtianfu... |
Shenyang Olympic Sports Center Stadium | 60,000 | 5th | |
| Liu Zhicai Liu Zhicai Liu Zhicai is a Chinese football coach and a former international player. As a player he predominantly played as a defender and represented China in the 1980 Asian Cup while as a manager he is the current Head coach of Chinese League One side Shenyang Shenbei F.C.- International Record :-External... |
Shenyang Shenyang Shenyang , or Mukden , is the capital and largest city of Liaoning Province in Northeast China. Currently holding sub-provincial administrative status, the city was once known as Shengjing or Fengtianfu... |
Tiexi Stadium | 30,000 | 6th | |
| R 2011 Chinese Super League The 2011 Chinese Super League was the eighth season since the establishment of the Chinese Super League, the eighteenth season of a professional association football league and the 50th top-tier league season in China. Guangzhou Evergrande F.C... |
 Philippe TroussierPhilippe Troussier Philippe Troussier is a former French football player and now a manager.-Coaching career:Troussier is known as the "White Witch Doctor" for his success with African club teams such as Asec Abidjan of the Côte d'Ivoire and the national teams of Nigeria, South Africa and Burkina Faso... |
Shenyang Shenyang Shenyang , or Mukden , is the capital and largest city of Liaoning Province in Northeast China. Currently holding sub-provincial administrative status, the city was once known as Shengjing or Fengtianfu... |
Shenzhen Stadium Shenzhen Stadium Shenzhen Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People's Republic of China. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 33,000 people, and is the home of Shenzhen Ruby F.C..It was built in June 1993, at a cost of 141 million RMB. It... |
33,000 | CSL, 16th |
| Hao Haitao |
Tianjin Tianjin ' is a metropolis in northern China and one of the five national central cities of the People's Republic of China. It is governed as a direct-controlled municipality, one of four such designations, and is, thus, under direct administration of the central government... |
Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium | 60,000 | 12th | |
| Zheng Xianglong |
Yanji Yanji Yanji , also known as Yeon'gil from its Korean name , is the seat of the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, eastern Jilin province, Northeast China. Its population is approximately 400,000 of which a large section is ethnic Korean... |
Yanji People's Stadium Yanji People's Stadium Yanji People's Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Yanji, China. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 50,000 people.-External links:*... |
50,000 | 10th |
League table
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Source: CSL1 Site on Sohu.com
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head points; 3rd head-to-head goal difference; 4th head-to-head goals scored; 5th goal difference; 6th goals scored; 7th disciplinary points.
(C) = Champions; (P) = Promoted; (R) = Relegated.
External links
- Official site
- League One at Sina.comSina.comSINA is an online media company for China and Chinese communities around the world. SINA operates four major business lines: Sina Weibo, SINA Mobile, SINA Online, and SINA.net. SINA has over 100 million registered users worldwide...