Qingdao Red Lions and Wuhan Three Towns played out a goalless draw in the Chinese FA Cup on 20 June 2026. The match at Qingdao Guoxin Stadium ended 0–0 after 90 minutes, with neither side able to find a breakthrough.

Match Overview

Both teams entered the FA Cup fixture with differing league priorities. Qingdao Red Lions, a second‑tier side, hoped to cause an upset against Wuhan Three Towns, a Chinese Super League outfit. However, a combination of resolute defending and a lack of cutting edge in the final third ensured a stalemate.

The first half saw Wuhan Three Towns dominate possession, but they struggled to create clear‑cut chances against a well‑organised Qingdao defence. The home side’s goalkeeper Wang Dalei made several smart saves, notably denying a close‑range header from Wuhan striker Nicolae Stanciu in the 28th minute.

Second‑Half Chances

The tempo increased after the break. Qingdao Red Lions grew into the game and had their best spell between the 55th and 70th minutes. Winger Xu Yang saw a shot deflected onto the post in the 62nd minute, while substitute Zhang Wei forced a fine save from Wuhan goalkeeper Liu Dianzuo with a powerful drive.

Wuhan Three Towns pushed hard for a winner in the closing stages, introducing fresh attacking options, but they could not find a way past a stubborn Qingdao backline. The match ended with both teams sharing the spoils, meaning a replay will be required to decide who advances in the FA Cup.

Standout Performers

• Wang Dalei (Qingdao Red Lions) – The goalkeeper was excellent, making crucial saves to keep a clean sheet.
• Liu Dianzuo (Wuhan Three Towns) – Equally solid at the other end, particularly in the second half.
• Xu Yang (Qingdao Red Lions) – Caused problems with his pace and nearly scored with a curling effort.

Match Impact

The draw sets up a replay at Wuhan Three Towns’ home ground. For Qingdao Red Lions, the performance against top‑flight opposition will boost morale, while Wuhan will rue their inability to convert dominance into goals. The FA Cup replay promises to be another tight contest.