Kitchee continued their strong form with a 2-1 away win over Hong Kong FC in a Chinese Hong Kong Premier League match on January 11, 2026. This result in the new year kept the pressure on the league leaders and extended Hong Kong FC's difficult run. Hong Kong FC started brightly and took a surprise lead, putting the champions on the back foot. However, Kitchee's quality shone through as they equalized before the break. The second half was a tense affair, but Kitchee's persistence paid off with a late winning goal, demonstrating their championship mentality. Despite a plucky performance, Hong Kong FC was left with nothing, while Kitchee's title charge gathered more momentum with another hard-fought three points.