Another fixture from the Chinese Football Association Member Association Champions League sees Guangdong Chenxingjuli face Taizhou Morning Tea Dark Horse on 8 June 2026 at 18:00 local time. The match brings together two clubs with contrasting profiles: one a Guangdong‑based side with a strong youth setup, the other a Zhejiang‑based team known for its fan‑funded model and unconventional name.
Team Profiles
Guangdong Chenxingjuli (often abbreviated as "Chenxing") are backed by a local sports group and have invested heavily in a modern training facility. They favour a technical, short‑passing style reminiscent of southern Chinese football traditions. Taizhou Morning Tea Dark Horse, by contrast, rose from a community project and have built a reputation for resilience and counter‑attacking football.
Current Standings
Both sides are in the upper half of the Group B table. Chenxingjuli sit third with 10 points from six matches, while Morning Tea Dark Horse are fifth with eight points. A win here would be crucial for either team to keep pace with the promotion‑race leaders.
What to Expect
- Possession vs transition: Chenxingjuli will likely dominate the ball, but Morning Tea’s quick breaks could exploit gaps left by attacking full‑backs.
- Set pieces: Both teams have tall centre‑backs, so corners and free‑kicks could decide the game.
Key Players
For Guangdong, playmaker Lin Yu (five assists) orchestrates attacks. Taizhou rely on winger Zhao Lei, whose pace on the counter has yielded three goals.
Prediction
Home advantage and superior pitch familiarity should favour Chenxingjuli. Expect a 2‑0 victory, though the Dark Horse’s stubborn defence could keep it close until the final 15 minutes.

