Chengdu Better City

Form: WLWLD
Squad Size 45
City Chengdu
Stadium Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park

Chengdu Better City hold 10th in AFC Champions League, with mixed recent results. With 9 points, they exist in football's quiet middle ground - too good for relegation, too limited for European dreams. The numbers confirm: this is who they are. The squad features Y. Gurfinkel (INTERCEPTOR), Yang Mingyang (ENFORCER), and Chow Tim (INTERCEPTOR).

Match Coverage

Chengdu Better City results, scores, and our take on recent matches

Date
Match
Score
League
Coverage

Machida Zelvia edge a 5-goal AFC Champions League classic! Tete Yengi’s clinical brace at Machida GION Stadium proved the difference as the Japanese side held off a late Chengdu Better City fightback. 3-2 to the hosts! #ACL #MachidaZelvia #ChengduCity

Yengi Double Decides Five-Goal Continental Clash A high-octane encounter where Machida’s clinical finishing outweighed Chengdu’s late-game persistence in a vital continental showdown. The Opening Act Machida Zelvia wasted no time asserting authority at Machida GION Stadium. The Intensity was palpable from the first whistle as the hosts forced the issue...
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A massive AFC Champions League upset at Chengdu Phoenix Hill Football Stadium! Buriram United defied an 18% probability gap to beat Chengdu Better City 1-0. Despite 58% possession, the hosts couldn't find a way through. #ACL #BuriramUnited #ChengduBetterCity

Buriram United Defy the Odds in Chengdu Buriram United proved that efficiency trumps possession in a classic AFC Champions League smash-and-grab, securing a vital away win that leaves the hosts reeling. The Frustration of Control The match at the Chengdu Phoenix Hill Football Stadium followed a predictable yet frustrating pattern...
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A 2-2 draw at Noevir Stadium! Vissel Kobe dominated the ball with 66% possession, but Chengdu Better City's clinical counter-attacks earned them a vital point in this AFC Champions League clash. #ACL #VisselKobe #Chengdu

Tactical Gridlock Ends in High-Scoring Draw Vissel Kobe remains atop the group standings despite being held by a resilient and efficient Chengdu side in a match defined by contrasting styles. The Territorial Siege The match at Noevir Stadium began with a clear narrative as Vissel Kobe established immediate control, moving...
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Chengdu Better City hold 3rd-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima to a 1-1 draw in the AFC Champions League. Despite Sanfrecce controlled possession (59%), they couldn't find a late winner at Chengdu Phoenix Hill Football Stadium. #ACL #Chengdu #Sanfrecce

Spoils Shared at Phoenix Hill A gritty stalemate in Chengdu sees Sanfrecce Hiroshima maintain their top-three standing while Chengdu Better City continues their search for a breakthrough victory in the continental stage. The Tactical Stand-off The atmosphere at the Chengdu Phoenix Hill Football Stadium was charged with anticipation as Chengdu...
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FC Seoul dominated the ball with 63% possession but couldn't find a way past a resolute Chengdu Better City defense. A tactical 0-0 draw at the Seoul World Cup Stadium leaves both sides searching for rhythm in the AFC Champions League. #ACL #FCSeoul #Chengdu

Tactical Gridlock at the Seoul World Cup Stadium A high-stakes continental clash failed to ignite as both sides canceled each other out in a defensive masterclass that prioritized security over spectacle. A Chess Match in the Capital The early exchanges at the Seoul World Cup Stadium suggested a long night...
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Johor Darul Takzim FC produce a masterclass in efficiency at the Chengdu Phoenix Hill Football Stadium! Despite dominating 64% of possession, Chengdu Better City couldn't find a breakthrough, falling 0-2 to the clinical visitors. #ACL #JDTFC #ChengduBetterCity

Clinical Johor Silence Chengdu at Phoenix Hill A lesson in pure efficiency saw Johor Darul Takzim FC defy the possession statistics to secure a vital 0-2 away victory in the AFC Champions League. The Possession Illusion The match at the Chengdu Phoenix Hill Football Stadium began with Chengdu Better City...
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Chengdu Better City secures a vital 1-0 win over Gangwon FC at Phoenix Hill! Despite 39% possession, the hosts were lethal with their limited chances. A frustrating night for Gangwon who dominated the ball but failed to find a breakthrough. #ACL #ChengduGangwon

Tactical Resilience Trumps Possession in Chengdu Chengdu Better City broke their recent winless spell with a disciplined defensive display, punishing a dominant but toothless Gangwon FC side. The Tactical Standoff at Phoenix Hill The atmosphere at the Chengdu Phoenix Hill Football Stadium was thick with anticipation as Chengdu Better City...
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Ulsan Hyundai FC claimed a vital 2-1 win over Chengdu Better City at the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium! Despite dominating 62% of the ball and peppering the goal with 17 shots, they were forced to work for every inch against 10 men. #ACL #UlsanHD #Chengdu

Ulsan Grind Out Crucial Victory Over Resilient Chengdu This hard-fought victory provides a vital lifeline for Ulsan’s continental ambitions while leaving Chengdu to rue a missed opportunity despite a heroic defensive effort. Siege at the Munsu Stadium From the outset at the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium , the home side...
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Chengdu Better City secured a dominant 3-0 win over Bangkok United at the Chengdu Phoenix Hill Football Stadium! Despite sharing possession, the Thai side failed to register a single shot on target, allowing the hosts to cruise into the next round of the ACL. #ACL #Chengdu

Clinical Chengdu Punish Toothless Bangkok in Continental Clash A ruthless display of counter-attacking efficiency sees Chengdu Better City advance in a winner-takes-all knockout scenario. The Knockout Gauntlet The atmosphere at the Chengdu Phoenix Hill Football Stadium was electric as Chengdu Better City faced a season-defining moment in the AFC Champions...
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Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

AFC Champions League 10th Place
Form
WLWLDDDL

Record

P8
W2
D3
L3
Pts9
Win%25%

Goals

Scored8
Conceded8
Diff 0
Avg/G1.0
Conc/G1.0

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets3
Failed to Score3
Pens Scored2
Pens Missed0

Best Streaks

1 Win Streak
3 Draw Streak
1 Loss Streak

League Standings

League Standings

Full AFC Champions League table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Machida Zelvia 8 17 15 7 +8 WMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (10-03-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 Machida Zelvia (03-03-2026)WMachida Zelvia 3 - 2 Chengdu Better City (17-02-2026)WShanghai Shenhua 0 - 2 Machida Zelvia (10-02-2026)WMachida Zelvia 3 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (09-12-2025)
2 Vissel Kobe 8 16 14 7 +7 WVissel Kobe 2 - 1 FC Seoul (11-03-2026)WFC Seoul 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (04-03-2026)LJohor Darul Takzim FC 1 - 0 Vissel Kobe (17-02-2026)WVissel Kobe 2 - 0 FC Seoul (10-02-2026)DVissel Kobe 2 - 2 Chengdu Better City (09-12-2025)
3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 8 15 10 6 +4 WSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Johor Darul Takzim FC (11-03-2026)LJohor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (04-03-2026)DFC Seoul 2 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (17-02-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (10-02-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (10-12-2025)
4 Buriram United 8 14 10 8 +2 DBuriram United 0 - 0 Melbourne City (10-03-2026)DMelbourne City 1 - 1 Buriram United (03-03-2026)WBuriram United 2 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (17-02-2026)WChengdu Better City 0 - 1 Buriram United (10-02-2026)DBuriram United 2 - 2 Gangwon FC (09-12-2025)
5 Melbourne City 8 14 9 7 +2 DBuriram United 0 - 0 Melbourne City (10-03-2026)DMelbourne City 1 - 1 Buriram United (03-03-2026)DMelbourne City 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (18-02-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 2 Melbourne City (11-02-2026)DFC Seoul 1 - 1 Melbourne City (10-12-2025)
6 Johor Darul Takzim FC 8 11 8 7 +1 LSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Johor Darul Takzim FC (11-03-2026)WJohor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (04-03-2026)WJohor Darul Takzim FC 1 - 0 Vissel Kobe (17-02-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (10-02-2026)DJohor Darul Takzim FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (09-12-2025)
7 FC Seoul 8 10 10 9 +1 LVissel Kobe 2 - 1 FC Seoul (11-03-2026)LFC Seoul 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (04-03-2026)DFC Seoul 2 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (17-02-2026)LVissel Kobe 2 - 0 FC Seoul (10-02-2026)DFC Seoul 1 - 1 Melbourne City (10-12-2025)
8 Gangwon FC 8 9 9 11 -2 LMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (10-03-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 Machida Zelvia (03-03-2026)DMelbourne City 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (18-02-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (11-02-2026)DBuriram United 2 - 2 Gangwon FC (09-12-2025)
9 Ulsan Hyundai FC 8 9 6 8 -2 DSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (18-02-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 2 Melbourne City (11-02-2026)LMachida Zelvia 3 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (09-12-2025)DUlsan Hyundai FC 0 - 0 Buriram United (26-11-2025)LVissel Kobe 1 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-11-2025)
10 Chengdu Better City 8 6 7 11 -4 LMachida Zelvia 3 - 2 Chengdu Better City (17-02-2026)LChengdu Better City 0 - 1 Buriram United (10-02-2026)DVissel Kobe 2 - 2 Chengdu Better City (09-12-2025)DChengdu Better City 1 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (25-11-2025)DFC Seoul 0 - 0 Chengdu Better City (04-11-2025)
11 Shanghai Shenhua 8 4 5 13 -8 LBuriram United 2 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (17-02-2026)LShanghai Shenhua 0 - 2 Machida Zelvia (10-02-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (10-12-2025)LShanghai Shenhua 0 - 2 Vissel Kobe (26-11-2025)LJohor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 Shanghai Shenhua (05-11-2025)
12 SHANGHAI SIPG 8 4 2 11 -9 DSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (18-02-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (11-02-2026)DJohor Darul Takzim FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (09-12-2025)LSHANGHAI SIPG 1 - 3 FC Seoul (25-11-2025)LBuriram United 2 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (04-11-2025)

Match History

Recent results and upcoming fixtures with scores and standings

Squad Cards

Every player in the squad with our season ratings

2025/2026 Season 45 players