Shanghai Shenhua

SHA

Form: LDWLL
Squad Size 32
City Shanghai
Stadium Shanghai Stadium
Founded 1993

Shanghai Shenhua hold 11th in AFC Champions League, struggling badly. With 4 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 Saulo Mineiro (THREAT), Wilson Manafá (WALL), and Zhu Chenjie (SHIELD).

Match Coverage

Shanghai Shenhua results, scores, and our take on recent matches

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Match
Score
League
Coverage

Buriram United were untouchable at the Chang Arena! Two quick goals and a red card for Shanghai Shenhua's Rafael Ratao killed this contest before the break. A dominant 2-0 win that keeps the Thai giants rolling in the AFC Champions League.

Buriram's Early Blitz Leaves Shenhua Reeling This was a clinical demolition that exposed the massive gulf in composure between the two sides on the continental stage. The Early Blitz The atmosphere at the Chang Arena was electric, and Buriram United responded with a whirlwind start that left the visitors shell-shocked....
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Machida Zelvia show their class at Shanghai Stadium! 🇯🇵 A 0-2 victory over Shanghai Shenhua, driven by set-piece dominance and clinical finishing. 11 corners and a high xG tell the story as the Japanese side stays 2nd in the ACL. #ACL #MachidaZelvia

Clinical Machida Zelvia Silence Shanghai Stadium A clinical display from the Japanese visitors saw them exploit set-piece opportunities to dismantle a possession-heavy but toothless Shanghai side. Tactical Gridlock in Shanghai The first half at Shanghai Stadium was defined by a tactical struggle where Shanghai Shenhua attempted to defy their poor...
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Dominance at the Edion Peace Wing! Sanfrecce Hiroshima controlled 63% possession and fired 19 shots to secure a 1-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua. A vital three points for the hosts in the AFC Champions League. #ACL #Sanfrecce #ShanghaiShenhua

Hiroshima Siege Breaks Shenhua Resistance Sanfrecce Hiroshima tightens their grip on a top-three spot while leaving a wasteful Shanghai Shenhua reeling in the lower half of the table. Pressure at the Peace Wing The atmosphere at the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima was one of persistent expectation as Sanfrecce Hiroshima sought...
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Vissel Kobe maintain their grip on the top spot! A professional 0-2 away win at Shanghai Stadium leaves Shanghai Shenhua searching for answers. Precision beats volume as the J-League leaders show their continental class. #ACL #VisselKobe #ShanghaiShenhua

Vissel Kobe’s Tactical Mastery Silences Shanghai Stadium Vissel Kobe solidified their status as group leaders with a clinical 0-2 victory at Shanghai Stadium, leaving Shanghai Shenhua struggling at the bottom of the standings. The Measured Opening The match at Shanghai Stadium began with Vissel Kobe asserting their authority from the...
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Johor Darul Takzim FC put on a clinic at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, dispatching Shanghai Shenhua 3-1. With 63% possession and 20 shots, the Southern Tigers were simply too much for the visitors. #ACL #JDT #ShanghaiShenhua

Southern Tigers Roar in Continental Clash A comprehensive performance from the hosts leaves the visitors reeling and significantly reshapes the group standings in this high-stakes encounter. The Tigers Unleashed From the opening exchanges at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium , Johor Darul Takzim FC established a suffocating rhythm that the visitors...
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A masterclass in clinical finishing at Shanghai Stadium! Despite FC Seoul dominating with 67% possession and 21 shots, Shanghai Shenhua secured a 2-0 AFC Champions League victory. Huge defensive grit defined this clash. #ACL #Shenhua #FCSeoul

Clinical Shenhua Defy the Odds at Shanghai Stadium Shanghai Shenhua’s clinical defiance overcame FC Seoul’s territorial dominance in a high-octane AFC Champions League encounter. The Siege of Shanghai The atmosphere at Shanghai Stadium was electric as the hosts prepared for a relentless tactical challenge. From the opening exchanges, FC Seoul...
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A barrage of 26 shots and 13 corners resulted in a 1-1 draw at Shanghai Stadium. Ulsan Hyundai FC controlled 59% of the ball, but Shanghai Shenhua's wastefulness with three big chances ensured a share of the spoils in the AFC Champions League.

Continental Standoff as Shanghai and Ulsan Share the Spoils A high-volume shooting match ended in a frustrating stalemate, leaving both clubs searching for momentum in the middle of the continental standings. The High-Octane Opening The match at Shanghai Stadium ignited with immediate offensive intent, as both sides abandoned defensive caution...
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Gangwon FC dominate possession at Chuncheon Songam Stadium to secure a 2-1 victory over Shanghai Shenhua. Despite the visitors' clinical finishing, an 11-shot barrage from the K-League side proved too much in this AFC Champions League clash. #ACL #GangwonFC #ShanghaiShenhua

Gangwon Dominance Overcomes Shanghai's Surgical Precision A match defined by sustained territorial pressure versus clinical counter-attacking ends with the K-League side securing a vital continental victory. The Siege at Chuncheon The action at Chuncheon Songam Stadium ignited early as Gangwon FC established a suffocating grip on the proceedings. From the...
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Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

AFC Champions League 11th Place
Form
LDWLLLL

Record

P7
W1
D1
L5
Pts4
Win%14%

Goals

Scored5
Conceded11
Diff -6
Avg/G0.7
Conc/G1.6

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets1
Failed to Score3
Pens Scored1
Pens Missed0

Best Streaks

1 Win Streak
1 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 32 players