Shanghai Shenhua will travel to face Chongqing Tonglianglong this Saturday night in a crucial Chinese Super League Round 26 fixture. According to a report from Sina Sports, the match will be broadcast live on CCTV5+, but kick-off has been delayed by 20 minutes to 19:20 due to the Women's Basketball World Cup.
What is Shenhua's current form and league position
Shanghai Shenhua is currently going through a tough patch. The team suffered a 1-0 away defeat to Dalian Yingbo HaiFa in the Chinese FA Cup semi-final midweek, resulting in elimination from the competition. This loss came just days after a 3-2 away loss to Shandong Taishan in the league last weekend. Two consecutive defeats have dampened team morale. In the CSL standings, Shenhua has been docked 10 points due to match-fixing penalties and currently sits in 9th place with 28 points. You can check the latest table on our standings page. The team urgently needs a victory to stop the slide and rebuild confidence for the remainder of the season.
What are the TV broadcast arrangements for this CSL round
CCTV plans to broadcast three matches from CSL Round 26 this week. Besides Shenhua's game, CCTV5+ will also broadcast Shandong Taishan vs Shenzhen Xinpengcheng on September 5 at 20:00. Shandong Taishan has also been deducted 6 league points and is currently 5th with 36 points. Another key match is Beijing Guoan hosting Shanghai HaiGang, which will be shown on CCTV16 on September 5 at 19:25, five minutes earlier than scheduled. Guoan and HaiGang have each been deducted 5 league points. Sina Sports notes that this broadcast plan is preliminary and subject to change. For fans unable to watch on TV, the CCTV app will provide free online and mobile streaming. Additionally, local stations like Shanghai Five Star Sports will televise related matches, while Migu Video will stream all CSL matches online, with half requiring payment.
| Match | Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shandong Taishan vs Shenzhen Xinpengcheng | Sep 5 | 20:00 | CCTV5+ |
| Beijing Guoan vs Shanghai HaiGang | Sep 5 | 19:25 | CCTV16 |
| Chongqing Tonglianglong vs Shanghai Shenhua | Sep 6 | 19:20 | CCTV5+ |
How can the team address the current challenges
Consecutive midweek games and long-distance travel present a significant physical challenge for Shenhua's players. Moving from Shandong to Dalian and then to Chongqing requires rapid recovery and adjustment. The work of the coaching and medical staff is vital. Elimination from the FA Cup means the league is now the team's sole focus this season, which could allow for more concentrated efforts on securing CSL points. The team must learn from recent matches, particularly improving defensively and in converting chances. Fans can follow our squad page for the latest player information. Every remaining league game is critical for Shenhua as they look to overcome the points deduction and fight for a better final position.
What does the upcoming schedule mean for Shenhua
After the match against Chongqing Tonglianglong, the CSL will enter another brief break. This provides Shenhua with valuable time to rest, analyze problems, recover from injuries, and work on tactics. The team must use this period to regroup and rebuild momentum. With eight league matches remaining this season, Shenhua still has ample opportunity to improve its standing. Every point is precious, and the team must give its all. You can track the team's future matches on our fixtures page. Shanghai Shenhua's next official match will be at home against Chengdu Rongcheng in CSL Round 27 on September 20.
