On April 3, Chengdu Rongcheng host Qingdao West Coast at Phoenix Hill Stadium in the opening fixture of Round 4 of the 2026 Chinese Super League. Lineups have been confirmed ahead of kickoff.
Chengdu Rongcheng
Head coach John Aloisi deploys three foreign players—Silva, Romulo, and Sorokin. Wei Shihao returns from international duty and captains the side.
Goalkeeper Liu Dianzuo starts, with a stable domestic core supporting the lineup. Striker Felipe is available from the bench.
Qingdao West Coast
Under Zheng Zhi, Qingdao field four foreign starters, aiming to challenge Chengdu away from home.
With Li Hao injured, Liu Shibo continues in goal. Davidson captains the side.
Referee team
A high-level officiating crew is assigned, including international assistant referee Liu Zongqi and VAR official Wang Di.
Pre-match outlook
Chengdu lead the table with 7 points (2W, 1D), while Qingdao sit mid-table with 3 points.
Last season, both encounters ended in draws, setting the stage for another tightly contested match.
