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Nine clubs face massive points deductions in 2026 Chinese Super League season
- The 2026 Chinese Super League season features unprecedented points deductions, with nine of the 16 clubs starting the campaign with negative points.
- Shanghai Shenhua and Tianjin Teda were hit hardest with 10-point penalties, while other clubs like Beijing Guoan and Shanghai Port started at minus five points.
- After 14 matches, Chengdu Better City leads the league with 34 points, while Tianjin Teda remains anchored to the bottom of the table with just two points.
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Conclusion
Points deductions at played = 0: Shanghai Shenhua (-10), Tianjin Teda (-10), Qingdao Jonoon (-7), Henan Jianye (-6), Shandong Luneng (-6), SHANGHAI SIPG (-5), Hangzhou Greentown (-5), Wuhan Three Towns (-5), Beijing Guoan (-5). Standings on May 24, 2026 (14 played): Chengdu Better City is 1st with 34 points (11 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses). Tianjin Teda is 16th with 2 points (2 wins, 6 draws, 6 losses -> normally 12 points, minus 10 points equals 2 points). Shanghai Shenhua has 12 points (6 wins, 4 draws, 4 losses -> normally 22 points, minus 10 points equals 12 points). This is fresh today as the 14th round of fixtures was completed on May 24, 2026.