Final round showdown! Guangzhou Leopards catch up with Chongqing Tongliang Dragons on points, keeping the China League One promotion race undecided until the last matchday.

On the afternoon of November 1st, during the 29th round of the 2025 China League One season, two promotion-contending teams, Chongqing Tongliang Dragons and Guangdong Guangzhou Leopards, played simultaneously. Chongqing Tongliang Dragons hosted Suzhou Dongwu, while Guangzhou Leopards were away against Qingdao Red Lions. Before the matches, Tongliang Dragons ranked second with 56 points, and Guangzhou Leopards were third with 54 points.

Chongqing Tongliang Dragons struggled to break through Suzhou Dongwu’s defense at home, with goalkeeper Liu Yu making several outstanding saves. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, marking Tongliang Dragons’ second consecutive league stalemate. Meanwhile, Guangzhou Leopards had a smooth game on the road, with goals from Nikon, Rosa, Xiadalong, and Carlos giving them a four-goal lead. Although Jia Xiaoqin and Lv Kaiwen scored twice for Qingdao Red Lions, it wasn't enough to avoid defeat. Ultimately, Guangzhou Leopards won 4-2 away, extending their unbeaten streak to ten games!

After this round, with Chongqing Tongliang Dragons dropping two points at home, Guangzhou Leopards caught up at 57 points. In their head-to-head record, Tongliang Dragons hold the advantage (in two meetings, Guangzhou Leopards lost 1-5 at home to Tongliang Dragons but won 1-0 away). In the final round, Guangzhou Leopards will host Nantong Zhiyun, while Tongliang Dragons visit Shanghai Jiading Huilong. The last promotion spot this season will be decided then: Tongliang Dragons can secure promotion by beating Jiading Huilong, whereas Guangzhou Leopards must hope Tongliang Dragons slip up and they themselves earn more points than Tongliang Dragons.