Guangzhou R&F moved to the city of Guangzhou, a local derby, often referred to as the Canton derby, was born. The first Canton derby was at Yuexiushan Stadium on 16 March 2012 as Guangzhou Evergrande lost 2–0 against Guangzhou R&F. Relations between the two club owners remain cordial off the pitch and club owners Xu Jiayin and Zhang Li were seen enjoying a meal together instead of watching the second derby in 2012, which Guangzhou R&F also won. Current squad First team squad Coaching staff Source: Managerial history Amateur period (1954–1993) Professional period (1994–present) Honours All-time honours list, including those achieved during the club's semi-professional period. Domestic League Chinese Jia-A League (top division until 2003) Runners-up (2): 1992, 1994 Chinese Super League (top division since 2004) Winners (8): 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 Runners-up (2): 2018, 2020 Chinese Second Division / Jia-B League (second division until 2003) Winners (3): 1956, 1958, 1981 Runners-up (2): 1983, 1990 China League One (second division since 2004) Winners (2): 2007, 2010 Cups Chinese FA Cup Winners (2): 2012, 2016 Runners-up (2): 1991, 2013 Chinese FA Super Cup Winners (4): 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018 Runners-up (3): 2013, 2014, 2015 International AFC Champions League Winners (2): 2013, 2015 FIFA Club World Cup Fourth place (2): 2013, 2015 Results All-time league rankings Notes No league games in 1959, 1966–1972, 1975, and 1976; Guangzhou did not enter the league in 1960, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1978, and 1979. No promotion. In final group stage. In Changsha Group (first round). Drawn matches were decided on penalties after 90 minutes. Relegated for match-fixing scandal. In Group A. Lost in the CSL championship final. Not played due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key <div> Div = Division Pld = Played W = Games won D = Games drawn L = Games lost F = Goals for A = Goals against Pts = Points Pos. = Final position DNQ = Did not qualify DNE = Did not enter NH = Not held – = Did not exist R1 = First round R2 = Second round R3 = Third round R4 = Fourth round R5 = Fifth round SF = Semi-finals QF = Quarter-finals R16 = Round of 16 Group = Group stage International results Records and statistics Past and present internationals Names in bold indicate players who had international appearances for their countries while playing for Guangzhou. Angola Quinzinho (2003–2004) Australia