Guangzhou R&F U19
- Alias
- R&F
- Leagues Played
- Hong Kong Premier League 71 Hong Kong Sapling Cup 12 Hong Kong Cup 6 Hong Kong Senior Shield 5
- Links
- Website Wikipedia
- Related Teams
- R&F Reserves
Results
| Hong Kong Premier League | 10/11 07:00 | 18 |
[3] Eastern Athletic
v
R&F [1] 
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D | 0-0 | |
| Hong Kong Premier League | 10/05 07:00 | 16 |
[4] Lee Man FC
v
R&F [2]
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W | 0-1 | |
| Hong Kong Premier League | 10/01 07:00 | 15 |
[1] R&F v
Kitchee
[2] 
|
L | 2-3 | |
| Hong Kong Cup | 09/28 07:00 | 1 |
Eastern Long Lions
v
R&F
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L | 2-0 | |
| Hong Kong Premier League | 09/25 07:00 | 14 |
[8] Happy Valley
v
R&F [1]
|
W | 2-5 | |
| Hong Kong Premier League | 09/20 07:00 | 13 |
R&F v
Southern District
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D | 2-2 | |
| Hong Kong Cup | 03/22 06:30 | 2 |
Wofoo Tai Po FC
v
R&F
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W | 5-7 | |
| Hong Kong Cup | 03/13 06:30 | 3 |
R&F v
Happy Valley
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W | 4-0 | |
| Hong Kong Sapling Cup | 02/25 05:00 | - |
R&F v
Wofoo Tai Po FC
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| Hong Kong Premier League | 01/18 06:30 | 10 |
[1] R&F v
HK Rangers FC
[9] 
|
W | 5-0 | |
| Hong Kong Sapling Cup | 01/05 09:30 | - |
R&F v
Yuen Long
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W | 5-1 | |
| Hong Kong Sapling Cup | 12/29 09:30 | - |
R&F v
Happy Valley
|
L | 0-1 |
Wikipedia - R&F (Hong Kong)
R&F (Hong Kong) Soccer Limited (Chinese: 富力（香港）足球有限公司), commonly known as R&F (Chinese: 富力R&F), was an association football team based in Guangzhou, China which competed in the Hong Kong Premier League between 2016 and 2020. It was owned by Chinese property developers R&F Properties as a satellite team of Chinese Super League side Guangzhou City.
The club's name "R&F" is short for "Rich" (富) and "Force" (力) in Mandarin Chinese.
History
R&F were founded and registered at the Hong Kong Football Association in the summer of 2016. As a satellite team of Chinese Super League side Guangzhou City, most of its players were loanees from the Guangzhou City reserves. On 1 August 2016, they were accepted into the Hong Kong Premier League with following conditions: (1) Signing at least eight Hong Kong players. (2) Using at least three Hong Kong players in a match. (3) Sponsoring a cup competition with a fee of $1 million. The club finished their inaugural season in 10th place with 3 wins, 1 draw and 16 defeats in the 2016–17 Hong Kong Premier League, which secured their position in the top flight for the next season.
In June 2017, R&F was allowed to move their home matches to Yanzigang Stadium in Guangzhou after previously using Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground as their stadium. They were permitted to register three foreigners for the 2017–18 Hong Kong Premier League season. R&F signed Brazilian Giovane from Eastern as well as four naturalized Hong Kong players Vas Núñez, Roberto, Itaparica and Godfred Karikari in their squad, hoping to be a more competitive team.
After another disappointing season, R&F abandoned their mission of training Guangzhou City's reserve players. Starting with the 2018–19 season, the club's budget was increased to HK$50 million and the squad was composed mainly of Hong Kong players. Chairman Huang Shenghua claimed that the club's goal was to win at least one trophy in the season and applied for full membership within the HKFA in order to represent Hong Kong in Asian Football Confederation club competitions. The club finished as runners-up, five points behind Tai Po.
On 28 June 2019, it was confirmed that the HKFA had accepted R&F's proposal to follow the same registration rules as other HKPL clubs. This moved meant that R&F could now register up to seven foreigners, while Chinese passport holders would no longer qualify as local players.
After 4 years in the HKPL, R&F officially announced that they would withdraw from the league on 14 October 2020.
The team competes in various local and regional tournaments, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency, tactical awareness, and teamwork. With a focus on nurturing young athletes, Guangzhou R&F U19 emphasizes not only athletic development but also the importance of discipline, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
Coached by experienced professionals, the U19 squad is dedicated to fostering a winning mentality while encouraging creativity and individual expression on the field. The team's training regimen is designed to challenge players physically and mentally, preparing them for the demands of higher-level competition.
As part of the larger Guangzhou R&F organization, the U19 team benefits from the club's extensive resources and expertise, positioning its players for potential advancement to the senior team and beyond. With a strong emphasis on youth development, Guangzhou R&F U19 is poised to make a significant impact in the future of Hong Kong soccer.