40th Guangdong–Hong Kong Cup

The 40th Guangdong–Hong Kong Cup was held on 4 and 7 January 2018. Hong Kong won their first title in five years after beating Guangdong in the penalty shoot-out.

Guangdong

 * Head coach: Chen Yuliang
 * Assistant coach: Chi Minghua, Yang Pengfeng, Chen Daying, Wu Yaqi

Hong Kong
The final 21-man squad of Hong Kong was announced on 31 December 2017 and was composed of entirely local players.
 * Head Coach: Kwok Kar Lok