2016–17 Sapling Cup
2016–17 Hong Kong Sapling Cup (officially the 2016–17 R&F Properties Sapling Cup for sponsorship reasons) is the 2nd edition of the Sapling Cup. The Cup is contested by the 9 teams in the 2016–17 Hong Kong Premier League.
| Country |  Hong Kong  China | 
|---|---|
| Teams | 11 | 
| Champions | Tai Po | 
| Runners-up | Pegasus | 
| Matches played | 10 | 
| Goals scored | 36 (3.6 per match) | 
| Attendance | 8,472 (847 per match) | 
| ← 2015–16  2017–18 → All statistics correct as of 3 May 2017. | |
The objective of the Cup is to create more potential playing opportunities for youth players. In this Cup competition, each team must play a minimum of two players born on or after 1 January 1995 (U22) and six foreign players at most during every whole match, or to send at most four foreign players during every whole match.[1]
Tai Po won the title on 3 May 2017.
Calendar
    
| Stage | Date | Matches | Clubs | 
|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | 18 – 30 November 2016 | 3 | 11 → 8 | 
| Quarter-finals | 11 – 12 February 2017 | 4 | 8 → 4 | 
| Semi-finals | 10 – 11 March 2017 | 2 | 4 → 2 | 
| Final | 3 May 2017 at Mong Kok Stadium | 1 | 2 → 1 | 
Results
    
    First Round
    
Quarter-finals
    
Semi-finals
    
Final
    
External links
    
    
References
    
- "HKFA Announcing new cup competition "Sapling Cup" and full match schedule". Hong Kong Football Association. 2 October 2015. Archived from the original on 26 November 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
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