The Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup football competition will be played this year for the first time since 2019.

The first leg will take place on January 31 at the Mong Kok Stadium, and Guangzhou will host the return leg on February 7.

Speaking at a press conference, the chairman of the Football Association of Hong Kong, China, Eric Fok, said he hopes the match at the Mong Kok Stadium would help boost businesses in the area.

RTHK will broadcast both matches live on channel 32.

Director of Broadcasting Eddie Cheung said RTHK is honoured to be working with the football association in bringing the matches live to fans.

This will be the 42nd edition of the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup.

The SAR won consecutive championships in 2018 and 2019.