Eastern FC

Early history

In 1925, a group of workers from the China Building in Central formed the Chinese Football team. Two years later in 1927, the club changed its name to the Eastern Athletic Association, establishing itself as an all Chinese football club, and entered the Hong Kong Second Division. During the 1931–32 season, Eastern initially won the right to promotion but declined. It was not until the 1936–37 season that the club would make its debut in the Hong Kong First Division, finishing 11th.

1940–1990

Eastern won its first trophy in club history in 1940, capturing the Senior Shield in a 2–1 victory over South China. Success was not permanent at Eastern who were relegated back to the Second Division not long after and did not return until the 1948–49 season. The 1950s saw the first period of sustained success for Eastern. The club won the First Division for the first time in 1955–56 and captured two Senior Shields during this decade. It was also during the 50s when Hong Kong football legend Lam Sheung Yee signed with Eastern and earned his debut in the First Division. Lam would go on to spend four separate spells at Eastern throughout his career although silverware eluded Lam during those years. In the 1981–82 season the club was managed by former England captain and World Cup winner Bobby Moore. He helped them in winning the 1981–82 Hong Kong Senior Shield, later returned to the club as a manager in August 1982 before departing in March 1983. Notable…

1932–2012: Eastern (東方) 2012–2016: Eastern Salon (東方沙龍) 2016–2023: Eastern Long Lions (東方龍獅) 2023–: Eastern (東方)

League

Hong Kong Premier League Champions (1): 2015–16 Hong Kong First Division Champions (4): 1955–56, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95 Hong Kong Second Division Champions (1): 1947–48 Hong Kong Third Division Champions (3): 2004–05, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12

Cup competitions

Hong Kong Senior Shield Champions (12): 1939–40, 1952–53, 1955–56, 1981–82, 1986–87, 1992–93, 1993–94, 2007–08, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2019–20, 2024–25 Hong Kong FA Cup Champions (7): 1983–84, 1992–93, 1993–94, 2013–14, 2019–20, 2023–24, 2024–25 Hong Kong Sapling Cup Champions (1): 2020–21 Hong Kong Viceroy Cup Champions (2): 1970–72, 1980–81 Hong Kong Community Cup Champions (1): 2016