The 2018–19 Hong Kong Sapling Cup was the 4th edition of the Sapling Cup and was the first time in history without name sponsorship. The Cup was contested by the 10 teams in the 2018–19 Hong Kong Premier League. The objective of the Cup was to create more potential playing opportunities for youth players. Each team were required to field a minimum of two players born on or after 1 January 1997 (U-22) and a maximum of six foreign players during every whole match, with no more than four foreign players on the pitch at the same time.
Kitchee were the defending champions, but they were eliminated after failing to get out of group stage. Lee Man became the champions for the first time after beating Yuen Long in the final. This was also Lee Man's first trophy in club history.
Calendar Phase Round Draw Date Date Matches ClubsGroup stage Matchday 1 5 November 2018 24–25 November 20182010 → 4 Matchday 2 16, 30 December 20181 January 2019 Matchday 3 2–3 February 2019 Matchday 4 10–11 February 2019 Matchday 5 2–3 March 2019Knockout phase Semi-finals 13 – 14 April 2018 2 4 → 2 Final 27 April 2018 at Mong Kok Stadium 1 2 → 1
Group stage Group A
Group B
Semi-finals The two semi-finals took place on 13–14 April 2019 at Mong Kok Stadium.
Final The final took place on 27 April 2019 at Mong Kok Stadium.
Top scorers
Rank Player Club Goals 1 Fran González Lee Man 6 2 Travis MajorPegasus 5 3 Jean MoserYuen Long 4 4 Leong Ka Hang Lee Man 3 Nikola Komazec Southern Cleiton Yuen Long Stefan PereiraLee Man Mahama AwalPegasus
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