The 2020–21 Hong Kong Sapling Cup was the 6th edition of the Sapling Cup, and was the third time in history without name sponsorship. The competition was contested by the 8 teams in the 2020–21 Hong Kong Premier League. Each team was required to field a minimum of three players born on or after 1 January 1999 (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 were eliminated in the semi-finals. Eastern became the champions for the first time after beating Happy Valley in the final.
Calendar Phase Round Draw Date Date Matches ClubsGroup stage Matchday 1 20 October 2020Arrangement of 2020-2021 BOC Life Hong Kong Premier League and Sapling Cup HKFA 20 October 2020 24–25 October 2020248 → 4 Matchday 2 28, 31 October 2020 11 November 2020 Matchday 3 1, 4, 18 November 2020 Matchday 4 7–8 November 2020 Matchday 5 14–15 November 2020 Matchday 6 20–21 February 2021Knockout phase Semi-finals 24 February 2021 2 4 → 2 Final 7 April 2021 at Mong Kok Stadium 1 2 → 1
Group stage Group A
Group B
Semi-finals The semi-final took place on 24 February 2021 at Mong Kok Stadium.
Final The final took place on 7 April 2021 at Mong Kok Stadium.
Top scorers
Rank Player Club GoalsShooter HKFA 25 October 20201 Matt Orr Kitchee8 Sandro Eastern3 Everton Eastern4 Leong Ka Hang Lee Man5 Mikael Happy Valley3 Robert Odu Happy Valley Lam Hok Hei Rangers Luciano Happy Valley8 Chan Kwong Ho Southern2 Felipe Sá Resources Capital Jonathan Acosta Lee Man Tang Hong Yin Lee Man Naveed Khan Eastern Júnior Goiano Pegasus Lucas Silva Eastern Beto Fronza Southern
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