On May 30, 2026, Meizhou Hakka faced Dingnan Ganlian in a crucial derby match in the China League One. Meizhou Hakka has struggled this season, accumulating only 0 points in their first 9 rounds, placing them deep in the relegation zone. Despite a narrow 1-0 victory over Shijiazhuang Kungfu in the previous round, which ended a four-match losing streak, the team's defense still showed significant vulnerabilities. In this match, held at the Wuhua Olympic Sports Center, Meizhou Hakka faced the 7th-ranked Dingnan Ganlian under immense relegation pressure. The match began with Dingnan Ganlian's Wang Sihan assisting Daxier to score in the 26th minute, but Meizhou Hakka equalized just two minutes later with a goal from Feng Gang. In the 35th minute, Tang Shi scored again for Dingnan Ganlian, putting Meizhou Hakka behind once more. However, in the 75th minute, Meizhou Hakka's Yang Yihu assisted Triblay to head in the equalizer, resulting in a 2-2 draw and showing hope for relegation survival.