They qualified for the AFC Champions League for the first time since the 2015 season, but failed to advance from the group stage.

The team qualified for next year's AFC Champions League by securing at least a 2nd place finish in the Chinese Super League on November 26, 2019 after a 4-1 away victory against Guangzhou R&F.

[1] The team finished in 2nd place, scoring 70 points, the highest point tally in Guoan's history and as 2nd place in Chinese Super League.

[2] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Last updated: 31 December 2019Source: [1]Ordered by , and = Number of bookings; = Number of sending offs after a second yellow card; = Number of sending offs by a direct red card.