[1] For the first time, entrants were not seeded and there were separate draws for each round.

[3] Qualifying rounds included two phases: Chinese Football Association Member Association FA Cup and Regional Finals.

Teams will compete in the qualifying rounds to secure one of 27 available places in the first round, joining another five amateur clubs (Guangzhou Haoxin, Nanjing Shaye, Ningbo Yinbo, Shanghai Jiading Boji and Hubei Chufeng United) who advanced to the first round directly.

[2] However, it was postponed to 25 February 2019 after the finally list of 2019 China League Two participants was decided.

[4] Due to the withdrawal of Shenzhen Xinqiao and Yunnan Flying Tigers as well the promotion of Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic, which directly qualified to the third round, their opponents, Kunshan F.C., Lhasa Urban Construction Investment and Qingdao Elite United received byes and advanced to the second round.