The two bottom teams of the First Division in last season, South China and Hong Kong 08, were reinstated.
South China won their 28th league title by defeating Lanwa Redbull in their last match of the season on 27 April 2007.
It was the first time in 11 eleven years that Mong Kok Stadium is full for a First Division League match.
The unoccupied seats are due to unattended reserve tickets owners) It is also the first time since 1996 Senior Shield semi-final of Instant-Dict against South China where there is a full house in local Hong Kong football matches.
[3] One possible reason for the high attendance is that the result of the South China-Kitchee match may decide the champion of the season.