Meizhou Hakka FC was founded in 2014 and has mainly competed in lower divisions of Chinese football, while Changchun Yatai FC was founded in 1996 and has a more established presence in the Chinese Super League.
Meizhou Hakka FC's home stadium is the Meizhou Olympic Sports Centre, while Changchun Yatai FC's home stadium is the Changchun Stadium.
In terms of performance, Changchun Yatai FC has achieved greater success in the Chinese Super League, finishing as high as 2nd in the league in 2007 and winning the Chinese FA Cup in 2007 and 2019.
Both Meizhou Hakka FC and Changchun Yatai FC have a strong following of fans who support their respective teams in their quest for success in the Chinese Super League.