Lanwa was founded in 1999 as
Gansu Tianma (), and originally played in the Chinese football system. Following its relegation from the
Yi League (Chinese Third Division), it was bought by Dongguan Dongcheng company who renamed the club and moved the club to the Hong Kong football system pyramid.
Name changes • 1999–2001:
Gansu Tianma SC () • 2001:
Lanzhou Huanghe F.C () • 2002:
Gansu Nongken FC() • 2003:
Ningbo Yaoma FC () • 2004–2005:
Dongguan Dongcheng FC () • 2005–2009:
Lanwa FC (Dongguan Lanwa FC) () ==Recent seasons==