Hong Kong Sapling
Unlike the other two South China loanee, Cheung Chun Hei and Kot Cho Wai, Li Yim Lam only got a few chances in his loan spell in Hong Kong Sapling. He made his debut for Hong Kong Sapling against Sunray Cave JC Sun Hei as a 66th-minute substitute for Li Ngai Hoi. This is his only league appearance in the season. He also featured one league cup match against Sham Shui Po as a half-time substitute for Tsang Kin Fong.