Fixtures
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 11:00 | 7 |
Nam Dinh vs Becamex HCMC
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| 10/18 11:00 | 7 |
Song Lam Nghe An vs Cong An Ha Noi
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| 10/18 12:15 | 7 |
Ha Noi FC vs Ninh Binh
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| 10/19 11:00 | 7 |
Hai Phong vs Hoang Anh Gia Lai
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| 10/19 11:00 | 7 |
PVF-CAND vs Thanh Hoa
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| 10/19 12:15 | 7 |
Cong An HCMC vs Hong Linh Ha Tinh
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| 10/20 12:15 | 7 |
Viettel FC vs Da Nang
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| 10/25 11:00 | 8 |
Becamex HCMC vs Ha Noi FC
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| 10/25 11:00 | 8 |
PVF-CAND vs Ninh Binh
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| 10/26 10:00 | 8 |
Hoang Anh Gia Lai vs Viettel FC
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| 10/26 11:00 | 8 |
Song Lam Nghe An vs Thanh Hoa
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| 10/26 11:00 | 8 |
Hai Phong vs Hong Linh Ha Tinh
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Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03 11:00 | 6 |
[7] Hong Linh Ha Tinh vs PVF-CAND
[9]
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1-1 |
| 10/03 10:00 | 6 |
[14] Hoang Anh Gia Lai vs Song Lam Nghe An
[11]
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1-1 |
| 10/02 11:00 | 6 |
[1] Ninh Binh vs Viettel FC
[4]
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1-1 |
| 10/02 11:00 | 6 |
[14] Thanh Hoa vs Becamex HCMC
[12]
|
1-1 |
| 10/01 11:00 | 6 |
[8] Da Nang vs Ha Noi FC
[10]
|
0-2 |
| 09/28 12:15 | 5 |
[4] Viettel FC vs Hong Linh Ha Tinh
[6]
|
2-0 |
| 09/28 11:00 | 5 |
[5] Nam Dinh vs Cong An Ha Noi
[3]
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0-2 |
| 09/28 11:00 | 5 |
[7] Hai Phong vs Ninh Binh
[2]
|
2-2 |
| 09/27 11:00 | 5 |
[9] PVF-CAND vs Hoang Anh Gia Lai
[14]
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0-0 |
| 09/27 11:00 | 5 |
[10] Central Cordoba de Rosario vs Cong An HCMC
[3]
|
2-3 |
| 09/27 11:00 | 5 |
[11] Becamex HCMC vs Da Nang
[12]
|
1-2 |
| 09/27 11:00 | 5 |
Quang Nam vs Hoang Anh Gia Lai
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CANC |
Teams
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Wikipedia - V.League 1
V.League 1 (Vietnamese pronunciation: [vi:˧ li:k˧], Vietnamese: Giải bóng đá Vô địch Quốc gia Việt Nam, lit. 'National Football Championship'), also called LPBank V.League 1 for sponsorship reasons, is the top professional football league in Vietnam, controlled by the Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF). It is contested by 14 clubs who play each other on a home and away basis. The team finishing at the top at the end of the season is crowned the champion and enters the AFC Champions League Two.
The league was founded in 1980 as the National A1 League, with Tổng Cục Đường Sắt being the first winner. The league turned professional in the 2000–01 season, which allowed clubs to hire foreign players. Vietnam Professional Football (VPF) was established in 2012, and the organising power was transferred from the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) to Vietnam Professional Football Jointstock Company (VPF).
Thể Công-Viettel and Hà Nội have won the title 6 times each, the most among V-League clubs. The current champion is Thép Xanh Nam Định which won the 2024–25 edition.
History
Pre-unification to 1976 and pre-V-League to 1979
The North Vietnam Football Championship was formed in 1955. From the beginning, this League (AKA the Northern league) was split into Division A and Division B. The South Vietnam Football Championship was formed in 1962. Since then, league football has been played North and South during war time. The number of teams in the North was extraordinary. For example, Haiphong had 10 clubs back then. Haiphong Police and Thể Công won 10 titles for each.
After reunification and as the USSR's football league model, Vietnamese football leagues were played on a regional basis: Hồng Hà League in the North; Trường Sơn League in the Central; and Cửu Long League in the South. The champions of each region play the play-off rounds to find the only national champion. The Cong won all the 3-season from 1977 to 1979.
Responding to the constraints of organising in regions, Vietnam Football Federation reorganised the league system after the 1979 season.
Foundation and early days
The V.League 1, as it is known today, began in 1980 when the first National A1 League was launched. Seventeen clubs participated in the competition (originally 18, but Thể Công withdrawn due to internal reasons) which was split into three groups and conducted more like a cup competition, with the winner from each group qualifying for the Championship Stage. Công An Hà Nội, Tổng Cục Đường Sắt and Hải Quan were the three teams to qualify, with Tổng Cục Đường Sắt ultimately taking the title. That format, reduced to two groups, continued until 1995 when the league reverted to a more traditional league format.
In 1990, the league was renamed to the National Elite Football Championship, before being referred as the National First Division in 1997.
Turning professional
League football in Vietnam turned professional in the 2000–2001 season, which saw the league change its name to its current moniker, V-League 1. In that inaugural V-League 1 season, only ten clubs participated, with tighter restrictions meaning fewer teams. Over the next decade, the league grew from 10 teams to the current fourteen, with the team that finishes on top of the table qualifying for the AFC Champions League Group Stage. Clubs were allowed to hire foreign players from this season on.
VPF establishment
Following a season marred by accusations of refereeing corruption and a cover-up by the V.League governing body Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), six clubs (Đồng Tâm Long An, Hoàng Anh Gia Lai, Hanoi ACB, Vissai Ninh Bình, Khatoco Khánh Hòa and Lam Sơn Thanh Hóa) threatened to leave the league and form an entirely new league for the 2012 season. The most outspoken club in the move was Hanoi ACB, who had been relegated from the V.League, with its chairman Nguyễn Đức Kiên announcing that ACB would spearhead the move. Due to the controversy, EximBank expressed its intention to drop its title sponsorship of the league. League officials scrambled to resolve the issues, going so far as to hire foreign referees for the 2012 season. After a meeting on 29 September, representatives of the VFF, the 14 V.League 1 teams, and 14 teams announced the formation of a new corporation, the VPF, Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company to manage the V-League. The VFF would hold a 36% stake in the new corporation, and the rest would be held by clubs.
From the 2012 season, the organising power was transferred from the VFF to the VPF (Vietnamese Professional Football), and the "V.League 1" was renamed the "Super League". This name change was short-lived, reverting to "V.League 1" later in the season. The first division was renamed the "V.League 2". At the same time, many clubs found themselves with financial problems and sponsor issues, and many withdrew, merged, bought another club, or failed to meet league requirements. As a result, the number of clubs in each league changed dramatically.
Season change
From 2023, the V.League's schedule was restructured. The 2023 V.League 1 season was the last season to be played from spring to autumn format. The 2023–24 V.League 1 season ran from autumn 2023 to near summer 2024, in line with most domestic leagues in the world.
The V-League features a dynamic format, typically consisting of 14 teams that compete in a round-robin format, with each team playing home and away matches throughout the season. The league operates on a promotion and relegation system with the lower-tier V.League 2, ensuring a competitive environment where clubs strive for excellence.
Matches are held in various stadiums across the country, drawing passionate fans who create an electric atmosphere. The tournament not only highlights the skill and athleticism of the players but also fosters a sense of community and national pride among supporters.
In addition to the league title, teams compete for the Vietnam National Cup, adding another layer of excitement to the football calendar. The V-League has produced numerous talented players who have gone on to represent Vietnam on the international stage, further enhancing the league's reputation.
As the V-League continues to grow in popularity and professionalism, it plays a crucial role in the development of football in Vietnam, inspiring the next generation of players and fans alike.