Vietnamese football league system
The Vietnamese football league system contains two professional leagues, a semi-professional league and an amateur league for Vietnamese football clubs.
System by period
| Season | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Tier 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-1989 | National Football A1 League | National Football A2 League | ||
| 1990-1996 | League for Strong Teams | National Football A1 League | National Football A2 League | |
| 1997-2000 | V.League 2 | Second League | Third League | |
| 2000-2001 | V-League | |||
| 2001-2012 | V.League 2 | Second League | Third League | |
| 2012 | Super League | V-League 1 | ||
| 2013- | V.League 1 | V.League 2 |
Current system
| Level | League / Division |
|---|---|
| 1 | V.League 1 (Toyota V.League 1) 14 clubs |
| 2 | V.League 2 (Kienlongbank V.League 2) 8 clubs |
| 3 | Second League 14 clubs |
| 4 | Third League 11 clubs |
Cup eligibility
Domestic cups
All V.League 1 and V.League 2 sides qualify for the Vietnamese Cup tournament.
Continental competition
At present, two Vietnamese sides qualify automatically for the AFC Champions League. Two top teams from V.League 1 automatically gains entry to the AFC Champions League.
See also
- V.League 1
- V.League 2
- Vietnamese National Football Second League
- Vietnamese Cup
- Vietnamese Super Cup
- List of football clubs in Vietnam
External links
- (Vietnamese) Official V.League website
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