1986 V-League

The 1986 Vietnam National A1 League was the 6th season of the National Football Championship in Vietnam, played from 30 March until 8 June 1986.

First phase

20 participants divided over 3 groups playing double round robin. The top 2 teams of each group advance to second phase. No teams would relegate this season.
Similar to some Soviet Top League seasons, a draw limit was used. In this case, from the 4th draw on points would not be counted.

Group A

Group B

Group C

Second phase

In the second phase, the six qualified teams would play a one-leg round-robin. Matches that ended with a draw after 90 minutes would decide the winner team in the penalty-shootouts.