Dong Thap FC


Dong Thap Football Club is a Vietnamese professional football club based in Đồng Tháp. As a two-time champion of Vietnam's top division, the club is one of the most historically significant teams in the Mekong Delta region. They currently compete in the V.League 2.
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History

Golden era (1989–1996)

The club's most successful period was in the late 1980s and mid-1990s. Dong Thap won their first national title in the 1989 V-League, establishing themselves as a major force in Vietnamese football. They cemented their legacy by winning their second championship in the 1996 V-League. During this era, the team was known for producing talented players for the Vietnam national football team.

Period of decline and promotions (2000–2013)

After their golden era, the club entered a period of instability, becoming a "yo-yo club" that frequently moved between the top two divisions. They were relegated from the V.League 1 in 2001 but won the V.League 2 in 2006 to return, only to be relegated again in 2007. They earned another promotion in 2008 and achieved a respectable third-place finish in the 2010 V.League 1. However, another relegation followed in 2012.

Financial crisis and recent years (2014–present)

After winning the 2014 V.League 2, the club faced dissolution when its corporate sponsor withdrew funding. Lacking the resources for the 2015 V.League 1, the club was saved at the last minute by a new sponsorship deal. However, they were relegated again after a difficult 2016 V.League 1 season. Since then, Dong Thap has been a regular participant in the V.League 2, working to rebuild and return to the top flight.

Stadium

The club's home ground is Cao Lãnh Stadium, located in Cao Lanh city. It is a multi-use stadium with a capacity of 23,000 people and is primarily used for football matches.

Performance in AFC competitions

SeasonCompetitionRoundClubHomeAway
1997–98Asian Club ChampionshipFirst round

Season-by-season record

SeasonPldWonDrawLostGFGAGDPTSFinal positionNotes
1980 V-League8125414−1045th Relegation
1981–1988
1989 V-League168441711+612Champions
1990 V-League83rdQualify for 2nd stage
1991 V-League1026275+294thGroup stage
1993–94 V-League1042498+110Qualify for 2nd stage
1995 V-League147161813+5153rd Qualify for final round
1996 V-League167452315+818Champions
1997 V-League228681921−2308thQualified for 1997–98 Asian Club Championship
1998 V-League2681263536−1367th
1999–2000 V-League249782723+5345th
2000–01 V-League184772332−9199thRelegation to 2002 Vietnamese National [Football First League|2002 First League]
2002 First League2215253717+20472ndPromoted to 2003 V-League
2003 V-League228682828+0307th
2004 V-League2274112329−6258th
2005 V-League2236131840−221512thRelegation to 2006 First League
2006 First League2616553917+2253ChampionsPromoted to 2007 V-League
2007 V-League26311122135−142013thRelegation to 2008 First League
2008 First League2613854223+19473rdPromoted to 2009 V-League
2009 V-League2610884331+12385th
2010 V-League2613584334+9443rd
2011 V-League2610793844−6375th
2012 V-League2679103238−63013thRelegation to 2013 V.League 2
2013 V.League 2147342018+2244th
2014 V.League 214752227+1526ChampionsPromoted to 2015 V.League 1
2015 V.League 12673163454−202412th
2016 V.League 12615202267−45814thRelegation to 2017 V.League 2
2017 V.League 2121471523−877thRelegation playoffs

Current squad

''As of 9 September 2025''

Managers

Honours

National competitions

V.League 1
  • * Winners : 1989, 1996
  • * Third place : 2010V.League 2
  • * Winners : 2006, 2014
  • * Runners-up : 2002
  • * Third place : 2008