2018 V.League 1
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← 2017 2019 → | |
The 2018 V.League 1 season is the 35th season of the V.League 1, the highest division of Football in Vietnam. The season will start on 3rd March 2018[1] and run until 29th September 2018[2]. It was expected to be known as the Toyota V.League 1, however, in December 2017 Toyota ended their sponsorship deal with the Vietnam Football Federation one year early[3].
Changes from last season
Team changes
The following teams have changed division since the 2017 season.
To V.League 1Promoted from V.League 2
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From V.League 1Relegated to V.League 2
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Rule changes
Due to the increased number of teams in 2018 V.League 2 (10), there will be 1.5 relegation places in the 2018 V.League 1 season - the team finishing 14th will be relegated automatically, whilst the team finishing 13th will play a two-legged play-off against the team that finishes second in the 2018 V.League 2[6].
The league will continue to operate the "2+1+1" foreigner rule, meaning each squad shall be allowed 2 non-Vietnamese players, 1 naturalised Vietnamese player and 1 player from Asia.
Names changes
Teams
Stadia
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLC Thanh Hóa |  Ljupko Petrović
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Resigned | 28 November 2017[7] | Pre-season |  Marian Mihail
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15 December 2017[8] |
| SHB Đà Nẵng |  Lê Huỳnh Đức
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25 November 2017 | Nguyễn Minh Phương
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28 December 2017[9] | ||
| XSKT Cần Thơ | Vũ Quang Bảo
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Sacked | 25 November 2017 | Đinh Hồng Vinh
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25 December 2017[10] |
Foreign players
References
- ^ http://bongdaplus.vn/v-league-2018-se-khai-mac-vao-ngay-10-3-2034351712.html
- ^ http://bongdaplus.vn/v-league-2018-se-khai-mac-vao-ngay-10-3-2034351712.html
- ^ https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/sports/20171224/toyota-stops-sponsoring-vietnams-topflight-football-league/43301.html
- ^ http://www.vnleague.com/hang-nhat/bang-xep-hang/
- ^ http://www.vnleague.com/hang-nhat/bang-xep-hang/
- ^ http://bongdaplus.vn/v-league-2018-se-khai-mac-vao-ngay-10-3-2034351712.html
- ^ "Petrovic bids farewell to Thanh Hoá". vietnamnews.vn. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "Mihail takes charge of Thanh Hóa". vietnamnews.vn. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "Phương to take charge of SHB Đà Nẵng". vietnamnews.vn. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "Vinh to coach V.League side Cần Thơ for two years". vietnamnews.vn. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
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