The second matchday of round 5 in the 2026/27 V.League produced a change at the top. Song Lam Nghe An won 2-0 away at Pleiku against Hoang Anh Gia Lai and moved into first place. In Hanoi, The Cong Viettel were held to a 2-2 draw by Bac Ninh FC after an eventful stretch of stoppage time.
Results on 23 October
| Match | Score | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Hoang Anh Gia Lai – Song Lam Nghe An | 0-2 | Pleiku |
| The Cong Viettel – Bac Ninh FC | 2-2 | Hang Day |
Hoang Anh Gia Lai 0-2 Song Lam Nghe An
The match kicked off at 17:00 at Pleiku and the first half finished goalless. Song Lam Nghe An had a goal by Luiz Guilherme in the 18th minute ruled out after VAR found a foul in the build-up.
The visitors broke through in the 57th minute, when Jairo headed in from a corner. In the 90th minute Abdel-Amine Tran Duc Vinh finished off a team move to make it 2-0.
The home side struggled to link up play and to finish their chances, while Song Lam Nghe An defended steadily and took the two openings that mattered.
The Cong Viettel 2-2 Bac Ninh FC
The game at Hang Day started at 19:15 and was also goalless at the break. Early in the second half Ribamar put The Cong Viettel ahead after a pass from Trieu Viet Hung. Ngan Van Dai equalised for Bac Ninh FC in the 74th minute.
The closing stages needed several VAR checks. Late in the second half Mai Xuan Quyet of Bac Ninh FC was sent off after VAR found a foul inside the box. The Cong Viettel went 2-1 up from the penalty in stoppage time. A few minutes later, Bac Ninh FC, down to ten men, headed in a close-range equaliser for 2-2.
The Cong Viettel are still waiting for a first win this season, while Bac Ninh FC picked up another away point. Along the touchline at Hang Day, sponsor visuals ran throughout the 90 minutes on the stadium LED advertising system operated by Hoan Vu.
Standings after 23 October
Round 5 is not complete, so the table can still change. Based on confirmed figures:
- Song Lam Nghe An lead with 11 points from 5 matches and are still unbeaten.
- Ninh Binh FC are next on 10 points with one match of this round still to play.
- Bac Ninh FC have 5 points, The Cong Viettel 4 points, both in the lower half.
- Hoang Anh Gia Lai have 3 points and sit in the bottom group.
Next matches
The remaining round 5 fixtures take place over the next two days:
- 24 Oct, 18:00: Thanh pho Dong Nai – Thep Xanh Nam Dinh
- 24 Oct, 18:00: Hong Linh Ha Tinh – Hai Phong
- 25 Oct, 18:00: SHB Da Nang – Hanoi FC
- 25 Oct, 18:00: Ninh Binh FC – Cong an TP.HCM
Ninh Binh FC against Cong an TP.HCM is the key fixture, since its result decides who tops the table after round 5.
Frequently asked questions
How many V.League matches were played on 23 October?
Two round 5 matches: Hoang Anh Gia Lai against Song Lam Nghe An at 17:00 and The Cong Viettel against Bac Ninh FC at 19:15.
Who leads the V.League after 23 October?
Song Lam Nghe An lead with 11 points. That position may change after Ninh Binh FC play on 25 October.
Where were the two matches on 23 October played?
Hoang Anh Gia Lai hosted their match at Pleiku stadium and The Cong Viettel played at Hang Day stadium.
Conclusion
The two matches on 23 October show that the races at both ends of the table are still open. Song Lam Nghe An have a solid base, while The Cong Viettel and Hoang Anh Gia Lai need to manage the closing minutes better. Hoan Vu continues to operate perimeter LED at V.League venues and advises brands on stadium advertising solutions.
Hoan Vu runs perimeter LED at 4 stadiums, with per-match and club sponsorship packages.
