Round 11 of the 2026 National Women's Championship: TPHCM I lead on 25 points as Hà Nội I face immediate pressure

On the afternoon of October 8, 2026, the 2026 National Women's Football Championship returns with Round 11 after a break for the Vietnam women's national team's participation in ASIAD 2026. Going into this round, TPHCM I lead the standings with 25 points, six points ahead of Hà Nội I (19 points) and seven ahead of Thái Nguyên T&T (18 points). With a six-point gap at Round 11, TPHCM I are considered almost certain to retain the title. The team coached by Đoàn Thị Kim Chị enters the round with the confidence of a side built on the mettle and class of a big club that has won the championship for many consecutive years. Observers rate the chance of TPHCM I surrendering that advantage in the remainder of the season as low. Meanwhile, the pressure falls on Hà Nội I. In Round 11, Hà Nội I must face Phong Phú Hà Nam, while Thái Nguyên T&T only meet Hà Nội II. If Hà Nội I slip up, Thái Nguyên T&T can overtake them for second place. This is regarded as the most immediate risk for the capital club right after the ASIAD 2026 break. Another notable storyline is Thái Nguyên T&T. The club was expected to rise after signings the media described as “billion-đồng” deals, but at Round 11 it still sits third on 18 points. The gap to TPHCM I shows the investment has not yet produced a leap in results, though it remains a signal that capital is starting to pay more attention to Vietnamese women's football. Another factor to watch is the fitness of key players after ASIAD 2026. The league paused for the Vietnam women's national team's ASIAD campaign, and returning to action immediately afterwards may affect clubs that contribute many national-team players. It should be noted that the pre-Round-11 analysis provides no detailed tactical data (metrics such as xG or PPDA) and no specific club financial figures. The assessments therefore rest mainly on the standings, the fixture list and the competition context. Given the current table, Round 11 is likely to confirm an already-formed picture: TPHCM I edge closer to the title, Hà Nội I must win to hold second place, and Thái Nguyên T&T wait for an opening.