Ho Chi Minh City
Results
| Vietnam V-League | 06/22 10:00 | 26 |
[4] Viettel FC
v
Ho Chi Minh City [10] 
|
L | 2-0 | |
| Vietnam V-League | 06/15 10:00 | 25 |
[11] Ho Chi Minh City v
Binh Dinh
[13] 
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Vietnam V-League | 05/23 12:15 | 24 |
[10] Ho Chi Minh City v
Binh Duong
[9] 
|
L | 0-2 | |
| Vietnam V-League | 05/18 12:15 | 23 |
[2] Ha Noi FC
v
Ho Chi Minh City [10]
|
L | 5-1 | |
| Vietnam V-League | 05/09 12:15 | 22 |
[9] Ho Chi Minh City v
Hai Phong
[7] 
|
L | 0-2 | |
| Vietnam V-League | 05/04 11:00 | 21 |
[5] Thanh Hoa
v
Ho Chi Minh City [10]
|
W | 1-2 | |
| Vietnam V-League | 04/25 12:15 | 20 |
[9] Ho Chi Minh City v
Hong Linh Ha Tinh
[6] 
|
L | 0-1 | |
| Vietnam V-League | 04/18 12:15 | 19 |
[4] Cong An Ha Noi
v
Ho Chi Minh City [10]
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Vietnam V-League | 04/13 11:00 | 18 |
[1] Nam Dinh
v
Ho Chi Minh City [11]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Vietnam V-League | 04/06 12:15 | 17 |
[10] Ho Chi Minh City v
Song Lam Nghe An
[12] 
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Vietnam V-League | 03/09 10:00 | 16 |
[11] Quang Nam
v
Ho Chi Minh City [8]
|
L | 3-1 | |
| Vietnam V-League | 03/02 12:15 | 15 |
[11] Ho Chi Minh City v
Hoang Anh Gia Lai
[9] 
|
W | 1-0 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Wins | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Draws | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Losses | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Goals for | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Goals against | 36 | 14 | 22 |
| Clean sheets | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Failed to score | 13 | 8 | 5 |
Wikipedia - Ho Chi Minh City FC
Ho Chi Minh City Football Club (HCMC FC, Vietnamese: Câu lạc bộ bóng đá Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh), simply known as TP Hồ Chí Minh, and commonly known as TPHCM, is a professional football club based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The club competes in the V.League 1, the highest level of Vietnamese football, since the 2017 season after winning the Vietnam's 2016 V.League 2 league in the 2016 season. The club was formerly known as Cảng Sài Gòn (Saigon Port) between 1975 and 2009. The club's home ground is the Thống Nhất Stadium.
History
Early years
The Saigon Port Football Club and the Saigon Port Corporation are the two predecessors of the Ho Chi Minh City Football Club. The Saigon Port Company, formerly known as the Saigon Port Football Club, was formally created on 1 November 1975.
The end of Saigon Port era
The Saigon Port Corporation's officials claimed at the end of 2008 that they no longer had enough money to support the club. At that time, they only had one primary sponsor, the Vietnam Steel Company, the club's leadership decided to alter the team's name in order to operate on a professional model. The name Ho Chi Minh City Football Club was adopted with the permission of the club's management unit, the Ho Chi Minh City Football Company Ltd, and the Ho Chi Minh City Football Federation, with a 15 billion Vietnam Dong investment for the team.
Because of their devotion to the heritage connected with the name Saigon Port, the club's supporters have expressed disappointment and resistance to the decision to alter the name. Yet, the club's objective was to become a major football club in Ho Chi Minh City, as well as to promote the acquisition of government and commercial aid. The club officially changed its name to Ho Chi Minh City Football Club on 22 January 2009, with the Vietnam Steel Corporation serving as the team's primary sponsor.
Crisis period and relegation
The supporters were vehemently opposed to the name change. The whole Fans Association Executive Committee resigned, and the Saigon Port Football Supporters Association dissolved, generating problems for the team in its first season under the new name. They were relegated to Vietnamese Football League Second Division after finishing at the 13th place in the 2009 season. In 2012, the club finished last in the Vietnamese First League. After only one season at the Vietnamese Second League, Ho Chi Minh returned to the First League in 2015. With the ambition to return to top fight, Ho Chi Minh City received big investments and successfully gained a promotion to the V.League 1 after winning the 2016 V.League 2.
Return to V.League 1
Following returning to the V.League 1 in 2017, the team focused more on drawing spectators to the stadium by listening to supporters' criticism and renovating the stadium, stands, and so on. As a consequence, the club's reputation among supporters progressively improved. After that, the Ho Chi Minh City Football Club Fans Association was formed. The squad finished 12th in the league standings in 2017.
The team's colors are red and white, symbolizing the spirit and resilience of the city. Over the years, Ho Chi Minh City FC has produced and nurtured numerous talented players, contributing significantly to the development of soccer in Vietnam. The club is recognized for its attacking style of play, characterized by quick passing and dynamic movement, making their matches exciting to watch.
In addition to their domestic success, Ho Chi Minh City FC has also represented Vietnam in various regional competitions, showcasing the growing talent and competitiveness of Vietnamese football on the international stage. With a commitment to excellence and a vision for the future, Ho Chi Minh City FC continues to strive for success, aiming to add more trophies to their illustrious history while inspiring the next generation of soccer players in Vietnam.