Match schedule of round 3 of the National First Division 2025/26

Leading the rankings after the first two rounds are TP.HCM, Truong Tuoi Dong Nai and Bac Ninh with 4 points each, in which TP.HCM is temporarily ranked first thanks to a better goal difference.

Right behind are the top 4 teams with 3 points, respectively Khanh Hoa, PVF-CAND Youth, Quang Ninh and Long An .

Meanwhile, at the bottom of the table with 1 point are Quy Nhon United, Van Hien University and Dong Thap .

In the early match on October 2, the top team Ho Chi Minh City has many opportunities to win all 3 points when visiting the bottom team Dong Thap.

Ho Chi Minh City is having an impressive start when drawing 2-2 with the number 1 candidate Truong Tuoi Dong Nai right on the opponent's field, before defeating the rookie Tre PVFCAND at home to temporarily lead the table.

If they maintain their form and determination, Ho Chi Minh City can absolutely aim for victory in their away match against the Western team.

Match schedule of round 3 of the National First Division 2025/26 - photo 2 — Ho Chi Minh City (red shirt) will play away at Dong Thap's field.

Also on this match day, Truong Tuoi Dong Nai is highly rated for a chance to win when only hosting Phu Tho, while Khanh Hoa has home field advantage in the match with Van Hien University.

Truong Tuoi Dong Nai has not satisfied home fans, not only with the results of 1 draw (HCMC) and 1 difficult win (Van Hien University) but also because the playing style and the game situation are not really impressive.

Coach Nguyen Viet Thang's team has many quality players compared to the general level, so it would be unusual if they did not rise to the top of the table after this round.

On October 3, Bac Ninh will play away at PVF-CAND Youth Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City Youth will host Quang Ninh at home, and Long An will play at Quy Nhon United Stadium.

Round 3 schedule: