SLNA drew 1-1 with CA TP.HCM at Vinh Stadium on 11 October in the third round of V.League 2026/27. Nguyễn Tiến Linh put the visitors ahead after Leo Gomes' shot deflected off him in the 29th minute. Nguyễn Văn Quý levelled in the 54th minute, reacting to a loose ball following a free kick. Neither side converted their later opportunities, and SLNA remained unbeaten.