The 2015 Lao Premier League was the 26th season of the top-tier professional football league in Laos. Regulated by the Lao Football Federation, the competition consisted of 11 clubs competing for the national title and the opportunity to represent the country in regional competitions, specifically the AFC Cup and the Mekong Club Championship.
Overview
The season was conducted in a double round-robin format, where each team played the others twice—once at home and once away. The majority of matches were held at the New Laos National Stadium in Vientiane. The 2015 edition saw a high level of competition from newly established and well-funded clubs, reflecting a period of investment in Lao club football.
Participants
The 11 teams that participated in the 2015 season included:
- Lao Toyota FC
- Lanexang United
- SHB Champasak
- Vientiane FT
- Eastern Star
- Electricite du Laos (EDL FC)
- Ezra FC
- Lao Police Club
- Lao Army FC
- Savan FC
- Young Elephants (Note: Club participation and naming conventions occasionally shifted due to sponsorship or organizational changes during this era).
Results and Achievement
Lao Toyota FC emerged as the champions of the 2015 Lao Premier League, securing their first league title. They finished at the top of the table after a competitive season, narrowly beating Lanexang United, who finished as runners-up.
By winning the league, Lao Toyota FC earned qualification for the 2016 AFC Cup group stage, representing Laos on the continental stage. They also qualified for the 2015 Mekong Club Championship.
Significance
The 2015 season is noted for the emergence of Lao Toyota FC and Lanexang United as dominant forces in the league, challenging the historical dominance of departmental clubs such as the Lao Police and Lao Army. This shift marked a transition toward a more commercialized club structure within the Lao football system.