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Quảng Ninh era

Following the dissolution of Than Quảng Ninh in 2021, Quảng Ninh province had no more football teams competing in Vietnamese football system. On 1 July 2024, under the proposal of Quảng Ninh province's Department of Culture and Sports, the Quảng Ninh Football Development Joint Stock Company was established, headquartered in Hạ Long, put in the place the Quang Ninh FC.

Quang Ninh entried the 2024 Vietnamese Third Division, being placed in Group A. The team's squad and staff was composed of many members of the former Than Quang Ninh team. During their first season The team won 5 games and drew 2, finished first in the group, thus promote to the 2025 Vietnamese Second Division.

During their second season, the club won 8 games and drew 2, finished first in the group again. Leading Quang Ninh promoted to V.League 2 as professional football for the first time ever.

Relocation to Cần Thơ

After finishing ninth in their first ever season at the V.League 2, Xuân Thiện Group acquired Quảng Ninh FC. The club then relocated to Cần Thơ, and changed their name to Thép Cần Thơ in September 2026.