2025 Thai FA Cup final

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2025 Thai FA Cup final
The match took place at Thammasat Stadium.
Event2024–25 Thai FA Cup
Muangthong United Buriram United
2 3
Date24 May 2025
VenueThammasat Stadium,
Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani
Man of the MatchTheerathon Bunmathan (Buriram United)
RefereeWang Di (China)
Attendance16,370
WeatherOvercast
28 °C (82 °F)
humidity 84%
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The 2025 Thai FA Cup final was the culmination of the 2024–25 Thai FA Cup, the 31st season of Thailand's premier domestic knockout football competition. The final was played on 24 May 2025 at Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand. It featured a high-stakes clash between Muangthong United and Buriram United, two of the most prominent clubs in the Thai League 1. Starting from the semi-finals, the Football Association of Thailand appointed foreign referees and assistant referees to officiate the matches, including the final, as part of an effort to ensure the highest standards of fairness and professionalism in critical knockout fixtures.[1]

Muangthong United, based in Nonthaburi, a province adjacent to Bangkok, were one of Thailand's most well-supported and historically significant clubs.[2] Their opponents, Buriram United, hailed from the northeastern province of Buriram and had established themselves as the dominant force in Thai football over the past decade. This final marked the third meeting between the two clubs in the Thai FA Cup final, with Buriram emerging victorious in both previous encounters. For Muangthong, it was their fourth appearance in the final as they continued their pursuit of a maiden Thai FA Cup title. In contrast, Buriram United are the most successful club in Thai FA Cup history, having lifted the trophy six times from seven appearances, including their most recent triumph in the 2022–23 season.

The winner of the 2025 final qualified for the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Elite qualifying play-off, as well as the 2025 Thailand Champions Cup, where they would face the Thai League 1 champions.

Route to the final

Muangthong United (T1) Round Buriram United (T1)
Opponent Result Knockout 1 leg Opponent Result
Sisaket United (T2) 3–0 (H) Highlight Round of 64 Roi Et PB United (T3) 4–0 (A) Highlight
Nakhon Pathom United (T1) 4–0 (A) Highlight Round of 32 Mahasarakham SBT (T2) 5–0 (A) Highlight
Bangkok United (T1) 2–1 (a.e.t.) (A) Highlight Round of 16 Chiangrai United (T1) 2–1 (a.e.t.) (H) Highlight
Sukhothai (T1) 5–2 (A) Highlight Quarter-finals Chanthaburi (T2) 1–0 (A) Highlight
Ratchaburi (T1) 3–2 (N) Highlight Semi-finals BG Pathum United (T1) 3–0 (N) Highlight

Note: In all results above, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away; T1: Clubs from Thai League 1; T2: Clubs from Thai League 2; T3: Clubs from Thai League 3; TS: Clubs from Thailand Semi-pro League; TA: Clubs from Thailand Amateur League.

Muangthong United

Muangthong United began their campaign at home in the first round (round of 64), defeating Thai League 2 side Sisaket United with a convincing 3–0 scoreline, thanks to a brace from Felicio Brown Forbes and a goal from Kakana Khamyok.[3] In the second round (round of 32), they traveled to face fellow top-flight side Nakhon Pathom United, where they delivered a dominant 4–0 win. Melvyn Lorenzen starred with a hat-trick, while Tristan Do added another to complete the rout.[4] In the round of 16, Muangthong faced a stern challenge away to Bangkok United, one of the league’s title contenders. After a goalless draw in regulation time, the match went into extra time, where Muangthong edged ahead with goals from Thiraphat Nuntagowat and Poramet Arjvirai, ultimately winning 2–1.[5] Their quarter-final saw another away fixture, this time against Sukhothai, which ended in a thrilling 5–2 victory. The goals were shared among Poramet Arjvirai (2), Melvyn Lorenzen, Emil Roback (from the penalty spot), and Kakana Khamyok.[6] In the semi-finals held at a neutral venue, Muangthong United faced Ratchaburi, yet another Thai League 1 rival. In a closely fought encounter, Muangthong secured a 3–2 victory, with Melvyn Lorenzen and Poramet Arjvirai (2) once again proving decisive in attack, sending the club to their first Thai FA Cup final in a decade.[7][8]

Buriram United

Buriram United opened their Thai FA Cup campaign on the road against Thai League 3 club Roi Et PB United, dispatching their lower-tier opponents with a commanding 4–0 win. Four different players found the net: Kenny Dougall, Guilherme Bissoli, Jefferson Tabinas, and Supachai Chaided.[9] In the second round, they faced Mahasarakham SBT of Thai League 2 and recorded an emphatic 5–0 away victory, with Guilherme Bissoli netting a hat-trick, while Supachai Chaided and Athit Berg added a goal each.[10] In the round of 16, Buriram hosted Chiangrai United in a tightly contested affair. The match was level 1–1 after 90 minutes, with Dion Cools scoring for Buriram. In extra time, Goran Čaušić converted a penalty to seal a 2–1 victory.[11] The quarter-finals took them to Chanthaburi, a Thai League 2 club, where they narrowly secured a 1–0 win courtesy of a goal from Guilherme Bissoli.[12] The semi-final pitted Buriram against another top-tier heavyweight, BG Pathum United, at a neutral venue. Displaying their pedigree, Buriram cruised to a 3–0 win, with Jefferson Tabinas, Goran Čaušić, and Supachai Chaided each getting on the scoresheet.[13] With this result, Buriram booked their eighth appearance in the Thai FA Cup final, seeking to extend their record as the competition’s most successful club.[14]

Match

Details

Muangthong United2–3Buriram United
Poramet Arjvirai 45+5' (pen.), 72' Report
Highlight		 Guilherme Bissoli 27' (pen.), 51'
Goran Čaušić 35'
Attendance: 16,370
Referee: Wang Di (China)[15]
Muangthong United
Buriram United
Lineups:
GK1Thailand Kittipong Phuthawchueak
CB4South Korea Hong Jeong-undownward-facing red arrow 46'
CB5Uzbekistan Abbos Otakhonov
CB29Thailand Songwut Kraikruan
RM34Thailand Kakana Khamyokdownward-facing red arrow 78'
CM37Thailand Picha Autra (c)downward-facing red arrow 63'
CM14Thailand Sorawit Panthong
LM20Philippines John-Patrick Strauß
SS11Sweden Emil Robackdownward-facing red arrow 63'
CF10Thailand Poramet Arjvirai 45+5' (pen.), 72'
CF9Germany Melvyn Lorenzen
Substitutes:
GK31Thailand Khanaphod Kadee
GK38Thailand Khomsan Sanphiphan
DF3Thailand Chatchai Saengdao
DF39Thailand Jaturapat Satthamupward-facing green arrow 63'
MF6Thailand Teeraphol Yoryoeiupward-facing green arrow 78'
MF21Thailand Purachet Thodsanitupward-facing green arrow 63'
MF23Thailand Siradanai Phosri
MF24Thailand Wongsakorn Chaikultewin
MF33Thailand Thiraphat Nuntagowat
MF36Thailand Payanat Thodsanid
FW18Thailand Korawich Tasaupward-facing green arrow 46'
FW40Thailand Kasidech Wettayawong
Head Coach:
Italy Gino Lettieri
Lineups:
GK13Philippines Neil EtheridgeYellow card 78'
CB22South Korea Ko Myeong-seok
CB16Thailand Kenny Dougall (c)Yellow card 19'
CB6Australia Curtis Gooddownward-facing red arrow 65'
RM8Thailand Ratthanakorn Maikamidownward-facing red arrow 81'
DM27Thailand Phitiwat SukjitthammakulYellow card 59'downward-facing red arrow 65'
DM5Thailand Theerathon Bunmathandownward-facing red arrow 65'
LM40Philippines Jefferson Tabinas
AM23Serbia Goran Čaušić 35'
CF9Thailand Supachai ChaidedYellow card 41'downward-facing red arrow 88'
CF7Brazil Guilherme Bissoli 27' (pen.), 51'
Substitutes:
GK34Thailand Chatchai Budprom
DF3Thailand Pansa Hemviboonupward-facing green arrow 88'
DF11Malaysia Dion Coolsupward-facing green arrow 65'
DF28Thailand Maxx Creevey
MF2Thailand Sasalak Haiprakhonupward-facing green arrow 65'
MF4Thailand Leon James
MF18Thailand Athit Bergupward-facing green arrow 81'
MF44Austria Peter Žuljupward-facing green arrow 65'
MF88Thailand Dutsadee Buranajutanon
MF95Thailand Seksan Ratree
FW45Italy Martin Boakye
FW54Thailand Nathakorn Rattanasuwan
Head Coach:
Brazil Osmar Loss

Assistant referees:
China Ma Ji
China Tang Chao
Fourth official:
Thailand Songkran Bunmeekiart
Assistant VAR:
Thailand Mongkolchai Pechsri
Thailand Apichit Nophuan
Match Commissioner:
Thailand Jesdaporn Na Phatalung
Referee Assessor:
Thailand Somsak Semsayan
General Coordinator:
Thailand Nuttapon Phaopanus

MATCH RULES

  • 90 minutes.
  • 30 minutes extra-time if necessary.
  • Penalty shoot-out if still necessary.
  • Maximum of 5 substitutions.

Statistics

Winner

2024–25 Thai FA Cup
Winners
Buriram United
Seventh Title

Prizes for winner

Prizes for runners-up

  • 1,000,000 THB prize money.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "South Korean and Chinese referees appointed for the 2024–25 Thai FA Cup semi-finals (in Thai)". goal.com. 9 May 2025.
  2. ↑ "Robak confident Muangthong can defeat Buriram, sees FA Cup final as a crucial test (in Thai)". siamsport.co.th. 17 May 2025.
  3. ↑ "Full Time Summary Thai FA Cup first round – Muangthong United v Sisaket United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 20 November 2024.
  4. ↑ "Full Time Summary Thai FA Cup second round – Nakhon Pathom United v Muangthong United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 29 January 2025.
  5. ↑ "Full Time Summary Thai FA Cup third round – Bangkok United v Muangthong United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 9 April 2025.
  6. ↑ "Full Time Summary Thai FA Cup quarter-finals – Sukhothai v Muangthong United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 23 April 2025.
  7. ↑ "Full Time Summary Thai FA Cup semi-finals – Muangthong United v Ratchaburi" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 10 May 2025.
  8. ↑ "Muangthong United advanced to the final of 2024–25 Thai FA Cup (in Thai)". siamsport.co.th. 10 May 2025.
  9. ↑ "Full Time Summary Thai FA Cup first round – Roi Et PB United v Buriram United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 19 November 2024.
  10. ↑ "Full Time Summary Thai FA Cup second round – Mahasarakham SBT v Buriram United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 18 December 2024.
  11. ↑ "Full Time Summary Thai FA Cup third round – Buriram United v Chiangrai United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 9 April 2025.
  12. ↑ "Full Time Summary Thai FA Cup quarter-finals – Chanthaburi v Buriram United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 3 May 2025.
  13. ↑ "Full Time Summary Thai FA Cup semi-finals – Buriram United v BG Pathum United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 10 May 2025.
  14. ↑ "Buriram United advanced to the final of 2024–25 Thai FA Cup (in Thai)". siamsport.co.th. 10 May 2025.
  15. ↑ "Full Time Summary Thai FA Cup final – Muangthong United v Buriram United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 24 May 2025.
  16. ↑ "The match statistics of the 2025 Thai FA Cup final (in Thai).", aiscore.com, 24 May 2025