2025 Thai League Cup final

2025 Thai League Cup final
The match took place at BG Stadium.
Event2024–25 Thai League Cup
Lamphun Warriors Buriram United
0 2
Date31 May 2025
VenueBG Stadium,
Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani
Man of the MatchGuilherme Bissoli (Buriram United)
RefereeKim Woo-sung (South Korea)
Attendance10,019
WeatherLight rain
25 °C (77 °F)
humidity 93%

The 2025 Thai League Cup final is the culmination of the 2024–25 Thai League Cup, the 15th season of Thailand's knockout football competition in its second era. The final was played on 31 May 2025 at BG Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand. It featured Lamphun Warriors, a club based in Lamphun in Northern Thailand, and Buriram United, a powerhouse from Buriram in the lower Isan. Starting from the semi-finals, the Football Association of Thailand has appointed foreign referees and assistant referees to officiate the matches, including the final, to ensure the highest standards of fairness and professionalism in critical knockout fixtures.[1]

This final marked a historic milestone for Lamphun Warriors, who reached the competition's final for the first time in their club's history. In contrast, Buriram United, one of Thailand's most successful clubs in the modern era, made their 11th appearance in a Thai League Cup final since the competition's re-establishment in 2010. The club had previously lifted the trophy seven times, including a shared title in 2016 when the final was canceled following the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, resulting in joint champions with Muangthong United.

In addition to domestic silverware, the winner of the final earned qualification for the 2025–26 ASEAN Club Championship, adding further regional significance to the contest. With both teams representing distinct regions and boasting passionate fan bases, the final was a compelling showcase of Thai football's growing stature in Southeast Asia.

Route to the final

Further information: 2024–25 Thai League Cup
Lamphun Warriors (T1) Round Buriram United (T1)
Opponent Result Knockout 1 leg Opponent Result
Maraleina (T3) 3–1 (A) Highlight Round of 32 Lampang (T2) 2–1 (A) Highlight
Muang Trang United (T3) 3–1 (a.e.t.) (A) Highlight Round of 16 BG Pathum United (T1) 3–1 (H) Highlight
Port (T1) 2–0 (H) Highlight Quarter-finals Bangkok United (T1) 2–1 (a.e.t.) (A) Highlight
Ratchaburi (T1) 1–0 (a.e.t.) (N) Highlight Semi-finals Nongbua Pitchaya (T1) 7–0 (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.

Lamphun Warriors

Lamphun Warriors began their campaign in the first round (Round of 32) with an away fixture against Maraleina, a Thai League 3 side. They advanced with a 3–1 victory, thanks to goals from Patcharapol Intanee, Tawan Khotrsupho, and Jefferson Assis, each contributing one goal.[2] In the second round (Round of 16), Lamphun traveled south to face Muang Trang United, another Thai League 3 opponent. The match ended 1–1 in regular time, with Witthaya Moonwong scoring for Lamphun. In extra time, Fabio Teixeira da Silva and Anan Yodsangwal found the net, securing a 3–1 win and a spot in the quarter-finals.[3] In the last eight, Lamphun hosted Port, a fellow Thai League 1 club. They produced a solid performance to earn a 2–0 victory, courtesy of goals from Negueba and Júnior Batista.[4] The semi-final saw Lamphun Warriors take on Ratchaburi at a neutral venue. After a goalless 90 minutes, Júnior Batista once again delivered the decisive moment in extra time, sending Lamphun through to their first-ever League Cup final with a 1–0 win.[5][6]

Buriram United

Buriram United's path to the final began in the first round with an away match against Lampang, a Thai League 2 side. Goals from Dion Cools and Supachai Chaided earned them a 2–1 victory.[7] In the second round, they faced BG Pathum United, another top-flight club, at home. Buriram triumphed 3–1, with goals from Martin Boakye, Supachai Chaided, and Guilherme Bissoli, the latter converting a penalty.[8] The quarter-final saw Buriram travel to face Bangkok United, one of their fiercest rivals in Thai League 1. The match was tied 1–1 after regulation time, with Peter Žulj scoring the equalizer. In extra time, Guilherme Bissoli struck the winner, securing a 2–1 win for the Thunder Castle.[9] In the semi-final, Buriram delivered a commanding performance at a neutral venue against Nongbua Pitchaya, cruising to a 7–0 victory. The goals came from Ratthanakorn Maikami, Nathakorn Rattanasuwan (2), Martin Boakye (2), Seksan Ratree, and Guilherme Bissoli, sealing their place in yet another final.[10][11]

Match

Details

Lamphun Warriors0–2Buriram United
Report
Highlight		 Guilherme Bissoli 90+8' (pen.)
Dion Cools 90+14'
Attendance: 10,019
Referee: Kim Woo-sung (South Korea)[12]
Lamphun Warriors
Buriram United
Lineups:
GK 40 Korraphat Nareechan  66'
RB 27 Nuttee Noiwilai
CB 6 Todsapol Lated
CB 5 Victor Cardozo (c)  90+7'
LB 30 Suriya Singmui  79'
CM 55 Oskari Kekkonen
CM 8 Akarapong Pumwisat
AM 14 Mohammed Osman
RF 7 Negueba  2'  84'
CF 99 Fabinho  5'
LF 11 Anan Yodsangwal  79'  79'
Substitutes:
GK 20 Nont Muangngam
DF 2 Witthaya Moonwong  80'  79'
DF 3 Sarawut Inpaen
DF 4 Kike Linares  79'
DF 21 Tossaporn Chuchin
DF 22 Noppol Kerdkeaw
DF 23 Witthawin Klorwuttiwat
MF 17 Patcharapol Intanee
MF 29 Tawan Khotrsupho
MF 32 Baworn Tapla
MF 89 Teerawut Churok
FW 93 Júnior Batista  84'
Head Coach:
Alexandre Gama
Lineups:
GK 13 Neil Etheridge  90+5'
CB 22 Ko Myeong-seok
CB 16 Kenny Dougall (c)  74'
CB 40 Jefferson Tabinas
RM 11 Dion Cools 90+14'  64'
DM 44 Peter Žulj
DM 5 Theerathon Bunmathan
LM 2 Sasalak Haiprakhon  82'
AM 10 Lucas Crispim  69'
CF 7 Guilherme Bissoli 90+8' (pen.)  80'  90+12'
CF 9 Supachai Chaided
Substitutes:
GK 34 Chatchai Budprom
DF 6 Curtis Good  90+12'
DF 28 Maxx Creevey
MF 4 Leon James
MF 8 Ratthanakorn Maikami
MF 18 Athit Berg
MF 27 Phitiwat Sukjitthammakul  82'
MF 88 Dutsadee Buranajutanon
MF 95 Seksan Ratree
FW 45 Martin Boakye  74'  69'
FW 54 Nathakorn Rattanasuwan
Head Coach:
Osmar Loss

Assistant referees:
Yoon Jae-yeol
Park Sang-Jun
Fourth official:
Wiwat Jumpaoon
Assistant VAR:
Sivakorn Pu-udom
Pattarapong Kijsathit
Match Commissioner:
Chinnachot Anodas
Referee Assessor:
Adunyachart Khanthama
General Coordinator:
Kittipon Thongrat

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 League Cup
Winners
Buriram United
Eighth Title

Prizes for winner

Prizes for runners-up

  • 1,000,000 THB prize money.

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League Cup first round – Maraleina v Lamphun Warriors" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 30 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League Cup second round – Muang Trang United v Lamphun Warriors" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 26 February 2025.
  4. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League Cup quarter-finals – Lamphun Warriors v Port" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 16 April 2025.
  5. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League Cup semi-finals – Lamphun Warriors v Ratchaburi" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 17 May 2025.
  6. ^ "Lamphun Warriors advanced to the 2025 Thai League Cup final (in Thai)". siamsport.co.th. 17 May 2025.
  7. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League Cup first round – Lampang v Buriram United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 30 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League Cup second round – Buriram United v BG Pathum United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 26 February 2025.
  9. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League Cup quarter-finals – Bangkok United v Buriram United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 16 April 2025.
  10. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League Cup semi-finals – Nongbua Pitchaya v Buriram United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 18 May 2025.
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  13. ^ "The match statistics of the 2025 Thai League Cup final (in Thai).", aiscore.com, 31 May 2025
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