Phichit United F.C.

Phichit United Football Club (Thai สโมสรฟุตบอล พิจิตร ยูไนเต็ด) is a Thai professional football club based in Phichit. It was established in 2021. The club competes in Thai League 3, the third tier of Thai football league system.^[1]

Phichit United Football Club was established in 2021. The club initially registered to participate in the 2021 Thailand Amateur League (Northern region). Unfortunately, the tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Thailand, which prevented the club from making its competitive debut that year. In 2022, the club made a fresh attempt to compete in the Thailand Amateur League and performed well, finishing fourth in the Northern region. This result demonstrated the club's potential and laid a solid foundation for future progress.

In 2023, Phichit United took a significant step forward by joining the newly formed Thailand Semi-pro League. They had successfully met the club licensing criteria required for entry, and the club impressed in their debut season at this level by finishing as runners-up in the Northern region.^[2] This was a notable achievement that highlighted their growing competitiveness. The club continued to build on that momentum in 2024, competing again in the Thailand Semi-pro League. This time, they secured a respectable third-place finish in the region, further solidifying their reputation as a consistent contender.

In 2025, Phichit United reached a historic milestone by winning the Northern region title in the Thailand Semi-pro League. This achievement earned them promotion to Thai League 3 for the first time in the club's history, marking a remarkable rise from amateur football to the professional ranks.^[3] That season also featured key player signings that attracted widespread attention. The club brought former Thai national team winger Sarawut Masuk, adding valuable experience and skill to the squad.^[4] Additionally, they gave a second chance to Itsaret Noijaiboon, a player who had been involved in a controversial incident where he elbowed an opposing player, causing a facial fracture and requiring 24 stitches. After that incident in March 2022, Bangkok F.C. immediately terminated his contract, and the Football Association of Thailand imposed a three-year ban from all domestic competitions. With the ban now expired, Phichit United offered him an opportunity to revive his career and contribute to the club's success.^[5] That same year, the club also secured a sponsorship deal with Akara Resources Public Company Limited, a prominent gold mining company based in Phichit province. This partnership provided essential financial support and strengthened the club's connection with the local community, paving the way for even greater achievements in the future.^[6]

As of 2 June 2025

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• Thai League official website