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

Assistant referees:
South Korea Yoon Jae-yeol
South Korea Park Sang-Jun
Fourth official:
Thailand Wiwat Jumpaoon
Assistant VAR:
Thailand Sivakorn Pu-udom
Thailand Pattarapong Kijsathit
Match Commissioner:
Thailand Chinnachot Anodas
Referee Assessor:
Thailand Adunyachart Khanthama
General Coordinator:
Thailand 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.
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  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.
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  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.
  11. ^ "Buriram United advanced to the 2025 Thai League Cup final (in Thai)". siamsport.co.th. 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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