The 2025 Thai League 3 Cup final was the culmination of the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Cup, the second edition of Thailand's knockout football competition organized by the Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand). The final occurred at BG Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand, on 19 April 2025, featuring Thonburi United and Songkhla. This final also marked the first time that the Video assistant referee (VAR) system was implemented in the competition, adding an extra layer of officiating precision to the decisive match.

Thonburi United, despite being based in Bangkok, Thailand's capital, competed in the Western region of the 2024–25 Thai League 3 due to the league's regional balancing system. Their journey to the final was a testament to their resilience and tactical discipline. Songkhla, representing the Southern region, carried the pride of its namesake province into the decisive match, seeking to claim national recognition. This final brought together two teams from distinct regional backgrounds, each vying for the prestigious title and a place in the tournament's history.

Route to the final

Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away; N: Clubs from Northern region; C: Clubs from Central region; NE: Clubs from Northeastern region; E: Clubs from Eastern region; W: Clubs from Western region; S: Clubs from Southern region. Thonburi United (W)RoundSongkhla (S)OpponentResultLeague phaseOpponentResultVRN Muangnont (W)1–0 (A)Matchday 1Krabi (S)2–0 (H)Nonthaburi United (W)2–1 (H)Matchday 2Satun (S)1–0 (A)Samut Songkhram City (W)3–0 (A)Matchday 3Muang Trang United (S)1–1 (H)Hua Hin City (W)6–0 (H)Matchday 4Pattani (S)0–0 (A)Western region winnersFinal standingsSouthern region runners-upOpponentResultKnockout 1 legOpponentResultPrime Bangkok (C)2–1 (A)Round of 16Kasem Bundit University (C)1–0 (H)Saimit Kabin United (E)2–1 (A)Quarter-finalsKhon Kaen (NE)OpponentAgg.1st leg2nd legKnockout 2 legsOpponentAgg.1st leg2nd legSamut Sakhon City (W)2–11–0 (A)1–1 (H)Semi-finalsPhitsanulok (N)2–12–1 (H)0–0 (A)

Thonburi United

Thonburi United qualified for the knockout stage of the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Cup as the top team from the Western region. Despite being based in Bangkok, the club competed in the Western region due to the league's regional balancing system. They finished the league phase with a perfect record, winning all four matches and securing 12 points. In the league phase, Thonburi United began their campaign with a 1–0 away victory against VRN Muangnont, courtesy of a goal from Bouda Henry Ismaël. In their second match, they secured a 2–1 home win over Nonthaburi United, with both goals scored by Ismaël. They continued their dominance with a convincing 3–0 away win against Samut Songkhram City, where Kittipong Seanphong, Emerson da Silva Tavares, and Ismaël (via a penalty) found the net. Their final group-stage match was an emphatic 6–0 home victory against Hua Hin City, featuring goals from Ismaël (2), Kongpop Sroirak, Phinit Phutong, Thanawat Srilasak, and Tavares.

Advancing as the first seed from the Western region, Thonburi United entered the knockout stage in the round of 16, where they faced Prime Bangkok from the Central region. They secured a 2–1 away victory, with goals from Piyaphong Phrueksupee and Kittipong Seanphong. In the quarter-finals, Thonburi United traveled to face Saimit Kabin United from the Eastern region. They emerged victorious with a 2–1 win, thanks to goals from Suradet Klankham and Narathip Kruearanya. The semi-finals were played over two legs against fellow Western region side Samut Sakhon City. Thonburi United secured a crucial 1–0 away win in the first leg, with Yannatat Wannatong scoring the decisive goal. In the second leg, they drew 1–1 at home, with Phrueksupee finding the net. The aggregate score of 2–1 sent Thonburi United to the final.

Songkhla

Songkhla advanced to the knockout stage of the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Cup by finishing second in the Southern region, securing 8 points from two wins and two draws. Their league phase campaign began with a 2–0 home victory over Krabi, with goals from Abdulhafis Nibu and Anwa A-leemama. They followed up with a 1–0 away win against Satun, with the lone goal scored by Pornthep Heemla. In their third match, they played to a 1–1 home draw against Muang Trang United, with the equalizer coming from an own goal by Kridsada Limseeput. They concluded the group stage with a goalless draw away to Pattani.

Entering the knockout stage, Songkhla hosted Kasem Bundit University from the Central region in the round of 16, securing a narrow 1–0 victory through a goal from A-leemama. In the quarter-finals, Songkhla faced Khon Kaen from the Northeastern region. After a goalless draw in regular time, the match went into extra time, where Songkhla emerged with a 2–1 victory, thanks to two crucial goals from Sukree Etae. In the semi-finals, Songkhla played a two-legged tie against Phitsanulok from the Northern region. In the first leg at home, they won 2–1 with goals from Jhonatan Bernardo and Ramiro Lizaso. In the second leg away, they held Phitsanulok to a 0–0 draw, winning the tie 2–1 on aggregate to book their place in the final.

Match Details

Lineups:GK 46 Phacharathon ChalermtitRB 16 Sirakorn PimbaothamCB 17 Chatturong Longsriphum (c) CB 4 Kittipong SeangbongLB 66 Patchanon Saophet DM 33 Kunanon Paothong CM 7 Suradech Klankham CM 25 Surat SuriyachaiRF 24 Narathip Kruearanya CF 11 Tanasrap Srikotapach LF 10 Piyaphong Phrueksupee Substitutes:GK 43 Pattarapong PatcharoonDF 5 Sarayut KongkoolDF 22 Peerapong Ngaowanphlop DF 53 Sarawut Bunrod MF 8 Thanakorn Woharnklong MF 14 Aphichai KopimpaMF 19 Kongpop Sroirak MF 23 Thanawat SrilasakMF 31 Poramate SilorutMF 67 Sirimongkon KhunpanperngMF 89 Yannatat Wannatong FW 28 Phinit Phuthong Head Coach: Petprasert Jangcham Lineups:GK 46 Sorawat PhosamanRB 66 Sanan SamalaCB 5 Abdulhafis Nibu (c)CB 36 Chanchon JomkaoLB 2 Muhammadburhan Awae RM 20 Anwa A-leemama CM 38 Ridwan Ruangchuai CM 28 Amnuai Nueaoon LM 22 Thiraphong Yangdi SS 10 Ramiro Lizaso CF 9 Jhonatan Bernardo Substitutes:GK 25 Nathaphat WannamatGK 50 Jedtarin BunchodDF 4 Sitthichai ChimrueangDF 31 Supakon PhetratDF 42 Phanitan PeuangkeawDF 96 Chanatip Krainara MF 6 Nobparut Raksachum FW 7 Suttipong Yaifai FW 11 Pornthep Heemla FW 13 Sukree Etae FW 91 Peerapat KanthaHead Coach: Daiki Higuchi Assistant referees: Rawut Nakarit Apichit Nophuan Fourth official: Thapakorn Thongkon Assistant VAR: Sivakorn Pu-udom Natthaphon Mala Match Commissioner: Wisud Pruesapancha Referee Assessor: Nath Srisawvaluk General Coordinator: Pichaphon Suwannagood

MATCH RULES 90 minutes. 30 minutes extra-time if necessary. Penalty shoot-out if still necessary. Maximum of 6 substitutions (5 substitutions in 90 minutes and 1 substitution in 30 minutes extra-time).

Winner 2024–25 Thai League 3 CupWinnersThonburi UnitedFirst Title

Prizes for winner A champion trophy. 3,000,000 THB prize money.

Prizes for runners-up 1,000,000 THB prize money.

See also 2024–25 Thai League 1 2024–25 Thai League 2 2024–25 Thai League 3 2024–25 Thai FA Cup 2024–25 Thai League Cup 2024–25 Thai League 3 Cup

References

External links Thai League official website