The 2026 Thai League 3 Cup final was the culmination of the 2025–26 Thai League 3 Cup, the third edition of Thailand's knockout football competition organized by the Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand). The final took place at True BG Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand, on 28 March 2026, featuring PT Satun and Thonburi United. This match also used the Video assistant referee (VAR) system.

PT Satun, representing the Southern region, contested the final and sought national recognition for Satun province. Their appearance also continued the record of having at least one club from Southern Thailand reach the final in all three editions of the competition. Thonburi United, based in Bangkok, appeared in the final for the second consecutive season and entered as the defending champions. Under the league's regional balancing system, they competed in the Western region of the 2025–26 Thai League 3 and again aimed to secure the title and further strengthen their 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. PT Satun (S)RoundThonburi United (W)OpponentResultLeague phaseOpponentResultPhuket Andaman (S)2–2 (H)Matchday 1VRN Muangnont (W)1–1 (H)PSU Surat Thani City (S)4–2 (A)Matchday 2Samut Songkhram City (W)0–1 (A)Muang Trang United (S)4–0 (H)Matchday 3Thap Luang United (W)2–0 (H)Samui United (S)1–3 (A)Matchday 4Hua Hin City (W)2–0 (A)Southern region runners-upFinal standingsWestern region third-placedOpponentResultKnockout 1 legOpponentResultKasem Bundit University (C)1–0 (A)Round of 16Samui United (S)1–0 (A)Khon Kaen (NE)Quarter-finalsUdon Banjan United (NE)OpponentAgg.1st leg2nd legKnockout 2 legsOpponentAgg.1st leg2nd legSamut Sakhon City (W)2–00–0 (H)2–0 (A)Semi-finalsSamut Songkhram City (W)1–01–0 (A)0–0 (H)

PT Satun

PT Satun advanced to the knockout stage of the 2025–26 Thai League 3 Cup by finishing second in the Southern region, collecting 7 points from two wins, one draw, and one defeat. They finished level on points with third-placed Nara United but progressed due to a superior goal difference. Their league phase campaign began with a 2–2 home draw against Phuket Andaman, with goals from Mairon Natan Pereira Maciel Oliveira and Caio da Conceição Silva. In their second match, they secured a 4–2 away victory over PSU Surat Thani City, with Oliveira and Lucas Gaudencio Moraes each scoring twice. They continued their strong form with a 4–0 home win against Muang Trang United, highlighted by a hat-trick from Silva and an additional goal from Anon Sanmad. However, they concluded the group stage with a 1–3 away defeat to Samui United, with Suttipong Yaifai scoring their only goal.

In the round of 16, PT Satun traveled to face Kasem Bundit University from the Central region and secured a narrow 1–0 victory, courtesy of Silva's goal. In the quarter-finals, they hosted Khon Kaen from the Northeastern region in a match that ended 2–2 in regular time, forcing extra time. PT Satun ultimately prevailed 4–2, with Silva scoring a hat-trick and Chaiyasit Popoon adding another goal. The semi-finals were played over two legs against Samut Sakhon City from the Western region. The first leg ended in a goalless draw at home, but PT Satun secured a decisive 2–0 away victory in the second leg, with goals from Silva and Pornthep Heemla. They advanced to the final with a 2–0 aggregate win.

Thonburi United

Thonburi United progressed to the knockout stage of the 2025–26 Thai League 3 Cup as one of the four best third-placed teams across all regions. Competing in the Western region, they finished third with 7 points from two wins, one draw, and one defeat, level on points with fourth-placed Thap Luang United but advancing on goal difference. Their league phase campaign began with a 1–1 home draw against VRN Muangnont, with Tanasrap Srikotapach scoring the equalizer. They then suffered a 0–1 away defeat to Samut Songkhram City. In their third match, they bounced back with a 2–0 home victory over Thap Luang United, with goals from Phurewat Aunthong and Narathip Kruearanya. They secured qualification with a 2–0 away win against Hua Hin City, thanks to goals from Ademola Sodiq Adeyemi and Kruearanya.

In the round of 16, Thonburi United traveled to face Samui United from the Southern region and secured a 1–0 victory, with Yannatat Wannatong scoring the decisive goal. In the quarter-finals, they faced Udon Banjan United from the Northeastern region. After a 1–1 draw in regular time, the match went into extra time, where Thonburi United emerged with a 2–1 win, with both goals scored by Kruearanya. In the semi-finals, they met fellow Western region side Samut Songkhram City in a two-legged tie. Thonburi United secured a crucial 1–0 away victory in the first leg through a goal from Adeyemi, before holding their opponents to a 0–0 draw at home in the second leg. They advanced to the final with a 1–0 aggregate win.

Match Details

Lineups:GK 38 Wuttichai Panboot RB 34 Kittikon Khetpara CB 33 Anirut Buttoum CB 24 Kantapon SompittanurakLB 21 Pornthep HeemlaRM 87 Phanthawat Khetchompu CM 17 Akkhadet Suksiri CM 7 Chaiya NakkareeLM 70 Anon San-Mhard CF 32 Wellerson da Silva Machado Guimarães CF 9 Caio da Conceição Silva (c) Substitutes:GK 60 Watchara BuathongDF 5 Thanakon Sathanphong DF 49 Chaiyasit PopoonMF 8 Thirawat LertpitchapatchMF 14 Suphakrit MatthochediMF 39 Ridwan Ruangchuai MF 92 Airfan Cheali FW 10 Chamsuddeen SohtengFW 11 Bruno Garcia Marcate FW 16 Sakeereen Teekasom FW 23 Kittiphong KhetparaFW 71 Suttipong YaifaiHead Coach: Nirun Assawapakdee Lineups:GK 46 Phacharathon ChalermtitRB 4 Kittipong SeanphongCB 17 Chatturong Longsriphum (c) CB 5 Abdolreza ZareiLB 66 Patchanon SaophetDM 33 Kunanon PaothongCM 63 Phurewat Aunthong CM 89 Yannatat Wannatong RF 97 Thanadon Thongmuangiaung CF 10 Narathip Kruearanya LF 11 Tanasrap Srikotapach Substitutes:GK 29 Kittamed SanubonDF 20 Tawan Huntumlay DF 99 Peerapong NgaowanphlopMF 6 Supakrit PiromnarkMF 16 Sirakorn Pimbaotham MF 31 Poramate SilorutFW 8 Breno Souza Dias FW 19 Kongpop SroirakFW 28 Phinit PhuthongFW 54 Kijtaphas HnooyaemFW 79 Sukit FaireeFW 88 Phakhawat Sapphaso Head Coach: Petprasert Jangcham Assistant referees: Apichit Nophuan Natthaphon Mala Fourth official: Kittichai Huthip Assistant VAR: Kitisak Pikunngoen Torphong Somsing Match Commissioner: Katanyu Yaemniyomphan Referee Assessor: Chaiwat Kunsuta General Coordinator: Nuttapon Phaopanus

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 PT Satun won the 2025–26 Thai League 3 Cup after defeating Thonburi United 3–2 in the final, securing their first title. The victory marked the second championship for a team from Southern Thailand and continued the region's record of having a representative in every final. Notably, this was the first final in the competition to be decided within 90 minutes.

2025–26 Thai League 3 CupWinnersPT SatunFirst 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 2025–26 Thai League 1 2025–26 Thai League 2 2025–26 Thai League 3 2025–26 Thai FA Cup 2025–26 Thai League Cup 2025–26 Thai League 3 Cup

References

External links Thai League official website