The 2025 Thai FA Cup final was the culmination of the 2024–25 Thai FA Cup, the 31st season of Thailand's premier domestic knockout football competition. The final was played on 24 May 2025 at Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand. It featured a high-stakes clash between Muangthong United and Buriram United, two of the most prominent clubs in the Thai League 1. Starting from the semi-finals, the Football Association of Thailand appointed foreign referees and assistant referees to officiate the matches, including the final, as part of an effort to ensure the highest standards of fairness and professionalism in critical knockout fixtures.
Muangthong United, based in Nonthaburi, a province adjacent to Bangkok, were one of Thailand's most well-supported and historically significant clubs. Their opponents, Buriram United, hailed from the northeastern province of Buriram and had established themselves as the dominant force in Thai football over the past decade. This final marked the third meeting between the two clubs in the Thai FA Cup final, with Buriram emerging victorious in both previous encounters. For Muangthong, it was their fourth appearance in the final as they continued their pursuit of a maiden Thai FA Cup title. In contrast, Buriram United are the most successful club in Thai FA Cup history, having lifted the trophy six times from seven appearances, including their most recent triumph in the 2022–23 season.
The winner of the 2025 final qualified for the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Elite qualifying play-off.
Route to the final
Muangthong United (T1)RoundBuriram United (T1)OpponentResultKnockout 1 legOpponentResultSisaket United (T2)3–0 (H)HighlightRound of 64Roi Et PB United (T3)4–0 (A)HighlightNakhon Pathom United (T1)4–0 (A)HighlightRound of 32Mahasarakham SBT (T2)5–0 (A)HighlightBangkok United (T1)HighlightRound of 16Chiangrai United (T1)HighlightSukhothai (T1)5–2 (A)HighlightQuarter-finalsChanthaburi (T2)1–0 (A)HighlightRatchaburi (T1)3–2 (N)HighlightSemi-finalsBG Pathum United (T1)3–0 (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; TS: Clubs from Thailand Semi-pro League; TA: Clubs from Thailand Amateur League.
Muangthong United
Muangthong United began their campaign at home in the first round (round of 64), defeating Thai League 2 side Sisaket United with a convincing 3–0 scoreline, thanks to a brace from Felicio Brown Forbes and a goal from Kakana Khamyok. In the second round (round of 32), they traveled to face fellow top-flight side Nakhon Pathom United, where they delivered a dominant 4–0 win. Melvyn Lorenzen starred with a hat-trick, while Tristan Do added another to complete the rout. In the round of 16, Muangthong faced a stern challenge away to Bangkok United, one of the league’s title contenders. After a goalless draw in regulation time, the match went into extra time, where Muangthong edged ahead with goals from Thiraphat Nuntagowat and Poramet Arjvirai, ultimately winning 2–1. Their quarter-final saw another away fixture, this time against Sukhothai, which ended in a thrilling 5–2 victory. The goals were shared among Poramet Arjvirai (2), Melvyn Lorenzen, Emil Roback (from the penalty spot), and Kakana Khamyok. In the semi-finals held at a neutral venue, Muangthong United faced Ratchaburi, yet another Thai League 1 rival. In a closely fought encounter, Muangthong secured a 3–2 victory, with Melvyn Lorenzen and Poramet Arjvirai (2) once again proving decisive in attack, sending the club to their first Thai FA Cup final in a decade.
Buriram United
Buriram United opened their Thai FA Cup campaign on the road against Thai League 3 club Roi Et PB United, dispatching their lower-tier opponents with a commanding 4–0 win. Four different players found the net: Kenny Dougall, Guilherme Bissoli, Jefferson Tabinas, and Supachai Chaided. In the second round, they faced Mahasarakham SBT of Thai League 2 and recorded an emphatic 5–0 away victory, with Guilherme Bissoli netting a hat-trick, while Supachai Chaided and Athit Berg added a goal each. In the round of 16, Buriram hosted Chiangrai United in a tightly contested affair. The match was level 1–1 after 90 minutes, with Dion Cools scoring for Buriram. In extra time, Goran Čaušić converted a penalty to seal a 2–1 victory. The quarter-finals took them to Chanthaburi, a Thai League 2 club, where they narrowly secured a 1–0 win courtesy of a goal from Guilherme Bissoli. The semi-final pitted Buriram against another top-tier heavyweight, BG Pathum United, at a neutral venue. Displaying their pedigree, Buriram cruised to a 3–0 win, with Jefferson Tabinas, Goran Čaušić, and Supachai Chaided each getting on the scoresheet. With this result, Buriram booked their eighth appearance in the Thai FA Cup final, seeking to extend their record as the competition’s most successful club.
Match Details
Lineups:GK 1 Kittipong PhuthawchueakCB 4 Hong Jeong-un CB 5 Abbos OtakhonovCB 29 Songwut KraikruanRM 34 Kakana Khamyok CM 37 Picha Autra (c) CM 14 Sorawit PanthongLM 20 John-Patrick StraußSS 11 Emil Roback CF 10 Poramet Arjvirai CF 9 Melvyn LorenzenSubstitutes:GK 31 Khanaphod KadeeGK 38 Khomsan SanphiphanDF 3 Chatchai SaengdaoDF 39 Jaturapat Sattham MF 6 Teeraphol Yoryoei MF 21 Purachet Thodsanit MF 23 Siradanai PhosriMF 24 Wongsakorn ChaikultewinMF 33 Thiraphat NuntagowatMF 36 Payanat ThodsanidFW 18 Korawich Tasa FW 40 Kasidech WettayawongHead Coach: Gino Lettieri Lineups:GK 13 Neil Etheridge CB 22 Ko Myeong-seokCB 16 Kenny Dougall (c) CB 6 Curtis Good RM 8 Ratthanakorn Maikami DM 27 Phitiwat Sukjitthammakul DM 5 Theerathon Bunmathan LM 40 Jefferson TabinasAM 23 Goran Čaušić CF 9 Supachai Chaided CF 7 Guilherme Bissoli Substitutes:GK 34 Chatchai BudpromDF 3 Pansa Hemviboon DF 11 Dion Cools DF 28 Maxx CreeveyMF 2 Sasalak Haiprakhon MF 4 Leon JamesMF 18 Athit Berg MF 44 Peter Žulj MF 88 Dutsadee BuranajutanonMF 95 Seksan RatreeFW 45 Martin BoakyeFW 54 Nathakorn RattanasuwanHead Coach: Osmar Loss Assistant referees: Ma Ji Tang Chao Fourth official: Songkran Bunmeekiart Assistant VAR: Mongkolchai Pechsri Apichit Nophuan Match Commissioner: Jesdaporn Na Phatalung Referee Assessor: Somsak Semsayan General Coordinator: Nuttapon Phaopanus
MATCH RULES 90 minutes. 30 minutes extra-time if necessary. Penalty shoot-out if still necessary. Maximum of 5 substitutions.
Statistics
+First halfStatisticMuangthong UnitedBuriram UnitedGoals scored12Total shots57Shots on target23Saves11Ball possession50%50%Total passes187178Corner kicks14Offsides01Yellow cards02Red cards00
+Second halfStatisticMuangthong UnitedBuriram UnitedGoals scored11Total shots54Shots on target22Saves11Ball possession62%38%Total passes224148Corner kicks20Offsides10Yellow cards02Red cards00
+OverallStatisticMuangthong UnitedBuriram UnitedGoals scored23Total shots1011Shots on target45Saves22Ball possession56%44%Total passes411326Corner kicks34Offsides11Yellow cards04Red cards00
Winner 2024–25 Thai FA CupWinnersBuriram UnitedSeventh Title
Prizes for winner A champion trophy. 5,000,000 THB prize money. Qualification to 2025–26 AFC Champions League Elite Play-offs.
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 Thai U23 League 2024–25 Thai FA Cup 2024–25 Thai League Cup 2024–25 Thai League 3 Cup
References
External links Thai League official website