The 2023 Thailand Semi-pro League is the first season of the Thailand Semi-pro League, the fourth-tier professional league for association football clubs in Thailand, since its establishment in 2023,[3] also known as PTT Lubricants Semi-pro League due to the sponsorship deal with PTT Lubricants.[4] A total of 34 teams would be divided into 5 regions including 5 teams in the Northern region, 10 teams in the Northeastern region, 7 teams in the Eastern region, 5 teams in the Western region, and 7 teams in the Bangkok metropolitan region.
Note:
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| Season | 2023 |
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| Dates | 4 February 2023 – 27 August 2023[1] |
| Champions | Satun[2] |
| Promoted | Khelang United (Northern region) Suranaree Army 2 (Northeastern region) Prachinburi City (Eastern region) Banfootball Pattaya (Eastern region)[note 1] Thap Luang United (Western region) Satun (Southern region)[note 2] The iCON RSU (Bangkok Metropolitan region) |
2024 → | |
- ^ Due to the promotion of Chanthaburi and Pattaya Dolphins United in the 2022–23 Thai League 3 Eastern region, there must be 2 teams in the 2023 Thailand Semi-pro League Eastern region promoted to replace them.
- ^ Because there is no competition in the Southern region of the 2023 Thailand Semi-pro League, the right to promotion goes to the winner of the 2023 Thailand Amateur League Southern region.
Regional stage edit
The number of teams in 5 regions including 5 teams in the Northern region, 10 teams in the Northeastern region, 7 teams in the Eastern region, 5 teams in the Western region, and 7 teams in the Bangkok metropolitan region.[5]
Northern region edit
- League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khelang United (Q, P) | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 6 | +13 | 18 | Promotion to 2023–24 Thai League 3 and qualification to the National Championship stage |
| 2 | Phichit United | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 10 | +15 | 17 | |
| 3 | Nakhon Sawan | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 15 | +6 | 12 | |
| 4 | Chiangrai TSC | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 28 | −19 | 5 | |
| 5 | Chiangmai Country | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 21 | −15 | 2 |
Source: Thai League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goal scored; 5) Overall goal difference; 6) Overall goal scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Play-off without extra time).
(P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goal scored; 5) Overall goal difference; 6) Overall goal scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Play-off without extra time).
(P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
- Results
Northeastern region edit
- League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suranaree Army 2 (Q, P) | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 5 | +8 | 20 | Promotion to 2023–24 Thai League 3 and qualification to the National Championship stage |
| 2 | Ubon Poly | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 7 | +16 | 18 | |
| 3 | Sisaket City | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 10 | +9 | 16 | |
| 4 | Hi-Tech Chaiyaphum United | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 14 | −4 | 13 | |
| 5 | Udon Banjan United | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 10 | −1 | 12[a] | |
| 6 | Pitchaya Bundit College | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 | −2 | 12[a] | |
| 7 | Ubon Kids City | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 19 | −3 | 12[a] | |
| 8 | Kalasin United | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 14 | −3 | 9[b] | |
| 9 | Vongchavalitkul University | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | −5 | 9[b] | |
| 10 | FC Korat | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 20 | −15 | 1 |
Source: Thai League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goal scored; 5) Overall goal difference; 6) Overall goal scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Play-off without extra time).
(P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goal scored; 5) Overall goal difference; 6) Overall goal scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Play-off without extra time).
(P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Notes:
- ^ a b c The mini-league record; Udon Banjan United 2 pts (GD -1), Pitchaya Bundit College 2 pts (GD -2), Ubon Kids City 2 pts (GD -3).
- ^ a b The head-to-head record is tied; Kalasin United 1 pt (GD -3), Vongchavalitkul University 1 pt (GD -5). Kalasin United is ahead on the overall goals difference.
- Results
Eastern region edit
- League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prachinburi City (Q, P) | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | +7 | 15 | Promotion to 2023–24 Thai League 3 and qualification to the National Championship stage |
| 2 | Banfootball Pattaya (P) | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 13 | Promotion to 2023–24 Thai League 3 |
| 3 | Padriew City | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6 | +6 | 12 | |
| 4 | Sakaeo Hitech Technology | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 7 | |
| 5 | Angsila | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 13 | −5 | 6 | |
| 6 | Nakhon Nayok | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | −4 | 4 | |
| 7 | Banbueng City | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | −9 | 2 |
Source: Thai League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goal scored; 5) Overall goal difference; 6) Overall goal scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Play-off without extra time).
(P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goal scored; 5) Overall goal difference; 6) Overall goal scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Play-off without extra time).
(P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
- Results
Western region edit
- League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thap Luang United (Q, P) | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 18 | Promotion to 2023–24 Thai League 3 and qualification to the National Championship stage |
| 2 | Singburi Bangrajun | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 13 | |
| 3 | Pakchong SCK | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 9 | |
| 4 | Ayothaya Warrior | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | −4 | 8 | |
| 5 | Lopburi United | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | −5 | 4 |
Source: Thai League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goal scored; 5) Overall goal difference; 6) Overall goal scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Play-off without extra time).
(P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goal scored; 5) Overall goal difference; 6) Overall goal scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Play-off without extra time).
(P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
- Results
Bangkok Metropolitan region edit
- League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The iCON RSU (Q, P) | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4 | +8 | 15[a] | Promotion to 2023–24 Thai League 3 and qualification to the National Championship stage |
| 2 | EGY Thai | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 2 | +14 | 15[a] | |
| 3 | Bang Kapi | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 11 | |
| 4 | Sathorn UTK | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | −5 | 7 | |
| 5 | Minburi City | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | |
| 6 | BSL United | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 15 | −10 | 3 | |
| 7 | Hippo | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | −8 | 2 |
Source: Thai League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goal scored; 5) Overall goal difference; 6) Overall goal scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Play-off without extra time).
(P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goal scored; 5) Overall goal difference; 6) Overall goal scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Play-off without extra time).
(P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Notes:
- Results
National Championship stage edit
The national championship stage is the next stage from the regional stage. 1st place of each zone and 1st place of Southern region of Thailand Amateur League qualified for this stage by being featured in 2 groups. Teams from the Northern, Northeastern, and Eastern regions would have qualified for the upper group. Meanwhile, teams from the Western and Bangkok Metropolitan regions and Southern region of Thailand Amateur League would have qualified for the lower group.
Group stage edit
- Upper region
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | KLU | PCC | SA2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khelang United (Q) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 | Qualification to the final | — | — | 2–2 | |
| 2 | Prachinburi City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0–1 | — | — | ||
| 3 | Suranaree Army 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 1 | — | 0–1 | — |
Source: Thai League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored;).
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored;).
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
| Khelang United | 2–2 | Suranaree Army 2 |
|---|---|---|
Nattawat Suwan  3'Mathas Kajaree 21' |
Report Highlight |
Kittisak Roekyamdee 49' Supawat Homjum 60' |
| Suranaree Army 2 | 0–1 | Prachinburi City |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Weerachai Paencokesung 74' |
Stadium of Suranaree University of Technology,
Mueang, Nakhon Ratchasima
Mueang, Nakhon Ratchasima
Attendance: 250[7]
Referee: Vitsawa Nanchana (Thailand)
| Prachinburi City | 0–1 | Khelang United |
|---|---|---|
| Report Highlight |
Mathas Kajaree 90+6' |
- Lower region
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | STN | ICR | TLU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Satun (Q) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 6 | Qualification to the final | — | — | 4–1 | |
| 2 | The iCON RSU | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2–3 | — | — | ||
| 3 | Thap Luang United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 0 | — | 0–1 | — |
Source: Thai League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored;).
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored;).
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
| Thap Luang United | 0–1 | The iCON RSU |
|---|---|---|
| Report Highlight |
Apiwat Chuprai 77' |
Stadium of Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus,
Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom
Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom
Attendance: [9]
Referee: Kittichai Huthip (Thailand)
| The iCON RSU | 2–3 | Satun |
|---|---|---|
| Supakhom Khongdee 41' Wissanu Sutthi 52' |
Report Highlight |
Akrom Mamood 15' Kittisak Sadeen 63'Jeong Jin-yeong 66' |
Stadium of Bangkok University,
Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani
Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani
Attendance: [10]
Referee: Pichit Thongjanmoon (Thailand)
| Satun | 4–1 | Thap Luang United |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Mineiro 17' Akrom Mamood 19', 24', 83' |
Report | Siwa Pikulhom 77' |
Final edit
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Khelang United | 3–3 (a.e.t.) (3–5 p) |
Satun |
| Khelang United | 3–3 (a.e.t.) | Satun |
|---|---|---|
| Mathas Kajaree 9', 90+3' (pen.) Nattawat Suwan 90+5' |
Report Highlight |
Akkhadet Suksiri 28' Douglas Mineiro 31'Chamsuddeen Shoteng 49' |
| Penalties | ||
Boonkerd Chaiyasin  Panuwat Sripao Phuwadet Buasika Siwakorn Pingwongsa  |
3–5 | Chamsuddeen Shoteng Tayachit Palawan Chaiya Nakkaree Akrom Mamood Ibrohem Ardum |
     Khelang United
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Satun
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Assistant referees:
Ritthiphong Phimpapan
Phattarapon Racha
Fourth official:
Trin Sahachaipat
Match Commissioner:
Prakit Yenvorn
Referee Assessor:
Surin Khakhao
General Coordinator:
Jakkrit Chaiyaroek
See also edit
- 2022–23 Thai League 1
- 2022–23 Thai League 2
- 2022–23 Thai League 3
- 2022–23 Thai League 3 Northern Region
- 2022–23 Thai League 3 Northeastern Region
- 2022–23 Thai League 3 Eastern Region
- 2022–23 Thai League 3 Western Region
- 2022–23 Thai League 3 Southern Region
- 2022–23 Thai League 3 Bangkok Metropolitan Region
- 2022–23 Thai League 3 National Championship
- 2022–23 Thai FA Cup
- 2022–23 Thai League Cup
- 2022 Thailand Champions Cup
References edit
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