The 2024–25 Thai FA Cup is the 31st season of Thai FA Cup, Thailand's top knockout football competition.[1] Officially named the Chang FA Cup (Thai: ช้าง เอฟเอคัพ) due to sponsorship from Chang,[2] the tournament is organized by the Football Association of Thailand and open to clubs across all divisions. 76 clubs entered the competition, which began with the qualification round on 11 September 2024 and will conclude with the final on TBD.
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| Tournament details | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Dates | 11 September 2024 – TBD |
| Teams | 76 |
| Defending champions | Bangkok United |
Clubs from Thai League 2, Thai League 3, the Thailand Semi-pro League, and the Thailand Amateur League compete in the qualification round, with some clubs receiving byes to the first round, which features 64 teams. Thai League 1 clubs automatically enter at this round. Matches in the qualification round proceed to penalties if tied after 90 minutes, while from the first round onward, extra time and penalties are used to determine the winner. All rounds are single-elimination, with home advantage determined by draw, except for the semifinals and final, which are held at neutral venues.
The tournament winner will earn a spot in the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Elite qualifying play-off and the 2025 Thailand Champions Cup.[3] The champion will also receive a prize of 5,000,000 baht, while the runner-up will be awarded 1,000,000 baht. As one of the most prestigious competitions in Thai football, the FA Cup offers clubs from all tiers a chance to compete for national honors.
Calendar
edit| Round | Date | Matches | Clubs | New entries this round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification round | 11 September 2024 | 12 | 10 + 12 + 1 + 1 → 12 | 10 2024–25 Thai League 2 12 2024–25 Thai League 3 1 Thailand Semi-pro League 1 Thailand Amateur League |
| First round | 20 November 2024 | 32 | 12 + 16 + 6 + 18 + 6 + 6 → 32 | 16 2024–25 Thai League 1 6 2024–25 Thai League 2 18 2024–25 Thai League 3 6 Thailand Semi-pro League 6 Thailand Amateur League |
| Second round | TBD | 16 | 32 → 16 | |
| Third round | TBD | 8 | 16 → 8 | |
| Quarter-finals | TBD | 4 | 8 → 4 | |
| Semi-finals | TBD | 2 | 4 → 2 | |
| Final | TBD | 1 | 2 → Champions | |
| Total | 76 clubs | |||
Results
editNote: 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.
Qualification round
editThe qualification round of the 2024–25 Thai FA Cup featured 24 clubs, comprising 10 clubs from 2024–25 Thai League 2, 12 clubs from 2024–25 Thai League 3, 1 club from the Thailand Semi-pro League, and 1 club from the Thailand Amateur League. The draw for this round took place on 22 August 2024.[4] 27 goals were scored in this round.
| 11 September 2024 | BFB Pattaya City (T3) | 0–3 | Rajpracha (T3) | Mueang, Chonburi |
| 15:30 (UTC+7) | Report | Mongkol Tossakrai  82'Yuthapichai Lertlam 86'Sirachat Krasaethong 87' |
Stadium: Stadium of Thailand National Sports University, Chonburi Campus Attendance: 150 Referee: Booncharoen Phochai Assistant referees: Premsak Rungrueang, Puttipong Saensarn Fourth official: Nattipong Jaimuang |
| 11 September 2024 | Chanthaburi (T2) | 4–0 | UD Vessuwan (TA) | Mueang, Chanthaburi |
| 15:30 (UTC+7) | Nattapoom Maya 76', 90+2' Bienvenido Marañón 82'Pongrawit Jantawong 87' |
Report | Stadium: Chanthaburi Provincial Stadium Referee: Chaikrit Inboonsong Assistant referees: Nattphon Chuensamran, Chaiwat Rupsa-at Fourth official: Putthipong Issising |
| 11 September 2024 | PSU Surat Thani City (T3) | 0–1 | Kanchanaburi Power (T2) | Mueang, Surat Thani |
| 15:30 (UTC+7) | Report | Cristian Alex 90+1' |
Stadium: Stadium of Prince of Songkla University, Surat Thani Campus Attendance: 88 Referee: Atiwat Seelalo Assistant referees: Jareon Nunboon, Pornchai Kongdamni Fourth official: Pornchai Anupan |
| 11 September 2024 | Saimit Kabin United (T3) | 1–1 (3–4 p) | Lampang (T2) | Kabin Buri, Prachinburi |
| 15:30 (UTC+7) | Bright Friday 72' |
Report | Mehti Sarakham 74' |
Stadium: Nomklao Maharat Stadium Referee: Ekkachai Phetcham Assistant referees: Waranon Soonsuwan, Sujin Rodart Fourth official: Pongthep Raipimai |
| Penalties | ||||
Bright Friday  Noppanai Charoenrung Yod Chantawong  Surachet Khunnu Ademola Sodiq Adeyemi |
Rakpong Chumuang Jirattikan Vapilai Caio Rodrigues da Cruz Pannathon Mungmai |
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| 11 September 2024 | Surin Khong Chee Mool (T3) | 2–0 | Samut Prakan City (T2) | Mueang, Surin |
| 15:30 (UTC+7) | Wongsathon Silakul 89' Aphiwat Chaenban 90+5' |
Report | Stadium: Stadium of Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Surin Campus Attendance: 150 Referee: Jirawit Phonkaew Assistant referees: Narong Hansuk, Thinakorn Daensamsuan Fourth official: Amnat Makklang |
| 11 September 2024 | Toko Customs United (T3) | 0–1 | Banbueng City (TS) | Bang Phli, Samut Prakan |
| 16:30 (UTC+7) | Report | Prawit Jittithaworn 70' |
Stadium: Stadium of Customs Department, Lad Krabang 54 Attendance: 125 Referee: Pornthep Promsopa Assistant referees: Ekkalak Muangkhotr, Jakkarin Pirunkan Fourth official: Panya Nawasimainam |
| 11 September 2024 | Kasetsart (T2) | 1–1 (6–7 p) | Roi Et PB United (T3) | Chatuchak, Bangkok |
| 17:00 (UTC+7) | Sarayut Yoosuebchuea 69' |
Report | Sakda Manchat 39' |
Stadium: Insee Chantarasatit Stadium Attendance: 764 Referee: Wicharn Klinthaworn Assistant referees: Nanthawat Chobsuan, Ritthiphong Phimpapan Fourth official: U-sen Yala |
| Penalties | ||||
| Steeven Langil Seksit Srisai Brinner Kazuki Murakami Jakkapan Pornsai Sarayut Yoosuebchuea Sarawut Koedsri Phakapon Boonchuay Suchanon Malison |
Nuttawut Chanachan Saichon Magmesoog Andrey Coutinho Sudhkat Phomduang Watcharakon Phochai Suppalap Tanomlap Thammawat Yenram Aphisit Thaewkrathok Suphakrit Dongchan |
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| 11 September 2024 | Udon United (T3) | 3–0 | TPF Uttaradit (T3) | Mueang, Udon Thani |
| 17:30 (UTC+7) | Danuson Wijitpunya 34', 67' Anuchit Somphakdee 84' |
Report | Stadium: Stadium of Thailand National Sports University, Udon Thani Campus Attendance: 129 Referee: Vitsawa Nanchana Assistant referees: Srirat Promsang, Supitcha Kittipohthiwong Fourth official: Jakkaphat Senjanta |
| 11 September 2024 | Suphanburi (T2) | 1–0 | Fleet (T3) | Mueang, Suphanburi |
| 18:00 (UTC+7) | Rapeephat Padthaisong 4' |
Report | Stadium: Suphanburi Provincial Stadium Attendance: 174 Referee: Alongkorn Khonwai Assistant referees: Khomchalach Lekhawijit, Songrit Trakulchai Fourth official: Nasri Tamat |
| 11 September 2024 | Nakhon Si United (T2) | 2–0 | Chainat Hornbill (T2) | Mueang, Nakhon Si Thammarat |
| 18:00 (UTC+7) | Rodrigo Maranhão 61' Crislan 77' |
Report | Stadium: Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Stadium Attendance: 375 Referee: Sapuding Kalong Assistant referees: Phitsanu Chusi, Phongsiri Chusi Fourth official: Pissanusak Sriyai |
| 11 September 2024 | Mahasarakham SBT (T2) | 3–1 | Thap Luang United (T3) | Mueang, Maha Sarakham |
| 18:00 (UTC+7) | Kittipong Wongma 48' Nantawat Suankaew 85', 89' |
Report | Phuwanet Thongkhui 61' |
Stadium: Mahasarakham Provincial Stadium Attendance: 610 Referee: Jarin Yawapee Assistant referees: Nuttapong Khunlert, Maitree Nuengkhammee Fourth official: Prakasit Chantarasawang |
| 11 September 2024 | Muang Loei United (T3) | 1–1 (5–3 p) | Police Tero (T2) | Mueang, Loei |
| 18:00 (UTC+7) | Mitsada Saitaifah 66' |
Report | Anipong Kijkam 88' |
Stadium: Stadium of Loei Rajabhat University Attendance: 185 Referee: Natthwut Nammuang Assistant referees: Sornram Yutim, Suparak Nilkad Fourth official: Manuschai Chawong |
| Penalties | ||||
| Mitsada Saitaifah Selwan Al-Jaberi Nonnawat Salad Aliu Michael Abdul Thanakon Sathanphong |
Pichitchai Sienkrthok Pinyo Inpinit Sphon Noiwong Abdulrahman Kelani A.K. Essadi |
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First round
edit| 20 November 2024 | APD United (TA) | v | VRN Muangnont (T3) | |
| 18:00 (UTC+7) |
| 20 November 2024 | Romklao United (TA) | v | Muang Loei United (T3) | |
| 18:00 (UTC+7) |
| 20 November 2024 | Chonburi (T2) | v | PT Prachuap (T1) | Mueang, Chonburi |
| 19:00 (UTC+7) | Stadium: Chonburi UTA Stadium |
Tournament statistics
editTop goalscorers
editHat-tricks
editSee also
edit- 2024–25 Thai League 1
- 2024–25 Thai League 2
- 2024–25 Thai League 3
- 2024–25 Thai League 3 Northern Region
- 2024–25 Thai League 3 Central Region
- 2024–25 Thai League 3 Northeastern Region
- 2024–25 Thai League 3 Eastern Region
- 2024–25 Thai League 3 Western Region
- 2024–25 Thai League 3 Southern Region
- 2024–25 Thai League Cup
- 2024 Thai U23 League
References
edit- ^ "News about Chang FA Cup (in Thai)". ballthai.com.
- ^ "ช้าง ทุ่ม 100 ล้าน จัด FA CUP เพิ่มเงินแชมป์ 5 ล้าน (in Thai)". mgronline.com. 17 February 2015.
- ^ "Thai League Clarifies AFC Champions League Qualification for the 2024–25 Season (in Thai)". thaileague.co.th. 2 March 2024.
- ^ "2024–25 Thai FA Cup Qualifying Round Draw Results (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 22 August 2024.