2023 Thailand Semi-pro League

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.
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2023 Thailand Semi-pro League
Season2023
Dates4 February 2023 – 27 August 2023[1]
ChampionsSatun[2]
PromotedKhelang 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
  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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

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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

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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
Results
Home \ Away CMC CRT KLU NSW PCU
Chiangmai Country 1–4 0–3 1–2 0–1
Chiangrai TSC 1–1 1–4 0–5 1–2
Khelang United 2–2 4–0 3–1 1–1
Nakhon Sawan 4–0 2–2 1–1 5–5
Phichit United 4–1 9–0 0–1 3–1
Source: Thai League
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.

Northeastern region

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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:
  1. ^ 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).
  2. ^ 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
Home \ Away KRT CPU KLU PBC SKC SA2 UKC UBP UBJ VCU
FC Korat 0–1 0–1 0–0 0–2 1–3
Hi-Tech Chaiyaphum United 0–1 1–0 1–2 2–4
Kalasin United 4–1 1–4 0–0 1–1 0–0
Pitchaya Bundit College 1–4 2–1 0–1 0–0 0–0
Sisaket City 4–2 1–0 7–1 3–1 2–1
Suranaree Army 2 1–0 2–1 1–1 4–1
Ubon Kids City 4–1 2–1 2–2 0–0
Ubon Poly 6–0 4–0 1–1 4–2 4–0
Udon Banjan United 1–0 0–0 2–1 0–0
Vongchavalitkul University 0–1 2–1 0–2 2–2
Source: Thai League
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.

Eastern region

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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
Results
Home \ Away ASL BBC BFB NNY PRC PCC SHT
Angsila 1–7 2–0 2–2
Banbueng City 1–1 1–3 0–1
Banfootball Pattaya 1–1 2–0 2–1
Nakhon Nayok 1–1 0–3 0–4
Padriew City 2–1 1–2 1–0
Prachinburi City 4–0 2–0 1–0
Sakaeo Hitech Technology 0–2 2–0 1–2
Source: Thai League
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.

Western region

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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
Results
Home \ Away AYW LBU PCS SBJ TLU
Ayothaya Warrior 2–1 3–2 1–1 1–2
Lopburi United 1–1 0–2 0–1 0–1
Pakchong SCK 4–1 0–0 2–2 1–1
Singburi Bangrajun 2–1 1–1 2–0 1–1
Thap Luang United 1–0 1–1 3–1 3–2
Source: Thai League
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.

Bangkok Metropolitan region

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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:
  1. ^ a b The iCON RSU ahead on the head-to-head points record; The iCON RSU 3 pts, EGY Thai 0 pts.
Results
Home \ Away BKP BSU EGT HPO MBC STU ICR
Bang Kapi 0–0 0–0 1–0
BSL United 0–1 0–3 2–1
EGY Thai 3–1 3–0 0–1
Hippo 0–0 1–2 0–3
Minburi City 5–2 0–2 0–0
Sathorn UTK 0–1 4–1 0–5
The iCON RSU 1–0 3–2 4–1
Source: Thai League
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.

National Championship stage

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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

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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
Khelang United2–2Suranaree Army 2
Nattawat Suwan   3'
Mathas Kajaree   21'
Report
Highlight
Kittisak Roekyamdee   49'
Supawat Homjum   60'
Stadium of Lampang Rajabhat University,
Mueang, Lampang
Attendance: 286[6]
Referee: Suchart Kuisue (Thailand)

Suranaree Army 20–1Prachinburi City
Report Weerachai Paencokesung   74'
Stadium of Suranaree University of Technology,
Mueang, Nakhon Ratchasima
Attendance: 250[7]
Referee: Vitsawa Nanchana (Thailand)

Prachinburi City0–1Khelang United
Report
Highlight
Mathas Kajaree   90+6'
Attendance: 550[8]
Referee: Palathip Homwarn (Thailand)
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
Thap Luang United0–1The iCON RSU
Report
Highlight
Apiwat Chuprai   77'
Stadium of Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus,
Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom
Attendance: [9]
Referee: Kittichai Huthip (Thailand)

The iCON RSU2–3Satun
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
Attendance: [10]
Referee: Pichit Thongjanmoon (Thailand)

Satun4–1Thap Luang United
Douglas Mineiro   17'
Akrom Mamood   19', 24', 83'
Report Siwa Pikulhom   77'
Attendance: 1,560[11]
Referee: Matoha Sayo (Thailand)

Final

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Team 1  Score  Team 2
Khelang United 3–3 (a.e.t.)
(3–5 p)
Satun
Khelang United3–3 (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
Nonthaburi Stadium,
Bang Yai, Nonthaburi
Attendance: 200[12]
Referee: Pongtut Ananta-art (Thailand)
 
 
 
 
 
Khelang United
 
 
 
 
 
Satun
Lineups:
GK 22   Nattapon Junlanan
RB 27   Peerapat Chaisongkram
CB 95   Sakda Moonmeuang   46'
CB 6   Panupong Jatimoon
CB 5   Sirom Gardsrinuch
LB 23   Ponathip Jaimol   104'
RM 20   Prathchanok Tamool   60'
CM 25   Phatcharapong Intha   46'
CM 35   Visit Donard   55'
LM 7   Mathas Kajaree   9', 90+3' (pen.)   106'
CF 9   Apisit Prakhongpan (c)   10'   68'
Substitutes:
GK 88   Chayanan Khamphala
DF 2   Thanyathon Fongkawee
MF 8   Nattawat Suwan   90+5'   46'
MF 12   Siwakorn Pingwongsa   104'
MF 13   Kritsada Phanngam
MF 19   Kritsada Taiwong   68'
MF 21   Phuwadet Buasika   60'
FW 4   Panuwat Sripao   111'   106'
FW 10   Boonkerd Chaiyasin   46'
Head Coach:
  Sirichai Chaiwiset
 
Lineups:
GK 38   Wuttichai Panboot   45+2'
RB 34   Kittikon Khetpara
CB 39   Wattanaporn Donmngkan   81'
CB 6   Hyeon Seung-yun   68'   115'
LB 4   Chaiwat Pairot   73'
DM 7   Chaiya Nakkaree (c)
CM 41   Jeong Jin-yeong   57'   63'
CM 19   Akkhadet Suksiri   28'   73'
RF 10   Chamsuddeen Shoteng   49'
CF 93   Douglas Mineiro   31'   81'
LF 11   Akrom Mamood
Substitutes:
GK 18   Surasak Thong-aon
DF 3   Porawat Taovato   115'
DF 16   Charudet Yara   81'
DF 35   Natthaphon Hehna   73'
MF 8   Ibrohem Ardum   90+1'   73'
MF 15   Tayachit Palawan   63'
MF 20   Rocheedee Satsuk
MF 36   Sulkiplee Jisahwat
FW 44   Kittiphong Khetpara   81'
Head Coach:
  Tawatchai Thonghuad

Assistant referees:
  Ritthiphong Phimpapan
  Phattarapon Racha
Fourth official:
  Trin Sahachaipat
Match Commissioner:
  Prakit Yenvorn
Referee Assessor:
  Surin Khakhao
General Coordinator:
  Jakkrit Chaiyaroek

See also

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References

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