CHIANG RAI – Chiangrai United earned a composed 2-0 victory over Nakhon Ratchasima Mazda FC at Singha Chiang Rai Stadium on Saturday night, a result that nudges the hosts up the Thai League 1 table as the mid-season battle tightens.
A crowd of more than 8,000 watched an organised Chiangrai United side bide their time, then strike on 28 minutes. Brazilian forward Felipe Conceição ran onto a neat through ball from Weera Koedpudsa and finished calmly past Peerapong Pichitchotirat. The goal arrived after a bright start from the visitors, and it changed the tempo of the contest.
Nakhon Ratchasima, sitting near the drop zone, pushed hard after half-time. Sarach Yooyen went close twice. First, he drew a fingertip stop from Thailand keeper Sinthana Phaothong in the 52nd minute, then he crashed a free-kick against the bar soon after.
Their missed chances proved costly when Chiangrai doubled the lead on 67 minutes. Conceição turned creator with a clever back-heel in the area, leaving Tanasak Srisai free to drive a low shot into the far corner. It was Srisai’s third of the season.
Backline Holds Firm
Skipper Suriya Singmui organised the defence well, and Chiangrai limited Korat to half sights of the goal in the closing stages. The clean sheet is their third in four home matches, and they still have not lost at Singha Stadium this season.
The win moves Chiangrai United up to eighth on 16 points from 10 games, with a record of 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats. They sit two points off the AFC Champions League play-off places. After two straight draws before the international break, this result is a timely lift for coach Sarayut Somnuek. Conceição now has five league goals, and his goal plus assist answered doubts about his impact since joining from BG Pathum United in the summer.
For Nakhon Ratchasima FC, the loss keeps them in 13th on 10 points from 10 matches, with 2 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats. Their winless run now stands at three league games, and a tricky schedule lies ahead. They travel to champions Buriram United next weekend. Manager Athit Inpinitkun said his side created enough to score, but lacked a clinical touch, and that belief will be central to their fight for safety.
Home supporters in blue and black made themselves heard from start to finish, then celebrated at the whistle as Chiangrai’s push for continental places gathers pace. With the league’s split phase on the horizon, this solid home win could be a marker for the weeks ahead.
What’s next
Chiangrai United host Khon Kaen United in midweek, a meeting with a relegation-threatened side they will expect to control. Nakhon Ratchasima return home to face mid-table Sukhothai in a six-pointer that could shape their season.
2025 to 26 Thai League 1 table (updated 7 November 2025)
The 2025 to 26 Thai League 1 campaign kicked off on 15 August 2025. Sixteen clubs are playing a double round-robin schedule, 30 matches per team, with the season ending on 10 May 2026. Buriram United are the reigning champions.
By 7 November 2025, the league had completed 79 fixtures with 203 goals scored, an average of 2.57 per match. Based on Transfermarkt data, Chiangrai United FC sit 10th. Three clubs came up from Thai League 2: Ayutthaya United, Chonburi, and Kanchanaburi Power. Full team-by-team advanced stats are not available across public sources.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Notes/Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buriram United | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 5 | +17 | 25 | AFC Champions League qualification |
| 2 | Bangkok United | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 10 | +8 | 20 | |
| 3 | Port FC | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 12 | +12 | 19 | |
| 4 | BG Pathum United | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 8 | +7 | 17 | |
| 5 | Muangthong United | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 11 | +3 | 16 | |
| 6 | PT Prachuap | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 15 | |
| 7 | Ratchaburi | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | +1 | 14 | |
| 8 | Lamphun Warriors | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 13 | -2 | 13 | |
| 9 | Sukhothai | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 12 | |
| 10 | Chiangrai United | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 11 | Upcoming: vs. Kanchanaburi (Oct 26) |
| 11 | Nakhon Ratchasima | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 10 | |
| 12 | Rayong | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 9 | |
| 13 | Chonburi | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 8 | Relegation playoff |
| 14 | Ayutthaya United | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 7 | |
| 15 | Uthai Thani | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 18 | -13 | 5 | Relegation zone |
| 16 | Kanchanaburi Power | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 21 | -17 | 4 | Relegation zone |
Key Rules for Classification
- Points: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss.
- Tiebreakers: 1) Goal difference; 2) Goals scored; 3) Head-to-head points (end of season); 4) Head-to-head goal difference; 5) Fair play points.
Chiangrai United FC Specifics
- Current Form: W-L-D-W-L-D-L-W-L (most recent: 1-0 win vs. BG Pathum United).
- Top Scorers: Itsuki Enomoto (3 goals), Carlos Iury (2 goals).
- Upcoming Fixtures:
- Oct 26, 2025: Chiangrai United vs. Kanchanaburi Power.
- Nov 1, 2025: Ratchaburi vs. Chiangrai United.
- Nov 2, 2025: Chiangrai United vs. Sukhothai (tentative based on schedule rotations).
- The team has a squad market value of €2.59m, with 31 players (average age 27.1), including 8 foreigners.
Standings are subject to change with ongoing matches. For live updates, check official sources like the Thai League website or ESPN.
