2025 Thai League Cup final
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Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani
 The match took place at BG Stadium. | |||||||
| Event | 2024–25 Thai League Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 31 May 2025 | ||||||
| Venue | BG Stadium, Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani | ||||||
| Man of the Match | Guilherme Bissoli (Buriram United) | ||||||
| Referee | Kim Woo-sung (South Korea) | ||||||
| Attendance | 10,019 | ||||||
| Weather | Light rain 25 °C (77 °F) humidity 93% | ||||||
The 2025 Thai League Cup final was the culmination of the 2024–25 Thai League Cup, the 15th season of Thailand's knockout football competition in its second era. The final was played on 31 May 2025 at BG Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand. It featured Lamphun Warriors, a club based in Lamphun in Northern Thailand, and Buriram United, a powerhouse from Buriram in the lower Isan. Starting from the semi-finals, the Football Association of Thailand has appointed foreign referees and assistant referees to officiate the matches, including the final, to ensure the highest standards of fairness and professionalism in critical knockout fixtures.[1]
This final marked a historic milestone for Lamphun Warriors, who reached the competition's final for the first time in their club's history. In contrast, Buriram United, one of Thailand's most successful clubs in the modern era, made their 11th appearance in a Thai League Cup final since the competition's re-establishment in 2010. The club had previously lifted the trophy seven times, including a shared title in 2016 when the final was canceled following the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, resulting in joint champions with Muangthong United.
In addition to domestic silverware, the winner of the final earned qualification for the 2025–26 ASEAN Club Championship. Both clubs represented distinct regions of Thailand and had significant supporter bases. The final was a compelling showcase of Thai football's growing stature in Southeast Asia.
Lamphun Warriors
| Lamphun Warriors (T1) | Round | Buriram United (T1) | ||||||
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| Opponent | Result | Knockout 1 leg | Opponent | Result | ||||
| Maraleina (T3) | 3–1 (A) | Highlight | Round of 32 | Lampang (T2) | 2–1 (A) | Highlight | ||
| Muang Trang United (T3) | 3–1 (a.e.t.) (A) | Highlight | Round of 16 | BG Pathum United (T1) | 3–1 (H) | Highlight | ||
| Port (T1) | 2–0 (H) | Highlight | Quarter-finals | Bangkok United (T1) | 2–1 (a.e.t.) (A) | Highlight | ||
| Ratchaburi (T1) | 1–0 (a.e.t.) (N) | Highlight | Semi-finals | Nongbua Pitchaya (T1) | 7–0 (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.
Lamphun Warriors began their campaign in the first round (Round of 32) with an away fixture against Maraleina, a Thai League 3 side. They advanced with a 3–1 victory, thanks to goals from Patcharapol Intanee, Tawan Khotrsupho, and Jefferson Assis, each contributing one goal.[2] In the second round (Round of 16), Lamphun traveled south to face Muang Trang United, another Thai League 3 opponent. The match ended 1–1 in regular time, with Witthaya Moonwong scoring for Lamphun. In extra time, Fabio Teixeira da Silva and Anan Yodsangwal found the net, securing a 3–1 win and a spot in the quarter-finals.[3] In the last eight, Lamphun hosted Port, a fellow Thai League 1 club. They produced a solid performance to earn a 2–0 victory, courtesy of goals from Negueba and Júnior Batista.[4] The semi-final saw Lamphun Warriors take on Ratchaburi at a neutral venue. After a goalless 90 minutes, Júnior Batista once again delivered the decisive moment in extra time, sending Lamphun through to their first-ever League Cup final with a 1–0 win.[5][6]
Buriram United
Buriram United's path to the final began in the first round with an away match against Lampang, a Thai League 2 side. Goals from Dion Cools and Supachai Chaided earned them a 2–1 victory.[7] In the second round, they faced BG Pathum United, another top-flight club, at home. Buriram triumphed 3–1, with goals from Martin Boakye, Supachai Chaided, and Guilherme Bissoli, the latter converting a penalty.[8] The quarter-final saw Buriram travel to face Bangkok United, one of their fiercest rivals in Thai League 1. The match was tied 1–1 after regulation time, with Peter Žulj scoring the equalizer. In extra time, Guilherme Bissoli struck the winner, securing a 2–1 win for the Thunder Castle.[9] In the semi-final, Buriram delivered a commanding performance at a neutral venue against Nongbua Pitchaya, cruising to a 7–0 victory. The goals came from Ratthanakorn Maikami, Nathakorn Rattanasuwan (2), Martin Boakye (2), Seksan Ratree, and Guilherme Bissoli, sealing their place in yet another final.[10][11]
Match
Details
| Lamphun Warriors | 0–2 | Buriram United |
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| Report Highlight |
Guilherme Bissoli  90+8' (pen.)Dion Cools 90+14' |
     Lamphun Warriors
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Buriram United
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Assistant referees:
Yoon Jae-yeol
Park Sang-Jun
Fourth official:
Wiwat Jumpaoon
Assistant VAR:
Sivakorn Pu-udom
Pattarapong Kijsathit
Match Commissioner:
Chinnachot Anodas
Referee Assessor:
Adunyachart Khanthama
General Coordinator:
Kittipon Thongrat
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MATCH RULES
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Statistics
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Winner
| 2024–25 Thai League Cup Winners |
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| Buriram United Eighth Title |
Prizes for winner
- A champion trophy.
- 5,000,000 THB prize money.
- Qualification to 2025–26 ASEAN Club Championship Group stage.
Prizes for runners-up
- 1,000,000 THB prize money.