2025–26 Thai League 1
Football league season
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The 2025–26 Thai League 1 was the 9th season of Thai League 1 under its current name and the 29th season of top-flight Thai football professional league since its establishment in 1996. This league is also known as BYD Sealion 6 League I due to the sponsorship deal with BYD Auto. The season began on 15 August 2025 and concluded on 10 May 2026.
| Season | 2025–26 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 15 August 2025 – 10 May 2026 |
| Champions | Buriram United 12th Thai League 1 title |
| Relegated | Muangthong United Nakhon Ratchasima Kanchanaburi Power |
| ACL Elite League Stage | Buriram United Port Ratchaburi |
| ACL Two Group Stage | BG Pathum United |
| Matches | 240 |
| Goals | 642 (2.68 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Guilherme Bissoli (23 goals) |
| Biggest home win | 8 goals total Port 8–0 Kanchanaburi Power (4 October 2025) |
| Biggest away win | 5 goals total Muangthong United 0–5 Buriram United (22 November 2025) |
| Highest scoring | 8 goals total Port 8–0 Kanchanaburi Power (4 October 2025) PT Prachuap 4–4 Ayutthaya United (6 December 2025) |
| Longest winning run | 6 matches Buriram United |
| Longest unbeaten run | 9 matches Buriram United |
| Longest winless run | 14 matches Nakhon Ratchasima |
| Longest losing run | 10 matches Nakhon Ratchasima |
| Highest attendance | 30,726 Buriram United 1–1 Lamphun Warriors (10 May 2026) |
| Lowest attendance | 1,020 Nakhon Ratchasima 3–0 Kanchanaburi Power (25 January 2026) |
| Total attendance | 1,248,506 |
| Average attendance | 5,202 |
← 2024–25 2026–27 →
All statistics correct as of 10 May 2026. | |
Buriram United entered the season as the four-time defending champions, having won their fourth consecutive league title and 11th overall Thai top-flight football title the previous season.[1]
Overview
Promotion and relegation (pre-season)
16 teams will compete in the league – the thirteen teams from previous season and three teams promoted from Thai League 2.
Teams promoted from Thai League 2
Chonburi and Ayutthaya United became the first two teams to be promoted on 26 April 2025 after winning their respective matches. Chonburi were also crowned champions by defeating Suphanburi 0–1 in an away match, while Ayutthaya United beat Bangkok 5–1. Kanchanaburi Power became the last team to be promoted after their win against Phrae United 4–5 on aggregate in promotion play-off match.
Chonburi returned to the top division after a one-season absence, while for Ayutthaya United and Kanchanaburi Power this was their first season in the top division in their history, respectively.[2]
Teams relegated to Thai League 2
Khonkaen United became the first team to be relegated on 30 March 2025 after suffering a 0–5 defeat to Bangkok United. The result ended their time in the top division for 4 seasons.[3]
Nakhon Pathom United became the second team to be relegated on 13 April 2025 after earning a 2–2 draw against Port. The result ended their time in the top division for 2 seasons.[4]
Nongbua Pitchaya became the third and final team to be relegated after suffering a 1–2 defeat to Port and Rayong's win over Khonkaen United on 20 April 2025. These results meant that Nongbua Pitchaya only lasted one season in the top division and returned to the second division.[5]
Teams
Changes
The following teams have changed division since the 2024–25 season.
To Thai League 1Promoted from the Thai League 2 |
From Thai League 1Relegated to the Thai League 2
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Teams by province
- ^Special administrative area.
Stadiums and locations
| ↑ | Promoted from the Thai League 2 |
Personnel and kits
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and coaches may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Kit sponsor | ||
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| Domestic | Continental | Other kit sponsor(s) | ||||
| Ayutthaya United | Chang | List
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| Bangkok United | True | CP | ||||
| BG Pathum United | Leo | Singha Group | List
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| Buriram United | Chang | List
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| Chiangrai United | Singha Lemon Soda | List
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| Chonburi | Chang | List
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| Kanchanaburi Power | Rabbit | List
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| Lamphun Warriors | Chang | List
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| Muangthong United | Yamaha | List
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| Nakhon Ratchasima | Mazda | List
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| Port | Muang Thai Insurance | List
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| PT Prachuap | PTG Energy | |||||
| Ratchaburi | Chang | List
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| Rayong | WHA Group | List
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| Sukhothai | Chang | List
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| Uthai Thani | GRC | List
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Managerial changes
Pre-season
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner | Date of vacancy | Replaced by | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamphun Warriors | Resigned | 27 April 2025[6] | 12 June 2025 [7] | ||
| Singha Chiangrai United | End of interim spell | 15 April 2025 | 22 August 2025 | ||
| Nakhon Ratchasima | Signed by |
29 April 2025[8] | 30 May 2025[9] | ||
| Uthai Thani | End of contract | 2 May 2025[10] | 26 May 2025[11] | ||
| Chonburi | 4 May 2025[12] | 9 May 2025[13] | |||
| Port | End of interim spell | 7 May 2025[14] | 1 June 2025[15] | ||
| Muangthong United | Signed by |
25 May 2025[16] | 28 May 2025[17] |
During the season
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Replaced by | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanchanaburi Power | Sacked | 25 September 2025 | 14th | 4 October 2025 | ||
| BG Pathum United | 2 October 2025 | 4th | 2 October 2025 | |||
| Buriram United | 7 October 2025 | 1st | 15 October 2025 | |||
| Uthai Thani | 8 October 2025 | 16th | 8 October 2025 | |||
| Lamphun Warriors | 18 October 2025 | 14th | 18 October 2025 | |||
| Chonburi | 19 October 2025 | 15th | 20 October 2025 | |||
| Muangthong United | 25 October 2025 | 9th | 26 October 2025 | |||
| BG Pathum United | End of interim spell | 25 October 2025 | 5th | 30 October 2025 | ||
| Chonburi | 9 November 2025 | 10th | 12 November 2025 | |||
| Kanchanaburi Power | Sacked | 27 November 2025 | 14th | 27 November 2025 | ||
| Nakhon Ratchasima | 29 November 2025 | 16th | 1 December 2025 | |||
| Lamphun Warriors | End of interim spell | 15 December 2025 | 14th | 15 December 2025 | ||
| Muangthong United | 29 December 2025 | 13th | 29 December 2025 | |||
| Sukhothai | Sacked | 29 January 2026 | 11th | 29 January 2026 | ||
| BG Pathum United | 6 February 2026 | 5th | 6 February 2026 | |||
| Muangthong United | Resigned | 28 February 2026 | 15th | 28 February 2026 | ||
| Sukothai | End of interim spell | 1 March 2026 | 12th | 1 March 2026 | ||
| Kanchanaburi Power | Resigned | 6 April 2026 | 14th | 9 April 2026 | ||
| Rayong | Signed by |
6 May 2026 | 9th | |||
Foreign players
Each team can register a maximum of seven foreign players and an unlimited number of players from the AFF member countries. However, only five foreign players and two AFF players are allowed in the line-up for each match.
- Players named in bold indicates the player was registered during the mid-season transfer window.
- Former players named in italics are players that were out of squad or left the club within the season, after the pre-season transfer window, or in the mid-season transfer window, and at least had one appearance.
- Unregistered players refer to players who are not registered for the Thai League but still contracted to the team for other competitions.
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| Team | Players | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayutthaya United | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 |
| AFF Player 1 | AFF Player 2 | AFF Player 3 | AFF Player 4 | AFF Player 5 | Unregistered Players | Former Players | |
| Bangkok United | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 |
| AFF Player 1 | AFF Player 2 | AFF Player 3 | AFF Player 4 | AFF Player 5 | Unregistered Players | Former Players | |
| BG Pathum United | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 |
| AFF Player 1 | AFF Player 2 | AFF Player 3 | AFF Player 4 | AFF Player 5 | Unregistered Players | Former Players | |
| Buriram United | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 |
| AFF Player 1 | AFF Player 2 | AFF Player 3 | AFF Player 4 | AFF Player 5 | Unregistered Players | Former Players | |
| Chiangrai United | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 |
| AFF Player 1 | AFF Player 2 | AFF Player 3 | AFF Player 4 | AFF Player 5 | Unregistered Players | Former Players | |
| Chonburi | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 |
| AFF Player 1 | AFF Player 2 | AFF Player 3 | AFF Player 4 | AFF Player 5 | Unregistered Players | Former Players | |
| Kanchanaburi Power | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 |
| AFF Player 1 | AFF Player 2 | AFF Player 3 | AFF Player 4 | AFF Player 5 | Unregistered Players | Former Players | |
| Lamphun Warriors | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 |
| AFF Player 1 | AFF Player 2 | AFF Player 3 | AFF Player 4 | AFF Player 5 | Unregistered Players | Former Players | |
| Muangthong United | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 |
| AFF Player 1 | AFF Player 2 | AFF Player 3 | AFF Player 4 | AFF Player 5 | Unregistered Players | Former Players | |
| Nakhon Ratchasima | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 |
| AFF Player 1 | AFF Player 2 | AFF Player 3 | AFF Player 4 | AFF Player 5 | Unregistered Players | Former Players | |
| Port | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 |
| AFF Player 1 | AFF Player 2 | AFF Player 3 | AFF Player 4 | AFF Player 5 | Unregistered Players | Former Players | |
| PT Prachuap | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 |
| AFF Player 1 | AFF Player 2 | AFF Player 3 | AFF Player 4 | AFF Player 5 | Unregistered Players | Former Players | |
| Ratchaburi | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 |
| AFF Player 1 | AFF Player 2 | AFF Player 3 | AFF Player 4 | AFF Player 5 | Unregistered Players | Former Players | |
| Rayong | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 |
| AFF Player 1 | AFF Player 2 | AFF Player 3 | AFF Player 4 | AFF Player 5 | Unregistered Players | Former Players | |
| Sukhothai | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 |
| AFF Player 1 | AFF Player 2 | AFF Player 3 | AFF Player 4 | AFF Player 5 | Unregistered Players | Former Players | |
| Uthai Thani | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 | Player 7 |
| AFF Player 1 | AFF Player 2 | AFF Player 3 | AFF Player 4 | AFF Player 5 | Unregistered Players | Former Players | |
Foreign players by confederation
| Foreign players by confederation | |
|---|---|
| AFC | |
| CAF | |
| CONCACAF | |
| CONMEBOL | |
| OFC | |
| UEFA | |
Dual citizenship/heritage players
- Players name in bold indicates the player was registered during the mid-season transfer window.
- Player's name in italics indicates Overseas Thai players whom have obtained an Thailand passport and citizenship, therefore being considered as local players.
| Club | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Player 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayutthaya United | ||||||
| Bangkok United | ||||||
| BG Pathum United | ||||||
| Buriram United | ||||||
| Chiangrai United | ||||||
| Chonburi | ||||||
| Kanchanaburi Power | ||||||
| Lamphun Warriors | ||||||
| Muangthong United | ||||||
| Nakhon Ratchasima | ||||||
| Port | ||||||
| PT Prachuap | ||||||
| Ratchaburi | ||||||
| Rayong | ||||||
| Sukhothai | ||||||
| Uthai Thani | ||||||
Notes:
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buriram United (C) | 30 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 76 | 31 | +45 | 70 | Qualification to the AFC Champions League Elite League stage and ASEAN Club Championship group stage |
| 2 | Port | 30 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 59 | 23 | +36 | 60 | |
| 3 | Ratchaburi | 30 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 55 | 30 | +25 | 59 | |
| 4 | BG Pathum United | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 45 | 29 | +16 | 52 | Qualification for AFC Champions League Two group stage |
| 5 | Bangkok United | 30 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 43 | 32 | +11 | 50 | |
| 6 | PT Prachuap | 30 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 39 | 37 | +2 | 45 | |
| 7 | Chiangrai United | 30 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 36 | 37 | −1 | 40 | |
| 8 | Chonburi | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 38 | 41 | −3 | 39 | |
| 9 | Rayong | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 44 | 49 | −5 | 37 | |
| 10 | Ayutthaya United | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 34 | 50 | −16 | 32 | |
| 11 | Uthai Thani | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 39 | 44 | −5 | 31 | |
| 12 | Lamphun Warriors | 30 | 4 | 17 | 9 | 35 | 47 | −12 | 29 | |
| 13 | Sukhothai | 30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 23 | 42 | −19 | 28 | |
| 14 | Muangthong United (R) | 30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 52 | −25 | 26 | Relegation to Thai League 2 |
| 15 | Nakhon Ratchasima (R) | 30 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 20 | 44 | −24 | 24 | |
| 16 | Kanchanaburi Power (R) | 30 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 29 | 54 | −25 | 23 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Positions by round
The table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches. In order to preserve chronological evolvements, any postponed matches are not included in the round at which they were originally scheduled, but added to the full round they were played immediately afterwards. For example, if a match is scheduled for matchday 13, but then postponed and played between days 16 and 17, it will be added to the standings for day 16.
| Leader and qualification to the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite league stage | |
| Qualification to the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite league stage | |
| Qualification to the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Two group stage | |
| Relegation to the 2026–27 Thai League 2 |
Results by match played
Results
Season statistics
Top Goalscorers
- As of 10 May 2026.
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buriram United | 23 | |
| 2 | Ratchaburi | 15 | |
| Ratchaburi | |||
| 4 | Rayong | 14 | |
| 5 | Buriram United | 13 | |
| Uthai Thani | |||
| 7 | BG Pathum United | 11 | |
| Chiangrai United | |||
| PT Prachuap | |||
| 10 | Uthai Thani | 10 | |
Hat-tricks
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buriram United | Uthai Thani | 5–1 (H) | 24 August 2025 | |
| Buriram United | Muangthong United | 5–0 (A) | 22 November 2025 | |
| Uthai Thani | Nakhon Ratchasima | 7–0 (H) | 29 November 2025 | |
| Buriram United | Sukhothai | 6–0 (H) | 21 February 2026 | |
| Ratchaburi | Rayong | 6–1 (H) | 3 May 2026 | |
Clean sheets
- As of 10 May 2026.
| Rank | Player | Club | Clean
sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port | 14 | |
| 2 | BG Pathum United | 12 | |
| 3 | Bangkok United | 10 | |
| PT Prachuap | |||
| 5 | Buriram United | 9 | |
| 6 | Chiangrai United | 8 | |
| 7 | Ratchaburi | 7 | |
| 8 | Ayutthaya United | 5 | |
| Rayong | |||
| Sukhothai | |||
| Uthai Thani | |||
Attendances
Overall
| Pos | Team | Total | High | Low | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buriram United | 273,039 | 30,726 | 13,477 | 18,203 | −0.9% |
| 2 | BG Pathum United | 128,396 | 13,094 | 6,165 | 8,560 | +4.4% |
| 3 | Chiangrai United | 102,055 | 11,564 | 3,392 | 6,804 | +101.7% |
| 4 | Chonburi | 92,793 | 8,463 | 4,577 | 6,186 | +29.7%† |
| 5 | Kanchanaburi Power | 76,416 | 11,461 | 3,065 | 5,094 | +152.3%† |
| 6 | Muangthong United | 75,522 | 11,413 | 2,761 | 5,035 | +12.2% |
| 7 | Port | 74,954 | 6,250 | 3,631 | 4,997 | +12.8% |
| 8 | Ratchaburi | 67,883 | 8,379 | 2,891 | 4,526 | +15.6% |
| 9 | Rayong | 54,195 | 6,742 | 2,674 | 3,613 | +2.0% |
| 10 | PT Prachuap | 50,478 | 4,110 | 2,975 | 3,365 | −2.0% |
| 11 | Sukhothai | 50,384 | 7,990 | 1,736 | 3,359 | +41.6% |
| 12 | Ayutthaya United | 48,888 | 4,316 | 2,383 | 3,259 | +185.9%† |
| 13 | Nakhon Ratchasima | 47,312 | 6,320 | 1,020 | 3,154 | −59.4% |
| 14 | Uthai Thani | 37,848 | 4,428 | 1,943 | 2,523 | −21.3% |
| 15 | Lamphun Warriors | 37,662 | 5,130 | 1,454 | 2,511 | −18.8% |
| 16 | Bangkok United | 30,981 | 6,329 | 1,035 | 2,065 | −11.6% |
| League total | 1,248,506 | 30,726 | 1,020 | 5,202 | +7.8% |
Updated to games played on 10 May 2026
Source: Thai League 1 2025–26
Notes:
†
Teams played previous season in Thai League 2
Home match played
- As of 10 May 2026
| Team \ Match played | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayutthaya United | 4,316 | 3,600 | 4,263 | 2,670 | 3,303 | 3,316 | 2,787 | 3,276 | 3,130 | 2,936 | 4,129 | 3,134 | 2,610 | 2,383 | 3,035 | 48,888 |
| Bangkok United | 2,032 | 4,097 | 6,329 | 1,279 | 1,088 | 1,211 | 2,003 | 1,123 | 1,257 | 1,622 | 2,285 | 2,292 | 1,035 | 1,505 | 1,823 | 30,981 |
| BG Pathum United | 7,478 | 11,158 | 8,696 | 8,171 | 10,130 | 6,592 | 9,307 | 6,848 | 6,599 | 13,094 | 6,165 | 8,338 | 8,070 | 8,176 | 9,574 | 128,396 |
| Buriram United | 13,477 | 15,094 | 28,051 | 15,614 | 14,588 | 14,466 | 14,382 | 17,151 | 13,603 | 14,718 | 13,680 | 18,455 | 23,555 | 25,479 | 30,726 | 273,039 |
| Chiangrai United | 7,507 | 11,561 | 11,564 | 9,166 | 6,097 | 4,332 | 10,965 | 7,145 | 5,120 | 5,693 | 5,376 | 3,392 | 4,488 | 5,199 | 4,450 | 102,055 |
| Chonburi | 5,855 | 6,187 | 5,197 | 5,338 | 6,501 | 8,453 | 5,107 | 4,577 | 6,828 | 5,256 | 5,909 | 5,202 | 6,934 | 8,463 | 6,986 | 92,793 |
| Kanchanaburi Power | 4,095 | 3,416 | 3,628 | 4,892 | 3,450 | 3,980 | 3,586 | 3,825 | 4,965 | 3,065 | 3,872 | 7,549 | 11,461 | 7,268 | 7,364 | 76,416 |
| Lamphun Warriors | 5,130 | 2,350 | 1,563 | 3,147 | 2,298 | 1,551 | 1,454 | 2,345 | 2,149 | 2,148 | 2,969 | 1,569 | 1,605 | 2,426 | 4,958 | 37,662 |
| Muangthong United | 4,723 | 6,380 | 5,173 | 5,178 | 2,887 | 4,346 | 4,918 | 3,756 | 2,761 | 4,425 | 6,781 | 3,856 | 4,140 | 4,785 | 11,413 | 75,522 |
| Nakhon Ratchasima | 6,320 | 5,832 | 5,221 | 3,815 | 2,191 | 2,398 | 1,020 | 3,221 | 2,021 | 2,316 | 5,199 | 1,921 | 2,210 | 1,592 | 2,035 | 47,312 |
| Port | 6,250 | 4,854 | 5,166 | 4,853 | 6,250 | 5,711 | 4,297 | 4,081 | 3,853 | 5,088 | 4,283 | 3,631 | 4,137 | 6,250 | 6,250 | 74,954 |
| PT Prachuap | 3,650 | 3,174 | 3,076 | 3,319 | 2,975 | 3,040 | 3,549 | 3,075 | 4,110 | 3,070 | 3,397 | 3,437 | 3,217 | 3,363 | 4,026 | 50,478 |
| Ratchaburi | 5,878 | 5,842 | 4,159 | 3,747 | 6,947 | 3,259 | 3,941 | 3,974 | 3,974 | 3,999 | 2,991 | 3,245 | 2,891 | 8,379 | 4,657 | 67,883 |
| Rayong | 3,442 | 4,019 | 3,363 | 2,686 | 3,842 | 2,704 | 4,541 | 3,175 | 3,712 | 3,193 | 4,003 | 2,674 | 3,365 | 6,742 | 2,734 | 54,195 |
| Sukhothai | 3,375 | 2,611 | 2,035 | 3,538 | 1,736 | 2,463 | 4,626 | 2,958 | 6,550 | 2,002 | 1,972 | 2,072 | 2,089 | 4,367 | 7,990 | 50,384 |
| Uthai Thani | 3,290 | 2,763 | 3,174 | 2,246 | 2,174 | 1,943 | 2,657 | 2,056 | 2,154 | 4,428 | 2,014 | 2,010 | 1,965 | 2,722 | 2,252 | 37,848 |
| League total | 1,248,506 | |||||||||||||||
Source: Thai League 1 2025–26
See also
- 2025–26 Thai League 2
- 2025–26 Thai League 3
- 2025 Thailand Semi-pro League
- 2026 Thailand Semi-pro League
- 2025 Thailand Amateur League
- 2025–26 Thai FA Cup
- 2025–26 Thai League Cup
- 2025 Thailand Champions Cup