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.
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.
Route to the final
Lamphun Warriors (T1)RoundBuriram United (T1)OpponentResultKnockout 1 legOpponentResultMaraleina (T3)3–1 (A)HighlightRound of 32Lampang (T2)2–1 (A)HighlightMuang Trang United (T3)HighlightRound of 16BG Pathum United (T1)3–1 (H)HighlightPort (T1)2–0 (H)HighlightQuarter-finalsBangkok United (T1)HighlightRatchaburi (T1)HighlightSemi-finalsNongbua 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
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. 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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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.
Match Details
Lineups:GK 40 Korraphat Nareechan RB 27 Nuttee NoiwilaiCB 6 Todsapol LatedCB 5 Victor Cardozo (c) LB 30 Suriya Singmui CM 55 Oskari KekkonenCM 8 Akarapong PumwisatAM 14 Mohammed OsmanRF 7 Negueba CF 99 Fabinho LF 11 Anan Yodsangwal Substitutes:GK 20 Nont MuangngamDF 2 Witthaya Moonwong DF 3 Sarawut InpaenDF 4 Kike Linares DF 21 Tossaporn ChuchinDF 22 Noppol KerdkeawDF 23 Witthawin KlorwuttiwatMF 17 Patcharapol IntaneeMF 29 Tawan KhotrsuphoMF 32 Baworn TaplaMF 89 Teerawut ChurokFW 93 Júnior Batista Head Coach: Alexandre Gama Lineups:GK 13 Neil Etheridge CB 22 Ko Myeong-seokCB 16 Kenny Dougall (c) CB 40 Jefferson TabinasRM 11 Dion Cools DM 44 Peter ŽuljDM 5 Theerathon BunmathanLM 2 Sasalak Haiprakhon AM 10 Lucas Crispim CF 7 Guilherme Bissoli CF 9 Supachai ChaidedSubstitutes:GK 34 Chatchai BudpromDF 6 Curtis Good DF 28 Maxx CreeveyMF 4 Leon JamesMF 8 Ratthanakorn MaikamiMF 18 Athit BergMF 27 Phitiwat Sukjitthammakul MF 88 Dutsadee BuranajutanonMF 95 Seksan RatreeFW 45 Martin Boakye FW 54 Nathakorn RattanasuwanHead Coach: Osmar Loss 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
MATCH RULES 90 minutes. 30 minutes extra-time if necessary. Penalty shoot-out if still necessary. Maximum of 5 substitutions.
Statistics
+First halfStatisticLamphun WarriorsBuriram UnitedGoals scored00Total shots34Shots on target01Saves10Ball possession26%74%Total passes69181Corner kicks10Offsides41Yellow cards10Red cards10
+Second halfStatisticLamphun WarriorsBuriram UnitedGoals scored02Total shots212Shots on target14Saves21Ball possession24%76%Total passes61192Corner kicks35Offsides11Yellow cards45Red cards00
+OverallStatisticLamphun WarriorsBuriram UnitedGoals scored02Total shots516Shots on target15Saves31Ball possession25%75%Total passes130373Corner kicks45Offsides52Yellow cards55Red cards10
Winner 2024–25 Thai League CupWinnersBuriram UnitedEighth 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.
See also 2024–25 Thai League 1 2024–25 Thai League 2 2024–25 Thai League 3 2024 Thai U23 League 2024–25 Thai FA Cup 2024–25 Thai League Cup 2024–25 Thai League 3 Cup
References
External links Thai League official website