Sukhothai F.C.

Sukhothai Football Club (Thai:สโมสรฟุตบอลจังหวัดสุโขทัย) is a Thai professional association football club based in Sukhothai province. They play in the Thai League 1. Sukhothai FC represents the Sukhothai Province mainly known for being the first Kingdom of Thailand.[1] Their main team colors are red and white and their away colors are black and green. Sukhothai FC play all their home matches at the Thalay Luang Stadium which has a maximum capacity of 9,500.

Sukhothai
สุโขทัย เอฟซี
Full nameSukhothai Football Club
สโมสรฟุตบอลจังหวัดสุโขทัย
Nickname(s)The Fire Bat
(ค้างคาวไฟ)
Short nameSKTFC
Founded2009 (2009)
GroundThalay Luang Stadium
Sukhothai, Thailand
Capacity9,500
ChairmanAnongwan Thepsuthin
Head CoachSurapong Kongthep
LeagueThai League 1
201912th
WebsiteClub website

History

Early history

Sukhothai FC was established in 2009 and entered the Regional League Northern Division. They finished their first ever season in the Regional League Northern Division in 7th place out of 11 teams. In 2014, after 6 years in the third tier division, Sukhothai got the promotion to 2015 Thai Division 1 League.

In 2015, the newly promotion team Sukhothai had a successful campaign in Thai Division 1 League with the finishing in the unexpected third place of the final standing. Sukhothai has promoted to 2016 Thai League.

In 2019, Sukhothai academy's top prospect, Jasraj Sangha, was offered a contract with the first team, but declined the offer, later stating that it was a "late notice".

Top League

In 2016, the first year in the top league, Sukhothai created the overachieved run by finishing in the seventh place of the table. Sukhothai also qualified for 2017 AFC Champions League after being one of co-winner of FA Cup.[2]

Main rivalry

Sukhothai's main neighboring rivals are with Phitsanulok and Kamphaengphet.

Stadium and locations

Coordinates Location Stadium Year
16°58′30″N 99°47′22″E Sukhothai Sukhothai Institute of Physical Education Stadium 2009–2013
17°03′42″N 99°47′37″E Sukhothai Thalay Luang Stadium 2014–present

Season by season record

Season League FA Cup League Cup Thailand
Champions Cup
AFC Champions
League
Top scorer
Division P W D L F A Pts Pos Name Goals
2009 DIV 2 North 20 6 6 8 29 29 24 7th    
2010 DIV 2 North 30 12 6 12 44 51 42 9th R1    
2011 DIV 2 North 30 6 8 16 23 41 26 14th    
2012 DIV 2 North 30 9 10 15 23 37 37 14th    
2013 DIV 2 North 30 18 6 6 50 28 60 3rd    
2014 DIV 2 North 26 19 4 3 69 19 61 1st    
2015 DIV 1 38 17 11 10 71 52 62 3rd R3 R1     Felipe Ferreira 25
2016 TL 31 13 6 12 50 44 45 7th W R3     Renan Marques 15
2017 T1 34 8 12 14 54 66 36 15th R2 QF RU Play-off round John Baggio 9
2018 T1 34 12 7 15 53 63 43 11th R2 R1     Nelson Bonilla 25
2019 T1 30 6 16 8 37 37 34 12th R3 R2     John Baggio 10
Champions Runners-up Promoted Relegated

Continental record

Season Competition Round Club Home Away
2017 AFC Champions League Preliminary round 2 Yadanarbon
5–0
Play-off round Shanghai SIPG
0–3

Players

Current squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
2 DF  THA Satsanapong Wattayuchutikul
3 DF  MYA Zaw Min Tun
4 DF  PHI Joshua Grommen
5 DF  THA Nukoolkit Krutyai
6 MF  THA Leon James
7 MF  MYA Hlaing Bo Bo (on loan from Yadanarbon)
8 MF  THA Nattawut Jaroenboot
10 FW  MAD John Baggio (captain)
13 DF  THA Piyarat Lajungreed
15 DF  THA Anusak Jaiphet
16 MF  KOR Jung Myung-oh
17 DF  THA Sila Srikampang
18 DF  KOR Yeo Sung-hye
No. Pos. Nation Player
19 DF  THA Watcharin Nuengprakaew
20 GK  THA Anurak Chompoopruk
21 MF  THA Muhammadnasay Kolaeh (on loan from Ratchaburi Mitr Phol)
25 GK  THA Chinnapong Raksri
30 GK  THA Peerapong Ruennin
31 GK  THA Sutthipong Pisansarb
35 MF  THA Natthaphon Piamplai
40 MF  THA Decha Sa-ardchom
43 MF  THA Watcharin Yailoet
55 DF  THA Ekkasit Chaobut
59 FW  THA Chatri Rattanawong
71 FW  BRA Ibson Melo

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
DF  THA Narongrit Boonsuk (at Khonkaen United)
MF  THA Pongpat Liorungrueangkit (at Chainat Hornbill)

Coaches

Honours

Domestic leagues

References

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