Nakhon Pathom United F.C.

Nakhonpathom United
นครปฐม ยูไนเต็ด
Full name Nakhonpathom United Football Club
สโมสรฟุตบอล นครปฐม ยูไนเต็ด
Nickname(s) The King Tiger
(เสือป่าราชา)
Founded 1999 (1999)
Ground Nakhon Pathom Municipality Sport School Stadium
Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
Capacity 3,500
Chairman Chiya Sasomsap
Head coach Thongchai Sukkoki
League Thai League 4
2017 Thai League 2, 7th (Relegated)

Nakhon Pathom United Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลนครปฐมยูไนเต็ด) or formerly Nakhon Pathom Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลจังหวัดนครปฐม) is a Thai professional football club based in Nakhon Pathom province and currently play in Thai League 2. Their home stadium is Nakhon Pathom Municipality Sport School Stadium. In 2008 season, the club finished at 9th place which became the highest league position in the club history.

In 2018, Club-licensing of this team didn't pass to play 2018 Thai League 2. This team were relegated to 2018 Thai League 4 Western Region.[1]

History

Formation and early years

Nakhon Pathom F.C. was founded in 1999, the club started playing in the Thailand Provincial League. In 2004, Nakhon Pathom finished the season on a mid-table in the league. In the year 2005 it was the first time a place among the top three will be achieved and promote to the Thai Premier League was narrowly missed. A year later, the result could be repeated. But the club was allowed to ascend to the highest league in Thailand, as was the second-placed a reserve team of Port Authority of Thailand FC. The association brought not only as a "provincial team," a new impetus in the league. But also the fans who traveled to away games and many were present at the home games. Nakhon Pathom was another club as well as Chonburi FC and Suphanburi FC the club in the Premier League who did not came from the capital Bangkok.

League era

The first season in the Premier League, the club was able to finish in 11th place and boosted its bottom line a year later at number nine. For the 2009 season was the first time be with Michael Aspin and Michael Thomas Byrne committed two players from Great Britain, Both had already played together in England at Northwich Victoria.

League suspension

Nakhon Pathom were suspended for two years following the final playoff game of the 2010 season after a fracas in the penultimate game of the playoffs with Sisaket, a game that NP had to win to ensure that they would be promoted.[2] The club are set to return to Division 1 for the 2013 campaign after serving their two-year punishment.

Stadium

Nakhon Pathom currently play their home matches at Nakhon Pathom Municipality Sport School Stadium which is a sports stadium in Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand. Which be within Sport School. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Nakhon Pathom FC. The stadium holds 3,500 people.

Stadium and locations

Coordinates Location Stadium Capacity Year
13°49′14″N 100°02′55″E / 13.820515°N 100.048519°E / 13.820515; 100.048519 Nakhon Pathom Sanam Chan Palace Sports Stadium 6,000 2007-2008
14°01′16″N 99°59′03″E / 14.0212459°N 99.98424275°E / 14.0212459; 99.98424275 Nakhon Pathom Kasetsart Kampangsan University Stadium 4,000 2009-2010
13°47′57″N 100°03′19″E / 13.799168°N 100.055387°E / 13.799168; 100.055387 Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Pathom Municipality Sport School Stadium 3,500 2013-2017

Season by season domestic record

Season League FA Cup League
Cup		 Kor Royal
Cup		 Asia Top scorer
Division P W D L F A Pts Pos Name Goals
1999/2000 PRO 22 8 7 7 34 24 31 6th
2001 PRO - - - - - - - -
2002 PRO 10 1 4 5 6 14 7 5th
2003 PRO 22 8 6 8 44 34 30 7th
2004 PRO - - - - - - - -
2005 PRO - - - - - - - 3rd
2006 PRO 30 17 11 2 42 15 62 3rd
2007 TPL 30 8 13 9 30 29 37 11th
2008 TPL 30 11 4 15 24 38 37 9th
2009 TPL 30 6 7 17 32 53 25 16th R3
2010 DIV 1 30 12 15 3 53 36 51 5th Quarter-finals R2 Phuwadol Suwannachart 13
2011/12 Suspended for two years1
2013 DIV 1 34 9 12 13 47 51 39 12th R2 R2 Cho Kwang-Hoon 7
2014 DIV 1 34 9 15 10 43 39 42 13th R2 R1 Woo Geun-jeong 16
2015 DIV 1 38 17 18 13 58 47 59 5th R3 R1
2016 DIV 1 26 6 10 10 29 42 28 12th R1 R2
2017 T2 32 10 12 10 43 38 42 7th QR Not Enter Berlin Ndebe-Nlome 14
2018 T4 West R3 R2

1 Nakhon Pathom were suspended for two years following the final playoff game, all results stood.[3]

Champions Runners-up Third Place Promoted Relegated

Players

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

No. Position Player
3 Thailand DF Chokchai Chuchai
4 Thailand MF Suphanat Jittayasothorn
6 Thailand DF Jakkree Burapha
7 Ghana FW John Sam
8 Thailand DF Prayad Boonya
9 Thailand FW Teerayut Ngamlamai
10 Brazil FW Olveira Silva Diego
11 Thailand FW Nattakit Fongwitoo
14 Thailand MF Nakun Pinthong
15 Thailand MF Carlos Stack
17 Thailand MF Wisarut Pannasi
18 Thailand MF Mongkhol Ruamram
19 Thailand MF David Megitt
20 Thailand MF Nattapon Worasut
No. Position Player
21 Thailand DF Pongsatorn Tongcha-um
22 Thailand DF Anucha Nuanlaong
23 Thailand DF Raungchai Choothongchai
24 Thailand DF Apinat Songsri
27 Ghana MF Lesley Ablorh
28 Laos MF Phoutthasay Khochalern
29 Thailand DF Supat Sripatiyuthwong
30 Thailand DF Jetsada Srichan
31 Thailand GK Veerawat Sawangsang
33 Thailand GK Weerachai Towong
34 Thailand DF Chatchanan Tuayhongthong
37 Thailand DF Tanongsak Vongthom
38 Thailand GK Rittikrai Nisaitrong
39 Thailand MF Anurut Chamcheang
77 Iran DF Saeid Chahjouei

Out on loan

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

No. Position Player
– Brazil FW Jonatan Ferreira Reis (at Thailand PT Prachuap)
No. Position Player

Coaches

Name Years
Chatchai Paholpat 2008-09
Piyapong Pue-on 2009
Anusorn Chumduangjai 2010
Vimol Jankam 2010 - Aug 2014
Peter Withe Aug 2014 - Jan 2016
Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul Jan 2016 - Nov 2016
Phayong Khunnaen Dec 2016 - Nov 2017
Thongchai Sukkoki Nov 2017 -

Honours

Domestic Leagues

References

  1. ↑ ""Official decision of FA Thailand"". thaileague.co.th. FA Thailand.
  2. ↑ "Two year ban for Nakhon Pathom". Bangkok Post. Bangkok Post. 30 December 2010. Retrieved 30 December 2010.
  3. ↑ "Two year ban for Nakhon Pathom". Bangkok Post. Bangkok Post. 30 December 2010. Retrieved 30 December 2010.
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