Buriram United F.C.–Muangthong United F.C. rivalry

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Buriram United F.C. v Muangthong United F.C.
Location Thailand
Teams Buriram United F.C.
Muangthong United F.C.
First meeting27 February 2010
Buriram United 1–2 Muangthong United (Friendly match)
Latest meeting24 May 2025
Muangthong United 2–3 Buriram United
(2024–25 Thai FA Cup)
Next meetingTBA
Stadiums Chang Arena (Buriram United)
Thunderdome Stadium (Muangthong United)

The matchup of Buriram United versus Muangthong United is considered by Thai football media and followers as the biggest football match in Thailand due to their dominance in Thai Football in the modern era. The two clubs are the most successful Thai teams in professional league age. Both clubs are the only two clubs that have won the top league of Thailand from the promotion of Muangthong United to Thai League 1 in 2009 until 2018.

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Buriram United and Muangthong United are mainly the competitive rivals since both are located in the different regions of Thailand. However, both clubs also represent the different group of supporters among them. Buriram represents the rustic people in the countryside while Muangthong United symbolizes the urban people in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region since Muangthong is located in Nonthaburi Province which was the part of Thailand capital city, Bangkok until 1956 while and Buriram United is located on the frontier side, Buriram Province which is 238-mile-far from Bangkok.

History

Promotion of Muangthong United

Muangthong United was founded in 1989 as Nongjorg Pittayanusorn Football Club by Worawi Makudi.

In 2009, Muangthong United which has owned by Siam Sport Syndicate (Thai biggest sports multimedia) successfully climbed three divisions from Thai Regional League Division 2 to Thai Premier League within the 3 years of span. The newly promoted club invested the significant of a fund to the team since they had a high ambition to reach the continental football. In that season, Provincial Electricity Authority F.C. (PEA) (later re-established to Buriram United) was the defending champion from the 2008 season. Both clubs met two times in the league and Muangthong won all of them. Muangthong finished their first season in their top league with the champion title. PEA FC finished at a ninth place out of sixteen clubs in the league.

Establishing of Buriram United

In December 2009 after the underwhelming performance of PEA FC, it was announced that a politician based in Buriram, Newin Chidchob was to take over the club. He had already tried unsuccessfully to take over TOT SC and Royal Thai Army FC [1] Newin relocated the club to Buriram in Isan and rebranded it to Buriram PEA Football Club. The Buriram PEA inherited most of the players from the former PEA club included the stars like Rangsan Vivatchaichok, Apichet Puttan and Theerathon Bunmathan. Pongphan Wongsuwan who was a long-time head coach of TOT S.C. was instated as coach. Thailand national team member Suchao Nuchnum of TOT S.C. also followed his coach to the new team.

Muanthong United won back-to-back Thai Premier League in 2010 while Buriram finished as the runner-up in their first season of a new era.

The Rivalry

In the early state of both clubs, the rivalry was mainly the competitive contest between them. However, it later developed into the conflict among supporters.

The rivalry of both teams started in 2012 from the conflict between Football Association of Thailand and Buriram United. Worawi Makudi who was the founder of Muangthong United has the deep relation with Siam Sports Syndicate was that time the president of the FAT. Newin Chidchob, the president of Buriram United frequently questioned the transparency of FAT and the bias of referees and schedule toward Muangthong United. [2] Due to the conflict, Siam Sport eventually bashed Newin Chidchob and Buriram United through their media channels which covered most of the local football in Thailand in that time.

In the late of 2012 season, Buriram United won Thai Premier League and request to hold the Trophy ceremony at their home in the match before the last one. However, that time FAT president Worawi Makudi declined the request and forced them to receive the trophy at United Stadium of Chiang Rai that was the venue of their last match. After the game, Buriram United reacted by sending two staff to receive the trophy and head back to the club without any celebration to show their protest against the Makudi.

Buriram United and Muangthong United have become the opposite poles after that. The supporters started to throw the hate to each side. Both supporters packed the stadium of two clubs whenever there was the matchup between them.

Honours

As of 3 June 2025

The premier honours of Buriram United Muangthong United since 2009

CompetitionBuriram UnitedMuangthong UnitedTotal
Thai League 1 10414
Thai FA Cup 707
Thai League Cup 829 [1]
Kor Royal Cup/Thailand Champions Cup 527
Toyota Premier Cup 303
Mekong Club Championship 213
ASEAN Club Championship 101
Total36944

1 Buriram United and Muangthong United share the title of 2016 Thai League Cup winner.

Head-to-head

As of 3 June 2025

The competitive head-to-head of Buriram United and Muangthong United since 2010

CompetitionBuriram United winDrawMuangthong United winTotal
Thai League 1 1313430
Thai FA Cup 5016
Thai League Cup 2125
Kor Royal Cup 3003
Total2314744

All-time results

As of 3 June 2025

Fixtures from 2010 to the present day featuring League games, Thai FA Cup, Thai League Cup, Kor Royal Cup and Exhibition game.

#DateCompetitionVenueHome clubScore Buriram United Scorers/Red cards Muangthong United Scorers/Red cardsReport
127 February 2010 Friendly match Khao Kradong Stadium Buriram United 1–2Soccerball shade.svg Dudu Soccerball shade.svg Christian Kouakou, Soccerball shade.svg Yaya Soumahoro [3]
25 May 2010 2010 Thai Premier League SCG Stadium Muangthong United 0–0 [4]
322 August 2010 2010 Thai Premier League Khao Kradong Stadium Buriram United 1–0Soccerball shade.svg Douglas [5]
42 April 2011 2011 Thai Premier League SCG Stadium Muangthong United 0–0 [6]
531 December 2011 2011 Thai Premier League New I-Mobile Stadium Buriram United 1–0Soccerball shade.svg Bouba Abbo [7]
611 January 2012 2011 Thai FA Cup - final Supachalasai Stadium Neutral1–0Soccerball shade.svg Frank Acheampong [8]
730 May 2012 2012 Thai Premier League New I-Mobile Stadium Buriram United 1–1Soccerball shade.svg Suriya DomtaisongRed card.svg Jakkaphan Kaewprom Soccerball shade.svg Jakkaphan PornsaiRed card.svg Mario Gjurovski [9]
819 August 2012 2012 Thai Premier League SCG Stadium Muangthong United 1–1Soccerball shade.svg Frank Acheampong Soccerball shade.svg Mario Djurovski [10]
923 February 2013 2013 Kor Royal Cup Supachalasai Stadium Neutral2–0Soccerball shade.svgSoccerball shade.svg Ramsés Bustos Red card.svg Mongkol Namnuad [11]
1017 April 2013 2013 Thai Premier League SCG Stadium Muangthong United 1–2Soccerball shade.svgSoccerball shade.svg Javier Patiño Soccerball shade.svg Dagno Siaka [12]
1111 August 2013 2013 Thai Premier League New I-Mobile Stadium Buriram United 1–1Soccerball shade.svg Osmar BarbaRed card.svg Theerathon Bunmathan Soccerball shade.svg Mario Djurovski [13]
1223 September 2013 2013 Thai FA Cup - semi finals Thammasat Stadium Neutral1–0Soccerball shade.svg Manuel Redondo Red card.svg Witsanusak Kaewruang [14]
131 February 2014 2014 Kor Royal Cup Suphanburi Stadium Neutral1–0Soccerball shade.svg Jay Simpson [15]
1410 May 2014 2014 Thai Premier League New I-Mobile Stadium Buriram United 0–0Red card.svg Theerathon Bunmathan [16]
1518 June 2014 2014 Thai League Cup - QF Leg 1 New I-Mobile Stadium Buriram United 0–0 [17]
162 July 2014 2014 Thai League Cup - QF Leg 2 SCG Stadium Muangthong United 0–1Soccerball shade.svg Carmelo González [18]
1720 August 2014 2014 Thai Premier League SCG Stadium Muangthong United 0–1Soccerball shade.svg Andrés TúñezRed card.svg Theerathon Bunmathan [19]
1821 February 2015 2015 Thai Premier League SCG Stadium Muangthong United 1–1Soccerball shade.svg Diogo Soccerball shade.svg Mario Gjurovski [20]
191 August 2015 2015 Thai Premier League New I-Mobile Stadium Buriram United 2–2Soccerball shade.svg Thitipan Puangchan (o.g.), Soccerball shade.svg Diogo Soccerball shade.svg Mario Gjurovski, Soccerball shade.svg Cleiton Silva [21]
2026 December 2015 2015 Thai FA Cup - final Supachalasai Stadium Neutral3–1Soccerball shade.svg Andrés Túñez, Soccerball shade.svg Go Seul-ki, Soccerball shade.svg Jakkaphan Kaewprom Soccerball shade.svg Mario GjurovskiRed card.svg Mario Gjurovski [22]
2120 February 2016 2016 Kor Royal Cup Supachalasai Stadium Neutral3–1Soccerball shade.svg Diogo, Soccerball shade.svg Andrés Túñez, Soccerball shade.svg Jakkaphan Kaewprom Soccerball shade.svg Adisak Kraisorn [23]
2227 April 2016 2016 Thai League New I-Mobile Stadium Buriram United 0–3Red card.svg Weslley Soccerball shade.svgSoccerball shade.svg Cleiton Silva, Soccerball shade.svg Adisak Kraisorn [24]
2324 July 2016 2016 Thai League SCG Stadium Muangthong United 3–2Soccerball shade.svg Diogo, Soccerball shade.svg Anon Amornlerdsak Soccerball shade.svg Chanathip Songkrasin, Soccerball shade.svg Sarach Yooyen, Soccerball shade.svg Cleiton Silva [25]
243 August 2016 2016 Thai FA Cup - third round SCG Stadium Muangthong United 3–1Soccerball shade.svg Andrés TúñezRed card.svg Bruno Moreira Soccerball shade.svg Adisak Kraisorn, Soccerball shade.svg Teerasil Dangda, Soccerball shade.svg Cleiton Silva [26]
253 April 2017 2017 Thai League 1 New I-Mobile Stadium Buriram United 2–0Soccerball shade.svg Jajá, Soccerball shade.svg Suchao Nutnum Red card.svg Célio Santos [27]
269 July 2017 2017 Thai League 1 SCG Stadium Muangthong United 1–1Soccerball shade.svg Rafael Bastos Soccerball shade.svg Leandro Assumpção [28]
2711 October 2017 2017 Thai League Cup - QF New I-Mobile Stadium Buriram United 0–2Soccerball shade.svg Leandro Assumpção, Soccerball shade.svg Theerathon Bunmathan [29]
284 May 2018 2018 Thai League 1 Chang Arena Buriram United 4–0Soccerball shade.svg Yoo Jun-soo, Soccerball shade.svgSoccerball shade.svg Diogo, Soccerball shade.svg Korrakot Wiriyaudomsiri [30]
2916 September 2018 2018 Thai League 1 SCG Stadium Muangthong United 0–3Soccerball shade.svg Korrakot Wiriyaudomsiri, Soccerball shade.svg Osvaldo, Soccerball shade.svg Yoo Jun-soo [31]
3026 May 2019 2019 Thai League 1 Chang Arena Buriram United 1–0Soccerball shade.svg Sasalak Haiprakhon [32]
3114 September 2019 2019 Thai League 1 SCG Stadium Muangthong United 3–1Soccerball shade.svg Suphanat Mueanta Soccerball shade.svg Oh Ban-suk, Soccerball shade.svg Derley, Soccerball shade.svg Heberty [33]
3231 October 2020 2020–21 Thai League 1 Chang Arena Buriram United 2–3Soccerball shade.svg Marko Šćepović, Soccerball shade.svg Apiwat Ngaolamhin Soccerball shade.svg Lucas Rocha, Soccerball shade.svg Derley, Soccerball shade.svg Willian Popp [34]
336 March 2021 2020–21 Thai League 1 SCG Stadium Muangthong United 2–2Soccerball shade.svg Maicon, Soccerball shade.svg Piyaphon Phanichakul Soccerball shade.svg Korawich Tasa, Soccerball shade.svg Suporn Peenagatapho [35]
343 April 2021 2020–21 Thai FA Cup - QF Chang Arena Buriram United 2–0Soccerball shade.svg Samuel, Soccerball shade.svg Supachok Sarachat
3531 October 2021 2021–22 Thai League 1 Chang Arena Buriram United 2–0Soccerball shade.svg Samuel, Soccerball shade.svg Narubadin Weerawatnodom
3629 January 2022 2021–22 Thai League 1 Thunderdome Stadium Muangthong United 0–1Soccerball shade.svg Ratthanakorn Maikami
3711 September 2022 2022–23 Thai League 1 Chang Arena Buriram United 1–1Soccerball shade.svg Suphanat Mueanta Soccerball shade.svg Sardor Mirzaev
3825 January 2023 2022–23 Thai League Cup - R16 Thunderdome Stadium Muangthong United 1–2Soccerball shade.svg Suphanat Mueanta, Soccerball shade.svg Lucas Rocha (o.g.)Soccerball shade.svg Willian Popp
3912 February 2023 2022–23 Thai League 1 Thunderdome Stadium Muangthong United 4–4Soccerball shade.svg Suphanat Mueanta, Soccerball shade.svgSoccerball shade.svg Lonsana Doumbouya, Soccerball shade.svg Theerathon Bunmathan Soccerball shade.svgSoccerball shade.svgSoccerball shade.svg Eric Johana Omondi, Soccerball shade.svg Poramet Arjvirai
403 December 2023 2023–24 Thai League 1 Thunderdome Stadium Muangthong United 2–2Soccerball shade.svg Supachai Chaided, Soccerball shade.svg Goran Čaušić Soccerball shade.svg Jaroensak Wonggorn, Soccerball shade.svg Stefan Šćepović
4127 April 2024 2023–24 Thai League 1 Chang Arena Buriram United 3–1Soccerball shade.svg Jefferson Tabinas, Soccerball shade.svg Supachai Chaided, Soccerball shade.svg Goran Čaušić Soccerball shade.svg Kakana Khamyok
4222 May 2024 2023–24 Thai League Cup - semi final BG Stadium Neutral0–2Soccerball shade.svg Kakana Khamyok, Soccerball shade.svg Jaroensak Wonggorn
4322 December 2024 2024–25 Thai League 1 Chang Arena Buriram United 1–0Soccerball shade.svg Guilherme Bissoli Red card.svg Theerapat Laohabut
4423 February 2025 2024–25 Thai League 1 BG Stadium Muangthong United 1–3Soccerball shade.svg Sasalak Haiprakhon, Soccerball shade.svg Hong Jeong-un (o.g.), Soccerball shade.svg Ratthanakorn Maikami Soccerball shade.svg Guilherme Bissoli (o.g.) [36]
4524 May 2025 2024–25 Thai FA Cup - final Thammasat Stadium Neutral3–2Soccerball shade.svgSoccerball shade.svg Guilherme Bissoli, Soccerball shade.svg Goran Čaušić Soccerball shade.svgSoccerball shade.svg Poramet Arjvirai

Player records

All-time top scorers

As of 3 June 2025
RankPlayerClubPeriodGoals
1 Flag of Brazil.svg Diogo Buriram United 2015–20186
2 Flag of North Macedonia.svg Mario Gjurovski Muangthong United 2012–2015, 20195
Flag of Brazil.svg Cleiton Silva Muangthong United 2014–20175
3 Flag of Venezuela.svg Andrés Túñez Buriram United 2014–20204
Flag of Thailand.svg Suphanat Mueanta Buriram United 2018–4
4 Flag of Thailand.svg Adisak Kraisorn Muangthong United 2016–20223
Flag of Kenya.svg Eric Johana Omondi Muangthong United 2022–20233
Flag of Thailand.svg Poramet Arjvirai Muangthong United 2017–3
Flag of Serbia.svg Goran Čaušić Buriram United 2022–2024, 2024–3
Flag of Brazil.svg Guilherme Bissoli Buriram United 2024–3

Figures for active players (in bold) .

Players who played for both clubs

Seq.PlayerNation(s)Joining second clubDirect transferBuriram UnitedMuangthong United
1 Suriya Domtaisong
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20092009–2010, 2012–20132009
2 Ukrit Wongmeema
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20092009–20112009
3 Salahudin Awae
Flag of Thailand.svg
201020102007–2009
4 Jakkaphan Kaewprom
Flag of Thailand.svg
20112011–20222010–2011
5 Umarin Yaodam
Flag of Thailand.svg
20132005–20102012–2013
6 Chitchanok Xaysensourinthone
Flag of Thailand.svg
201320122013
7 Naruphol Ar-romsawa
Flag of Thailand.svg
20152015–20162010–2011
8 Prakit Deeprom
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20152015–20162007, 2017–2018
9 Adisak Kraisorn
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20112011–20142009, 2016–2019, 2021–2022
10 Charyl Chappuis
Flag of Thailand.svg Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
20172013–20142017–2019
11 Nukoolkit Krutyai
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20172015–20162017–2019
12 Jajá
Flag of Brazil.svg
201820172018
13 Piyaphon Phanichakul
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20202020–20222010–2015
14 Aung Thu
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20202020–20222019
15 Peeradon Chamratsamee
Flag of Thailand.svg
20212021–20242015–2017
16 Theerathon Bunmathan
Flag of Thailand.svg
20212009–2016, 2021–2016–2019
17 Suporn Peenagatapho
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20232023–20242014–2016, 2018–2023
18 Sathaporn Daengsee
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202420162024
19 Phitiwat Sukjitthammakul
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20242024–2015

Managed both clubs

ManagerBuriram United careerMuangthong United career
SpanGWDLWin %SpanGWDLWin %
Flag of Thailand.svg Attaphol Buspakom 2010–2013??????????2009??????????
Flag of England.svg Scott Cooper 201326186269.232014952255.56
Flag of Brazil.svg Alexandre Gama 2014–2016, 2020–2021149102281968.462019–202028163957.14

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