Football in Bangkok

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Football is the popular sport, both in terms of participants and spectators, in Bangkok.

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Introduction

In Bangkok, Thai League has been gaining popularity. There are many football clubs based in Bangkok. [1]

History

Bangkok has several of Thailand's significant football clubs, and the city is home to many football clubs.

Especially, Thai Farmers Bank F.C. won Asian Club Championship twice in 1994 and 1995.

Also, Police Tero reached the 2002–03 AFC Champions League final.

Competitions

Bangkok held King's Cup since 1968

Clubs

The table below lists all Bangkok clubs.

DivisionClubFoundedStatusNote
Thai League Muangthong United 1989Professional
Thai League Police Tero 1992Professional
Thai League Bangkok United 1988Professional
Thai League BG Pathum 1979Professional
Thai League Port F.C. 1967Professional
Thai League 3 Bangkok F.C. 1999Semi-Professional

Defunct Clubs

The table below lists all defunct Bangkok clubs.

ClubFoundedDissolvedStatusNote
Thai Farmers Bank F.C. 19872000Professional
Bangkok Bank F.C. 19552008Professional
Air Force Central 19372019Professional

Honours

Bangkok derby

There are many derbies between Football clubs based on Bangkok.

Stadiums

See also

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References

  1. Post reporters (23 September 2012). "Blemishes in the beautiful game". Bangkok Post.