Thai League 2
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Organising body | Thai League |
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Founded | 1997 |
Country | Thailand |
Confederation | AFC |
Number of teams | 18 |
Level on pyramid | 2 |
Promotion to | Thai League 1 |
Relegation to | Thai League 3 |
Domestic cup(s) | Thai FA Cup |
League cup(s) | Thai League Cup |
Current champions | Nakhon Ratchasima (2nd title) (2023–24) |
Most championships | Police United (4 titles) |
Website | thaileague.co.th/t2 |
Current: 2024–25 Thai League 2 |
Thai League 2 (Thai: ไทยลีก 2), commonly known as the T2, formally called Thai Division 1 League, is the second-tier professional league in the Thai football league system. Seasons typically run from August to May, with each team playing 34 games : two against each other team, one home and one away. It is sponsored by Muang Thai Life Assurance and Muang Thai Insurance and therefore officially known as the Muang Thai League. Champion, runner up and teams ranked 3rd – 6th qualified in play off for last spot in top tier promoted to Thai League 1 at the end of the season, whilst three are relegated to Thai League 3.
History
[edit]For the 2008 season, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) reduced the number of teams in the league to 16 teams. Previously there had been two groups of 12 clubs. For the 2011 season the number of teams was increased to 18 teams, The Thai Division 1 League is a season run from March to October, with teams playing 34 games each totalling 306 games in the season. In 2016, the Khǒr Royal Cup became a trophy for Thai Division 1 League. In 2017 the Football Association of Thailand[1] changed the name to Thai League 2.[2]
Promotion and relegation
[edit]Champion and runner up directly promoted to the Thai League 1, teams ranked 3rd – 6th qualified in play off for last spot in top tier next season.
The bottom three teams will be relegated to the Thai League 3.
Stadiums and locations (2024–25)
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Stadiums (2024–25)
[edit]Primary venues used in the Thai League 2:
Ayutthaya United | Bangkok | Chainat Hornbill | Chanthaburi | Chiangmai United | Chonburi |
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Ayutthaya Province Stadium | 72nd Anniversary Stadium | Khao Plong Stadium | Chanthaburi Province Stadium | 700th Anniversary Stadium | Chonburi Stadium |
Capacity: 6,000 | Capacity: 8,000 | Capacity: 8,625 | Capacity: 5,000 | Capacity: 25,000 | Capacity: 8,680 |
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Kanchanaburi Power | Kasetsart | Lampang | Mahasarakham | Nakhon Si United | Pattaya United |
Kanchanaburi Province Stadium | Insee Chantarasatit Stadium | Lampang Province Stadium | Mahasarakham Province Stadium | Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Stadium | Nong Prue Stadium |
Capacity: 13,000 | Capacity: 3,275 | Capacity: 5,500 | Capacity: 3,500 | Capacity: 5,000 | Capacity: 5,500 |
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Phrae United | Police Tero | Samut Prakan City | Sisaket United | Suphanburi | Trat |
Huai Ma Stadium | Boonyachinda Stadium | Samut Prakarn SAT Stadium | Sri Nakhon Lamduan Stadium | Suphan Buri Provincial Stadium | Trat Province Stadium |
Capacity: 2,500 | Capacity: 3,550 | Capacity: 5,130 | Capacity: 11,200 | Capacity: 15,279 | Capacity: 5,000 |
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Championship history
[edit](Champions of the 2nd tier Thai football league system)
[edit]Number of wins
[edit]Club | Champions |
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Police United | 4 (1999-2000), (2005–06), (2009), (2015) |
Nakhon Ratchasima | 2 (2014, 2023–24) |
Krung Thai Bank | 1 (1997–98) |
Bangkok Bank of Commerce | 1 (1998–99) |
TTM | 1 (2000–01) |
Bangkok Christian College | 1 (2001–02) |
Bangkok University | 1 (2002–03) |
TOT | 1 (2003–04) |
Royal Thai Army | 1 (2004–05) |
Customs Department | 1 (2007) |
Muangthong United | 1 (2008) |
Sriracha | 1 (2010) |
Songkhla United | 1 (2011) |
Ratchaburi | 1 (2012) |
Air Force AVIA | 1 (2013) |
Thai Honda Ladkrabang | 1 (2016) |
Chainat Hornbill | 1 (2017) |
PTT Rayong | 1 (2018) |
BG Pathum United | 1 (2019) |
Nongbua Pitchaya | 1 (2020–21) |
Lamphun Warriors | 1 (2021–22) |
Nakhon Pathom United | 1 (2022–23) |
Awards
[edit]Prize money
[edit]- As of 2023-24 season
- Champion: 5,000,000 Baht
- Runner-up: 3,000,000
- Third place: 1,000,000
- Fourth place: 500,000
- Fifth place: 300,000
- Sixth place: 100,000
- Seventh place: 50,000
Top scorers
[edit]Season | Top scorer | Club | Goals |
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2008 | ![]() |
Raj-Vithi | 18 |
2009 | ![]() |
Rattana Bundit | 27 |
2010 | ![]() |
Chula United | 19 |
2011 | ![]() ![]() |
PTT Rayong Chainat |
21 |
2012 | ![]() |
Bangkok | 23 |
2013 | ![]() |
Singhtarua | 24 |
2014 | ![]() |
Angthong | 19 |
2015 | ![]() ![]() |
Sukhothai Police United |
25 |
2016 | ![]() |
Prachuap | 17 |
2017 | ![]() |
Kasetsart | 28 |
2018 | ![]() |
Trat | 21 |
2019 | ![]() |
Rayong | 19 |
2020–21 | ![]() |
Khon Kaen United | 25 |
2021–22 | ![]() |
Udon Thani (13) / Lamphun Warriors (9) | 22 |
2022–23 | ![]() |
Uthai Thani | 28 |
2023–24 | ![]() |
Nakhon Ratchasima | 22 |
Most Valuable Player
[edit]Coach of the Year
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ มากรู้จักระบบบอลไทยกัน[permanent dead link] (in Thai)
- ^ "ไทยลีก2 นัดส่งท้ายซีซั่นยังเหลืออะไรให้ลุ้นบ้าง?" (in Thai). 29 September 2018. Archived from the original on 12 June 2021.
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External links
[edit]- Official website (in Thai)
- Football Association of Thailand (in Thai)
- Thai Division 1 League
- ผลบอลสด บ้านผลบอล ผลบอลวันนี้ 7m 888 Livescore
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- AFC Champions League (Records)
- AFC Cup (Records)
- Mekong Club Championship (defunct)
- Thai League All-Star
- Thailand Selection/Thailand XI
- King's Cup
- Queen's Cup (defunct)
- Toyota Premier Cup (defunct)
- Thailand Five's Futsal Tournament