Pattani Advances to Thai League After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Nongbua
Pattani FC secured their first-ever promotion to Thailand's top division after defeating Nongbua Pitchaya on penalties in a League 2 playoff final, winning 5-4 in the shootout after the aggregate score remained 3-3.
In the BYD SEAL 5 League 2 2025-26 season playoff finals second leg, Pattani FC hosted Nongbua Pitchaya FC at Pattani Provincial Organization Stadium (Rainbow Stadium) to battle for the final promotion spot to Thai League. In the first leg on May 16, Nongbua secured a 2-1 home victory, giving them the advantage. Pattani needed to win by at least two goals in this match to claim their first-ever promotion to the top division. In the end, Pattani FC defeated Nongbua Pitchaya FC 2-1 in regulation time, with goals from Marlon da Silva in the 24th minute for the hosts and Chakrawut Songma in the 45+5th minute for visitors. The two-leg aggregate remained tied 3-3, forcing 30 minutes of extra time with no additional scoring. The match went to a penalty shootout, where Pattani converted five penalties to Nongbua's four, securing the final promotion ticket to Thai League for the 2026-27 season in a historic moment for the club.
