User:Gunkiet/sandbox/2024–25 Thai League 3 North
| Season | 2023–24 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 14 September 2024 – TBD |
← 2023–24 2025–26 → | |
The 2024–25 Thai League 3 Northern Region is part of the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Regional Stage, consisting of 11 clubs located across the northern region of Thailand, including some areas in the upper parts of the central and western regions. The season will commence on 14 September 2024,[1] with clubs competing in a round-robin format featuring home-and-away matches. The Regional Stage will conclude on TBD, at which point the top two clubs will advance to the National Championship Stage, while the bottom-placed club will face relegation to the Thailand Semi-pro League for the following season. This stage showcases the spirit of football in Thailand's highlands, where clubs represent the cultural and historical richness of the northern provinces.
Seasonal Changes
[edit]Relegation from Thai League 2
[edit]Chiangmai was relegated to Thai League 3 due to failing to meet club licensing standards. The club will now compete in the Northern Region for the 2024–25 season, bringing higher-level competition.[2]
Promotion from Thailand Semi-pro League
[edit]Chattrakan City earned promotion from the Thailand Semi-pro League and joined the Northern Region, adding fresh competition for this season.[3]
Club licensing failures
[edit]Kongkrailas United and Rongseemaechaithanachotiwat Phayao, despite meeting competitive criteria, were relegated to the Thailand Semi-pro League after failing to comply with licensing requirements.[4][5] This has allowed Nakhon Sawan See Khwae City, the last-place club in the 2023–24 season, to remain in Thai League 3.[6]
Club name and logo changes
[edit]- Phitsanulok Unity revamped its identity, changing its logo from a field rat to a fighting cock, symbolizing King Naresuan the Great's legendary fighting cock.[7]
- Uttaradit Saksiam rebranded as TPF Uttaradit, adopting a completely new logo while keeping the image of Phraya Phichai, a historical local hero.[8]
Teams
[edit]Number of teams by province
[edit]| Position | Province | Number | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Phitsanulok |
3 | Chattrakan City, Phitsanulok, and Phitsanulok Unity |
| 2 |  Chiang Mai |
2 | Chiangmai and Maejo United |
| 3 |  Chiang Rai |
1 | Chiangrai City |
 Kamphaeng Phet |
1 | Kamphaengphet | |
 Lampang |
1 | Khelang United | |
 Nakhon Sawan |
1 | Nakhon Sawan See Khwae City | |
 Tak |
1 | Northern Nakhon Mae Sot United | |
 Uttaradit |
1 | TPF Uttaradit |
Stadiums and locations
[edit]Road travel distances between clubs
[edit]The distances between football clubs in the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Northern Region are approximate and calculated based on the most convenient and shortest practical road routes. These measurements prioritize routes that balance proximity and ease of travel, avoiding too indirect or inconvenient paths despite their shorter distance. By focusing on practical road travel, this chart reflects the real-world journey clubs will undertake for away matches, considering the road infrastructure and conditions in northern Thailand. This provides valuable insight into the logistical challenges clubs face during the season and is an essential resource for planning travel for clubs and their supporters.
Among the distances calculated, the shortest is notably 0 kilometers, representing Chiangmai and Maejo United, as well as Phitsanulok and Phitsanulok Unity, who share their respective home stadiums, making travel unnecessary. Conversely, the longest road journey between clubs spans 553 kilometers, marking the trip between Chiangrai City and Nakhon Sawan See Khwae City. In terms of total travel distances over the season, Chiangrai City faces the most extensive journey, covering approximately 3,738 kilometers, while TPF Uttaradit has the least travel, totaling around 1,941 kilometers. These travel disparities are presented in the accompanying table, which offers a detailed breakdown of road distances between each club, providing valuable insights into the logistical demands clubs face in the 2024–25 season.
| From | To (km) | Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTC | CMI | CRC | KPP | KLU | MJU | NSK | NMS | PLK | PLU | UTD | ||
| Chattrakan City | — | 366 | 432 | 106 | 242 | 366 | 127 | 225 | 13 | 13 | 110 | 2,000 |
| Chiangmai | 366 | — | 181 | 365 | 122 | 0 | 486 | 381 | 358 | 358 | 258 | 2,875 |
| Chiangrai City | 432 | 181 | — | 488 | 242 | 181 | 553 | 503 | 419 | 419 | 320 | 3,738 |
| Kamphaengphet | 106 | 365 | 488 | — | 256 | 365 | 129 | 144 | 116 | 116 | 167 | 2,252 |
| Khelang United | 242 | 122 | 242 | 256 | — | 122 | 374 | 269 | 234 | 234 | 135 | 2,230 |
| Maejo United | 366 | 0 | 181 | 365 | 122 | — | 486 | 381 | 358 | 358 | 258 | 2,875 |
| Nakhon Sawan See Khwae City | 127 | 486 | 553 | 129 | 374 | 486 | — | 262 | 137 | 137 | 236 | 2,927 |
| Northern Nakhon Mae Sot United | 225 | 381 | 503 | 144 | 269 | 381 | 262 | — | 228 | 228 | 249 | 2,870 |
| Phitsanulok | 13 | 358 | 419 | 116 | 234 | 358 | 137 | 228 | — | 0 | 104 | 1,967 |
| Phitsanulok Unity | 13 | 358 | 419 | 116 | 234 | 358 | 137 | 228 | 0 | — | 104 | 1,967 |
| TPF Uttaradit | 110 | 258 | 320 | 167 | 135 | 258 | 236 | 249 | 104 | 104 | — | 1,941 |
League table
[edit]Standings
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maejo United | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 4 | +11 | 21 | Qualification to the National Championship stage |
| 2 | Chiangmai | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 9 | +11 | 20 | |
| 3 | Khelang United | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 17 | |
| 4 | TPF Uttaradit | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | +2 | 17 | |
| 5 | Phitsanulok | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 8 | −2 | 12 | |
| 6 | Nakhon Sawan See Khwae City | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 11 | |
| 7 | Chattrakan City | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 11 | |
| 8 | Kamphaengphet | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | −5 | 11 | |
| 9 | Chiangrai City | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 | −6 | 8 | |
| 10 | Phitsanulok Unity | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | −7 | 6 | |
| 11 | Northern Nakhon Mae Sot United | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 17 | −9 | 5 | Relegation to the Thailand Semi-pro League |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goal scored; 5) Overall goal difference; 6) Overall goal scored; 7) Fair play points; 8) Play-off without extra time).
Positions by round
[edit]= Qualification to the National Championship stage; = Relegation to the Thailand Semi-pro League
Results by round
[edit]Results
[edit]- ^ "Announcement of the Opening Day for the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Season (in Thai)". matichon.co.th. 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Chiangmai Relegated Due to Failure to Meet Club Licensing Criteria (in Thai)". today.line.me. 29 May 2024.
- ^ "Chattrakan City Partners with Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University to Form Team for First Professional League Campaign (in Thai)". siamsport.co.th. 11 May 2024.
- ^ "Kongkrailas United Withdraws from the New Season (in Thai)". supersubthailand.com. 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Rongseemaechaithanachotiwat Phayao Disbands Amid Financial Issues (in Thai)". soccersuck.com. 20 May 2024.
- ^ "Nakhon Sawan See Khwae City Continues for the New Season (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Phitsanulok Unity has changed its logo in preparation for the 2024–25 season (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 22 June 2024.
- ^ "The Broken Sword Warriors have announced a change in the club's name and logo (in Thai)". today.line.me. 21 August 2024.
- ^ "Stadium of Chiangrai City (in Thai)". smmsport.com. 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Stadium of Kamphaengphet (in Thai)". vsportkamphaeng.com. 14 November 2021.
- ^ "Stadium of Khelang United (in Thai)". ballthai.com. 21 May 2023.
- ^ "Stadium of Nakhon Sawan See Khwae City (in Thai)". supersubthailand.com. 16 May 2022.
- ^ "Stadium of Northern Nakhon Mae Sot United (in Thai)". siamrath.co.th. 24 February 2021.
- ^ "Stadium of Phitsanulok (in Thai)". supersubthailand.com. 7 February 2023.
- ^ "Stadium of Uttaradit Saksiam (in Thai)". supersubthailand.com. 8 November 2021.