2022–23 Thai League 3

2022–23 Thai League 3
Season2022–23
Dates10 September 2022 – 21 May 2023[1]
ChampionsMH Nakhon Si City
PromotedChanthaburi
Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi
Pattaya Dolphins United
RelegatedChiangrai Lanna
Sakon Nakhon
Banbueng
Thawi Watthana Samut Sakhon United
Mueang Kon D United
Siam

The 2022–23 Thai League 3 is the sixth season of the Thai League 3, the third-tier professional league for association football clubs in Thailand, since its establishment in 2017, also known as Kongsalak Plus League due to the sponsorship deal with Kongsalak Plus.[2] A total of 75 teams would be divided into 6 regions including 12 teams in the Northern region, 13 teams in the Northeastern region, 12 teams in the Eastern region, 12 teams in the Western region, 12 teams in the Southern region, and 14 teams in the Bangkok metropolitan region.

Regional stage

The number of teams in 6 regions including 12 teams in the Northern region, 13 teams in the Northeastern region, 12 teams in the Eastern region, 12 teams in the Western region, 12 teams in the Southern region, and 14 teams in the Bangkok metropolitan region.[3]

Northern region

Main article: 2022–23 Thai League 3 Northern Region
League table
Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Phitsanulok (C, Q) 22 17 5 0 60 17 +43 56 Qualification to the National Championship stage
2 Uttaradit Saksiam (Q) 22 15 3 4 45 19 +26 48
3 Rongseemaechaithanachotiwat Phayao 22 11 5 6 40 32 +8 38
4 Wat Bot City 22 11 4 7 35 23 +12 37
5 Nan (R) 22 9 6 7 22 20 +2 33[a] Relegation to the Thailand Semi-Pro League[4]
6 See Khwae City 22 8 9 5 25 22 +3 33[a]
7 Maejo United 22 8 6 8 25 22 +3 30
8 Chiangrai City 22 7 7 8 29 31 −2 28
9 Kamphaengphet 22 5 5 12 20 34 −14 20
10 Nakhon Mae Sot United 22 4 7 11 12 25 −13 19
11 Kongkrailas United 22 3 5 14 15 39 −24 14
12 Chiangrai Lanna (R) 22 2 2 18 20 64 −44 8 Relegation to the Thailand Semi-Pro League
Source: Thai 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).
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Nan ahead on head-to-head points record; Nan 6 pts, See Khwae City 0 pts.

Northeastern region

Main article: 2022–23 Thai League 3 Northeastern Region
League table
Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Mahasarakham SBT (C, Q) 24 15 7 2 40 17 +23 52 Qualification to the National Championship stage
2 Sisaket United (Q) 24 15 6 3 34 11 +23 51
3 Rasisalai United 24 13 7 4 54 24 +30 46
4 Khon Kaen 24 11 8 5 36 21 +15 41
5 Ubon Kruanapat 24 11 5 8 35 30 +5 38
6 Muang Loei United 24 9 9 6 38 28 +10 36
7 Surin City 24 8 10 6 26 26 0 34
8 Khon Kaen Mordindang 24 9 5 10 36 41 −5 32
9 Udon United 24 7 8 9 24 26 −2 29
10 Yasothon 24 4 10 10 20 33 −13 22
11 Nakhon Ratchasima United 24 5 5 14 19 40 −21 20
12 Surin Khong Chee Mool 24 4 4 16 25 48 −23 16
13 Sakon Nakhon (R) 24 0 6 18 18 60 −42 6 Relegation to the Thailand Semi-Pro League
Source: Thai 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).
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated

Eastern region

Main article: 2022–23 Thai League 3 Eastern Region
League table
Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Pattaya Dolphins United (C, Q) 22 16 2 4 32 18 +14 50 Qualification to the National Championship stage
2 Chanthaburi (Q) 22 11 7 4 35 18 +17 40
3 Saimit Kabin United 22 10 7 5 28 17 +11 37
4 Chachoengsao Hi-Tek 22 10 3 9 29 28 +1 33
5 Marines 22 8 6 8 31 31 0 30
6 Fleet 22 8 5 9 27 28 −1 29[a]
7 Pluakdaeng United 22 8 5 9 22 26 −4 29[a]
8 Bankhai United 22 5 10 7 20 26 −6 25
9 ACDC 22 7 3 12 23 32 −9 24
10 Assawin Kohkwang United 22 5 8 9 19 27 −8 23
11 Navy 22 4 9 9 20 27 −7 21
12 Banbueng (R) 22 5 5 12 19 27 −8 20 Relegation to the Thailand Semi-Pro League
Source: Thai 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).
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Fleet ahead on head-to-head points record; Fleet 6 pts, Pluakdaeng United 0 pts.

Western region

Main article: 2022–23 Thai League 3 Western Region
League table
Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi (C, Q) 22 17 1 4 69 26 +43 52[a] Qualification to the National Championship stage
2 Samut Songkhram (Q, R) 22 16 4 2 42 22 +20 52[a] Qualification to the National Championship stage and relegation to the Thailand Semi-Pro League[5]
3 Hua Hin City 22 13 2 7 47 28 +19 41[b]
4 Kanchanaburi City 22 12 5 5 28 21 +7 41[b]
5 Chainat United 22 10 5 7 36 28 +8 35
6 Angthong 22 9 4 9 35 30 +5 31
7 Pathumthani University 22 8 4 10 31 32 −1 28[c]
8 Saraburi United 22 8 4 10 29 33 −4 28[c]
9 Assumption United 22 5 6 11 33 48 −15 21[d]
10 Kanjanapat 22 5 6 11 30 37 −7 21[d]
11 Lopburi City 22 4 4 14 25 39 −14 16
12 Thawi Watthana Samut Sakhon United (R) 22 1 3 18 13 74 −61 6 Relegation to the Thailand Semi-Pro League
Source: Thai 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).
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ a b The head-to-head record is tied; Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi 3 pts (GD 0), Samut Songkhram 3 pts (GD 0). Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi is ahead on the overall goals difference.
  2. ^ a b Hua Hin City is ahead on the head-to-head points record; Hua Hin City 4 pts, Kanchanaburi City 1 pt.
  3. ^ a b Pathumthani University is ahead on the head-to-head record; Pathumthani University 3 pts (GD +1), Saraburi United 3 pts (GD -1).
  4. ^ a b Assumption United is ahead on the head-to-head points record; Assumption United 4 pts, Kanjanapat 1 pt.

Southern region

Main article: 2022–23 Thai League 3 Southern Region
League table
Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Songkhla (C, Q) 22 16 5 1 46 10 +36 53 Qualification to the National Championship stage
2 MH Nakhon Si City (Q) 22 13 3 6 47 22 +25 42
3 Young Singh Hatyai United (R) 22 10 6 6 40 22 +18 36[a] Relegation to the Thailand Semi-Pro League[6]
4 Pattani 22 10 6 6 34 27 +7 36[a]
5 Nara United 22 9 6 7 30 27 +3 33
6 Phuket Andaman 22 8 6 8 26 30 −4 30
7 Muang Trang United 22 7 7 8 23 28 −5 28
8 Wiang Sa Surat Thani City 22 6 7 9 24 28 −4 25
9 Phatthalung 22 5 9 8 24 33 −9 24
10 Jalor City 22 4 9 9 15 24 −9 21[b]
11 Trang 22 6 3 13 25 54 −29 21[b]
12 Mueang Kon D United (R) 22 2 5 15 13 42 −29 11 Relegation to the Thailand Semi-Pro League
Source: Thai 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).
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Young Singh Hatyai United on the head-to-head points record; Young Singh Hatyai United 4 pts, Pattani 1 pt.
  2. ^ a b Jalor City is ahead on the head-to-head record; Jalor City 3 pts (GD +1), Trang 3 pts (GD -1).

Bangkok Metropolitan region

Main article: 2022–23 Thai League 3 Bangkok Metropolitan Region
League table
Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 North Bangkok University (C, Q) 26 15 8 3 39 16 +23 53[a] Qualification to the National Championship stage
2 Bangkok (Q) 26 15 8 3 48 29 +19 53[a]
3 Samut Sakhon City 26 17 2 7 48 35 +13 53[a]
4 Prime Bangkok 26 13 7 6 36 22 +14 46
5 Chamchuri United 26 10 8 8 33 31 +2 38
6 Kasem Bundit University 26 10 6 10 31 32 −1 36[b]
7 Samut Prakan 26 8 12 6 33 27 +6 36[b]
8 Nonthaburi United S.Boonmeerit 26 9 4 13 35 36 −1 31
9 Royal Thai Army 26 8 6 12 25 39 −14 30
10 AUU Inter Bangkok 26 7 6 13 26 28 −2 27
11 STK Muangnont 26 5 11 10 28 38 −10 26
12 Thonburi United 26 6 7 13 25 35 −10 25
13 Royal Thai Air Force 26 4 9 13 31 49 −18 21
14 Siam (R) 26 4 8 14 17 38 −21 20 Relegation to the Thailand Semi-Pro League
Source: Thai 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).
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ a b c The mini-league points record; North Bangkok University 7 pts (GD +2), Bangkok 7 pts (GD +1), Samut Sakhon City 3 pts.
  2. ^ a b Kasem Bundit University ahead on the head-to-head points record; Kasem Bundit University 4 pts, Samut Prakan 1 pt.

National Championship stage

Main article: 2022–23 Thai League 3 National Championship

The national championship stage is the next stage from the regional stage. 1st and 2nd places of each zone qualified for this stage by being featured in 2 groups. Teams from the Northern, Northeastern, and Eastern regions would have qualified for the upper group. Meanwhile, teams from the Western, Southern, and Bangkok Metropolitan regions would have qualified for the lower group. Winners, runners-ups, and third-placed of the national championship stage would be promoted to the 2023–24 Thai League 2.

Group stage

Upper region

Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification CTB PAT PLK SKU MSK UTD
1 Chanthaburi (P) 5 3 2 0 11 7 +4 11 Qualification to the finals and promotion to the 2023–24 Thai League 2 — — 3–3 — 4–2 —
2 Pattaya Dolphins United (P) 5 3 1 1 9 5 +4 10[a] Qualification to the third place play-offs 0–0 — — 3–1 3–1 —
3 Phitsanulok 5 3 1 1 11 10 +1 10[a] — 1–3 — 1–0 — 3–2
4 Sisaket United 5 1 1 3 7 6 +1 4[b] 1–2 — — — — 5–0
5 Mahasarakham SBT 5 1 1 3 10 12 −2 4[b] — — 2–3 0–0 — 5–2
6 Uttaradit Saksiam 5 1 0 4 7 15 −8 3 1–2 2–0 — — — —
Source: Thai League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored;).
(P) Promoted
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Pattaya Dolphins United is ahead on the head-to-head points record; Pattaya Dolphins United 3 pts, Phitsanulok 0 pts.
  2. ^ a b The head-to-head record is tied; Sisaket United 1 pt, Mahasarakham SBT 1 pt. Sisaket United is ahead on the overall goals difference.
Lower region

Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification MNS DPK SKA NBU BKK SKM
1 MH Nakhon Si City (C) 5 4 1 0 11 3 +8 13 Qualification to the finals and promotion to the 2023–24 Thai League 2 — 2–1 — — 3–0 —
2 Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi (O, P) 5 3 1 1 8 2 +6 10 Qualification to the third place play-offs — — 4–0 — 1–0 0–0
3 Songkhla 5 2 1 2 10 8 +2 7 2–3 — — 1–1 — 5–0
4 North Bangkok University 5 1 3 1 2 3 −1 6 0–0 0–2 — — — 1–0
5 Bangkok 5 1 1 3 2 7 −5 4 — — 0–2 0–0 — —
6 Samut Songkhram 5 0 1 4 1 11 −10 1 0–3 — — — 1–2 —
Source: Thai League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored;).
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted

Knockout stage

Third place play-offs
Team 1 Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score Team 2 1st leg 2nd leg
Pattaya Dolphins United 2–3 Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi 1–0 1–3
Finals
Team 1 Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score Team 2 1st leg 2nd leg
MH Nakhon Si City 2–1 Chanthaburi 1–1 1–0

See also

References

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