Football in Bangkok

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Location map of professional football clubs in the city of Bangkok

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

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.

Division Club Founded Status Note
Thai League 2 Bangkok F.C. 1999 Professional
Thai League Bangkok United 1988 Professional
Thai League BG Pathum 1979 Professional
Thai League Muangthong United 1989 Professional
Thai League Police Tero 1992 Professional
Thai League Port F.C. 1967 Professional

Defunct Clubs

The table below lists all defunct Bangkok clubs.

Club Founded Dissolved Status Note
Air Force Central 1937 2019 Professional
Bangkok Bank F.C. 1955 2008 Professional
Thai Farmers Bank F.C. 1987 2000 Professional

Honours

Bangkok derby

There are many derbies between Football clubs based on Bangkok.

Stadiums

See also

References

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