Muangthong United started well and took an early lead, but eventually could not hold on. Ratchaburi FC surged in the second half to secure a 3-2 victory, handing Muangthong their fifth consecutive loss and sinking them toward the bottom of the standings.
On 1 Feb 2026 GMT+7, in the BYD CyLion Six League One football competition for the 2025-26 season, a key weekly match featured Ratchaburi FC hosting Muangthong United. Both teams urgently needed points amid contrasting positions on the league table.
Ratchaburi FC had just suffered their first loss of 2026, falling 1-2 away to Port FC. This put pressure on their second-place position from teams ranked third to fifth. The team was still awaiting fitness confirmation for key center back Jonathan Khemdee for this game.
Meanwhile, Muangthong United was in a severe slump, having lost five consecutive matches. Their latest defeat was a 1-3 home loss to Rayong FC, dropping them to 15th place, two points below the safety zone. They were also without Piyanat Thodsanit due to suspension for this match.
In the first 15 minutes, Muangthong played better, creating 3-4 scoring chances, though none were clinical enough to convert into goals.
In the 16th minute, Ratchaburi had a goal by Gleison ruled out by VAR due to a foul by Kevin Deeromram just before the goal.
In the 23rd minute, Theeraphat Nantakowat struck a powerful long-range shot outside the penalty area. Ratchaburi goalkeeper Kampol Pathomakkakul mishandled the ball, which slipped into the net, putting Muangthong ahead 1-0.
Just before halftime, in the 45+6th minute, Pedro Tana dribbled forward and assisted Gleison, who scored with a precise finish to equalize for Ratchaburi at 1-1.
The first half ended with Ratchaburi FC and Muangthong United tied 1-1.
Shortly into the second half, in the 53rd minute, Denilson Junior scored to give Ratchaburi the lead at 2-1, turning the momentum and allowing them to control the game.
In the 66th minute, from a corner delivered by Jakrapan Kaewprom to the near post, the ball went into the net, extending Ratchaburi's lead to 3-1.
During injury time at 90+1 minutes, Muangthong managed to pull one back with a header from William Popp, but it was too late to change the outcome.
The match ended with Ratchaburi FC defeating Muangthong United 3-2.
This win boosted Ratchaburi FC's points to 38, solidifying their hold on second place in the league.
Muangthong United suffered their fifth straight loss, remaining second last in the standings and now five points adrift of the safety zone. Their relegation battle is becoming increasingly serious.