Live score: Pattani FC won a penalty shootout against Nongbua Pitchaya FC, securing the final promotion spot to the Thai League for the first time in their history.
On 23 May 2026, the BYD SEAL 5 League 2 2025-26 season playoff final second leg was held between Pattani FC, hosting at the Pattani Provincial Administrative Organization Stadium (Rainbow Stadium), and visiting Nongbua Pitchaya FC, competing for the last promotion spot to the Thai League.
Looking back to the first leg of the playoff final on 16 May, Nongbua Pitchaya FC had the advantage after winning 2-1 at home. This meant Pattani needed to win by a margin of two goals or more to secure their historic first promotion to the top league.
The match ended with Pattani FC beating Nongbua Pitchaya FC 2-1 in regular time. The home side's goal came from Marlon da Silva in the 24th minute, while the visitors scored through Jakrawat Songma in added time at 45+5 minutes. The aggregate score was tied 3-3, leading to 30 minutes of extra time with no change in the score. The winner was decided by a penalty shootout, where Pattani prevailed 5-4, claiming the final promotion spot to the 2026-27 Thai League in a historic achievement for the club.