Today's Thai League 1 result: Muangthong United struggled with 10 men and lost at home to Rayong FC, facing relegation danger.
On 25 Jan 2026 GMT+7, in the BYD Sea Lion Six League 2025/26 (Thai League 1), Week 18, 14th-placed Muangthong United, fighting relegation with 13 points, hosted 6th-placed Rayong FC, who had 24 points, at Thunder Dome Stadium.
In the 12th minute of the first half, the visiting "Black Stallions" took the lead 1-0 as star striker Stênio Júnior broke through Muangthong's defense and scored a composed shot in the penalty area. The half ended with this score.
In the second half, at the 60th minute, Rayong FC extended their lead to 2-0 after a right-wing attack, with Ryoma Ito crossing into the center where Methee Sarakham headed the ball into the near post.
At the 78th minute, Muangthong United was reduced to 10 men when substitute Piyanut Thodsanit stomped on the calf of Rayong FC's substitute forward Weslen Júnior. After VAR review, the referee issued a direct red card.
At the 86th minute, Muangthong earned a penalty after a VAR check confirmed a foul by Krisada Nontharat. Melvin Laurensen converted the penalty to narrow the score to 1-2.
However, Rayong FC sealed the match with a third goal in injury time at 90+2 minutes from Stênio Júnior's second goal of the game. The match ended with Muangthong United suffering their fifth consecutive defeat, remaining at 13 points but dropping to 15th place.
Meanwhile, Rayong FC added three points to reach 27, firmly holding onto 6th place.