Today's result: Nakhon Ratchasima fought hard to beat Sukhothai, keeping their chances of avoiding relegation in Thai League 1 alive until the final match.
On 2 May 2026, in the BYD C-Lion Six League One 2025/26 (Thai League 1) Week 29, Nakhon Ratchasima Mazda FC, bottom of the table in 16th place with 21 points, hosted BG Pathum United, ranked 4th with 48 points, at Thunder Dome Stadium.
The "Swat Cat" Nakhon Ratchasima Mazda FC refused to give up and scored the winning goal in the 79th minute. After building the attack down the right, Japanese player Hirotaka Mita curled a ball into the penalty area for Leon Pitchaya James to make a beautiful shot into the top corner.
At the end of this match, the "Swat Cat" Nakhon Ratchasima Mazda FC increased their tally to 24 points, moving up from last place to 15th, just 2 points above the relegation zone. They still have a chance to avoid the drop until the final match, when they visit Chonburi FC on Sunday, 10 May.
Meanwhile, the "Fire Bat" Sukhothai FC remain with 25 points in 14th place as before. They must fight to avoid relegation in the final match against Muangthong United next week.