Live score: Ratchaburi, down to 10 men, thrash Sukhothai to take the lead in Thai League 1.
On 9 October 2026, in the Thai League 1 2026-27 season (BYD Chiangrai Lions Six League 2026-27), Week 4, Ratchaburi FC, ranked 9th with 4 points, hosted Sukhothai FC, ranked 12th with 3 points, at Ratchaburi Stadium.
In the first half, at the 13th minute, the home team "Ratchanok Mangkorn" took the lead 1-0 after a right-side attack. Thanawat Suengchitthawon crossed low to the far post, where Ekneeth Panya calmly finished.
At the 27th minute, Ratchaburi FC was reduced to 10 men when Adisorn Phromrak was shown a direct red card for a studs-up slide tackle on a Sukhothai player and sent off immediately.
Despite being down to 10 men, Ratchaburi extended their lead to 2-0 at the 34th minute. Another right-side attack ended with Jonathan Vieira passing to Ekneeth Panya, who struck the ball into the near post for his second goal of the game.
In the second half, at the 56th minute, Ratchaburi FC increased their lead to 3-0 from a right-side corner. Robert Zulch delivered the corner, and Tarek Akkoun rose to head the ball firmly into the net.
At the 69th minute, "Ratchanok Mangkorn" scored their fourth goal. Pedro Tana crossed from the left to Sanchai Nontasila, who chested the ball to Robert Zulch, who volleyed it into the near post.
Ratchaburi continued their offensive pressure, adding two more goals from Pedro Tana at the 84th minute and substitute Martin Engiwa at the 88th, sealing a dominant 6-0 victory despite being a man down.
The match ended with Ratchaburi FC earning 7 points, temporarily topping the Thai League 1 table on superior goal difference over Buriram United. Meanwhile, Sukhothai FC remained at 3 points, dropping to 13th place.