# Buriram United F.C.–Muangthong United F.C. rivalry

The matchup of Buriram United versus Muangthong United is considered by Thai football media and followers as the biggest football match in Thailand due to their dominance in Thai Football in the modern era. The two clubs are the most successful Thai teams in professional league age. Both clubs are the only two clubs that have won the top league of Thailand from the promotion of Muangthong United to Thai League 1 in 2009 until 2018.
Buriram United and Muangthong United are mainly the competitive rivals since both are located in the different regions of Thailand. However, both clubs also represent the different group of supporters among them. Buriram represents the rustic people in the countryside while Muangthong United symbolizes the urban people in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region since Muangthong is located in Nonthaburi Province which was the part of Thailand capital city, Bangkok until 1956 while and Buriram United is located on the frontier side, Buriram Province which is 238-mile-far from Bangkok.

## History
### Promotion of Muangthong United

Muangthong United was founded in 1989 as Nongjorg Pittayanusorn Football Club by Worawi Makudi.
In 2009, Muangthong United which has owned by Siam Sport Syndicate (Thai biggest sports multimedia) successfully climbed three divisions from Thai Regional League Division 2 to Thai Premier League within the 3 years of span. The newly promoted club invested the significant of a fund to the team since they had a high ambition to reach the continental football. In that season, Provincial Electricity Authority F.C. (PEA) (later re-established to Buriram United) was the defending champion from the 2008 season. Both clubs met two times in the league and Muangthong won all of them. Muangthong finished their first season in their top league with the champion title. PEA FC finished at a ninth place out of sixteen clubs in the league.

### Establishing of Buriram United

In December 2009 after the underwhelming performance of PEA FC, it was announced that a politician based in Buriram, Newin Chidchob was to take over the club. He had already tried unsuccessfully to take over TOT SC and Royal Thai Army FC Newin relocated the club to Buriram in Isan and rebranded it to Buriram PEA Football Club. The Buriram PEA inherited most of the players from the former PEA club included the stars like Rangsan Vivatchaichok, Apichet Puttan and Theerathon Bunmathan. Pongphan Wongsuwan who was a long-time head coach of TOT S.C. was instated as coach. Thailand national team member Suchao Nuchnum of TOT S.C. also followed his coach to the new team.
Muanthong United won back-to-back Thai Premier League in 2010 while Buriram finished as the runner-up in their first season of a new era.

### The Rivalry

In the early state of both clubs, the rivalry was mainly the competitive contest between them. However, it later developed into the conflict among supporters.
The rivalry of both teams started in 2012 from the conflict between Football Association of Thailand and Buriram United. Worawi Makudi who was the founder of Muangthong United has the deep relation with Siam Sports Syndicate was that time the president of the FAT. Newin Chidchob, the president of Buriram United frequently questioned the transparency of FAT and the bias of referees and schedule toward Muangthong United. Due to the conflict, Siam Sport eventually bashed Newin Chidchob and Buriram United through their media channels which covered most of the local football in Thailand in that time.
In the late of 2012 season, Buriram United won Thai Premier League and request to hold the Trophy ceremony at their home in the match before the last one. However, that time FAT president Worawi Makudi declined the request and forced them to receive the trophy at United Stadium of Chiang Rai that was the venue of their last match. After the game, Buriram United reacted by sending two staff to receive the trophy and head back to the club without any celebration to show their protest against the Makudi.
Buriram United and Muangthong United have become the opposite poles after that. The supporters started to throw the hate to each side. Both supporters packed the stadium of two clubs whenever there was the matchup between them.

## Honours

    As of 23 February 2025
The premier honours of Buriram United Muangthong United since 2009
| Competition | Buriram United | Muangthong United | Total |
| Thai League 1 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| Thai FA Cup | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Thai League Cup | 7 | 2 | 6 |
| Kor Royal Cup/Thailand Champions Cup | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Toyota Premier Cup | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Mekong Club Championship | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 32 | 9 | 38 |
$^1$ Buriram United and Muangthong United share the title of 2016 Thai League Cup winner.

## Head-to-head

    As of 23 February 2025
The competitive head-to-head of Buriram United and Muangthong United since 2010
| Competition | Buriram United win | Draw | Muangthong United win | Total |
| Thai League 1 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 30 |
| Thai FA Cup | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Thai League Cup | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Kor Royal Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 22 | 14 | 7 | 43 |

## All-time results

    As of 23 February 2025
Fixtures from 2010 to the present day featuring League games, Thai FA Cup, Thai League Cup, Kor Royal Cup and Exhibition game.
| # | Date | Competition | Venue | Home club | Score | Buriram United Scorers/Red cards | Muangthong United Scorers/Red cards |
| 1 | 27 February 2010 | Friendly match | Khao Kradong Stadium | Buriram United | 1–2 | Dudu | Christian Kouakou, Yaya Soumahoro |
| 2 | 5 May 2010 | 2010 Thai Premier League | SCG Stadium | Muangthong United | 0–0 | | |
| 3 | 22 August 2010 | 2010 Thai Premier League | Khao Kradong Stadium | Buriram United | 1–0 | Douglas | |
| 4 | 2 April 2011 | 2011 Thai Premier League | SCG Stadium | Muangthong United | 0–0 | | |
| 5 | 31 December 2011 | 2011 Thai Premier League | New I-Mobile Stadium | Buriram United | 1–0 | Bouba Abbo | |
| 6 | 11 January 2012 | 2011 Thai FA Cup - final | Supachalasai Stadium | Neutral | 1–0 | Frank Acheampong | |
| 7 | 30 May 2012 | 2012 Thai Premier League | New I-Mobile Stadium | Buriram United | 1–1 | Suriya Domtaisong – Jakkaphan Kaewprom | Jakkaphan Pornsai – Mario Gjurovski |
| 8 | 19 August 2012 | 2012 Thai Premier League | SCG Stadium | Muangthong United | 1–1 | Frank Acheampong | Mario Djurovski |
| 9 | 23 February 2013 | 2013 Kor Royal Cup | Supachalasai Stadium | Neutral | 2–0 | Ramsés Bustos | Mongkol Namnuad |
| 10 | 17 April 2013 | 2013 Thai Premier League | SCG Stadium | Muangthong United | 1–2 | Javier Patiño | Dagno Siaka |
| 11 | 11 August 2013 | 2013 Thai Premier League | New I-Mobile Stadium | Buriram United | 1–1 | Osmar Barba – Theerathon Bunmathan | Mario Djurovski |
| 12 | 23 September 2013 | 2013 Thai FA Cup - semi finals | Thammasat Stadium | Neutral | 1–0 | Manuel Redondo | Witsanusak Kaewruang |
| 13 | 1 February 2014 | 2014 Kor Royal Cup | Suphanburi Stadium | Neutral | 1–0 | Jay Simpson | |
| 14 | 10 May 2014 | 2014 Thai Premier League | New I-Mobile Stadium | Buriram United | 0–0 | Theerathon Bunmathan | |
| 15 | 18 June 2014 | 2014 Thai League Cup - QF Leg 1 | New I-Mobile Stadium | Buriram United | 0–0 | | |
| 16 | 2 July 2014 | 2014 Thai League Cup - QF Leg 2 | SCG Stadium | Muangthong United | 0–1 | Carmelo González | |
| 17 | 20 August 2014 | 2014 Thai Premier League | SCG Stadium | Muangthong United | 0–1 | Andrés Túñez – Theerathon Bunmathan | |
| 18 | 21 February 2015 | 2015 Thai Premier League | SCG Stadium | Muangthong United | 1–1 | Diogo | Mario Gjurovski |
| 19 | 1 August 2015 | 2015 Thai Premier League | New I-Mobile Stadium | Buriram United | 2–2 | Thitipan Puangchan (o.g.), Diogo | Mario Gjurovski, Cleiton Silva |
| 20 | 26 December 2015 | 2015 Thai FA Cup - final | Supachalasai Stadium | Neutral | 3–1 | Andrés Túñez, Go Seul-ki, Jakkaphan Kaewprom | Mario Gjurovski – Mario Gjurovski |
| 21 | 20 February 2016 | 2016 Kor Royal Cup | Supachalasai Stadium | Neutral | 3–1 | Diogo, Andrés Túñez, Jakkaphan Kaewprom | Adisak Kraisorn |
| 22 | 27 April 2016 | 2016 Thai League | New I-Mobile Stadium | Buriram United | 0–3 | Weslley | Cleiton Silva, Adisak Kraisorn |
| 23 | 24 July 2016 | 2016 Thai League | SCG Stadium | Muangthong United | 3–2 | Diogo, Anon Amornlerdsak | Chanathip Songkrasin, Sarach Yooyen, Cleiton Silva |
| 24 | 3 August 2016 | 2016 Thai FA Cup - third round | SCG Stadium | Muangthong United | 3–1 | Andrés Túñez – Bruno Moreira | Adisak Kraisorn, Teerasil Dangda, Cleiton Silva |
| 25 | 3 April 2017 | 2017 Thai League 1 | New I-Mobile Stadium | Buriram United | 2–0 | Jajá, Suchao Nutnum | Célio Santos |
| 26 | 9 July 2017 | 2017 Thai League 1 | SCG Stadium | Muangthong United | 1–1 | Rafael Bastos | Leandro Assumpção |
| 27 | 11 October 2017 | 2017 Thai League Cup - QF | New I-Mobile Stadium | Buriram United | 0–2 | | Leandro Assumpção, Theerathon Bunmathan |
| 28 | 4 May 2018 | 2018 Thai League 1 | Chang Arena | Buriram United | 4–0 | Yoo Jun-soo, Diogo, Korrakot Wiriyaudomsiri | |
| 29 | 16 September 2018 | 2018 Thai League 1 | SCG Stadium | Muangthong United | 0–3 | Korrakot Wiriyaudomsiri, Osvaldo, Yoo Jun-soo | |
| 30 | 26 May 2019 | 2019 Thai League 1 | Chang Arena | Buriram United | 1–0 | Sasalak Haiprakhon | |
| 31 | 14 September 2019 | 2019 Thai League 1 | SCG Stadium | Muangthong United | 3–1 | Suphanat Mueanta | Oh Ban-suk, Derley, Heberty |
| 32 | 31 October 2020 | 2020–21 Thai League 1 | Chang Arena | Buriram United | 2–3 | Marko Šćepović, Apiwat Ngaolamhin | Lucas Rocha, Derley, Willian Popp |
| 33 | 6 March 2021 | 2020–21 Thai League 1 | SCG Stadium | Muangthong United | 2–2 | Maicon, Piyaphon Phanichakul | Korawich Tasa, Suporn Peenagatapho |
| 34 | 3 April 2021 | 2020–21 Thai FA Cup - QF | Chang Arena | Buriram United | 2–0 | Samuel, Supachok Sarachat | |
| 35 | 31 October 2021 | 2021–22 Thai League 1 | Chang Arena | Buriram United | 2–0 | Samuel, Narubadin Weerawatnodom | |
| 36 | 29 January 2022 | 2021–22 Thai League 1 | Thunderdome Stadium | Muangthong United | 0–1 | Ratthanakorn Maikami | |
| 37 | 11 September 2022 | 2022–23 Thai League 1 | Chang Arena | Buriram United | 1–1 | Suphanat Mueanta | Sardor Mirzaev |
| 38 | 25 January 2023 | 2022–23 Thai League Cup - R16 | Thunderdome Stadium | Muangthong United | 1–2 | Suphanat Mueanta, Lucas Rocha (o.g.) | Willian Popp |
| 39 | 12 February 2023 | 2022–23 Thai League 1 | Thunderdome Stadium | Muangthong United | 4–4 | Suphanat Mueanta, Lonsana Doumbouya, Theerathon Bunmathan | Eric Johana Omondi, Poramet Arjvirai |
| 40 | 3 December 2023 | 2023–24 Thai League 1 | Thunderdome Stadium | Muangthong United | 2–2 | Supachai Chaided, Goran Čaušić | Jaroensak Wonggorn, Stefan Šćepović |
| 41 | 27 April 2024 | 2023–24 Thai League 1 | Chang Arena | Buriram United | 3–1 | Jefferson Tabinas, Supachai Chaided, Goran Čaušić | Kakana Khamyok |
| 42 | 22 May 2024 | 2023–24 Thai League Cup - semi final | BG Stadium | Neutral | 0–2 | | Kakana Khamyok, Jaroensak Wonggorn |
| 43 | 22 December 2024 | 2024–25 Thai League 1 | Chang Arena | Buriram United | 1–0 | Guilherme Bissoli | Theerapat Laohabut |
| 44 | 23 February 2025 | 2024–25 Thai League 1 | BG Stadium | Muangthong United | 1–3 | Sasalak Haiprakhon, Hong Jeong-un (o.g.), Ratthanakorn Maikami | Guilherme Bissoli (o.g.) |

## Player records
### All-time top scorers

    As of 12 February 2023
| Rank | Player | Club | Period | Goals |
| 1 | Diogo | Buriram United | 2015–2018 | 6 |
| 2 | Mario Gjurovski | Muangthong United | 2012–2015, 2019 | 5 |
| 2 | Cleiton Silva | Muangthong United | 2014–2017 | 5 |
| 3 | Andrés Túñez | Buriram United | 2014–2020 | 4 |
| 3 | Suphanat Mueanta | Buriram United | 2018– | 4 |
| 4 | Adisak Kraisorn | Muangthong United | 2016–2022 | 3 |
Figures for active players (in bold) .

### Players who played for both clubs

* sort by year of joining the second club.
| Seq. | Player | Joining second club | Direct transfer | Buriram United | Muangthong United |
| 1 | Suriya Domtaisong | 2009 | ✔ | 2009–2010, 2012–2013 | 2009 |
| 2 | Ukrit Wongmeema | 2009 | ✔ | 2009–2011 | 2009 |
| 3 | Salahudin Awae | 2010 | ✔ | 2010 | 2007–2009 |
| 4 | Jakkaphan Kaewprom | 2011 | ✔ | 2011–2022 | 2010–2011 |
| 5 | Umarin Yaodam | 2013 | | 2005–2010 | 2012–2013 |
| 6 | Chitchanok Xaysensourinthone | 2013 | | 2012 | 2013 |
| 7 | Naruphol Ar-romsawa | 2015 | | 2015–2016 | 2010–2011 |
| 8 | Prakit Deeprom | 2015 | | 2015–2016 | 2007, 2017–2018 |
| 9 | Adisak Kraisorn | 2011 | | 2011–2014 | 2009, 2016–2019, 2021–2022 |
| 10 | Charyl Chappuis | 2017 | | 2013–2014 | 2017–2019 |
| 11 | Nukoolkit Krutyai | 2017 | | 2015–2016 | 2017–2019 |
| 12 | Jajá | 2018 | | 2017 | 2018 |
| 13 | Piyaphon Phanichakul | 2020 | | 2020–2022 | 2010–2015 |
| 14 | Aung Thu | 2020 | | 2020–2022 | 2019 |
| 15 | Peeradon Chamratsamee | 2021 | | 2021–2024 | 2015–2017 |
| 16 | Theerathon Bunmathan | 2021 | ✔ | 2009–2016, 2021– | 2016–2019 |
| 17 | Suporn Peenagatapho | 2023 | ✔ | 2023–2024 | 2014–2016, 2018–2023 |
| 18 | Sathaporn Daengsee | 2024 | | 2016 | 2024 |
| 19 | Phitiwat Sukjitthammakul | 2024 | | 2024– | 2015 |

### Managed both clubs

| Manager | Buriram United career | Buriram United career | Buriram United career | Buriram United career | Buriram United career | Buriram United career | Muangthong United career | Muangthong United career | Muangthong United career | Muangthong United career | Muangthong United career | Muangthong United career |
| Manager | Span | G | W | D | L | Win % | Span | G | W | D | L | Win % |
| Attaphol Buspakom | 2010–2013 | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? | 2009 | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? | ?? |
| Scott Cooper | 2013 | 26 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 69.23 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 55.56 |
| Alexandre Gama | 2014–2016, 2020–2021 | 149 | 102 | 28 | 19 | 68.46 | 2019–2020 | 28 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 57.14 |