Buriram 1-0 FC Phuket

FC Phuket's final match of the season was utterly meaningless from a footballing point of view but there was a significant amount of prize money at stake.

It was also an interesting encounter because Buriram are linked with Buriram PEA and FC Phuket are linked with Muangthong Thing United.

Muangthong and Buriram PEA are the two main rivals in the Thai Premier League and a number of players on show were loaned out from these clubs.

In the end it was Buriram who prevailed after scoring the only goal of the game.

Fc Phuket 2 Samut Prakarn 1

FC Phuket came from behind to win courtesy of two second half goals from Thawin Butrasombat. The result ensures that the Southern Sea Kirin will be playing first division football next season.

Promotion...

I believe that FC Phuket only need a draw against Samut Prakharn to guarantee promotion.

FC Phuket have a better head to head record and I am under the impression (although not 100% confirmed) that head to head takes precedence over goal difference.

If this is the case than, due to FC Phuket's superior head to head record against Rayong, a point would guarantee second spot in the group.

FC Phuket 2-0 Rayong

Two goals from player of the season Diarra Ali, the first a penalty, give FC Phuket a 2-0 win against Rayong.

FC Phuket now need a win in their final home game against Samut Prakan on Christmas day ti guarantee promotion to Division One.

4pm Kick Off tomorrow...

Tomorrow's game will be kicking off at 4pm, not 6pm as previously advertized.

FC Phuket vs Rayong 19/12/10
Surakul Stadium
KO 4pm

FC Phuket vs Rayong on Sunday

FC Phuket have a make or break home game against Rayong on Sunday. The Southern Sea Kirin slipped to third in the Division Two Playoff Table after last week’s disappointing defeat against Chainat.

They are only a point behind the visitors Rayong and a win would leave FC Phuket in prime position to qualify whereas a loss could effectively end their prospects of promotion to Division One, depending on whether Chainat also win.

Arjan Songsamssub’s side have been imperious in front of their home fans this season and six points from the remaining two home game will be enough to secure promotion to Division One.

The club stand at something of a crossroads and if they fail to gain promotion Songsamssub, who has transformed the team’s fortunes, is likely to leave for new pastures. The players have demonstrated that they are far too good to remain in the regional divisions and star performers such as midfielder Diarra Ali will probably move on if FC Phuket do not gain promotion.

The match is scheduled to take place at the Surakul Stadium, kick off 6pm with tickets available for as little as 50 Baht.

League table courtesy of Thai League Football

Chainat 3-1 FC Phuket

Disappointing result but Rayong only drew meaning that FC Phuket are now third, a point behind Rayong and Chainat.

The top two teams are promoted meaning that if FC Phuket can win their last two games which are at home to Rayong and Samut Prakarn they will definitely make it into division one.