PT Prachuap FC secured a convincing 3-1 away victory over Ayutthaya United at the Ayutthaya Provincial Stadium on 26 April 2026, a result that significantly boosted their standing in the Thai League 1 table. The match, which kicked off at 20:00 local time, saw the visitors produce a clinical attacking display that overwhelmed the home side's defensive organization.

Match Overview

Ayutthaya United started brightly, looking to impose themselves on the game in front of their passionate home support. Their early pressure paid off in the 15th minute when forward Thales latched onto a through ball and calmly slotted past PT Prachuap goalkeeper Kampol Pathomakkakul to give the home side a 1-0 lead. However, the advantage lasted only eight minutes as PT Prachuap quickly equalised through Surachat Sareepim, who finished from close range after a goalmouth scramble.

The visitors grew in confidence after the equaliser and dominated the remainder of the first half. They took the lead just before the interval when winger Amir ali Javan curled a beautiful free-kick over the wall and into the top corner, leaving the Ayutthaya goalkeeper with no chance. The goal was a moment of individual brilliance that swung the momentum firmly in favour of the visitors.

Key Moments

• 15' Goal (1–0): Thales breaks the deadlock with a composed finish after a quick counter-attack.
• 23' Goal (1–1): Sareepim equalises on the rebound after a corner kick causes chaos in the Ayutthaya box.
• 44' Goal (1–2): Javan's stunning free-kick gives PT Prachuap the lead just before halftime.
• 58' Goal (1–3): Substitute Phitak Phimpae heads home from a corner, putting the game beyond Ayutthaya's reach.
• 73' Missed Penalty: Ayutthaya's Kunitoshi Okamura sees his spot-kick saved by Kampol, effectively killing any hope of a comeback.

Tactical Battle

Ayutthaya United manager Somchai Kamwilai deployed a 4-3-3 formation designed to press high and win the ball in dangerous areas. The early goal validated this approach, but once PT Prachuap adjusted, the home side's midfield began to get overrun. PT Prachuap's coach, Kosuke Uchida, switched to a more compact 4-2-3-1 after conceding, which allowed them to control the centre of the pitch and feed their wingers effectively.

PT Prachuap's second and third goals both came from set-pieces, highlighting their superiority in aerial duels. The visitors' defenders Kritsada Kaman and Elias Dolah were commanding in the air, winning nearly every header inside their own box and in the opposition half. Ayutthaya struggled to cope with this physical dominance, particularly after the substitution of Phimpae brought additional height into the visitors' lineup.

Standout Players

• Amir ali Javan (PT Prachuap): The Iranian winger was the catalyst for the victory, scoring a brilliant free-kick and causing constant problems down the left flank with his pace and dribbling.
• Surachat Sareepim (PT Prachuap): Instrumental in midfield, providing the equaliser and dictating play with his passing range.
• Kampol Pathomakkakul (PT Prachuap): The veteran goalkeeper made several crucial saves, including a penalty stop that kept the scoreline comfortable.

Table Impact

The victory lifts PT Prachuap FC to 6th place in the Thai League 1 standings with 28 points from 17 matches, keeping them firmly in contention for a top-half finish and a potential spot in the AFC Cup qualification places. For Ayutthaya United, the defeat is a blow to their survival hopes, as they now sit 14th in the 16-team league, just one point above the relegation zone with 15 points.

Ayutthaya United will need to regroup quickly as they face a daunting trip to league leaders Buriram United next week, while PT Prachuap FC host Ratchaburi FC with confidence high after this comprehensive away performance.