Ratchaburi FC 4-2 Pattani: Hosts recover from early scare to reach Thai FA Cup next round

Ratchaburi FC advanced in the Thai FA Cup after a 4-2 victory over Pattani at Dragon Solar Park on 21 October 2026. The hosts recovered from an early setback and produced a professional second-half display to secure their place in the next round of the knockout competition.

Pattani made the brighter start and briefly threatened an upset, but Ratchaburi’s greater quality in wide areas and from set pieces eventually told.

Match overview

Competition: Thai FA Cup
Result: Ratchaburi FC 4-2 Pattani
Venue: Dragon Solar Park
Date: 21 October 2026

Key moments

• 8’ – Pattani shock the hosts: Abdulkarim Yim finished a quick counter-attack to give the visitors an early lead.
• 21’ – Ratchaburi equalise: Sittichok Kannoo found space inside the box and converted a low cross.
• 45+2’ – Hosts take control: Derley headed in from a corner to put Ratchaburi ahead just before the break.
• 58’ – Breathing room: Kritsada Nontharat finished a flowing move with a composed strike.
• 74’ – Pattani pull one back: Muhammad Fahmi scored from close range after a goalmouth scramble.
• 87’ – Ratchaburi seal it: Chutipol Thongthae restored the two-goal cushion with a late finish.

Tactical story

Pattani began with a compact defensive shape and looked to spring forward on the counter, which worked perfectly in the eighth minute. Ratchaburi initially struggled to find rhythm against the deep block, but their patience paid off as they began to stretch the visitors through wide combinations and overlapping runs.

The equaliser settled the hosts, and Derley’s header before half-time changed the mood inside Dragon Solar Park. After the interval, Ratchaburi controlled possession more effectively and created clearer chances by attacking the space behind Pattani’s wing-backs. Pattani never stopped competing and scored a second through Muhammad Fahmi, but Ratchaburi’s late goal removed any doubt about the outcome.

Standout performers

Derley was central to Ratchaburi’s attacking play, scoring the crucial second goal and causing problems with his movement and physical presence. Sittichok Kannoo’s equaliser was a turning point, while Kritsada Nontharat added drive from midfield. Pattani goalkeeper Faisal Roseman made several saves to keep his side in the tie, and Abdulkarim Yim’s early goal underlined the visitors’ counter-attacking threat.

What the result means

The win sends Ratchaburi FC into the next round of the Thai FA Cup and keeps their knockout ambitions alive. While the performance was not entirely flawless, the comeback showed character and attacking depth. Pattani exit with credit after a spirited display, having pushed a stronger opponent for long periods.