Udon United 5-0 Lopburi City FC: Hosts cruise into Thai FA Cup next round

Udon United produced a commanding Thai FA Cup performance on 20 October 2026, defeating Lopburi City FC 5-0 at home to book their place in the next round. The scoreline was emphatic, but the manner of the victory was just as impressive: Udon United pressed with intent, moved the ball quickly through midfield and punished Lopburi City FC with a ruthless second-half display.

The result stands as one of the clearest statements of intent from any side in the competition this season. Udon United led early, controlled the tempo for long spells and never allowed Lopburi City FC to settle into a rhythm. By the final whistle, the five-goal margin reflected the home side’s superiority in both boxes.

Match overview

Udon United set the tone from the opening minutes, pushing their full-backs high and squeezing Lopburi City FC deep into their own half. The hosts won possession repeatedly in advanced areas and created the first clear chance inside the opening quarter of an hour. Once the breakthrough arrived, the game opened up in exactly the way Udon United wanted.

Lopburi City FC attempted to defend in a compact block and looked to spring counter-attacks through the channels, but they struggled to keep possession long enough to relieve pressure. Udon United’s midfield won the second balls consistently, and the home side’s front three constantly rotated to create gaps between Lopburi’s centre-backs and full-backs.

After leading at half-time, Udon United added further goals in the second half as Lopburi City FC’s resistance faded. The hosts managed the closing stages comfortably and kept a clean sheet, completing a performance that will boost confidence for both the cup run and the league campaign ahead.

Key moments

• 12th minute: Saran Chaiyaporn opened the scoring after Udon United won the ball high up the pitch and worked it into the penalty area.
• 29th minute: Nattapong Srisuwan doubled the lead with a header from a well-delivered corner, giving Lopburi City FC a mountain to climb.
• 54th minute: Kittisak Boonmee made it 3-0 with a composed finish after a quick passing move through midfield.
• 68th minute: Saran Chaiyaporn scored his second of the match, finishing off a flowing attack down the right side.
• 83rd minute: Substitute Pichit Thongchai completed the rout, converting a late chance as Lopburi City FC’s defence stretched.

Tactical story

Udon United’s 4-3-3 shape was aggressive without the ball and fluid in possession. The midfield trio pressed as a unit, forcing Lopburi City FC into hurried passes and long clearances. When Udon United regained possession, the wide forwards stayed high and wide, stretching the visitors’ back line and creating space for late runs into the box.

Lopburi City FC tried to absorb pressure with a deep defensive block, but the early goal disrupted that plan. Once they were forced to chase the game, spaces appeared between their midfield and defence, and Udon United exploited them repeatedly. The home side’s set-piece threat added another dimension, with the second goal coming from a corner that Lopburi failed to defend convincingly.

Standout performers

Saran Chaiyaporn was the headline figure with two goals, but his movement off the ball was equally important. He dragged defenders out of position and created room for Udon United’s midfield runners. Nattapong Srisuwan controlled the tempo in the middle and delivered the corner that led to the second goal, while Kittisak Boonmee’s energy and forward passing kept Lopburi City FC on the back foot.

Udon United’s goalkeeper deserved credit for a calm clean-sheet performance, dealing comfortably with Lopburi’s limited attempts and starting attacks with quick distribution. For Lopburi City FC, the afternoon was a difficult one, but their goalkeeper made several saves to prevent the scoreline from becoming even heavier.

What the result means

The 5-0 win sends Udon United into the next round of the Thai FA Cup with momentum and a healthy boost to goal confidence. Cup football rewards teams that can combine control with ruthlessness, and Udon United showed both here. The challenge now is to carry that attacking rhythm into their next fixtures and avoid a drop in intensity after such a one-sided result.

For Lopburi City FC, the focus shifts quickly to recovery and regrouping. A heavy cup defeat can be damaging if it lingers, but the league schedule offers an immediate chance to respond. The visitors will need to defend set pieces better and find a way to keep the ball for longer spells when they face opponents who press as aggressively as Udon United did.