Uthai Thani Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลจังหวัดอุทัยธานี) is a Thai professional association football club based in Uthai Thani province. It was renamed in 2019, following Air Force United F.C.'s owner's decision to change the club's name and relocate to Uthai Thani.[1][2] The club currently plays in Thai League 1.

Uthai Thani
อุทัยธานี
Full nameUthai Thani Football Club
สโมสรฟุตบอลจังหวัดอุทัยธานี
Nickname(s)The Elephants
(ช้างป่าห้วยขาแข้ง)
Founded1937; 87 years ago (1937) as Royal Thai Air Force Football Club
2020; 4 years ago (2020) as Uthai Thani Football Club
GroundUthai Thani Province Stadium
Uthai Thani, Thailand
Capacity4,477
OwnerFootball Uthaithani Forest Co.Ltd.
ChairmanChada Thaiseth
Head coachJukkapant Punpee
LeagueThai League 1
2022–23Thai League 2, 3rd (promoted via play-offs)

Timeline edit

History of events of Uthai Thani Football Club

Year Important Events
2010
  • The club is formed as Uthai Thani Football Club, nicknamed The Gaurs
  • Club admitted to the Regional League Northern Division
  • Home games to be played at Uthai Thani Stadium
  • Uaychai Juntakan named as the first ever coach of Uthai Thani

Crest history edit

The club changed its logo in 2020 due to the renaming from Air Force United.

Stadium and locations edit

Coordinates Location Stadium Capacity Year
15°23′40″N 100°01′01″E / 15.394372°N 100.016828°E / 15.394372; 100.016828 Uthai Thani Uthai Thani Province Stadium 4,477 2010–2013
15°46′02″N 99°48′00″E / 15.767259°N 99.799902°E / 15.767259; 99.799902 Nakhon Sawan (Latyaowitthayakhom School) ? 2013
15°23′40″N 100°01′01″E / 15.394372°N 100.016828°E / 15.394372; 100.016828 Uthai Thani Uthai Thani Province Stadium 4,477 2014–present

Season-by-season record edit

Season As Uthai Thani/Uthai Thani Forest FA Cup League Cup Top goalscorer
Division P W D L F A Pts Pos Name Goals
2010 North 30 6 4 20 32 69 22 15th R1[3]
2011 North 30 10 13 7 50 39 43 7th R1[4] -
2012 North 34 12 8 14 47 42 44 10th Q1
2013 North 30 9 9 12 25 29 36 11th R1
2014 North 26 3 8 15 25 60 17 13th
2015 Not Enter
2016 Central 20 2 8 10 11 29 14 11th Not Enter 1st Qualification
2017–19 Suspended
New era after takeover Air Force United F.C. and renamed to Uthai Thani F.C.
2020–21 T2 34 5 10 19 34 53 25 17th QR  – Phattharaphon Jansuwan 6
2021–22 T3 North 22 18 2 2 63 11 56 1st QF QF Ricardo Santos 30
2022–23 T2 34 16 11 7 70 36 59 3rd R4 R1 Ricardo Santos 30
2023–24 T1 R1
Champions Runners-up Promoted Relegated

Domestic edit

As Air Force United

League edit

1997, 1999
2013
1949-51, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1973, 1977, 1982, 1985–87, 1989, 1991
1966, 1970, 1971, 1983, 1985–87, 1990
1966, 1984, 1986, 1988

Cups edit

1970, 1974, 1982
1995, 1996, 2001
1987, 1994
1952, 1953, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1967, 1987, 1996

As Uthai Thani

League edit

2021–22
2021–22

Club staff edit

Role Name
Chairman Chada Thaiseth
President Thanaset Amornsinkittichote
Club Management Thanachai Panngam
Head Coach Jukkapant Punpee
Assistant Coach Sarawut Janthapan
Goalkeeping Coach Munze Ulrich
Fitness Coach Caique Müller
Assistant Fitness Coach Chatwit Roontrai
Physical Coach Weeayut Sukunee
Assistant Physical Coach Kitsada Kamutasen
Coordinator Pong-Anan Boonnan
Kit man Thanathat DonPrasit
Team Manager Warakorn Biondi

Current squad edit

As of 9 February 2024

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   THA Thanakorn Waiyawut
2 DF   THA Adisak Seebunmee
3 DF   THA Charalampos Charalampous
4 DF   THA Possawee Muanmart
5 DF   BRA Brinner
6 DF   THA Wattana Klomjit
7 MF   THA Sumanya Purisai
8 MF   THA Narong Jansawek
9 MF   IRQ Jiloan Hamad
10 MF   THA Ben Davis
11 FW   BRA Ricardo Santos (Captain)
14 DF   KOR Nam Yun-jae
17 MF   THA Watcharakorn Manoworn
18 GK   THA Boonyakait Wongsajaem
19 MF   THA Wattana Playnum
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 FW   THA Nontapat Naksawat
22 DF   THA Apichok Srirawong
25 MF   THA Anuphan kerdsompong
26 GK   THA Kwanchai Suklom
27 DF   THA James Beresford
30 MF   THA Pavarit Bunmarlert
31 GK   THA Teerasak Phukab
32 MF   THA Krittanai Nuntapisal
34 DF   THA Pawares Chandalun
36 MF   MYA Aung Thu
45 MF   THA William Weidersjö (on loan from Port)
62 MF   THA Airfan Doloh (on loan from Buriram United)
77 FW   KOR Lee Ki-joon
99 FW   NGA Chigozie Mbah

Out on loan edit

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
15 DF   THA Nitipong Sanmahung (at   Nakhon Si United)
No. Pos. Nation Player
70 MF   THA Kittisak Putchan (at   Nakhon Pathom United)
MF   THA Kristoffer Ryberg (at   Ang Thong)

References edit

  1. ^ "ปิดตำนาน "แอร์ฟอร์ซ" เปลี่ยนชื่อเป็น "อุทัยธานี เอฟซี"". mgronline.com. 25 December 2019.
  2. ^ "ปิดตำนานแอร์ฟอร์ซฯ สิ้นสุด 73 ปีบนวงการลูกหนัง". tnnthailand.com. October 2019.
  3. ^ "BEC Tero Sassana beat Rayong 3–1" (in Thai). Manager. 1 September 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  4. ^ "Phitsanulok shot 4–0, Bangkok Christian won penalty shootout 6–4" (in Thai). Siam Sports. 27 April 2011. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Thailand – List of Champions". RSSSF. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  6. ^ "Queen's Cup (Thailand)". RSSSF. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  7. ^ Thailand FA Cup
  8. ^ Thai League Cup

External links edit