Army United FC
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- Thailand Premier League 95 Thailand Division 2 91 Thailand Cup 9 Thailand League Cup 3 Friendlies 2
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Results
| Thailand Division 2 | 10/27 11:00 | 34 |
[15] Air Force Utd
v
Army United FC
[5] 
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L | 4-2 | |
| Thailand Division 2 | 10/19 11:00 | 33 |
[5] Army United FC
v
Police Tero FC
[2] 
|
L | 0-2 | |
| Friendlies | 10/11 10:09 | - |
Thailand U23
v
Army United FC
|
L | 3-0 | |
| Thailand Division 2 | 09/29 12:00 | 32 |
[1] BG Pathum United
v
Army United FC
[5]
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Thailand Division 2 | 09/25 11:00 | 31 |
[5] Army United FC
v
JL Chiangmai United
[11] 
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Thailand Division 2 | 09/21 10:45 | 30 |
[8] Lampang FC
v
Army United FC
[4]
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Thailand Division 2 | 09/15 12:00 | 29 |
[5] Army United FC
v
Samut Sakhon
[13] 
|
W | 4-1 | |
| Thailand Division 2 | 08/24 10:45 | 28 |
[15] Ubon United
v
Army United FC
[4]
|
W | 0-1 | |
| Thailand Division 2 | 08/21 10:45 | 27 |
[3] Army United FC
v
Rayong FC
[5] 
|
L | 1-2 | |
| Thailand Division 2 | 08/17 11:00 | 26 |
[14] Royal Thai Navy
v
Army United FC
[3]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Thailand Division 2 | 08/11 11:00 | 25 |
[5] Army United FC
v
Khonkaen
[9] 
|
W | 4-0 | |
| Thailand Division 2 | 08/03 12:00 | 24 |
[4] Army United FC
v
Nong Bua Pitchaya
[10] 
|
W | 1-0 |
Wikipedia - Army United F.C.
Army United Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลอาร์มี่ ยูไนเต็ด) was a Thai football club under the stewardship of Royal Thai Army based in the Din Daeng District of Bangkok. It was one of the oldest football clubs in Asia, until it was discontinued at the end of the 2019 season after 103 years in existence.
The club was founded in 1916 and was known as Royal Thai Army until November 2010. Their home stadium was known locally as the Thai Army Sports Stadium and was more widely known around Asian circles as the Royal Thai Army Stadium, which had been host to numerous international youth matches due to its central Bangkok location. The club played in red shirts with red shorts and red socks. Despite finishing bottom of the Thai Premier League in 2010, they managed to regain their top-flight status after winning Group B of the Thai League Play-off in 2011.
History
Army United represented the Royal Thai Army and had traditionally been Thailand's yo-yo club along with the Navy and Police clubs. Up until 2010, and the name change from the Royal Thai Army to Army United, the club lacked support and had dwindling crowds, and were mainly supported by Army personnel shipped in for the games.
The Army team had always been a mid ranking Thai team with their biggest successes coming in the Thai Division 1 League with a championship in the 2004–05 season and 2nd place in 2009. Both of these successes had of course come after relegation from the Thai Premier League.
The club were based in the Din Daeng District of Central Bangkok, which is the area that bases the Royal Thai Army. Up until the 2011 season, the club operated a policy of only playing homegrown talent, but ditched this as the game became more professional and foreign players were brought into the team. Previously, the players would work for the Army during the week and play football on weekends, somewhat different from most clubs who operated on a full-time basis.
In the 2010 season, they were reprieved from relegation after an end of season relegation/playoff system was announced to expand the Thai Premier League, and thus escaped relegation despite finishing 16th.
In 2011, rebranded Army United signed five Brazilians and surprised all expectations as they topped the TPL in the early weeks of the season, with Leandro Dos Santos scoring regularly. Crowds rose from a few hundred to a season average of 5,580. However, the early season form petered out and Army finished in 13th position.
In 2012, most of the Brazilians had moved on but were replaced with other highly rated foreign stars. Daniel Blanco was the most impressive performer as Army flirted with the Top 6 for long periods before eventually finishing in 10th position.
The 2012 season also coincided with Army reaching the 2012 Thai FA Cup final. On the way to the final, Army was given a reprieve after they lost a penalty shoot-out to regional league side Trat. It turned out that Trat had fielded an unregistered player and was booted out of the cup with Army reinstated. Army United then defeated runaway TPL leaders Muangthong United on the way to the final. However, Army lost the final 2–1 to Buriram United.
In 2013, the club signed a strategic partnership deal with Thai-owned English club Leicester City.
In 2019, Army United decided to dissolve the club, ending the history of the club after 103 years.
Army United FC has a loyal fan base that supports the team through thick and thin. The team's colors are green and white, and their mascot is a soldier, reflecting the team's connection to the Thai military.
The team competes in the Thai League 1, the top tier of professional soccer in Thailand. Army United FC has had success in domestic competitions, winning the Thai FA Cup and finishing as runners-up in the Thai League Cup.
The team plays their home matches at the Thai Army Sports Stadium, a venue known for its passionate atmosphere and vocal supporters. Army United FC is a respected and competitive team in Thai football, and they continue to strive for success in both domestic and international competitions.