Fixtures

Thailand Division 2 01/05 11:30 18 Chonburi vs Kanchanaburi Power - View
Thailand Division 2 01/12 12:00 19 Samut Prakan City vs Chonburi - View
Thailand Division 2 01/19 12:00 20 Chonburi vs Chiangmai United - View
Thailand Division 2 01/26 11:00 21 Lampang FC vs Chonburi - View
Thailand Division 2 02/01 11:30 22 Chonburi vs Ayutthaya United - View
Thailand Division 2 02/08 12:00 23 Phrae United vs Chonburi - View

Results

Thailand Division 2 12/20 12:00 17 [16] Pattaya United v Chonburi [5] W 0-1
Thailand Division 2 12/14 13:00 16 [5] Chonburi v Chanthaburi FC [15] L 1-2
Thailand Division 2 12/07 12:00 15 [16] Police Tero FC v Chonburi [4] W 0-2
Thailand Division 2 12/01 11:30 14 [6] Chonburi v Trat FC [11] W 1-0
Thailand Division 2 11/24 11:30 13 [15] Nakhon Si United v Chonburi [4] L 3-2
Thailand Cup 11/20 11:30 - Chonburi v Prachuap FC W 2-1
Thailand Division 2 11/09 11:00 12 [2] Chonburi v Chainat FC [17] D 1-1
Thailand Division 2 11/03 11:00 11 [7] Kasetsart FC v Chonburi [2] L 2-1
Thailand Division 2 10/26 11:30 10 Sisaket United v Chonburi D 1-1
Thailand Division 2 10/19 11:00 9 [3] Chonburi v Maha Sarakham SBT [2] W 2-0
Thailand Division 2 10/06 11:00 8 [15] Bangkok FC v Chonburi [2] L 2-1
Thailand League Cup 10/02 08:00 - Kasem Bundit University v Chonburi W 0-3

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 38 20 18
Wins 16 11 5
Draws 9 4 5
Losses 13 5 8
Goals for 50 31 19
Goals against 50 20 30
Clean sheets 10 6 4
Failed to score 8 4 4

Wikipedia - Chonburi F.C.

Chonburi Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลจังหวัดชลบุรี) is a Thai professional football club based in the city of Chonburi, Chonburi province, that competes in the second division in Thai football, the Thai League 2, after relegation in the 2023-24 season. The team lifted the league title in 2007 which became the most successful season in their history.

Chonburi were founded in 1997 and their main rivals were Sriracha who were also based in Chonburi Province prior to their move and subsequent dissolution. The team is widely known by their nickname "The Sharks" which can be seen in the crest of the club.

History

Early years

In its early years, Chonburi Football Club was Assumption College Sriracha's football team. The team was managed by Annop Singtothong, Thanasak Suraprasert, Sontaya Khunpluem, and Wittaya Khunpluem. The team competed and were victorious in many youth tournaments, one of them including the Institute of Physical Education's youth football tournament.

In 1996, Sannibat Samut Prakan Association competed in the Khǒr Royal Cup and came in second place. The directors of the football team then negotiated for a merger which resulted in the creation of Chonburi-Sannibat Samut Prakan Football Club. The team then competed in Thai Division 1 League or Thai League 2 today.

Provincial League

Later, the Chonburi Sports Association had been given the chance to compete in the Provincial League in 2000. As a result, Chonburi's provincial football team was separated from Chonburi-Sannibat Samut Prakan Football Club which competed in Thai Division 1 League. The team that competed in the Provincial League acquired their players from Assumption College Sriracha and Chulabhon's College Chonburi. They ended their first season in the Provincial League in third place.

First major successes

Chonburi FC Home Kit in 2008 with old logo

In 2005 they won the Provincial League title by beating Nakhon Ratchasima at the Nakhon Ratchasima Municipal Stadium, and gained promotion to the Thai Premier League in the 2006 season with the Provincial League runners up, Suphanburi. This title was the first major success of the club. Chonburi then finished 8th in the 2006 Thai Premier League season.

In 2006 they were invited to play in the Singapore Cup and reached the final, defeating local sides Home United, Albirex Niigata Singapore and Balestier Khalsa along the way. In the final they lost to Tampines Rovers 2–3 in the extra time after leading 2–0.

In 2007 they were again invited to participate in the Singapore Cup, but were defeated in the first round against Balestier Khalsa, in a replay of the previous season's semi-finals. Chonburi lost 3–2 in normal play. They have formed links with Manchester City. In the end of this season Chonburi become Thailand Premier League champions for 2007 Thailand Premier League, This was the first trophy in major league for the club and head coach Jadet Meelarp got Coach of the Year awards and Pipob On-Mo got Player of the year awards.

Chonburi FC with Kedah FA in 2009 AFC Cup

In July 2008 they made another important big step into the future. In addition, the previous sponsor, Hemaraj Land and Development PLC signed a major sponsorship deal which comes into force from 2009. The contract will run for three years and will amount to the sum of 18 million baht (about 350,000 Euros). This may indeed be the largest completed sponsorship of a Thai football club which was ever completed.

At the end of the 2008 season, there was only enough for runner-up. The main reason for this was certainly the profligacy. With two games left in the season you still on the first place in the table, but a 0–0 draw against Samut Songkhram made to naught in the penultimate round of the dream title defense. Jadet Meelarp was dismissed. His successor is officially announced in mid-December 2008. Kiatisuk Senamuang, known as Zico, was appointed coach of Chonburi.

Chonburi FC squad in 2016

As Runner-up Champion 2008 the team is qualified for the 2009 AFC Cup and was drawn in a group with Hanoi ACB (Vietnam), Eastern AA (Hong Kong) and Kedah FA (Malaysia). Chonburi has to call to mind the Zeil set to be first in the group and win the AFC Cup in Thailand. The group stage was confident survived with only one defeat in six games. In the second round Chonburi PSMS Medan in Indonesia defeated 4–1 before retired in the quarter-finals against the Vietnam representative Bình Dương 2–4. The game against Medan was also the last game of Surat Sukha, who moved to Melbourne Victory.

In July 2009. End of the 2009 season the club was only the runner-up again. At the end of 2008 they had 2 points behind the champions, 2009, there were 3 points. Kiatisuk Senamuang changed at the end of the season to Hoàng Anh Gia Lai, the association in Vietnam where he was active as a player last. His successor in Chonburi was Jadet Meelarp, which had been released a year earlier. At his side, his former boss Witthaya Laohakul was provided as technical director of the club. Unlike other top clubs in the league but vorzuweisen Chonburi had hardly known commitments for the 2010 season. Only Therdsak Chaiman you can probably fit into this category. The 36-year-old was last in the Thailand national football team his comeback from Singapore and moved to Chonburi. Although the club was again runner-up, but this is not automatically eligible in the 2009 season to participate in the 2010 AFC Cup. Instead, the Cup Winners' Cup in Thailand directly qualified for the competition. Already in the second round of the Thai FA Cup retired from the Chonburi.

Asian competitions

In 2008, in the first AFC Champions League, Chonburi played against the Japanese champions Gamba Osaka. On 20 March 2008 the club achieved its first victory in the AFC Champions League against Melbourne Victory. The game was clouded by controversy when Melbourne Victory scored their only goal whilst a Chonburi FC player was down injured and his teammates were calling for the ball to be played off the park. It mattered little when Cameroonian striker Baga scored a goal from 35 yards out and then followed it up with a second goal in extra time to condemn the Melbourne Victory to their first loss in the competition 3–1.

Chonburi Football Club is a professional soccer team based in Chonburi, Thailand. The team competes in the Thai League 1, which is the top tier of professional soccer in Thailand. Chonburi FC was founded in 1997 and has since become one of the most successful clubs in Thai football.

The team's home matches are played at the Chonburi Stadium, which has a seating capacity of over 8,000 spectators. The team's colors are blue and white, and they are known for their attacking style of play and strong defense.

Chonburi FC has a passionate fan base that supports the team both at home and away matches. The team has won multiple domestic trophies, including the Thai League 1 title and the Thai FA Cup.

The players of Chonburi FC are known for their skill, speed, and teamwork on the field. The team is coached by experienced professionals who strive to bring out the best in each player and lead the team to victory.

Overall, Chonburi FC is a respected and competitive soccer team in Thailand, with a rich history and a bright future ahead.