2024/2025 Fixtures
Can a squad of young players bring a run of three relegation (or near-relegation) seasons to an end?
(All fixtures are Thai League 2 unless stated)
Sat 10th August
Mahasarakham SBT 2-0 Samut Prakan (attendance: 1,644)
A threadbare Samut Prakan squad of just 13 eligible players fought bravely but fell to an opening weekend defeat in a game low on quality and goalmouth incident. A goal in each half for The Purple Crabs did the damage on what was an unbearably humid evening.
Sun 18th August
Samut Prakan 3-2 Trat FC (attendance: 349)
Fans were treated to a five goal-thriller at the Latkrabang 54 Stadium, Samut Prakan's new home ground for the season. Narongrit Kamnet's terrific injury time winner capped an incredible second half team performance and sealed victory for the home side after Trat FC looked to have rescued a point with a 90th minute equaliser from Phillerson.
Sat 24th August
Chonburi 1-0 Samut Prakan (attendance: 4,459)
Samut Prakan made the short journey south to take on the league leaders and title favourites Chonburi. After an even first half in which the visitors probably had the better chances, the Sharks moved up a gear in the second period and a 64th minute goal from Derley proved to be enough to settle the contest. This was something of a free hit for Samut Prakan though.
Sun 1st September
Samut Prakan 0-0 Chainat Hornbill (attendance: 489)
A forgettable goalless draw with neither side deserving three points, but thankfully the rain kept off until just after the final whistle. The attendance of 489 was a significant and encouraging improvement on the first home game.
Wed 11th September (FA Cup)
Surin KCM FC 2-0 Samut Prakan (attendance: 150)
Samut Prakan travelled to the north-east and crashed out of the FA Cup competition at the first hurdle, beaten 2-0 at third division Surin KMC on a difficult pitch. They can have no complaints though; Surin had a perfectly good goal chalked off for offside in the first half, and hit the woodwork several times in the second. A disappointing display from a fairly strong Samut Prakan starting eleven.
Sat 14th September
Nakhonsri United 1-1 Samut Prakan (attendance: 726)
A combination of poor finishing from the home side and the odd slice of luck resulted in Samut Prakan snatching an unlikely point down in the deep south. Nonthaphut's sidefooted shot on four minutes put the visitors in front, with Nakhonsi finally breaking Samut Prakan's defensive rearguard seven minutes from time.
Sun 22nd September
Samut Prakan 2-2 Police Tero (attendance: 462)
Police Tero, two goals up at half-time and cruising to victory, will be kicking themselves for not going home with all three points. Bubba Abbo's close range header on 73 minutes gave Samut Prakan a lifeline, before Korean midfielder Jeong Jinyeong scored with the final kick of the match. It was probably an undeserved point, but an impressive and spirited comeback nonetheless.
Sat 28th September
Kasetsart FC 2-1 Samut Prakan (attendance: 968)
Samut Prakan dropped further towards the relegation zone after losing at Kasetsart FC. A poor playing surface meant it was all about which team would adapt better to the conditions, and although Prakan managed to keep danger man Steven Langil relatively quiet, Kasetsart's all-round play was better. That's now four trips to the Insee Chantarasatit Stadium without a win.
Wed 2nd October (Revo League Cup)
Prime Bangkok 1-2 Samut Prakan (attendance: 269)
Panudech Maiwong made a welcome start in midfield after virtually a year out of the team due to injury. He went on to score one of the goals that put Samut Prakan in the hat for the next round, and a seriously potential banana skin was avoided.
Sat 5th October
Samut Prakan 1-0 Suphanburi (attendance: 371)
Samut Prakan registered their second win of the season against bottom-of-the-table Suphanburi. A goal midway through the second half from Nonthaphut settled the contest, but on chances created, the winning margin should have been higher. Suphanburi look doomed.
Sun 20th October
Chantaburi 3-2 Samut Prakan (attendance: 604)
A brace from Pongrawit Jantarong helped secure three points for The Rabbits on a wretched, rainy night in Eastern Thailand, and a defeat that sees Samut Prakan slide into the bottom three. Two well-taken goals from Bouba Abbo and Sebastian Scaroni at least gave the small group of away fans something to cheer.
Sat 26th October
Samut Prakan 0-0 Pattaya United (attendance: 497)
Honours even in the 'grudge derby' with both goalkeepers on top and thwarting what few chances were created. Samut Prakan hit the woodwork twice but a draw was a fair result. Unfortunately, draws won't keep us up.
Wednesday 30th October (Revo League Cup)
Samut Prakan 1-2 Nakhon Pathom FC (attendance: 175)
After a stressful few days for both fans and club management, Samut Prakan had a glorious chance to advance in the Revo League Cup against a seriously 'second string' Nakhon Pathom. Alas, it wasn't to be and another tepid performance ended our interest in the competition.
Sat 2nd November
Samut Prakan 2-2 Kanchanburi Power (attendance: 423)
A decent point against one of the second division's in-form sides and most miserly defences. Bouba Abbo with a late equaliser once again proved that if you can give him the service, he will score you goals. Why is he not the first name on the team sheet?
Sun 10th November
Ayutthaya United 1-0 Samut Prakan (attendance: 535)
A goal mid-way through the second half from Caique seperated the two sides at the Ayutthaya Provincial Stadium. The result saw Ayutthaya move into second place in T2. Panudech Maiwong not only started the game for Samut Prakan but took the captain's armband.
Sat 23rd November
Samut Prakan 2-3 Lampang (attendance: 381)
An extremely enjoyable and entertaining contest with some super goals from both sides. Samut Prakan gave their all but as often happens, it was the quality of the opposition's foreign players that made the difference.
Sun 1st December
Chiang Mai United 2-1 Samut Prakan (attendance: 557)
Samut Prakan stumbled to yet another defeat in front of Chiang Mai United's lowest crowd of the season. It was a poor first half showing from the visitors and Chiang Mai deservedly went into the half-time break with a two-goal lead. Things improved in the second half for the visitors, with Pichanon heading in a consolation goal, but the home side saw the game out comfortably to claim all three points. Samut Prakan stay in 17th place, three points adrift of safety.
Sat 7th December
Samut Prakan 0-3 Phrae United (attendance: 256)
A comfortable three points for the T2 table-toppers, meaning Samut Prakan have now gone eight games without a win. Two quickfire goals midway through the first half from Waradorn and Setthawut, the latter playing against one of his old clubs, pretty much ended the contest. The attendance of 256 was the lowest of the season for a league game by some distance.
Fri 13th December 7pm
Bangkok FC 4-1 Samut Prakan (attendance: 2,283)
As rumours circulated around the club that Coach Din had resigned, numerous players had headed for the exit door, and the money pot was well and truly empty, Samut Prakan made the short trip to in-form Bangkok FC, who were returning to their regular Chalerm Prakiat Bang Mod Stadium now that their floodlights had passed Thai FA approval. You couldn't really see Samut Prakan spoiling the party. After a spirited first half showing with honours even at the interval, The Fire Bulls turned up the heat in the second half, scored three goals, including a brace from Carlos Lima, and ran out very comfortable winners.
Sat 21st December
Samut Prakan 0-0 Sisaket United (attendance: 396)
Samut Prakan ended the first half of the season with a tame goalless draw at home to play-off chasing Sisaket United. The next couple of weeks (the mid-season break) will be interesting as a good number of players leave the club. Who will come in to replace them? The clock is ticking.
Sat 4th January
Trat FC 3-0 Samut Prakan
Trat FC were awarded three points and a 3-0 victory by the Thai FA after Samut Prakan failed to send a team. It's now very likely that we have seen the last ever Samut Prakan City game, and the club will fold before the next scheduled match at home to Chonburi on January 12th.
Sun 12th January 7pm
Samut Prakan v Chonburi
Well, the club still hasn't officially folded but this match was not played. We are still awaiting a final decision from the Thai FA.
Sat 18th January 6.30pm
Chainat Hornbill v Samut Prakan
Fri 24th January 7pm
Samut Prakan v Nakhonsi United
Sun 2nd February 7pm
Police Tero v Samut Prakan
Sun 9th February 6.30pm
Samut Prakan v Kasetsart FC
Wed 12th February 6.30pm
Suphanburi FC v Samut Prakan
Sat 15th February 6pm
Samut Prakan v Chantaburi
Sun 23rd February 7pm
Pattaya United v Samut Prakan
Sat 1st March 7pm
Kanchanaburi Power v Samut Prakan
Sat 8th March 7pm
Samut Prakan v Ayutthaya
Sun 16th March 6.30pm
Lampang v Samut Prakan
Sun 30th March 6pm
Samut Prakan v Chiang Mai United
Wed 2nd April 6.30pm
Phrae FC v Samut Prakan
Sun 6th April 6.30pm
Samut Prakan v Bangkok FC
Sat 19th April 7pm
Sisaket v Samut Prakan
Sat 26th April 6pm
Samut Prakan v Mahasarakham SBT
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