Royal Thai Air Force FC
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Air Force United Football Club is a Thailand professional football club based in Rangsit
. They play in Thailand Division 1 League. Their home stadium is Thupatemee Stadium
in Rangsit
.
Air Force haven't played in the topflight of Thai football since 2004.
In 2010 Thai Division 1 League
, the season started off brightly for the Airmen, and by the midway point they looked strong candidates for promotion. In the second half of the season, they lost form and finished in 6th spot for the second consecutive season.
Issawa Singthong
Kumpanat Ungsoongnern Atiwat Wongsachai
Rangsit
Rangsit may refer to:*Rangsit, Prince of Chainat , Thai prince*Khlong Rangsit, a canal north of Bangkok*Rangsit, a city in Pathum Thani Province, Thailand*Rangsit University, a university in Pathum Thani Province, Thailand...
. They play in Thailand Division 1 League. Their home stadium is Thupatemee Stadium
Thupatemee Stadium
Thupatemee Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Air Force United F.C.. The stadium holds 25,000 people....
in Rangsit
Rangsit
Rangsit may refer to:*Rangsit, Prince of Chainat , Thai prince*Khlong Rangsit, a canal north of Bangkok*Rangsit, a city in Pathum Thani Province, Thailand*Rangsit University, a university in Pathum Thani Province, Thailand...
.
Domestic achievements
- Thailand Premier LeagueThailand Premier LeagueThe Thai Premier League is a Thai professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Thai football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 18 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Thai Division 1 League. The Thai...
: 2
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- 1997Thailand Premier League 1997The 1997 Thai Premier League consisted of 12 teams. The bottom club would be relegated to the Thailand Division 1 League. The club that came 11th would play in a relegation / promotion match against the club that came second in the Thailand Division 1 League...
, 1999Thailand Premier League 1999The 1999 Thai Premier League consisted of 12 teams. The bottom club would be relegated to the Thailand Division 1 League. The club that came 11th would play in a relegation / promotion match against the club that came second in the Thailand Division 1 League...
- Queen's CupQueen's CupThe Queen's Cup is an annual football cup competition in Thailand. Run by the Football Association of Thailand, it was first contested in 1970. It is named after Queen Sirikit....
: 3
- Queen's Cup
- 1970, 1974, 1982
- Thailand FA CupThailand FA CupThe FA Cup is a football cup competition in Thailand. It was held between 1980 and 2001 until relaunched again in 2009. Bangkok Bank won the first two editions.In 2009 it was announced that the FA Cup would return to the Thai Football calendar...
: 3
- Thailand FA Cup
- 1995, 1996, 2001
- Kor Royal CupKor Royal CupKor Royal Cup or in old name Yai Cup was the highest level of club football competition which competed in the tournament in Thailand since 1916-1995. It was founded by Football Association of Thailand in 1916...
(ถ้วย ก.): 14
- Kor Royal Cup
- 1952-53, 1957-1963,1967, 1987, 1996, 1997, 1999
- Khǒr Royal Cup (ถ้วย ข.): 16
- 1949-51, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1973, 1977, 1982, 1985-87, 1989, 1991
- Khor Royal Cup (ถ้วย ค.): 8
- 1966, 1970, 1971, 1983, 1985-87, 1990
- Ngor Royal Cup (ถ้วย ง.): 4
- 1966, 1984, 1986, 1988
- 1997
Performance in AFC competitions
- Asian Cup Winners CupAsian Cup Winners CupThe Asian Cup Winners' Cup was an association football competition run by the Asian Football Confederation . The competition was started in 1991 as a tournament for all the domestic cup winners from countries affiliated to the AFC...
: 2 Appearances
Recent history
Historically, Air Force United have been one of the most successful Thai football clubs. However since the turn of the century, they haven't achieved much success. The last silverware they won was the FA Cup back in 2001.Air Force haven't played in the topflight of Thai football since 2004.
In 2010 Thai Division 1 League
2010 Thai Division 1 League
2010 Thai Division 1 League is the 13th season of the League since its establishment in 1997. It is the feeder league for the Thai Premier League. A total of 16 teams will compete in the league.-League Expansion:...
, the season started off brightly for the Airmen, and by the midway point they looked strong candidates for promotion. In the second half of the season, they lost form and finished in 6th spot for the second consecutive season.
Season by season domestic record
| Season | League | FA Cup Thailand FA Cup The FA Cup is a football cup competition in Thailand. It was held between 1980 and 2001 until relaunched again in 2009. Bangkok Bank won the first two editions.In 2009 it was announced that the FA Cup would return to the Thai Football calendar... |
Queen's Cup Queen's Cup The Queen's Cup is an annual football cup competition in Thailand. Run by the Football Association of Thailand, it was first contested in 1970. It is named after Queen Sirikit.... |
Other | Asia | Top goalscorer | |||||||||
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| Division | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Pos | Name | Goals | |||||
| 1996/97 | TPL | 34 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 48 | 35 | 54 | 7th | ||||||
| 1997 | TPL | 22 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 45 | 23 | 45 | 1st | ||||||
| 1998 | TPL | 22 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 52 | 31 | 40 | 2nd | CWC - R2 | |||||
| 1999 | TPL | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 43 | 27 | 39 | 1st | ||||||
| 2000 | TPL | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 34 | 19 | 41 | 2nd | ||||||
| 2001/02 | TPL | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 23 | 21 | 32 | 4th | W | |||||
| 2002/03 | TPL | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 5th | CWC - R2 | |||||
| 2003/04 | TPL | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 38 | 16 | 9th | ||||||
| 2004/05 | DIV1 Thailand Division 1 League Thai Division 1 League is the second tier league in Thai domestic football tournament. The top 3 are promoted to Thai Premier League at the end of the season season, whilst four are relegated to Division 2.... |
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| 2006 | DIV1 Thailand Division 1 League Thai Division 1 League is the second tier league in Thai domestic football tournament. The top 3 are promoted to Thai Premier League at the end of the season season, whilst four are relegated to Division 2.... |
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| 2007 | DIV1 Thailand Division 1 League Thai Division 1 League is the second tier league in Thai domestic football tournament. The top 3 are promoted to Thai Premier League at the end of the season season, whilst four are relegated to Division 2.... |
22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 41 | 22 | 42 | 3rd | ||||||
| 2008 | DIV1 Thailand Division 1 League 2008 -Rules:*Teams play each other twice on a home and away basis*3 Points for a win*1 Point for a draw*Teams finishing on same points at the end of the season use head-to-head record to determine finishing position.... |
30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 32 | 40 | 10th | Watcharapong Channgam | 9 | ||||
| 2009 | DIV1 | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 35 | 46 | 42 | 6th | R2 | |||||
| 2010 | DIV1 2010 Thai Division 1 League 2010 Thai Division 1 League is the 13th season of the League since its establishment in 1997. It is the feeder league for the Thai Premier League. A total of 16 teams will compete in the league.-League Expansion:... |
30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 48 | 33 | 48 | 6th | ||||||
| Champions | Runners-up | Promoted Promotion and relegation In many sports leagues around the world, promotion and relegation is a process that takes place at the end of each season. Through it, teams are transferred between divisions based on their performance that season... |
Relegated Promotion and relegation In many sports leagues around the world, promotion and relegation is a process that takes place at the end of each season. Through it, teams are transferred between divisions based on their performance that season... |
Current squad
Former Player
Somsak Kammanee Songserm Maperm Pratheep Parnkao Piyapong Pue-onPiyapong Pue-On
Piyapong Pue-on is a retired Thai football player. He is the most well-known football player in Thailand, and as such, he is considered the national football hero. He played as striker for Thailand national football team. He is also the top scorer of the Thai National Team. He also played for FC...
Issawa Singthong
Issawa Singthong
Issawa Singthong , is a Thai footballer. He was the former Midfield of Thailand national team since 2002-2004. He has played for V-League side Đồng Tháp F.C.....
Kumpanat Ungsoongnern Atiwat Wongsachai