Thailand Division 2 League
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AIS Regional League Division 2 is the 3rd Level League in Thailand. In 2009, it was divided into five groups by geographic region. As of 2011 each group contains 16 clubs except for the Southern Region group which contains 13 clubs.
The league was also created so it would combat against the rival Provincial League
. With future growth moving the Pro League to join the 2nd Division.
In 2006, the first season, 10 clubs played each other twice, with promotion going to the championship winner Chula-Sinthana FC
. No relegation occurred in 2006.
In 2007, the league was expanded to 12 clubs, with the top two in the championship achieving promotion (Mueang Thong NongJork United and PTT FC
) and the bottom two clubs getting relegated (Thai Christian Sports Club and Thai Department of Agriculture).
Although two clubs were relegated at the end of the 2007 season, the league was again expanded the following year, to 22 clubs. 2 Groups would be created. 11 clubs in Group A and 11 clubs in Group B.
At the end of the season, 2 clubs from each group would be promoted with the league receiving four relegated teams from the Thailand Division 1 League
. At the end of the season, the four clubs who achieved promotion would play off in an end of year competition to determine the overall league winner.
No clubs would be relegated due to re-structuring of the league system again for the 2009 season. But all clubs who wish to play at this level were asked to re-submit to the league and each club would be graded such items as club structure and ground stadium. Each club was expected to have certain criteria in place to achieve league status.
In 2009, Division 2 League was combined with Provincial League
by FAT. The league was again split from 2 groups into 5 groups covering the North of Thailand, North East (Isan) region, Central East Zone, Bangkok central zone and South of Thailand. The league was also renamed as the Regional League Division 2. 5 group winners would enter a championship round to determine which three teams would gain promotion to the Thai Division 1 League. Raj Pracha duly won the championship stage and were promoted with Chiangrai United of the Northern League and Narathiwat of the Southern League.
75 teams were confirmed to play in the Regional League for the 2010 season. The number of teams in each region were as follows:
Four teams would automatically be promoted to Division 1. The four promoted teams would be decided by two mini leagues at the conclusion of the regular season. The total number of teams competing in the mini leagues will be 12, they will be made up of the top two from each league with the best two 3rd placed teams from the Northern, North-east and Central-East leagues The top two from each mini league will gain promotion. The sides coming in 3rd and 4th position in the mini leagues would again play playoff matches against the bottom four clubs of Division 1 in order to gain promotion.
77 teams were confirmed to play in the Regional League for the 2011 season. The number of teams in each region were as follows:
No teams would be relegated due to a re-structuring process.
, played on a home and away basis. The top three teams of this championship group will achieve promotion to Thai Division 1 League.
No teams would be relegated.
stage. From here, the top 2 teams from two groups of 5 would be promoted, the teams finishing in 3rd and 4th place would enter another round of playoffs with the bottom four clubs of the 2010 Thai Division 1 League
to determine if anymore clubs would be promoted.
No teams would be relegated.
League History
The 2nd Division was formed in 2006 with 10 member clubs. The league was created so that clubs from regional leagues could come together and play in a national league with the onus being on promotion and relegation so clubs could easily move up the Thai football system ladder depending on performances on the football pitch rather than performances behind the scenes.The league was also created so it would combat against the rival Provincial League
Provincial League
Provincial League also known as Pro League is the old regional Football league in Thailand in 1999-2008. It was founded in 1999 under the name "Provincial League" organized by Sports Authority of Thailand and Ministry of Tourism and Sports...
. With future growth moving the Pro League to join the 2nd Division.
In 2006, the first season, 10 clubs played each other twice, with promotion going to the championship winner Chula-Sinthana FC
Chula-Sinthana FC
Big Bang Chulalongkorn United is a Thai football club based in Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. The club currently play in Thai Division 1 League-History:...
. No relegation occurred in 2006.
In 2007, the league was expanded to 12 clubs, with the top two in the championship achieving promotion (Mueang Thong NongJork United and PTT FC
PTT FC
Petroleum Authority of Thailand Rayong Football Club, also referred to as simply PTT Rayong, is a Thai semi professional football club based in Rayong Province. They currently play in Thai Division 1 League after they have been promoted as runner-up in 2007 from the Thailand Division 2 League...
) and the bottom two clubs getting relegated (Thai Christian Sports Club and Thai Department of Agriculture).
Although two clubs were relegated at the end of the 2007 season, the league was again expanded the following year, to 22 clubs. 2 Groups would be created. 11 clubs in Group A and 11 clubs in Group B.
At the end of the season, 2 clubs from each group would be promoted with the league receiving four relegated teams from the Thailand Division 1 League
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....
. At the end of the season, the four clubs who achieved promotion would play off in an end of year competition to determine the overall league winner.
No clubs would be relegated due to re-structuring of the league system again for the 2009 season. But all clubs who wish to play at this level were asked to re-submit to the league and each club would be graded such items as club structure and ground stadium. Each club was expected to have certain criteria in place to achieve league status.
In 2009, Division 2 League was combined with Provincial League
Provincial League
Provincial League also known as Pro League is the old regional Football league in Thailand in 1999-2008. It was founded in 1999 under the name "Provincial League" organized by Sports Authority of Thailand and Ministry of Tourism and Sports...
by FAT. The league was again split from 2 groups into 5 groups covering the North of Thailand, North East (Isan) region, Central East Zone, Bangkok central zone and South of Thailand. The league was also renamed as the Regional League Division 2. 5 group winners would enter a championship round to determine which three teams would gain promotion to the Thai Division 1 League. Raj Pracha duly won the championship stage and were promoted with Chiangrai United of the Northern League and Narathiwat of the Southern League.
75 teams were confirmed to play in the Regional League for the 2010 season. The number of teams in each region were as follows:
- North Region - 16 Teams
- North East Region - 16 Teams
- Central Region - 16 Teams
- Southern Region - 14 Teams
- Bangkok Region - 13 Teams
Four teams would automatically be promoted to Division 1. The four promoted teams would be decided by two mini leagues at the conclusion of the regular season. The total number of teams competing in the mini leagues will be 12, they will be made up of the top two from each league with the best two 3rd placed teams from the Northern, North-east and Central-East leagues The top two from each mini league will gain promotion. The sides coming in 3rd and 4th position in the mini leagues would again play playoff matches against the bottom four clubs of Division 1 in order to gain promotion.
77 teams were confirmed to play in the Regional League for the 2011 season. The number of teams in each region were as follows:
- North Region - 16 Teams
- North East Region - 16 Teams
- Central Region - 16 Teams
- Southern Region - 13 Teams
- Bangkok Region - 16 Teams
2008
2009
2010
2011
2008 Promotion and Relegation
The top Two sides at the end of the 2008 season from A & B will be promoted to Thai Division 1 League.No teams would be relegated due to a re-structuring process.
2009 Promotion and Relegation
The league winner of the five groups (North-east, Northern, Central & East, Bangkok & field, Southern) enterd a final round group, Regional League Championships 2009Regional League Championships 2009
Regional League Championships 2009 was contested by the five regional league winners of the 3rd level championships of Thailand.Five teams met on a home and away basis, with the top three teams gaining promotion to the Thai 1st Division for the 2010 campaign....
, played on a home and away basis. The top three teams of this championship group will achieve promotion to Thai Division 1 League.
No teams would be relegated.
2010 Promotion and Relegation
The league winners and runners up of the five regional groups (North-east, Northern, Central & East, Bangkok & field, Southern) along with the two best 3rd placed teams from the North, North-east and Central/East would enter the championships2010 Regional League Division 2
Regional League Championships 2010 was contested by the five regional league winners and runners up of the 3rd level championships of Thailand. The two best 3rd placed teams from the regional leagues also take part...
stage. From here, the top 2 teams from two groups of 5 would be promoted, the teams finishing in 3rd and 4th place would enter another round of playoffs with the bottom four clubs of the 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:...
to determine if anymore clubs would be promoted.
No teams would be relegated.
Championship History
| # | Season | Winner | Runner Up | Third Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2006 | Chula-Sinthana Chula-Sinthana FC Big Bang Chulalongkorn United is a Thai football club based in Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. The club currently play in Thai Division 1 League-History:... |
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| 2 | 2007 | Muang Thong United | PTT PTT FC Petroleum Authority of Thailand Rayong Football Club, also referred to as simply PTT Rayong, is a Thai semi professional football club based in Rayong Province. They currently play in Thai Division 1 League after they have been promoted as runner-up in 2007 from the Thailand Division 2 League... |
Prachinburi Prachinburi FC Prachinburi Football Club is a Thailand semi professional football club based in Prachinburi Province. They currently play in Thai Division 1 League in the coming 2009 season after promoted from Thai Division 2 League.... |
| 3 | 2008 (a) Thailand Division 2 League Group A 2008 The 2008 Thailand Division 2 League Group A had 11 teams.The league winners and runners up were promoted to Thailand Division 1 League. No teams would be relegated due to restructuring at the end of the season.-Member clubs:*Cha Choeng Sao FC*Chiang Mai FC... 2008 (b) Thailand Division 2 League Group B 2008 The 2008 Thailand Division 2 League Group B had 11 teams.The league winners and runners up were promoted to Thailand Division 1 League. No teams would be relegated due to restructuring at the end of the season.-Member clubs:*Airforce Training College FC... |
Prachinburi Prachinburi FC Prachinburi Football Club is a Thailand semi professional football club based in Prachinburi Province. They currently play in Thai Division 1 League in the coming 2009 season after promoted from Thai Division 2 League.... |
Army Welfare Department | Songkhla Songkhla FC Songkhla Football Club is a Thailand semi professional football club based in Songkhla Province, a city located near to the border of Malaysia. They currently play in the Thai Division 1 League.-History:... |
| 4 | 2009 Regional League Championships 2009 Regional League Championships 2009 was contested by the five regional league winners of the 3rd level championships of Thailand.Five teams met on a home and away basis, with the top three teams gaining promotion to the Thai 1st Division for the 2010 campaign.... |
Raj Pracha-Nonthaburi | Chiangrai United Chiangrai United FC Chiangrai United Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Chiang Rai Province, a city located in the very northern part of Thailand... |
Narathiwat Narathiwat FC Nara United Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Narathiwat Province. They currently play in the division 2 in Thai football, the Thai Division 2 League southern region.The team lifted the league division 2 southern zone and Super Champion Cup title in 2009 and 2010 which... |
| 5 | 2010 2010 Regional League Division 2 Regional League Championships 2010 was contested by the five regional league winners and runners up of the 3rd level championships of Thailand. The two best 3rd placed teams from the regional leagues also take part... |
Buriram | F.C. Phuket | Chiangmai |
Regional League Winners
- Broken down into regional leagues which started in 2009
| Region | Winner | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Season | ||
| Bangkok & field Region Thai Division 2 League Bangkok & field Region 2009 Thai Division 2 League Bangkok & field Region is the 3rd Level League in Thailand. In 2009, contains 10 clubs from Bangkok and field region.-Member clubs:-Final league table:... |
Raj Pracha-Nonthaburi | Kasem Bundit University |
| Central & Eastern Region | Samut Prakan Samut Prakan FC Samut Prakan Football Club is a Thai semi professional football club based in Samut Prakan Province, a city located 1 hour away from Bangkok at the Eastern Seaboard... |
Ayutthaya Ayutthaya FC Ayutthaya Football Club is a Thai semi professional football club based in Ayutthaya province. They currently play in Regional League Division 2 Central & Eastern.-Timeline:History of events of Ayutthaya Football Club-Seasons:- External links :... |
| North Eastern Region | Loei City Loei City Loei City Football Club , is a Thai semi professional football club based in Loei Province. The club currently plays in Regional League North-East Division.-History:... |
Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Ratchasima FC Nakhon Ratchasima Football Club , also known as Korat, is a semi-professional football club based in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. They play in the Regional League North-East Division of the Regional League Division 2 along with fifteen other teams from 'Issan'.-History:Nakhon Ratchasima FC were... |
| Northern Region | Chiangrai United Chiangrai United FC Chiangrai United Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Chiang Rai Province, a city located in the very northern part of Thailand... |
Phichit Phichit FC Phichit Football Club is a Thai semi professional football club based in Phichit Province. They currently play in Regional League Division 2 Northern.-Timeline:History of events of Phichit Football Club... |
| Southern Region | Narathiwat Narathiwat FC Nara United Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in Narathiwat Province. They currently play in the division 2 in Thai football, the Thai Division 2 League southern region.The team lifted the league division 2 southern zone and Super Champion Cup title in 2009 and 2010 which... |
Satun Satun FC Satun United Football Club is a Thai semi professional football club based in Satun Province, a city located near to the border of Malaysia. They currently play in Regional League Division 2 Southern.-Seasons:... |
| 2010 Season | ||
| Bangkok & field Region 2010 Thai Division 2 League Bangkok & field Region 2010 Thai Division 2 League Bangkok Area Division is the 2nd season of the League competition since its establishment in 2009. It is in the third tier of the Thai football league system.The league has been expanded from 10 clubs in 2009 to 13 clubs this season... |
Bangkok | Rangsit University JW |
| Central & Eastern Region 2010 Thai Division 2 League Central & Eastern Region 2010 Thai Division 2 League Central-East Division is the 2nd season of the League competition since its establishment in 2009. It is in the third tier of the Thai football league system.The league has been expanded from 12 clubs in 2009 to 16 clubs this season... |
Saraburi | Samut Prakan |
| North Eastern Region 2010 Thai Division 2 League North Eastern Region 2010 Thai Division 2 League North-East Region is the 2nd season of the League competition since its establishment in 2009. It is in the third tier of the Thai football league system.The league has been expanded from 12 clubs in 2009 to 16 clubs this season... |
Loei City | Buriram |
| Northern Region 2010 Thai Division 2 League Northern Region 2010 Thai Division 2 League Northern Region is the 2nd season of the League competition since its establishment in 2009. It is in the third tier of the Thai football league system. The league has been expanded from 11 clubs in 2009 to 16 clubs this season. The league winners and runners up will... |
Chiangmai | Chainat |
| Southern Region 2010 Thai Division 2 League Southern Region 2010 Thai Division 2 League Southern Region is the 2nd season of the League competition since its establishment in 2009. It is in the third tier of the Thai football league system.The league has been expanded from 8 clubs in 2009 to 14 clubs this season... |
Phuket | Trang Trang F.C. Trang Football Club is a Thai semi professional football club based in Trang Province. The club currently play in Regional League Division 2 Southern.-Timeline:History of events of Trang Football Club-Seasons:... |
| 2011 Season | ||
| Bangkok & field Region 2011 Thai Division 2 League Bangkok & field Region 2011 Thai Division 2 League Bangkok Area Division is the 3rd season of the League competition since its establishment in 2009. It is in the third tier of the Thai football league system.-Promoted Clubs:... |
Kasetsart University | North Bangkok College |
| Central & Eastern Region 2011 Thai Division 2 League Central & Eastern Region 2011Thai Division 2 League Central-East Division is the 3rd season of the League competition since its establishment in 2009. It is in the third tier of the Thai football league system.-Promoted Clubs:... |
Ratchaburi | Rayong |
| North Eastern Region 2011 Thai Division 2 League North Eastern Region 2011 Thai Division 2 League North-East Region is the 3rd season of the League competition since its establishment in 2009. It is in the third tier of the Thai football league system... |
Roi Et United | Loei City |
| Northern Region 2011 Thai Division 2 League Northern Region 2011 Thai Division 2 League Northern Region is the 3rd season of the League competition since its establishment in 2009. It is in the third tier of the Thai football league system... |
Phitsanulok | Lamphun Warrior Lamphun Warrior F.C. Lamphun Warrior Football Club is a Thai semi professional football club based in Lamphun Province. The club currently plays in Regional League Division 2 Northern Region.-External links:*... |
| Southern Region 2011 Thai Division 2 League Southern Region 2011 Thai Division 2 League Southern Region is the 3rd season of the League competition since its establishment in 2009. It is in the third tier of the Thai football league system.-Relegated Club:... |
Krabi | Phattalung |