Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Khonkaen United 1st with 59 points, Chiangrai 9th with 24, 35 apart. The last five rounds placed Chiangrai City FC no better than 24th for form, against 9th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.38/1.83 for Chiangrai and 2.38/0.79 for Khonkaen United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.3.
5 games without a win framed Chiangrai's arrival. Recent form was uneven: 3/15 points for Chiangrai, 10/15 for Khonkaen United.
Chiang Rai United Stadium in Chiang Rai hosted the game. Khonkaen United led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 4 goals for the 1-5 full-time score.


