Phichit FC produced a composed second-half display to beat Surindra 3-1 in the Thai FA Cup on Thursday, 22 October 2026, booking their place in the next round with a performance built on sharper transitions and better finishing in the final third.

The cup tie at the Surindra home ground was competitive for long spells, but Phichit FC’s ability to turn possession into clear chances proved decisive. Surindra stayed within touching distance after equalising in the first half, only for the visitors to reassert control after the break and pull away late on.

Match overview

• Score: Surindra 1-3 Phichit FC
• Competition: Thai FA Cup
• Date: 22 October 2026
• Kick-off: 16:00 local time
• Venue: Surindra home ground

Phichit FC started with purpose and looked the more threatening side in the opening exchanges. Their midfield pressed aggressively, forcing Surindra into hurried passes and creating turnovers in useful areas. The early pressure paid off when Narit Chaiyaporn found space inside the penalty area and finished calmly to give Phichit a 12th-minute lead.

Surindra responded well to the setback. Rather than collapsing, the home side grew into the contest and began to find joy down the flanks. Their equaliser arrived in the 34th minute through Kittisak Phromphao, whose well-taken goal brought the home supporters back into the match and set up an intriguing second half.

Key moments

• 12’ — Phichit FC take the lead. Narit Chaiyaporn capitalised on a loose ball in the box and slotted beyond the Surindra goalkeeper.
• 34’ — Surindra equalise. Kittisak Phromphao finished off a positive attacking move to make it 1-1.
• 58’ — Phichit restore their advantage. Anucha Srisuwan struck after a quick transition, punishing Surindra for committing too many players forward.
• 84’ — Teerapat Wongkham seals the win. Phichit’s third goal came on the counter, with Teerapat finishing low to end Surindra’s hopes of a comeback.

The decisive spell came just before and after the hour mark. With the score level at 1-1, Surindra enjoyed a brief period of pressure but could not find a second goal. Phichit goalkeeper Chatmongkhon Saengthong made an important save to keep the scores level, and his side immediately went up the other end to score through Anucha Srisuwan.

Tactical story

Phichit FC’s 4-2-3-1 shape worked effectively throughout the afternoon. The two holding midfielders protected the back four, while the wide attackers stretched Surindra’s defence and created space between the lines. Phichit were especially dangerous in transition, winning the ball back quickly and attacking before Surindra could reset.

Surindra, by contrast, found it difficult to sustain pressure. They were at their best when moving the ball wide and delivering early crosses, but too often their attacks ended with a hurried shot or a turnover in midfield. After Phichit restored their lead, Surindra were forced to push higher, which only increased the space available for the visitors on the counter-attack.

Standout players

Narit Chaiyaporn set the tone for Phichit with the opening goal and remained a constant threat with his movement in and around the penalty area. Anucha Srisuwan’s second-half strike proved to be the winning moment, while Teerapat Wongkham capped a strong all-round performance with the late goal that secured the result.

For Surindra, Kittisak Phromphao was the brightest attacking outlet and took his equaliser well. Goalkeeper Chatmongkhon Saengthong deserves credit for Phichit as well, with his save at 1-1 preserving the visitors’ momentum at a crucial stage of the tie.

What the result means

The win sends Phichit FC into the next round of the Thai FA Cup, where they will hope to carry the same attacking fluency and defensive discipline into a tougher knockout test. Cup runs can build confidence quickly, and this performance showed a team capable of managing the emotional swings of a tight tie.

For Surindra, the defeat ends their cup journey for the season. The home side showed flashes of quality, particularly during the first half, but the inability to turn their best spells into goals proved costly. Attention now turns to domestic league commitments, where consistency will be the priority.