Surin City FC and Roi Et PB United share the spoils in Isan derby

Surin City FC and Roi Et PB United played out a 1-1 draw in Thai League 3 on 24 October 2026, with both goals coming in a competitive second half that kept the Isan derby finely balanced. The point leaves both sides in the chasing pack as the league season builds momentum.

Played at Surin City Stadium, the match had the intensity expected of a regional rivalry. Surin City started brightly in front of their home supporters, while Roi Et PB United grew into the game and deserved their equaliser after a strong second-half display.

Match overview

Surin City FC set up with an aggressive 4-3-3, pressing high and looking to force mistakes in the Roi Et half. The home side’s early pressure paid off in the 32nd minute when Kittisak Phromsri latched onto a loose ball on the edge of the box and drove a low shot into the bottom corner. The goal lifted the home crowd, and Surin continued to dominate the remainder of the first half without adding a second.

Roi Et PB United responded after the break by adjusting their midfield shape, pushing an extra man into central areas and targeting the flanks. The visitors created several half-chances before equalising in the 78th minute through Nattapong Srisuwan, who rose highest to head home a precise cross from the right.

Key moments

• 12th minute: Surin City winger Anucha Srisuk struck the post after a swift counter-attack.
• 32nd minute: Kittisak Phromsri opened the scoring for Surin City with a low drive from outside the box.
• 56th minute: Roi Et appealed for a penalty after a challenge in the area, but the referee waved play on.
• 78th minute: Nattapong Srisuwan equalised for Roi Et PB United with a powerful header.
• 90+2 minutes: Surin City goalkeeper Punnawat Khamdee made a late save to deny Roi Et a winner.

Tactical story

Surin City’s high press was effective in the first half, forcing Roi Et into hurried clearances and creating turnovers in dangerous areas. However, the home side tired after the break, and Roi Et’s midfield trio began to dictate play. The visitors’ switch to a more direct approach, with early crosses into the box, eventually paid off with the equalising goal.

Surin City will rue their failure to kill the game off during their dominant first-half spell, while Roi Et will take confidence from their second-half response. The draw reflects a match in which both teams had periods of control but neither could find a decisive second goal.

Standout players

Kittisak Phromsri was Surin City’s brightest attacking threat, scoring the opener and linking play well. Roi Et’s Nattapong Srisuwan was the visitors’ key man, not only for his goal but for his hold-up play and aerial presence. Surin goalkeeper Punnawat Khamdee also deserves credit for a late save that preserved a point.

League impact

The draw keeps Surin City FC and Roi Et PB United level on points in the Thai League 3 table, with both sides remaining in the mid-table cluster. Surin City will feel they dropped two points at home, while Roi Et PB United will view the away draw as a solid result in a difficult derby. Both teams will now turn their attention to the next round of fixtures as they look to build momentum.