Lamphun Warriors F.C.

Lamphun Warriors
ลำพูน วอริเออร์
Full nameLamphun Warriors Football Club
สโมสรฟุตบอลลำพูน วอริเออร์
NicknamesThe White Cattles
(ราชันโคขาว)
Short nameLPWR
Founded2011 (2011)
GroundLamphun Warriors Stadium[1]
Lamphun, Thailand
Capacity5,000
OwnerLC Marble
Head coachDennis Amato
LeagueThai League 1
2025–26Thai League 1, 12th of 16
Websitehttps://lamphunwarriors.net/

Lamphun Warriors Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลลำพูน วอริเออร์) is a Thai professional association football club based in Lamphun province. Lamphun Warriors have played in the Thai League 1 after winning the Thai League 2 title in 2022.[2][3][4]

History

Formation and early years (2011–2018)

Lamphun Warriors were founded in 2011 to represent Lamphun province in the 2011 Thai Division 2 League Northern Region. The club was established with the aim of developing football in the northern region of Thailand and providing a pathway for local players to compete at the national level. Lamphun is one of the oldest cities in Thailand with deep Lanna cultural roots, and the club adopted the nickname “White Cattles” to symbolise the historical bravery and resilience associated with the region.The club initially played their matches mostly at the Mae Guang Stadium as their home ground.

The team initially competed in the Regional League Division 2 (the third tier of Thai football at the time), specifically in the Northern Region. During their early seasons, Lamphun Warriors focused on building a stable organisational structure, recruiting local talents, and establishing a loyal fanbase in the province. Although the club did not immediately challenge for promotion, it gradually improved its performances and became a competitive side within the northern regional league.

Throughout the 2010s, Lamphun Warriors developed a reputation as a well-organised provincial club. The team invested in youth development and strengthened its squad with experienced players from other Thai lower-division teams. Despite several mid-table finishes, the club remained committed to long-term growth rather than short-term success. With improved backing and a stronger squad, Lamphun Warriors became one of the leading clubs in the newly restructured Thai League 3. The club dominated the Northern Region during the 2020–21 season and qualified for the national championship stage.

Back-to-back promotion and league titles (2020–2023)

In 2021, Lamphun Warriors went on win the 2020–21 Thai League 3 title after staying in the third tier for four years which then see the team promoted to the 2021–22 Thai League 2 as champions where Brazilian player Natan Oliveira went on to win the 'Golden Boot award' with 12 goals in the season and goalkeeper, Adisak Duangsri who went on to win the league highest clean sheet with 10.[5][6] The club’s momentum continued in the 2021–22 season where Lamphun Warriors built one of the strongest squads in the league, combining experienced Thai players with several foreign signings. In the club first season in the second tier, they won the league title becoming the first Thailand team to earn back-to-back promotion to the top flight.Lamphun Warriors then went on promote to the Thai League 1 ahead of the 2022–23 season.[7] In their debut season in the top flight, Lamphun Warriors finished in 10th place in the league.

In the 2024–25 Thai League 1 season Lamphun Warriors finished 8th and lost the Thai League Cup final, losing 2–0 to Buriram United, which was the first time in the club's history that they reached the final.[8]

Team image

Crest and colours

The identity of Lamphun Warriors is closely connected to the cultural heritage of Lamphun Province. The club crest incorporates elements inspired by local history and the Lanna cultural tradition, symbolising pride, unity and the club’s strong connection to its community.

The club’s primary colours are white and red. The white symbolises unity and integrity while the red represents passion and determination. These colours are used across the club’s kits, branding and merchandise, creating a recognisable identity within Thai football.

Stadium

Coordinates Location Stadium Capacity Year
18°34′04″N 99°00′22″E / 18.567849°N 99.006086°E / 18.567849; 99.006086 Lamphun Mae Guang Stadium 5,000 2011–2024
18°50′23″N 98°57′34″E / 18.839722°N 98.959444°E / 18.839722; 98.959444 Chiang Mai 700th Anniversary Stadium 25,000 2022–2024
18°28′48″N 98°59′00″E / 18.4800000°N 98.983333°E / 18.4800000; 98.983333 Lamphun Lamphun Warriors Stadium 5,400 2024–present

Season by season record

Season League FA Cup League Cup Top goalscorer
Division P W D L F A Pts Pos Name Goals
2011 North 30 20 5 5 59 28 65 2nd Opted out Opted out Thailand Pat Thongpenkul 13
2012 North 34 13 8 13 45 38 47 9th QR1 R2 Thailand Sarawut Wongchai 13[9]
2013 North 30 12 7 11 34 30 43 8th Opted out R2 Thailand Pattawee Jeeraburanakit
Thailand Sudnatee Na Chiangmai		 5[10]
2014 North 26 7 12 7 29 27 33 8th Opted out QR2 Thailand Pongsakorn Takum
Thailand Saharat Kanyaroj
Thailand Teerawut Wongtan		 4[11]
2015 North 26 8 11 7 23 23 35 8th Opted out QF Thailand Teerawut Wongtan 4[12]
2016 North 22 10 9 3 32 20 39 5th Opted out R2 Nigeria Shola Jimmy Omotosho 7[13]
2017 T3 Upper 26 7 6 13 22 31 27 12th Opted out R1 Thailand Panuwat Sripao
Thailand Ekachai Pitsanu		 4[14]
2018 T3 Upper 26 13 8 5 36 28 47 3rd Opted out QRP Thailand Saran Sridech 12[15]
2019 T3 Upper 24 13 6 5 39 23 45 3rd R1 QRP Thailand Ronnachai Pongputtha 15[16]
2020–21 T3 North 15 13 0 2 31 6 39 1st[17] R2 cancelled[18] Brazil Natan Oliveira 14
2021–22 T2 34 22 8 4 66 30 74 1st R3 R1 Venezuela Jeffrén Suárez 12
2022–23 T1 30 9 9 12 27 36 36 10th R4 QF Syria Mohammed Osman 5
2023–24 T1 30 9 8 13 45 47 35 9th QF QF Thailand Akarapong Pumwisat 9
2024–25 T1 30 9 10 11 36 39 37 8th R2 RU Thailand Anan Yodsangwal 8
2025–26 T1 30 4 17 9 35 47 29 12th
Champions Runners-up Promoted Relegated

Players

Current squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
2 DF  THA Witthaya Moonwong
4 DF  THA Jonas Schwabe (on loan from Uthai Thani)
6 DF  THA Todsapol Lated
7 MF  GER Dominik Schad
9 FW  PHI Kenshiro Daniels
14 MF  SYR Mohammed Osman
17 MF  BRA Ralph
19 FW  THA Tawan Khotrsupho
20 GK  THA Nont Muangngam
No. Pos. Nation Player
21 DF  THA Tossaporn Chuchin
22 DF  FRA Aly Cissokho
23 DF  ENG Charlie Clough
24 DF  THA Noppol Kerdkaew
25 FW  THA Surat Suriyachai
26 GK  THA Kwanchai Suklom
27 DF  THA Nuttee Noiwilai
29 FW  BRA Willen Mota
30 DF  THA Suriya Singmui
31 GK  THA Thirawooth Sruanson (on loan from Chonburi)
32 MF  THA Baworn Tapla
55 MF  PHI Oskari Kekkonen
— FW  THA Athit Berg
— MF  THA Chatmongkol Thongkiri
— DF  THA Putthinan Wannasri
— MF  THA Purachet Thodsanit
— FW  BRA Rodrigo Maranhão
— MF  AUT Osarenren Okungbowa

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player

Honours

Domestic competitions

League

Cup

Managerial history

Name Period Honours
ThailandThongchai Sukkoki 2 June 2017 – 14 November 2017
Thailand Jongsarit Wutchuay 21 January 2019 - 8 November 2021 – 2020–21 Thai League 3
Brazil Wanderley Junior 12 November 2021 – 20 May 2022 – 2021–22 Thai League 2
Thailand Dusit Chalermsang 20 May 2022 – 7 November 2022
Brazil Alexandre Gama 17 November 2022 – 27 April 2025 – 2025 Thai League Cup runners-up
Brazil Wanderley Junior (2) 12 June 2025 – 18 October 2025
Serbia Jongsarit Wutchuay (2) (interim) 18 October 2025 – 15 December 2025
Germany Dennis Amato 15 December 2025–present

References

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  2. ↑ "ชมวินาทีประทับใจ ลำพูน วอริเออร์ เถลิงคว้าแชมป์ ไทยลีก 2 ฤดูกาล 2021-22 หลังบุกชนะ เกษตรศาสตร์ เอฟซี ขาดลอย 3-0". Archived from the original on 18 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
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  4. ↑ "เฮลั่นแม่กวง! ลำพูนการันตีเลื่อนชั้นขึ้นไทยลีก".
  5. ↑ "ลำพูน คว้าแชมป์ไทยลีก 2 ควง สุโขทัย เลื่อนชั้นอัตโนมัติ".
  6. ↑ "เฮลั่นแม่กวง! ลำพูนการันตีเลื่อนชั้นขึ้นไทยลีก".
  7. ↑ "'ลำพูน วอริเออร์' เอาชนะ เกษตรศาสตร์ 3-0 คว้าแชมป์ไทยลีก 2 ได้เลื่อนชั้นพร้อม 'สุโขทัย'". matichon.co.th (in Thai). 30 April 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
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  14. ↑ "Thai League".
  15. ↑ "Thai League".
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  18. ↑ "แก้ปัญหาสภาพคล่อง!อนุมัติสมาคมฯกู้เงินจัดแข่งไทยลีก-ทีมชาติ ,ยกเลิก VAR". Archived from the original on 30 December 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
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