Ayutthaya United Upsets Ratchaburi in FA Cup on Curran’s First-Half Strike

AYUTTHAYA, Thailand (Feb. 25, 2026) (Interstat) — Ayutthaya United FC delivered a significant upset in the FA Cup, defeating favored Ratchaburi 1-0 at Ayutthaya Stadium on Wednesday. The lone goal came in the 35th minute from Jesse Curran. The result defied pre-match projections, as statistical models heavily favored Ratchaburi with an 88.9% win probability and predicted a 2-0 victory for the home side. With the win, Ayutthaya United advances in the domestic cup competition with a 1-0 tournament record, while Ratchaburi falls to 0-1. The match was the season opener for both clubs across all competitions.