RAYONG, Thailand (Interstat) — Bangkok United and Rayong played to a 1-1 draw Sunday at Rayong Stadium in the Thai League 1 season opener for both clubs.

Muhsen Al Ghassani put Bangkok United ahead in first-half stoppage time, scoring in the third minute added on. Wattanapong Withunat equalized for Rayong in the 68th minute.

The match featured six yellow cards. Rayong’s João Afonso was booked in the 41st minute, followed by Peerapat Kaminthong in the 49th and Weslen Júnior in the 52nd. Bangkok United’s Pokklaw A-Nan also received a yellow in the 52nd minute, Philipe Maia in the 73rd and Rayong’s Saharat Pongsuwan in the 90th.

Both teams started their league campaigns with a draw, leaving them at 0-0-1 in league play. Across all competitions, Bangkok United holds a 12-8-10 record and Rayong is 6-9-12.

The result reversed the last meeting between the sides, a 3-2 Bangkok United victory on Aug. 17, 2025.