Yes,sorry for not reading correctly that Udon cannot play Satun !
But a couple of decent away trips with Chiang Rai this weekend and Rayong on 6th December.
For those considering making a weekend of it,the Dusit Island Resort in Chiang Rai is well recommended and,for those fancying a break by the sea,the Mae Pim Resort in Rayong is good also.....neither are particularily expensive.
With two of their first three matches at home,Udon would look to get maximum points in those games to get off to a good start !

I've still no idea why it's not home alternating with away throughout. I don't think any towns have particular festivals, which might affect the schedule. Then, this peculiarity when the first team one plays, the reverse fixture isn't until the last game. Isn't is more sensible for the reverse of the 1st fixture to be game number 6, similarly 2 and 7 etc. Beats me. And in the middle, play the same team two weeks running.
My difficulty in comprehending some things Thai extends into football too.

The club has a flight to Chiang Rai this weekend for those interested. Price is 2200 baht.
Leaving Udon Thani Airport on Saturday at 9am, probably with the team, and back again after the game on Sunday night. So should be back around 11pm on Sunday.
Fans must get their own hotel and it also seems as fans has to get their own transport from Chiang Rai Airport to the hotel, hotel to the Stadium and Stadium to the Airport. Not clear from my Google translation.
For me, the total cost would probably be 4000-4500 baht + food/drinks, but I don`t have my own transport in Udon, and I won`t stay at the cheapest hotels.

UDFC will play their first homegame in the play-offs today, against Rayong. Additional stands at the stadium will probably make the number of fans bigger than ever, so get yourself to the stadium today. Kick-off 18.30, but you should get there early. Tickets now 80 baht.
For those who can`t go to the stadium, the game is live on SMMTV.

Come on, UDFC!!

Where can You buy the UDFC jersey ?

Very early doors today had a sizable group of very nice Rayong fans straight off the plane in for a slurp and brunch , seems a few will be making the trip to support their team tonight ... their plans of a trip into Udons vibrant town center to soak up the samphan strip atmos ?? curtailed somewhat by TUTTH rather strong bevvie selection , menu and warm welcome ... suffice to say all were predicting a Rayong win today ..

Game over n finished 1-1.. a some UDFC fans drop by in good spirits .. just love this location .

DM

waanjai wrote:Where can You buy the UDFC jersey ?

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The Club shop is next to UD Town, just across the road from KFC. I'd suggest you make sure of your measurements, or take along a shirt you know fits you comfortably to compare.

Tickets for Saturday`s game vs Ubon UMT United is already on sale at the club shop opposite KFC UD Town. Get your ticket in advance if you can`t get to the stadium early. Last Sunday vs Rayong there was approx 5400 tickets sold, and a more than full stadium. This Saturday there might be even more fans attending.
Kick-off is 18.00, and there is no live coverage on TV this time.

Is UDFC playing at home this week? I thought they may be away ad they were at home last week

Here are the games until December.
Whenever UdonFC is named first in a line, then the game will be in Udon.

Udon are at home to Ubon UMT this Saturday at 6pm.Having drawn their first two games,a win is certainly needed in this match.

Chiang Rai (a) 2-2
Rayong (h) 1-1

UDFC has a big game tomorrow night against Customs United. I'm not a football or soccer fan generally myself hailing from AFL (Aussie Rules Football) territory but I got to say the atmosphere at theses games is fantastic and I have been enjoying the game. It's only 80 baht entrance fee and free for children so I'd encourage any expats in town to take a look.
You also bring a beer to the game if you like. No glasss though but they do sell outside the ground in plastic.

While we are at it:
The game
The ticket
The atmosphere of their games

It is a lively atmosphere and very full houses watching Udon at the moment. Certainly good entertainment value for just 80 baht!, although you may struggle to find somewhere to sit unless arriving early.There are many dedicated fans who support the team e.g. those who endured hours on the bus travelling overnight to Bangkok for last week's game - and unfortunately, the defeat. I do find the way the Thai 'support' rather different to fans attending a UK game and sometimes very strange. But make up your own mind. Sorry if I sound a wet blanket, but I have to say there's a fair element there for the party, being seen, selfies, mobiles, eating and drinking, but it's the Thai way not to let a poor performance and result spoil the fun!

I have to agree with your comments Brian. I'm sure half the crowd attends for the singing, music, drinking and the girls get prettied up to get there face on the the website.
All the same it can be entertaining and if there's anyone in town looking for an interest it's worth a look. It's a good excuse for a road trip when playing away also.

grievous wrote:It's a good excuse for a road trip when playing away also.

UDFC is playing in Bangkok this coming Sunday, and the club has buses for fans for 350 baht. They leave at 5am on Sunday morning and returns around 5am on Monday morning. Good luck to those who travel, but I`m too old to travel like that.

I can't suffer that kind of road trip these days either, requiring more comfort and speed. This takes me back to the 1960's, overnight, pre-motorway trips in the UK to places like Carlisle and Plymouth! I know the Thai seem to cope easily packed into a pickup for hours on end, open to the elements, so this may be considered luxury to them.The very best to those who can hack it and, although Udon's away record in the Champions League in recent seasons is awful, let's hope the fans get some reward this time. Personally, I don't like playing the same team two weeks running and, whether stats back me up or not I don't know, but I doubt one team wins both games often. Happy to be proved wrong.

I feel vindicated! - re my previous questions and comments on why the fixture list means one plays the same team two weeks running.
Udon's Saturday win against Customs was gained through a blatant offside goal. The assistant referee (linesman) is either incompetent or worse , because it wasn't even a close decision. Tough, but that's how it is and Udon has suffered on occasions too. As one might expect, the Chairman of Customs has written a letter of protest. Does it happen that the result of a game can be changed because of a refereeing mistake and subsequent protest by administrators? I don't think so and that would be a dangerous way to go. (Things like playing ineligible players, unnamed subs, floodlight failures etc. are different type issues.) Anyway, who does Udon play this coming weekend? Customs away. After one week, there's obviously going to be some bad feeling and the chance of 'hassle' - particularly if the officials make mistakes.
Wouldn't it be better if Udon didn't meet Customs again for several weeks, when things will hopefully have cooled down?

Perhaps I should add to my previous post that anyone willing to sit next to me for the best pay of a day/night and after a sweaty football match, warrants a FREE bus ticket. (Seriously, permits a toothbrush and jumping in one of those petrol station showers is the norm?)

After their 2-0 win over Samut Sakhon,Udon still have a chance of winning their group but face two tough away fixtures at Ubon and Rayong as their next matches.

Played Points
1 Ubon UMT 7 14
2 Rayong FC 7 12
3 Udon Thani 7 12
4 Customs United 7 11
5.Samut Sakhon 7 4
6.Chiangrai 7 3

THAI PREMIER LEAGUE
Satun banned for three years
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Satun United have been handed a three-year suspension and a hefty fine for crowd violence that marred their 1-0 home defeat against Khon Kaen United in thirdtier Division Two's promotion playoff round Champions League at the weekend.
Satun supporters, incensed by the refereeing decisions after two of the home team' players received marching orders, invaded the pitch after the final whistle and attacked the referee and his two assistants.
During the melee, one of the two assistant referees, surrounded by the angry crowd, spoke through the megaphone that he was hired to officiate the game in favour of the visiting Khon Kaen side . He, however, retracted his words at a news conference in Bangkok, claiming he did to defuse the tense situation.
The Football Association of Thailand yesterday heavily sanctioned Satun, suspending them from taking part in any Thai FAsanctioned competition for three years starting next year besides a fine of Bt315,000. The club has until Saturday to appeal the decision.
Meanwhile, Khon Kaen United president Watthana Changlao was far from happy after his club was being viewed as "cheaters".
The Satun match further lent weight to the view of many fans that Khon Kaen were often the beneficiaries of refereeing decisions. That prompted Watthana to launch a staunch defence of his club.
"I want to make it clear that we're definitely not cheaters as we are being accused. I've grown tired of hearing people saying that we cheated or we received favourable decisions from the referee.
"I want all the parties to sit down and talk. I'm ready to prove that we have not gained any benefit from the refereeing decision. Whether they want us to swear or whatever, we're ready to do that.
"We play the game fairly and we've built our team based on those spirit. I don't want people to see us in a negative light. We're okay if a draw [for a referee] would be made before each game. I would like to reiterate that Khon Kaen United have nothing to do with officiating of the match referee," said Watthana.

I don't want to sound miserable over what should be an entertaining pastime, but it's difficult to think that football isn't an extension of everyday Thai life and, therefore, corrupt. What a pity. As far as match officials are concerned (and as Svein has pointed out, organised football is still very young here and not many referees have a lot of experience), it's difficult to know if an official has made a genuine error, is generally incompetent or has been 'got at'. It seems a particularly difficult time for Thai football, with lots of different issues arising.
This is Thailand and one wonders if the truth has really surfaced. For what it's worth, I've seen some clips from the Satun v Khon Kaen game. The referee did appear to ignore a very good case for a Satun penalty. In another minor incident, a free kick was given to Khon Kaen when a player made a ridiculous dive, which would have won an Olympic gold in the pool! I haven't yet caught the incidents leading to the two players being sent off.
As you say Zidane, two big away games now, which will surely decide Udon's promotion or not.
There's another issue in the background, although I sense it may now just have been 'forgotten'. On 31 October, Ubon CCC entertained Rayong. In, I think about 80th minute, Ubon brought on a substitute who was not listed as one of the five possible substitutes on the referee's teamsheet. (So the fourth official is at fault too). I don't think the timing of the substitution or the player's contribution are particularly relevant. The game finished 1-0 to Ubon; Rayong issued a subsequent protest. But, at this time, I'm not sure what, if anything, has been decided.
My feeling and Svein's too, is that the game would normally be awarded to Rayong with, in Thailand, a 2-0 scoreline. But ..... Obviously, this would change the table and affect Udon's chances.
I recall, not quite the same circumstances, but the Celtiv v Warsaw ruling.