March of the Lobster Men
Anew era dawns in Phuket as Andaman FC embarks on a fresh season, brimming with optimism and newfound ambitions under the stewardship of their new ownership The Higher Sports Academy.
The recent takeover, headed by Russell Horsley, has injected a surge of energy into the club, with the target of promotion out of Thai League 3 firmly in their sights.
The Lobster Men, as the team is affectionately known, are set to kick off their campaign on Sunday (Sept 15) at 3:30pm, when they welcome FC Yala to their home turf at Surakul Stadium.
Expect a lively and family-friendly match atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed afternoon of football. Just remember to bring a cushion for comfort and an umbrella in case of unexpected showers.
Here is a complete list of fixtures for the first half of the Thai League 3 season for Phuket Andaman FC:
- Matchday 1: Phuket Andaman FC vs FC Yala, Sunday, Sept 15, Kick-off 3:30pm (Home at Surakul Stadium)
- Matchday 2: PT Satun FC vs Phuket Andaman FC, Saturday, Sept 21, Kick-off 4pm (Away at Satun Stadium)
- Matchday 3: Phuket Andaman FC vs Nara United FC, Sunday, Sept 29, Kickoff 3:30pm (Home at Surakul Stadium)
- Matchday 4: Phatthalung FC vs Phuket Andaman FC, Sunday, Oct 6, Kick-off 6pm (Away at Phattalung
Stadium)
- Matchday 5: Phuket Andaman FC vs Pattani FC, Wednesday, Oct 16, Kickoff 3:30pm (Home at Surakul Stadium)
- Matchday 6: Muangtrang United vs Phuket Andaman FC, Sunday, Oct 20, Kick-off 5pm (Away at Muangtrang Stadium)
- Matchday 7: Phuket Andaman FC vs Yala City FC, Saturday, Oct 26, Kickoff 3:30pm (Home at Surakul Stadium)
- Matchday 8: Songkhla FC vs Phuket Andaman FC, Sunday, Nov 3, Kick-off 5:30pm (Away at Tinsuladnda Stadium)
- Matchday 9: Krabi FC vs Phuket Andaman FC, Saturday, Nov 9, Kick-off 4pm (Away at Krabi Stadium)
- Matchday 10: Phuket Andaman FC vs Ranong Utd FC, Saturday, Nov 16, Kick-off 3:30pm (Home at Surakul Stadium)
- Matchday 11: PSU Surat Thani City FC vs Phuket Andaman FC, Sunday, Nov 24, Kick-off 3:30pm (Away at Prince Songkla University Stadium)
The 15,000-seater Surakul Stadium, which will host all of the team’s home games this season, is situated on the outskirts of Phuket Town, east from the junction at Central Festival and Central Floresta shopping malls.
Tickets for all home games cost B100 for adults while concession rates are set at B80.