The Chang FA Cup 2016 ( th, ช้าง เอฟเอคัพ) is the 23rd season of

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knockout

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competition. The tournament is organized by the

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. Following the death of King

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, the

cancelled the remaining league and cup season on 14 October 2016, stating that the FA Cup winners would be determined by a lottery draw. This was at the semi-final stage of the competition and would determine who would represent Thailand in Asian competition. The following day however (15 October), FAT appeared to do a U-turn and announced that further discussions with key stake holders would determine whether the league campaign would continue. These discussions were required as teams that were in the relegation places at the time of the original announcement were voicing their concerns. After the discussions, FAT decided that the four semi-finalists were awarded 2016 Thai FA Cup co-winners. A draw was held among them to select the team that will participate in 2017 AFC Champions League Play-off and was won by Sukhothai, while

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withdrew from the draw.

Calendar

Results

Qualification round

Qualification round for teams currently playing in the

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and Other CUP level. The Qualification round was held 18 May 2016.

First round

First round for teams currently playing in the 2016 Thai Premier League,

and Other CUP level. The first round was held 15 June 2016.

Second round

Third round

Quarter-finals

Khon Kaen United was suspended from the 2016 campaign due to criminal case with 8 games remaining

Semi-finals

Following the death of King

, the

cancelled the remaining matches and the four semi-finalists were awarded co-winners. A draw was held among them to select the team that will participate in 2017 AFC Champions League Play-off and was won by Sukhothai, while

withdrew from the draw.

Note

References

* http://www.smmsport.com/reader.php?news=177640 * http://www.thailandsusu.com/webboard/index.php?topic=371043.0 * http://www.smmsport.com/reader.php?news=179311 * http://www.thailandsusu.com/webboard/index.php?topic=372021.0 * http://www.smmsport.com/reader.php?news=181477 * http://www.thailandsusu.com/webboard/index.php?topic=373029.0 * http://www.thailandsusu.com/webboard/index.php?topic=373345.0 * http://www.thailandsusu.com/webboard/index.php?topic=373902.0 * http://www.smmsport.com/reader.php?news=185439

External links

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