Chainat vs Songkhla - Thai League 2

The Thai League 2 returns to the home ground on October 11, 2026, where Chainat and Songkhla will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. The left-back was taken off in the final minutes against Everton with cramp, and was not risked for the Champions League clash vs Sabah on Thursday.

Both Chainat and Songkhla will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Thai League 2. The hosts have been steady if unspectacular, WD in their last five reflecting a win rate of 50%. The visitors have been a mixed bag on the road, DWL in their last five and a win rate of 33.33% reflecting their unpredictability. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Chainat average 1.25 per game to Songkhla's 1.67, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. The Saudi Pro League side have now placed a €45 million package on the table, while Watkins himself is understood to be open to making the move.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Chainat will look to impose their style on home soil, while Songkhla are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. They are sticking to the principles of possession and pressing that have taken them from the fourth tier.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. He is an anticipation-based defender rather than a reactive one.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.