K League 1 Table 2026/27 | FC Seoul Leads | Futmetrix

K League 1 2026/27 season is underway with FC Seoul currently top of the table on 35 points after 16 matches. It's early days but the entertainment has been strong, averaging 65/100 Intensity.

Upcoming Matches

Which matches are worth your time? Here's what we think.

Futmetrix Verdict

49

Jeju United FC

vs

Daejeon Citizen

Sun, Jul 12 • 10:30

⚡ Form 40

⚖️ Balance 98

🏆 Stakes 0

⭐ Stars 5

Mid-table scrap with everything to prove.

Futmetrix Verdict

76

Incheon United

vs

FC Anyang

Sun, Jul 12 • 10:30

⚡ Form 47

⚖️ Balance 81

🏆 Stakes 56

⭐ Stars 100

A decisive mid-table K League six-pointer.

Futmetrix Verdict

100

FC Seoul

vs

Gangwon FC

Sun, Jul 12 • 10:30

⚡ Form 78

⚖️ Balance 95

🏆 Stakes 100

⭐ Stars 30

The K League 1 title race ignites.

Futmetrix Verdict

7

Gangwon FC

vs

Gimcheon Sangmu FC

Sat, Jul 18 • 10:30

⚡ Form 22

⚖️ Balance 12

🏆 Stakes 0

⭐ Stars 10

Futmetrix Verdict

30

Daejeon Citizen

vs

Ulsan Hyundai FC

Sat, Jul 18 • 10:30

⚡ Form 41

⚖️ Balance 7

🏆 Stakes 67

⭐ Stars 10

Futmetrix Verdict

36

Jeju United FC

vs

Pohang Steelers

Sat, Jul 18 • 10:30

⚡ Form 26

⚖️ Balance 6

🏆 Stakes 56

⭐ Stars 10

Futmetrix Verdict

42

Incheon United

vs

Jeonbuk Motors

Sat, Jul 18 • 10:30

⚡ Form 39

⚖️ Balance 15

🏆 Stakes 56

⭐ Stars 10

Futmetrix Verdict

53

Bucheon FC 1995

vs

FC Seoul

Sun, Jul 19 • 10:30

⚡ Form 43

⚖️ Balance 9

🏆 Stakes 100

⭐ Stars 10

Futmetrix Verdict

9

FC Anyang

vs

Gwangju FC

Sun, Jul 19 • 10:30

⚡ Form 23

⚖️ Balance 3

🏆 Stakes 0

⭐ Stars 10

Futmetrix Verdict

28

Jeju United FC

vs

Gangwon FC

Tue, Jul 21 • 10:30

⚡ Form 16

⚖️ Balance 8

🏆 Stakes 33

⭐ Stars 10

Match Commentary

Latest K League 1 results and our take on every gameweek

A frantic three-minute spell gave us two goals, but Gimcheon and Bucheon largely cancelled each other out. Neither side finds the escape velocity needed in this tense relegation scrap. #KLeague1 #GIMvBUC #RelegationBattle

Three Minutes of Fire in a Relegation Scrap A desperately needed relegation six-pointer flared into life for three manic minutes before fizzling into a disjointed and ultimately unhelpful stalemate for both sides. The Stifled Opening The Stakes could hardly be higher at Gimcheon Stadium, with both Gimcheon Sangmu FC and...

The scoreboard says 0-3, but the real story is Pohang's absolute ruthlessness. Three shots on target, three goals. The relegation alarm is deafening for Gwangju. #KLeague #Pohang #GwangjuFC

Steelers Show No Mercy to Bottom-of-the-Table Gwangju Pohang's clinical edge turned a relatively tight territorial battle into a ruthless away victory, deepening the home side's relegation fears. The Early Breakthrough Gwangju Football Stadium witnessed a stark contrast in quality and execution. Desperate for a lifeline at the bottom of the...

A clinical counter-attacking masterclass from Jeonbuk Motors silenced Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium! Lee Seung-Woo's super-sub impact blew the Hyundai derby wide open as the visitors laid down a massive title marker. #KLeague1 #HyundaiDerby #JeonbukMotors

Jeonbuk's Counter-Attacking Masterclass Stuns Ulsan Jeonbuk's lethal transitions proved far too much for Ulsan's sterile possession, fundamentally reshaping the upper echelons of the K League 1 table. Opening Act High Stakes defined this Hyundai Derby right from the kick-off under the lights at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium. The home side,...

1-1 on paper, but Gwangju's keeper was the real story with a heroic nine-save masterclass to deny Ulsan. The bottom club refuses to surrender! #KLeague1 #GwangjuFC #UlsanHyundai

Defensive Masterclass: Bottom Club Stuns Title Hopefuls A monumental goalkeeping display salvaged a vital point for the league's basement boys against a relentless attacking siege. Early Stalemate and Constant Pressure The match at Gwangju Football Stadium kicked off with a surprising rhythm, as Gwangju FC bravely edged possession against their...

FC Seoul scrape a narrow victory in a tense Capital Derby! A late Jeong Seung-Won strike was the only difference at Seoul World Cup Stadium as the league leaders march on. The title charge continues! #KLeague #FCSeoul #CapitalDerby

Seoul's Title Charge Survives Tense Capital Derby A desperately cagey affair was rescued from total obscurity by a singular moment of late quality, keeping the league leaders firmly on their perch. A Chess Match in the Capital FC Seoul stepped onto the pitch at Seoul World Cup Stadium expecting to...

Chaos at Gimcheon Stadium! Back-to-back red cards set the stage for a frantic 1-1 draw. Both teams stay mired in the relegation dogfight after trading late goals. #KLeague1 #Gimcheon #Jeju

Red Mist and Missed Chances: Gimcheon and Jeju Share the Spoils A desperate relegation battle erupted into chaos with two red cards in sixty seconds, ultimately leaving both sides frustrated by a high-stakes stalemate. Early Chaos and Disciplinary Drama The relegation scrap at Gimcheon Stadium carried massive Stakes right from...

A 3-2 win for Pohang, but what a chaotic thriller at Anyang Stadium! A red card, a frantic five-minute goal frenzy, and ruthless finishing completely flipped the script. #KLeague #Pohang #FCAnyang

10-Man Pohang Steelers Survive Five-Goal Epic at Anyang In a match defined by high stakes and chaotic momentum swings, ten-man Pohang Steelers showed extraordinary resolve to edge a thrilling 3-2 battle. Fast Out the Blocks Anyang Stadium barely had time to settle before the match exploded into life. Wanderson stunned...

A point apiece on the scoreboard, but this 2-2 draw felt like a heavyweight slugfest. The fight for K League survival just got significantly more complicated for both sides. #KLeague #DaejeonCitizen #BucheonFC

Relegation Desperation Ignites Eight-Minute Goal Frenzy A ferocious 2-2 draw provided maximum entertainment but did neither side any real favours in their desperate scramble for K League 1 survival. The Tension Drops The atmosphere inside Daejeon World Cup Stadium was thick with apprehension long before kickoff. With Daejeon Citizen and...

The stats show Jeonbuk dominance, but the scoreboard tells a different story. Gangwon steal a massive away victory to climb higher in the K League table! #KLeague1 #GangwonFC #Jeonbuk

Gangwon Claim Crucial Points in Jeonju Thriller An unexpected away masterclass shattered the pre-match expectations and reshaped the top end of the K League 1 table. Early Intent and Breakthrough The title race stakes were abundantly clear at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium as two top-three contenders locked horns. Despite...

The scoreboard hides the real story. Pohang utterly dominated with 69% possession and 10 shots on target, but Bucheon's ruthless counter-attacks sealed a massive upset. Incredible resilience! #KLeague1 #BucheonFC #PohangSteelers

A Masterclass in Counter-Attacking Brutality A masterclass in rope-a-dope football saw the hosts absorb endless pressure before delivering two lethal counter-punches to secure a massive upset. Siege Mentality A high Intensity opening set the tone at Bucheon Stadium, as the visitors immediately staked their claim on the pitch. Pohang Steelers...

The scoreboard says 2-0, but the underlying tension defined this East Coast Derby. Gangwon ruthlessly exploited Ulsan's defensive gaps to blow the top-four race wide open. #KLeague #GangwonFC #Derby

Gangwon Paint The East Coast Derby Orange This fierce top-four battle proved that Gangwon possess the ruthless edge required to mount a serious K League 1 challenge. The Opening Stanza The Stakes were exceptionally high as Gangwon FC hosted Ulsan Hyundai FC at Chuncheon Songam Stadium for a pivotal East...

A 97th-minute winner masks a largely forgettable clash. Jeonbuk snatch all three points at the death to stay in the upper reaches, leaving Gimcheon empty-handed. #KLeague1 #Jeonbuk #LateDrama

Late Orobo Strike Masks Jeonbuk's Frustrations A desperately flat encounter was saved by 97th-minute heroics, securing vital points for the hosts despite a largely uninspiring performance. The Grinding Opening The afternoon at Jeonju World Cup Stadium began with a distinctly low Intensity as both sides struggled to find an attacking...

Jeju unleashed a bombardment, but Anyang’s ruthless efficiency snatched the points. A brutal lesson in taking your chances in this crucial relegation six-pointer. #KLeague1 #FCAnyang #Jeju

A Masterclass in Ruthless Efficiency An away victory that perfectly exposes the harsh difference between having all the ball and knowing exactly what to do with it. A Deceptive Start The match kicked off under the lights at Jeju World Cup Stadium, with the hosts looking remarkably comfortable in their...

Four goals, pure dominance, and an absolute masterclass at Sungui Arena Park! Incheon put on a clinic today, leaving Gwangju searching for answers at the bottom. What a show! #KLeague #Incheon

Incheon United Dismantle Gwangju in Four-Goal Masterclass A ruthless attacking display highlighted the widening gulf between mid-table ambition and relegation despair. Early Onslaught Relentless forward momentum set the tone at Sungui Arena Park. Incheon United imposed their will early, establishing a controlled 57% possession that immediately suffocated their desperate opponents....

A valiant comeback effort at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium ultimately fell short. Seoul’s 88th-minute strike proved why they lead the pack, breaking local hearts. #KLeague #FCSeoul #Daejeon

A Dagger to Daejeon Hearts In a clash heavily weighed by contrasting ambitions, a late strike secured top-tier bragging rights for the league leaders while leaving the hosts anchored near the drop zone. First Blood to the Leaders Daejeon Citizen controlled possession at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium, managing 56%...

Top Players

The standout performers in this competition.

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A. Krivotsyuk

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Abdalla Halaihal

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Ahn Hyeok-Ju

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Ahn Young-Kyu

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Airton

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An Chan-Gi

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An Jae-Jun

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An Tae-Hyun

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Stats Leaders

Top performers in goals, assists and clean sheets for K League 1

⚽ Top Scorers

1.
S. Mugoša Incheon United
6
2.
Lee Ho-Jae Pohang Steelers
4
3.
Lee Seung-Mo FC Seoul
3
4.
Yago Cariello Ulsan Hyundai FC
3
5.
A. Halaihal Gangwon FC
3
6.
Airton FC Anyang
3
7.
M. Ferrier Incheon United
3
8.
Lee Dong-Gyeong Ulsan Hyundai FC
2
9.
Go Jae-Hyeon Gimcheon Sangmu FC
2
10.
Juninho Rocha Pohang Steelers
2

🎯 Top Assists

1.
Lee Dong-Gyeong Ulsan Hyundai FC
2
2.
Lee Dong-Ryul Incheon United
2
3.
Lee Gyu-Sung Ulsan Hyundai FC
2
4.
Kim Dae-Won Gangwon FC
2
5.
H. Friðjónsson Gwangju FC
2
6.
Emerson Negueba Jeju United FC
2
7.
J. Montaño Bucheon FC 1995
2
8.
Lee Seung-Mo FC Seoul
1
9.
Go Jae-Hyeon Gimcheon Sangmu FC
1
10.
Juninho Rocha Pohang Steelers
1

🛡️ Clean Sheets

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League Standings

Full K League 1 table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos	Team	P	Pts	GF	GA	GD	Form
1	FC Seoul	16	35	28	12	+16
2	Jeonbuk Motors	17	29	25	15	+10
3	Pohang Steelers	17	28	18	14	+4
4	Ulsan Hyundai FC	17	27	24	24	0
5	Gangwon FC	16	27	21	11	+10
6	Incheon United	16	21	21	18	+3
7	FC Anyang	16	20	21	19	+2
8	Jeju United FC	16	19	14	17	-3
9	Bucheon FC 1995	17	19	14	18	-4
10	Daejeon Citizen	16	17	19	18	+1
11	Gimcheon Sangmu FC	17	16	17	23	-6
12	Gwangju FC	17	8	8	41	-33

P: 16 GD: +16

P: 17 GD: +10

P: 17 GD: +4

P: 17 GD: 0

P: 16 GD: +10

P: 16 GD: +3

P: 16 GD: +2

P: 16 GD: -3

P: 17 GD: -4

P: 16 GD: +1

P: 17 GD: -6

P: 17 GD: -33