K League 1 Gameweek 18

Bucheon FC 1995 1 - 3 FT FC Seoul

Bucheon Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
69
FT
Sun, Jul 19
한국어
Bucheon FC 1995
1-3
FC Seoul
⚡ Intensity 65
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 67
🎲 Upset 0
Seoul's firepower dismantles spirited Bucheon

League Leaders Flex Their Muscles at Bucheon Stadium

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. A massive possession masterclass allowed the league leaders to ultimately overwhelm a desperate relegation-threatened host.

The Opening Act

With massive Stakes dictating the early tempo, FC Seoul took immediate control of the pitch at Bucheon Stadium. Dominating possession with an imposing 69%, the visitors pinned the hosts deep in their own half and operated with supreme confidence. The sheer Intensity of their passing stifled the home side, who were forced to defend in deep blocks. This methodical approach finally broke the deadlock right before the interval. In the 42nd minute, Cho Young-Wook found the back of the net, breaking the stubborn defensive lock. It was a precise strike that set the tone for the visitors' relentless offensive strategy before the halftime whistle blew.

The Pivot

The match seemed to tip entirely toward the leaders when P. Klimala unselfishly set up Jeong Seung-Won for a clinical second goal in the 54th minute, fundamentally altering the game's Balance. However, Bucheon FC 1995 refused to surrender quietly on their own turf. Staring down a fierce relegation battle, they clawed their way back into the contest just nine minutes later. Rodrigo Bassani threaded a clever pass into the box to find Kim Sang-Jun, whose composed finish breathed unexpected life into the local supporters. Suddenly, the tactical chess match dissolved into a chaotic, thrilling end-to-end battle for survival.

Resolution

Any lingering thoughts of a dramatic comeback—and a sky-high Upset Factor—were finally extinguished deep into stoppage time. With Bucheon throwing caution to the wind and committing bodies forward, spaces opened up at the back. Anderson Oliveira expertly spotted P. Klimala in the 102nd minute, who ruthlessly converted the third goal on the counter. This clinical 3-1 victory cements Seoul's position at the absolute summit of the K League 1 table. Meanwhile, the hosts are left to reflect on a spirited but pointless afternoon. They remain dangerously anchored in 10th place, leaving them with an agonizing mountain to climb as the domestic survival race intensifies.

Key Questions

What does this mean for Bucheon FC 1995's season?

Defeat leaves Bucheon stranded in 10th place. They desperately need points in their upcoming fixtures to escape the looming threat of relegation.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
31%
69%
Bucheon FC 1995 31%
FC Seoul 69%
Shots on Target
1
5
Bucheon FC 1995 1
FC Seoul 5
Corners
5
4
Bucheon FC 1995 5
FC Seoul 4
Fouls
8
7
Bucheon FC 1995 8
FC Seoul 7
Yellow Cards
4
3
Bucheon FC 1995 4
FC Seoul 3
Red Cards
0
0
Bucheon FC 1995 0
FC Seoul 0

Match Events

6' 🟨 Baek Dong-Gyu
18' 🟨 S. Ye-Geon
29' 🟨 Kim Min-Jun
Cho Young-Wook 42'
HT
Jeong Seung-Won (P. Klimala) 54'
59' 🔄 H. Kim Kim Hyeon-Yeob
Cho Young-Wook Anderson Oliveira 🔄 60'
61' 🔄 Kim Min-Jun Rodrigo Bassani
61' 🔄 Park Jeong-In Vitor Gabriel
61' 🔄 Han Ji-Ho Kim Seung-Bin
Kim Jin-Su 🟨 62'
63' Kim Sang-Jun (Rodrigo Bassani)
71' 🔄 S. Ye-Geon Kim Jong-Woo
Park Soo-Il 🟨 74'
Song Min-Kyu Moon Seon-Min 🔄 76'
Lee Seung-Mo J. Son 🔄 76'
Jeong Seung-Won 🟨 77'
Park Soo-Il Choi Jun 🔄 82'
84' 🔄 An Tae-Hyun Thiaguinho Santos
90'+8 🟨 Kim Sang-Jun
P. Klimala (Anderson Oliveira) 90'+12
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Bucheon FC 1995

Goalkeepers
Hyeong-keun Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Sung-wook Hong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Dong-kyu Baek
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Patrick William
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Tae-hyeon Ahn
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Sung Ye-geon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Sang-jun Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Galego
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Min-jun Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jeong-in Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ji-ho Han
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Hyeon-yeob kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Thiaguinho Santos
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Jae-won
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Seung-bin Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jong-Woo Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Bong-hun Yeo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Shin Seong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Vitor Gabriel
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Rodrigo Bassani
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

FC Seoul

Goalkeepers
Gu Sung-yun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Soo-il Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Juan Antonio Ros
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Yazan Al-Arab
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Jin-su
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Seung-Won Jeong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Seung-mo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hrvoje Babec
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-kyu Song
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Patryk Klimala
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Cho Young-wook
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Kang Hyeon-mu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Choi Jun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Seong-hun Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Han-do
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Son Jeong-beom
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hwang Do-yoon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Anderson Oliveira
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Moon Seon-min
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hyeon-woo Jeong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
07/19/2026 Bucheon FC 1995 1 - 3 FC Seoul K League 1 Bucheon Stadium
04/21/2026 FC Seoul 3 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 K League 1 Seoul World Cup Stadium
07/19/2026
K League 1 Bucheon Stadium
04/21/2026
K League 1 Seoul World Cup Stadium
Bucheon FC 1995 Win
FC Seoul Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 FC Seoul 18 39 31 13 +18 WBucheon FC 1995 1 - 3 FC Seoul (19-07-2026)DFC Seoul 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (12-07-2026)WFC Seoul 1 - 0 Incheon United (05-07-2026)WDaejeon Citizen 1 - 2 FC Seoul (16-05-2026)WGwangju FC 0 - 1 FC Seoul (12-05-2026)
2 Gangwon FC 18 31 23 11 +12 WGangwon FC 2 - 0 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (18-07-2026)DFC Seoul 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (12-07-2026)WJeonbuk Motors 1 - 2 Gangwon FC (04-07-2026)WGangwon FC 2 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (17-05-2026)WGangwon FC 2 - 0 Daejeon Citizen (12-05-2026)
3 Jeonbuk Motors 18 29 25 16 +9 LIncheon United 1 - 0 Jeonbuk Motors (18-07-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 3 Jeonbuk Motors (11-07-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 1 - 2 Gangwon FC (04-07-2026)WJeonbuk Motors 1 - 0 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (17-05-2026)DBucheon FC 1995 0 - 0 Jeonbuk Motors (13-05-2026)
4 Pohang Steelers 18 28 19 16 +3 LJeju United FC 2 - 1 Pohang Steelers (18-07-2026)WGwangju FC 0 - 3 Pohang Steelers (11-07-2026)WFC Anyang 2 - 3 Pohang Steelers (04-07-2026)LBucheon FC 1995 2 - 0 Pohang Steelers (17-05-2026)WIncheon United 0 - 1 Pohang Steelers (12-05-2026)
5 Ulsan Hyundai FC 18 28 26 26 0 DDaejeon Citizen 2 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC (18-07-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 3 Jeonbuk Motors (11-07-2026)DGwangju FC 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-07-2026)LGangwon FC 2 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (17-05-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Jeju United FC (13-05-2026)
6 FC Anyang 18 24 23 20 +3 DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Gwangju FC (19-07-2026)WIncheon United 0 - 1 FC Anyang (12-07-2026)LFC Anyang 2 - 3 Pohang Steelers (04-07-2026)WJeju United FC 1 - 2 FC Anyang (17-05-2026)DFC Anyang 2 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (13-05-2026)
7 Incheon United 18 24 22 19 +3 WIncheon United 1 - 0 Jeonbuk Motors (18-07-2026)LIncheon United 0 - 1 FC Anyang (12-07-2026)LFC Seoul 1 - 0 Incheon United (05-07-2026)WIncheon United 4 - 0 Gwangju FC (16-05-2026)LIncheon United 0 - 1 Pohang Steelers (12-05-2026)
8 Jeju United FC 18 23 16 18 -2 WJeju United FC 2 - 1 Pohang Steelers (18-07-2026)DJeju United FC 0 - 0 Daejeon Citizen (12-07-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Jeju United FC (05-07-2026)LJeju United FC 1 - 2 FC Anyang (17-05-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Jeju United FC (13-05-2026)
9 Daejeon Citizen 18 19 21 20 +1 DDaejeon Citizen 2 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC (18-07-2026)DJeju United FC 0 - 0 Daejeon Citizen (12-07-2026)DDaejeon Citizen 2 - 2 Bucheon FC 1995 (04-07-2026)LDaejeon Citizen 1 - 2 FC Seoul (16-05-2026)LGangwon FC 2 - 0 Daejeon Citizen (12-05-2026)
10 Bucheon FC 1995 18 19 15 21 -6 LBucheon FC 1995 1 - 3 FC Seoul (19-07-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (11-07-2026)DDaejeon Citizen 2 - 2 Bucheon FC 1995 (04-07-2026)WBucheon FC 1995 2 - 0 Pohang Steelers (17-05-2026)DBucheon FC 1995 0 - 0 Jeonbuk Motors (13-05-2026)
11 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 18 16 17 25 -8 LGangwon FC 2 - 0 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (18-07-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (11-07-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Jeju United FC (05-07-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 1 - 0 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (17-05-2026)DFC Anyang 2 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (13-05-2026)
12 Gwangju FC 18 9 9 42 -33 DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Gwangju FC (19-07-2026)LGwangju FC 0 - 3 Pohang Steelers (11-07-2026)DGwangju FC 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-07-2026)LIncheon United 4 - 0 Gwangju FC (16-05-2026)LGwangju FC 0 - 1 FC Seoul (12-05-2026)