K League 1 Regular Season - 12
Daejeon Citizen 0 - 0 FT Incheon United
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ Jeong Chi-In ↑Lee Chung-Yong 46'
46' ↓ Jeong Jae-Hee ↑G. Ludwigson
58' ↓ Joao Victor ↑Seo Jin-Su
58' ↓ H. Lee ↑Kim Moon-Hwan
↓ Park Seung-Ho ↑Lee Dong-Ryul 58'
↓ S. Mugosa ↑M. Ferrier 59'
↓ Lee Sang-Gi ↑Choi Seung-gu 65'
71' ↓ Kim Jun-Beom ↑Joo Min-Kyu
↓ Lee Tae-Hui ↑Kim Dong-Heon 80'
85' ↓ K. Park ↑Lee Myung-Jae
Lee Dong-Ryul 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Daejeon Citizen
Goalkeepers
Lee Chang-geun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Yun-seong Kang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jo Seong-Kwon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Anton Kryvotsiuk
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kyu-hyun Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Kim Bong-Soo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Hyeon-sik
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jae-hee Jeong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jun-beom Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
João Victor
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Diogo Oliveira
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Lee Jun-Seo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Moon-hwan Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Myeong-jae Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-deok Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gustav Ludwigson
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Hyeon-uk
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jin-su Seo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-kyu Joo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kang Hyun Yu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Incheon United
Goalkeepers
Lee Tae Hui
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Kim Myung-Sun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Park Kyung-sub
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Juan Ibiza
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Sang-ki Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Gerso Fernandes
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Myung Joo Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jae-min Seo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Chi-in Jeong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Stefan Mugoša
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Park Seung-ho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Dong-heon Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Choi Seung-Gu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gun-hee Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Chung-yong Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Won-jin Jeong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Dong-ryul Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Morgan Ferrier
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Park Ho-min
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | Incheon United | 1 - 3 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 11/10/2024 | Incheon United | 1 - 2 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 08/17/2024 | Daejeon Citizen | 2 - 1 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
| 05/18/2024 | Daejeon Citizen | 0 - 1 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
| 03/30/2024 | Incheon United | 2 - 0 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 07/16/2023 | Incheon United | 2 - 0 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 06/04/2023 | Daejeon Citizen | 1 - 3 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
| 03/04/2023 | Incheon United | 3 - 3 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
03/18/2026
11/10/2024
08/17/2024
05/18/2024
03/30/2024
07/16/2023
06/04/2023
03/04/2023
Daejeon Citizen Win
Incheon United Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +14
P: 12 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -5
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Seoul | 15 | 32 | 27 | 12 | +15 | |
| 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 15 | 26 | 22 | 20 | +2 | |
| 3 | Jeonbuk Motors | 15 | 26 | 21 | 12 | +9 | |
| 4 | Gangwon FC | 15 | 24 | 19 | 10 | +9 | |
| 5 | Pohang Steelers | 15 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 0 | |
| 6 | Incheon United | 15 | 21 | 21 | 17 | +4 | |
| 7 | FC Anyang | 15 | 20 | 19 | 16 | +3 | |
| 8 | Jeju United FC | 15 | 18 | 13 | 16 | -3 | |
| 9 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 15 | -4 | |
| 10 | Daejeon Citizen | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | +1 | |
| 11 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 15 | 14 | 15 | 21 | -6 | |
| 12 | Gwangju FC | 15 | 7 | 7 | 37 | -30 |
P: 15 GD: +15
P: 15 GD: +2
P: 15 GD: +9
P: 15 GD: +9
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -6
P: 15 GD: -30
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Set-Piece Frustrations in a Goalless Grind
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 7/100. A distinct lack of attacking quality left both sides settling for a point in a match that promised much but delivered very little.
Opening Act: A Blunt Exchange
Daejeon Citizen and Incheon United arrived at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium desperate for points, but the opening exchanges quickly set a dull tone. Daejeon controlled possession with 55% of the ball, attempting to orchestrate from the back, but their attacks continually broke down in the final third. The overall Intensity remained dreadfully low as neither midfield could inject meaningful tempo into the proceedings. With a barrage of speculative efforts yielding just four combined shots on target across both sides, the first half dissolved into a series of aimless passes and easily thwarted forward runs. Both defensive lines maintained rigid shapes, ensuring the attackers found zero space to operate in what became a textbook display of tactical nullification.
The Pivot: Aerial Inefficiency
If there was to be a breakthrough, it looked destined to come from dead-ball situations. The underlying Balance of the match shifted toward wide areas, resulting in a staggering 12 corners—seven for the visitors and five for the hosts. Incheon flooded the box repeatedly, looking to capitalize on their set-piece pressure, but the deliveries consistently lacked the precision required to test the opposition goalkeeper. Despite this sustained aerial bombardment, neither team managed to manufacture a single big chance throughout the contest. The Upset Factor completely evaporated as both defensive units comfortably headed away predictable crosses without breaking a sweat, perfectly illustrating why both clubs struggled so heavily to threaten the net during open play.
Resolution: Missing the Mark
The final whistle brought merciful relief to a crowd starved of entertainment. This grueling 0-0 draw does little to alter the heavy Stakes for either club in the league standings. Daejeon maintain their grip on fourth place with 16 points, continuing their steady push within the top-half zone. Meanwhile, Incheon remain stranded in seventh on 15 points, agonizingly just one point away from the safety of the top split. In a tight league campaign where every point dictates the season's trajectory, this collective failure to convert territorial pressure into goals represents a glaring missed opportunity. Both managers will be forced to head back to the training ground and desperately search for attacking solutions.
Key Questions
What was the defining tactical feature of this match?
A total of 12 corners created significant set-piece pressure, but neither side possessed the attacking quality to capitalize.
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.
Mid-Table Six-Pointer Threatens Daejeon's Home Woes
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. A narrow two-point gap turns this clash at Daejeon World Cup Stadium into a crucial battle for top-half supremacy.
The Setup
Daejeon Citizen sit seventh, breathing down the necks of fifth-placed Incheon United. The Stakes are massive here. Daejeon harbor a miserable home record—zero wins in five attempts—making this a vital opportunity to break the curse. Meanwhile, Incheon arrive boasting a stronger Form rating, having secured three victories in their last five league outings. The incredibly high Balance rating guarantees a tight affair, proving neither side currently possesses the sheer number of Stars required to easily steamroll the opposition.
Key Battle
Without standout individuals dictating the buildup, tactical discipline takes center stage. Daejeon's forward line, desperate to break their home duck, faces an Incheon defensive unit that bends but relies on grit to stay in games. The visitors' ability to absorb early pressure and strike efficiently in transition will dictate the tempo.
Our Prediction
We expect Daejeon Citizen to finally end their home drought. A tight 2-1 victory for the hosts looks likely, as they capitalize on Incheon's defensive lapses during a frantic second half.