K League 1 Regular Season - 9

Daejeon Citizen 0 - 1 FT Jeju United FC

Daejeon World Cup Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
19
FT
Wed, Apr 22
한국어
Daejeon Citizen
0-1
Jeju United FC
⚡ Intensity 17
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 69
Park strikes late to sink Daejeon.

Park Strikes to Push Jeju Up the Table

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. A singular moment of clarity just before the break decided a gritty contest that forces the hosts deeper into serious relegation trouble.

The Opening Exchanges

A tense atmosphere enveloped Daejeon World Cup Stadium as Jeju United FC aimed to disrupt the hosts' rhythm from the outset. The visitors edged possession with 53 percent of the ball, asserting quiet control over the tempo rather than overwhelming their opponents. Daejeon Citizen registered a staggering 211 attacking movements but consistently struggled to find the final pass. The Balance of the tie remained precarious, with both midfield units effectively cancelling each other out. Jeju was entirely unafraid to bend the rules to break Daejeon's momentum, eventually accumulating five yellow cards across the ninety minutes. This aggressive approach set a rigid tone early on, elevating the Intensity and preventing Daejeon from building any sustained pressure in the final third.

The Decisive Blow

The defining moment arrived just as the first half looked destined to end in a frustrating stalemate. In the 44th minute, Park Chang-Jun shattered the deadlock. It was a well-timed finish that changed the entire complexion of the afternoon, serving as the ultimate Upset Factor given the tight pre-match probabilities. Rather than folding under the weight of a difficult away fixture, Jeju struck with ruthless precision. Park’s goal underscored the visitors' superior efficiency; despite creating no official big chances, their six shots on target kept the opposing goalkeeper constantly on high alert. For Daejeon, conceding right on the stroke of half-time was a psychological hammer blow from which their attacking unit never truly recovered.

The Aftermath

Trailing by a goal, the hosts desperately needed a tactical response in the second half, but their attacking bluntness proved entirely fatal. Despite earning fourteen free-kicks and throwing bodies forward in search of an equaliser, Daejeon managed a dismal two shots on target throughout the entire contest. Their inability to adequately test the keeper highlighted the mounting Stakes of their increasingly difficult season. The final whistle confirmed a damaging 0-1 defeat, leaving them firmly rooted in the relegation group with just nine points to their name. Meanwhile, the resilient away performance catapulted Jeju into the upper half of the table. Their willingness to execute a disciplined game plan ensured they travelled home with three massive points.

Key Questions

Who scored the decisive goal?

Park Chang-Jun scored the match-winning goal for Jeju United FC in the 44th minute.

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
47%
53%
Daejeon Citizen 47%
Jeju United FC 53%
Shots on Target
2
6
Daejeon Citizen 2
Jeju United FC 6
Corners
4
3
Daejeon Citizen 4
Jeju United FC 3
Yellow Cards
0
5
Daejeon Citizen 0
Jeju United FC 5
Red Cards
0
0
Daejeon Citizen 0
Jeju United FC 0

Match Events

M. Jang 🟨 33'
Park Chang-Jun 44'
HT
46' 🔄 Yu Kang-Hyun Diogo Oliveira
M. Jang Italo 🔄 46'
Kim Ryun-sung 🟨 48'
52' 🔄 Joao Victor Kim Hyeon-Ug
63' 🔄 M. Ishida Seo Jin-Su
Kwon Chang-Hoon Kim Jun-ha 🔄 74'
76' 🔄 Jeong Jae-Hee Kang Yun-Sung
76' 🔄 Lee Myung-Jae G. Ludwigson
Kim Jae-Woo 🟨 78'
Rim Chang-Woo Yu In-Soo 🔄 80'
Park Chang-Jun Choi Byung-wook 🔄 80'
Emerson Negueba G. Paulauskas 🔄 83'
Italo Kwon Gi-min 🔄 90'+3
90'+4 🔄 Kim Min-Duk A. Krivotsyuk
Kim Dong-Jun 🟨 90'+10
Oh Jae-Hyeok 🟨 90'+11
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Daejeon Citizen

Goalkeepers
Lee Chang-geun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Moon-hwan Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-deok Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jo Seong-Kwon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Myeong-jae Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Masatoshi Ishida
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Bong-Soo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Hyeon-sik
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
João Victor
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kang Hyun Yu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jae-hee Jeong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Kim Min-Soo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Yun-seong Kang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Anton Krivotsyuk
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Hyeon-uk
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gustav Ludwigson
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Soon-min Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Diogo Oliveira
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jin-su Seo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Jeju United FC

Goalkeepers
Dong-jun Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Chang-woo Rim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jae-uh Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Julien Celestine
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ryun-sung Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Chang-Hoon Kwon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jae-hyeok Oh
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-gyu Jang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Emerson Ramon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Tae Hee Nam
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Chang-jun Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Heo Jae-won
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
In-su Yu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kwon Ki-Min
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Chung Woon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Italo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Byung-wook Choi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Jun-Ha
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gytis Paulauskas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Shin-jin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
10/18/2025 Daejeon Citizen 3 - 1 Jeju United FC K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
06/27/2025 Daejeon Citizen 1 - 1 Jeju United FC K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
03/15/2025 Jeju United FC 1 - 3 Daejeon Citizen K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
11/24/2024 Daejeon Citizen 2 - 1 Jeju United FC K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
10/06/2024 Jeju United FC 2 - 1 Daejeon Citizen K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
06/19/2024 Daejeon Citizen 0 - 0 (PEN 0-1) Jeju United FC FA Cup Daejeon World Cup Secondary Stadium
05/29/2024 Daejeon Citizen 0 - 1 Jeju United FC K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
03/10/2024 Jeju United FC 3 - 1 Daejeon Citizen K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
11/25/2023 Jeju United FC 0 - 2 Daejeon Citizen K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
10/08/2023 Daejeon Citizen 1 - 0 Jeju United FC K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
10/18/2025
K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
06/27/2025
K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
03/15/2025
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
11/24/2024
K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
10/06/2024
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
06/19/2024
FA Cup Daejeon World Cup Secondary Stadium
05/29/2024
K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
03/10/2024
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
11/25/2023
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
10/08/2023
K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
Daejeon Citizen Win
Jeju United FC Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 FC Seoul 9 22 19 5 +14 WFC Seoul 3 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (21-04-2026)LFC Seoul 0 - 1 Daejeon Citizen (18-04-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 4 FC Seoul (15-04-2026)WFC Seoul 1 - 0 Jeonbuk Motors (11-04-2026)DFC Anyang 1 - 1 FC Seoul (05-04-2026)
2 Ulsan Hyundai FC 9 17 16 11 +5 DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (22-04-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 5 - 1 Gwangju FC (19-04-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 4 FC Seoul (15-04-2026)WIncheon United 1 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC (11-04-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 2 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (04-04-2026)
3 Gangwon FC 9 13 12 7 +5 WGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 3 Gangwon FC (21-04-2026)DGangwon FC 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (18-04-2026)WDaejeon Citizen 0 - 2 Gangwon FC (12-04-2026)WGangwon FC 3 - 0 Gwangju FC (04-04-2026)LPohang Steelers 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (28-03-2026)
4 Jeonbuk Motors 9 12 10 9 +1 LJeonbuk Motors 1 - 2 Incheon United (21-04-2026)DGangwon FC 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (18-04-2026)LFC Seoul 1 - 0 Jeonbuk Motors (11-04-2026)WJeonbuk Motors 2 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (04-04-2026)WDaejeon Citizen 0 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (21-03-2026)
5 Pohang Steelers 9 12 5 6 -1 WPohang Steelers 1 - 0 Gwangju FC (22-04-2026)LPohang Steelers 0 - 1 FC Anyang (19-04-2026)LPohang Steelers 0 - 2 Jeju United FC (11-04-2026)WPohang Steelers 1 - 0 Daejeon Citizen (04-04-2026)WPohang Steelers 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (28-03-2026)
6 FC Anyang 9 11 9 9 0 DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (22-04-2026)WPohang Steelers 0 - 1 FC Anyang (19-04-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 FC Anyang (12-04-2026)DFC Anyang 1 - 1 FC Seoul (05-04-2026)LFC Anyang 0 - 1 Incheon United (22-03-2026)
7 Incheon United 9 11 13 15 -2 WJeonbuk Motors 1 - 2 Incheon United (21-04-2026)DBucheon FC 1995 2 - 2 Incheon United (18-04-2026)LIncheon United 1 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC (11-04-2026)WIncheon United 2 - 1 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (05-04-2026)WFC Anyang 0 - 1 Incheon United (22-03-2026)
8 Bucheon FC 1995 9 10 8 11 -3 LFC Seoul 3 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (21-04-2026)DBucheon FC 1995 2 - 2 Incheon United (18-04-2026)WGwangju FC 0 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (11-04-2026)LJeju United FC 1 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (04-04-2026)DPohang Steelers 0 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (22-03-2026)
9 Daejeon Citizen 8 9 7 8 -1 WFC Seoul 0 - 1 Daejeon Citizen (18-04-2026)LDaejeon Citizen 0 - 2 Gangwon FC (12-04-2026)LPohang Steelers 1 - 0 Daejeon Citizen (04-04-2026)LDaejeon Citizen 0 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (21-03-2026)WIncheon United 1 - 3 Daejeon Citizen (18-03-2026)
10 Jeju United FC 8 9 7 8 -1 DJeju United FC 1 - 1 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (18-04-2026)WPohang Steelers 0 - 2 Jeju United FC (11-04-2026)WJeju United FC 1 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (04-04-2026)DGangwon FC 1 - 1 Jeju United FC (22-03-2026)LJeju United FC 0 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC (18-03-2026)
11 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 9 7 7 11 -4 LGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 3 Gangwon FC (21-04-2026)DJeju United FC 1 - 1 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (18-04-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 FC Anyang (12-04-2026)LIncheon United 2 - 1 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (05-04-2026)DUlsan Hyundai FC 0 - 0 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (22-03-2026)
12 Gwangju FC 9 6 5 18 -13 LPohang Steelers 1 - 0 Gwangju FC (22-04-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 5 - 1 Gwangju FC (19-04-2026)LGwangju FC 0 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (11-04-2026)LGangwon FC 3 - 0 Gwangju FC (04-04-2026)LFC Seoul 5 - 0 Gwangju FC (22-03-2026)