K League 1 Regular Season - 9
Daejeon Citizen 0 - 1 FT Jeju United FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
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
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Min-deok Kim
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Jo Seong-Kwon
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Myeong-jae Lee
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Midfielders
Masatoshi Ishida
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Kim Bong-Soo
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Lee Hyeon-sik
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Forwards
João Victor
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Kang Hyun Yu
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Jae-hee Jeong
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BENCH
Kim Min-Soo
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Yun-seong Kang
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Anton Krivotsyuk
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Kim Hyeon-uk
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Gustav Ludwigson
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Soon-min Lee
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Diogo Oliveira
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Jin-su Seo
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Jeju United FC
Goalkeepers
Dong-jun Kim
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Defenders
Chang-woo Rim
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Jae-uh Kim
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Julien Celestine
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Ryun-sung Kim
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Midfielders
Chang-Hoon Kwon
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Jae-hyeok Oh
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Min-gyu Jang
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Emerson Ramon
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Forwards
Tae Hee Nam
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Chang-jun Park
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BENCH
Heo Jae-won
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In-su Yu
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Kwon Ki-Min
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Chung Woon
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Italo
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Byung-wook Choi
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Kim Jun-Ha
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Gytis Paulauskas
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Kim Shin-jin
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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
06/27/2025
03/15/2025
11/24/2024
10/06/2024
06/19/2024
05/29/2024
03/10/2024
11/25/2023
10/08/2023
Daejeon Citizen Win
Jeju United FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +14
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -4
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
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.
Deadlock at Daejeon: Mid-Table Rivals Collide
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 62/100. With perfectly identical records and points, this mid-table showdown is a true six-pointer to establish top-half credentials.
The Setup
Heading into this April 22, 2026 clash, both teams sit on exactly nine points with matching 2-3-3 records. The competitive Balance is evident on paper, though a modest Stakes rating suggests this is about solidifying early-season positioning rather than navigating a late-stage crisis. For Daejeon Citizen, a poor home Form rating—failing to win any of their first four games at Daejeon World Cup Stadium—raises significant red flags. Jeju United FC arrive looking to exploit that vulnerability and jump up the K League 1 table, despite lacking the headline Stars to steal the spotlight on their own.
Key Battle
Without standout individuals to pull off moments of solo magic, the match will be decided by collective discipline. Daejeon's midfield unit must assert control early to shake off their home ground anxieties, while Jeju's backline will aim to frustrate the hosts and strike efficiently on the counter.
Our Prediction
Daejeon are slight favorites in our view, but their enduring home struggles make a draw the most logical outcome. Expect a cautious, low-scoring affair where the fear of dropping behind a direct rival outweighs the desire to attack recklessly, ending in a tense 1-1 stalemate.