K League 1 Gameweek 23
FC Seoul 4 - 2 FT Daejeon Citizen
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Krivotsyuk 27'
Joo Min-Kyu (Kang Yun-Sung) 38'
Kang Yun-Sung 41'
42' Jeong Seung-Won
45'+6 Y. Al Arab
HT
46' ↓ Lee Seung-Mo ↑Moon Seon-Min
48' P. Klimala
↓ Joo Min-Kyu ↑Yu Kang-Hyun 62'
↓ M. Ishida ↑Seo Jin-Su 62'
↓ G. Ludwigson ↑Jeong Jae-Hee 62'
Kim Jin-Su 62'
63' ↓ Park Soo-Il ↑Choi Jun
Seo Jin-Su 66'
↓ Um Won-Sang ↑Ha Chang-Rae 68'
69' ↓ J. Son ↑Song Min-Kyu
81' Song Min-Kyu
83' Song Min-Kyu (Moon Seon-Min)
↓ Kim Moon-Hwan ↑Victor Bobsin 88'
89' Moon Seon-Min
90'+2 ↓ Anderson Oliveira ↑Hwang Do-Yun
90'+3 Jeong Seung-Won (Song Min-Kyu)
90'+4 P. Klimala
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Seoul
Goalkeepers
Gu Sung-yun
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Defenders
Soo-il Park
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Yazan Al-Arab
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Juan Antonio Ros
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Kim Jin-su
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Midfielders
Seung-Won Jeong
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Son Jeong-beom
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Hrvoje Babec
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Anderson Oliveira
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Forwards
Lee Seung-mo
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Patryk Klimala
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BENCH
Kang Hyeon-mu
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Choi Jun
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Lee Han-do
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Seong-hun Park
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Hwang Do-yoon
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Jang Han-gyeol Park
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Moon Seon-min
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Min-kyu Song
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Cheon Seong-hoon
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Daejeon Citizen
Goalkeepers
Lee Chang-geun
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Defenders
Kim Moon-hwan
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Jo Seong-Kwon
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Anton Kryvotsiuk
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Myeong-jae Lee
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Midfielders
Won-Sang Um
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Kim Bong-Soo
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Yun-seong Kang
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Gustav Ludwigson
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Forwards
Min-kyu Joo
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Masatoshi Ishida
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BENCH
Kim Min-Soo
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Chang-rae Ha
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Do-yeon Kim
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Victor Bobsin
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Soon-min Lee
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Jae-hee Jeong
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Jin-su Seo
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Kang Hyun Yu
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Diogo Oliveira
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/16/2026 | Daejeon Citizen | 1 - 2 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
| 04/18/2026 | FC Seoul | 0 - 1 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 11/01/2025 | Daejeon Citizen | 3 - 1 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
| 07/27/2025 | Daejeon Citizen | 0 - 1 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
| 05/10/2025 | Daejeon Citizen | 0 - 0 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
| 04/12/2025 | FC Seoul | 2 - 2 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 09/14/2024 | FC Seoul | 2 - 3 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 07/10/2024 | FC Seoul | 2 - 1 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 04/27/2024 | Daejeon Citizen | 3 - 1 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
| 12/02/2023 | Daejeon Citizen | 2 - 2 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
05/16/2026
04/18/2026
11/01/2025
07/27/2025
05/10/2025
04/12/2025
09/14/2024
07/10/2024
04/27/2024
12/02/2023
FC Seoul Win
Daejeon Citizen Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +20
P: 22 GD: +5
P: 22 GD: +9
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: +8
P: 23 GD: -3
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 23 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: +1
P: 23 GD: -6
P: 22 GD: -4
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Seoul | 24 | 50 | 46 | 19 | +27 | |
| 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 24 | 37 | 37 | 34 | +3 | |
| 3 | Jeonbuk Motors | 24 | 37 | 31 | 22 | +9 | |
| 4 | Gangwon FC | 23 | 35 | 28 | 22 | +6 | |
| 5 | Jeju United FC | 24 | 35 | 27 | 24 | +3 | |
| 6 | Incheon United | 23 | 33 | 30 | 25 | +5 | |
| 7 | Pohang Steelers | 24 | 31 | 22 | 28 | -6 | |
| 8 | FC Anyang | 24 | 30 | 30 | 37 | -7 | |
| 9 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 0 | |
| 10 | Daejeon Citizen | 24 | 29 | 32 | 28 | +4 | |
| 11 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 24 | 26 | 23 | 29 | -6 | |
| 12 | Gwangju FC | 24 | 11 | 12 | 50 | -38 |
P: 24 GD: +27
P: 24 GD: +3
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 23 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: +5
P: 24 GD: -6
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -6
P: 24 GD: -38
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Goal Flurry Seals Dramatic Comeback in the Capital
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A stunning late onslaught at Seoul World Cup Stadium ensured the league leaders avoided a shock defeat, cementing their title credentials in a chaotic six-goal thriller.
The Early Shock
Daejeon Citizen arrived in the capital desperate for vital points, sitting dangerously low in the relegation zone. They brought incredible Stakes to the pitch at Seoul World Cup Stadium and executed a perfect counter-punch against the run of play. Despite the hosts controlling possession and probing the final third, it was the visitors who stunned the title contenders. Joo Min-Kyu slotted home beautifully after 38 minutes, finishing off a brilliant sequence initiated by Kang Yun-Sung. The visitors absorbed immense set-piece pressure, defending a barrage of corners while relying on fantastic goalkeeper heroics to preserve that vital first-half lead. For a moment, it looked as though a massive upset was brewing in the capital, testing the leaders' nerves before the halftime whistle blew.
Momentum Flipped
The second half began with an immediate statement of intent as the hosts roared back to life. P. Klimala struck a swift equaliser at the 48-minute mark, instantly shifting the momentum. However, the definitive turning point arrived in the 62nd minute. Under unrelenting pressure from FC Seoul, Kim Jin-Su inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. This catastrophic own goal destroyed Daejeon Citizen's hard-fought defensive resolve and completely flipped the match's Balance. The pendulum swung firmly toward the league leaders, who used this psychological advantage to pin their opponents deep in their own half. The visitors scrambled to recover, but the defensive structure that frustrated the hosts early on was now completely fractured and visibly exhausted.
The Late Surge
With the visitors eventually forced to push forward in search of salvation, the final ten minutes transformed into an absolute shooting gallery. The Intensity reached a fever pitch as Song Min-Kyu took total command of the turf. He netted a devastating rapid-fire brace between the 81st and 83rd minutes, emphatically finishing a clever pass from Moon Seon-Min. Jeong Seung-Won added yet another goal to the late party, wrapping up a chaotic nine-minute flurry that showcased the hosts' ruthless attacking edge. This resounding victory cements Seoul's position at the summit of the K League 1 table, demonstrating their championship mettle, while plunging the away side deeper into a perilous relegation battle with time running out.
Key Questions
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Daejeon's bold early goal forced FC Seoul to attack relentlessly, opening the pitch up for a frantic, high-tempo second half full of attacking football.
How did FC Seoul complete the comeback from behind?
P. Klimala's quick equaliser and an unfortunate own goal broke Daejeon's resistance, before Song Min-Kyu's rapid late brace entirely sealed the victory.
What does this mean for FC Seoul's season?
This massive victory keeps them firmly at the top of the K League 1 table, proving their championship mettle under immense pressure.
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.
Seoul's Title Credentials Face Resolute Daejeon
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. A classic top-versus-bottom clash where championship ambitions meet a desperate fight for survival.
The Setup
On August 15, 2026, Seoul World Cup Stadium hosts a fixture defined by its contrasting objectives. FC Seoul sit proudly at the K League 1 summit, knowing that every dropped point offers hope to the chasing pack. Meanwhile, Daejeon Citizen arrive in ninth place, mired in an uncomfortable relegation battle. These immense Stakes mean we will see a fiercely contested afternoon. The competitive Balance tilts heavily toward the hosts, but desperation often breeds resilience in struggling sides.
Key Battle
The match will be won or lost in how effectively Daejeon's defensive block handles Seoul's dynamic frontline. With J. Lingard pulling the strings, the hosts boast a wealth of attacking Stars capable of unlocking stubborn defenses. Daejeon will likely sit deep and attempt to frustrate, but Seoul's peaking Form suggests they have the tactical flexibility and sheer quality to overwhelm the visitors' backline over 90 minutes.
Our Prediction
We expect a professional 2-0 victory for FC Seoul. Daejeon might hold out early on, but relentless pressure and superior movement in the final third will eventually break their resistance, forcing the visitors to open up and concede again.