K League 1 Gameweek 5
FC Seoul 5 - 0 FT Gwangju FC
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⚡ Form
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⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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⭐ Stars
72
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⚡ Form
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Atalanta
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⚡ Form
51
⚖️ Balance
60
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
64
Desperate Venezia seek lifeline against Atalanta.
Match Events
9' J. Son (H. Babec)
HT
46' ↓ Anderson Oliveira ↑P. Klimala
↓ H. Fridjonsson ↑Kwon Sung-Yun 46'
47' P. Klimala (Jeong Seung-Won)
52' P. Klimala
B. Gong 59'
59' J. Ros (Kim Jin-Su)
61' ↓ Cho Young-Wook ↑Moon Seon-Min
61' ↓ J. Son ↑Lee Seung-Mo
Kim Jin-Ho 63'
Park Jeong-In 69'
73' P. Klimala (Moon Seon-Min)
↓ Ha Seung-Un ↑Joung Ji-hun 78'
↓ Ahn Hyeok-Ju ↑Hong Yong-Jun 78'
↓ Kim Jin-Ho ↑Lee Min-Ki 78'
82' Lee Seung-Mo (Moon Seon-Min)
87' ↓ H. Babec ↑Park Jang Han-Gyeol
90'+2 Lee Seung-Mo
90'+4 ↓ Y. Al Arab ↑Lee Han-Do
↓ Shin Chang-Moo ↑Jung Gyu-Min 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Seoul
Goalkeepers
Gu Sung-yun
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Defenders
Choi Jun
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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
Jeong Seung-won
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Son Jeong-beom
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Hrvoje Babec
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Song Min-kyu
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Forwards
Anderson Silva
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Cho Young-wook
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BENCH
Kang Hyeon-mu
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Lee Han-do
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Park Seong-hun
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Lee Seung-mo
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Park Jang Han-gyeol
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Hwang Do-yoon
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Patryk Klimala
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Moon Seon-min
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Cheon Seong-hoon
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Gwangju FC
Goalkeepers
Kyeong-min Kim
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Defenders
Jin-ho Kim
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Kim Yong-Wook
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Gong Bae-Hyeon
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Seung-un Ha
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Midfielders
Chang-mu Shin
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Yu Je-ho
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Min-seo Moon
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Jung-In Park
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Forwards
Ahn Hyeok-Ju
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Hólmbert Aron Friðjónsson
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BENCH
Hee-dong Roh
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Min-ki Lee
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Seong-yoon Gwon
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Yong-jun Hong
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Jung Ji-Hun
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Hui-su Kang
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Kim Yun-Ho
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2026 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 1 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 03/22/2026 | FC Seoul | 5 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 09/21/2025 | FC Seoul | 3 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 06/13/2025 | Gwangju FC | 1 - 3 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 04/19/2025 | FC Seoul | 1 - 2 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 10/06/2024 | Gwangju FC | 3 - 1 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 06/02/2024 | FC Seoul | 1 - 2 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 03/02/2024 | Gwangju FC | 2 - 0 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 09/17/2023 | FC Seoul | 0 - 1 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 05/09/2023 | FC Seoul | 3 - 1 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
05/12/2026
03/22/2026
09/21/2025
06/13/2025
04/19/2025
10/06/2024
06/02/2024
03/02/2024
09/17/2023
05/09/2023
FC Seoul Win
Gwangju FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +31
P: 30 GD: +5
P: 31 GD: +10
P: 30 GD: +6
P: 31 GD: +9
P: 31 GD: +10
P: 31 GD: +6
P: 31 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 31 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FC Seoul
Gwangju FC
FC Seoul
Gwangju FC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Capital Punishment: Seoul's Five-Star Masterclass
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. A staggering chasm in quality was exposed over 90 minutes as the league leaders dismantled their relegation-threatened visitors.
The Early Onslaught
The script at Seoul World Cup Stadium was written inside the first ten minutes. The Balance of power shifted instantly when FC Seoul drew first blood. Just nine minutes in, J. Son latched onto a clinical feed from H. Babec to shatter the deadlock. That early opener set a terrifying tempo for the visitors. The hosts immediately dominated possession, starving Gwangju FC of the ball and pinning them deep in their own half. High Stakes define the lower end of the table, but the relegation candidates looked overwhelmed by the sheer pace of the league leaders. The relentless pressure left the visitors chasing shadows before they even had time to settle into the contest.
Breaking the Spirit
Any lingering hopes of a comeback evaporated seconds after the interval. In the 47th minute, Jeong Seung-Won picked the lock, serving P. Klimala who finished with ruthless efficiency. That strike completely shattered Gwangju’s resolve. A low Upset Factor accurately captured the inevitable flow of traffic, as the hosts turned the pitch into a shooting gallery. By the 59th minute, Kim Jin-Su orchestrated the third, allowing J. Ros to write his name on the scoresheet. Seoul produced 12 shots on the day, with eight hitting the target to repeatedly test a fractured backline. Gwangju simply had no answers, managing mere scraps of possession while the capital club ruthlessly exploited every gap.
Merciless Conclusion
Even with the points secured, the Intensity never dropped. Moon Seon-Min decided to conduct the final act, pulling the strings perfectly in the final third. In the 73rd minute, he set up P. Klimala for his second of the afternoon. Less than ten minutes later, Moon played provider again, this time laying the ball off for Lee Seung-Mo to make it five. Lee thought he had grabbed a brace in stoppage time, but a VAR intervention spared the visitors further blushes. The final whistle confirmed a 5-0 annihilation. Seoul cement their status at the summit of K League 1, while Gwangju face a desperate scramble to find safety after a truly bruising encounter.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
FC Seoul dominated possession at 63%, leveraging P. Klimala's clinical brace and Moon Seon-Min's brilliant playmaking to completely overwhelm a fractured Gwangju defense.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Title Chasers Aim to Dismantle Strugglers
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A heavy mismatch awaits as the high-flying league leaders look to ruthlessly exploit a side languishing at the wrong end of the K League 1 table.
The Setup
This March 22 clash at Seoul World Cup Stadium presents two teams moving in completely opposite directions. FC Seoul sit proudly at the summit, boasting a formidable Form rating after an unbeaten start to their campaign. Conversely, Gwangju FC are deeply entrenched in a relegation battle down in 11th place, having managed just six points from seven outings. The competitive Balance is heavily skewed toward the hosts. While the Stars rating is relatively modest across the pitch, the presence of J. Lingard gives the home side the creative edge they need. The Stakes are entirely about maintaining momentum in the title race for Seoul, while Gwangju desperately need a lifeline to escape the drop zone.
Key Battle
Expect a one-sided tactical affair featuring Seoul's fluid, high-octane attacking unit against a highly vulnerable Gwangju backline. The visitors have already leaked 12 goals this season and will likely pack the defensive third to frustrate the leaders. The true battle lies in whether Gwangju's defensive block can maintain its discipline for 90 minutes under relentless, sustained pressure from the home side's wingers and advancing midfielders.
Our Prediction
FC Seoul will dominate possession, territory, and chances. Gwangju simply lack the firepower to trouble the league's stingiest defense. Our take is a comfortable 2-0 or 3-0 victory for the hosts, effectively putting the game to bed well before the final whistle.