K League 1 Gameweek 20
FC Seoul 1 - 3 FT Ulsan Hyundai FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Erick Farias (Lee Dong-Gyeong) 5'
Lee Dong-Gyeong (Erick Farias) 13'
33' ↓ Lee Seung-Mo ↑Moon Seon-Min
HT
46' ↓ Y. Al Arab ↑Park Seong-hun
T. Oude Kotte 57'
57' ↓ Anderson Oliveira ↑Cho Young-Wook
↓ Kim Young-Gwon ↑Lee Jae-Ik 58'
↓ Erick Farias ↑Kang Sang-Woo 58'
61' Jeong Seung-Won (Moon Seon-Min)
↓ Jang Si-Young ↑Sim Sang-Min 68'
↓ Lee Dong-Gyeong ↑Yago Cariello 68'
73' ↓ H. Babec ↑J. Son
82' P. Klimala
↓ Lee Gyu-Seong ↑D. Bojanic 84'
Yago Cariello (Jo Hyeon-Woo) 90'+8
Yago Cariello 90'+9
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Seoul
Goalkeepers
Gu Sung-yun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
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
Seung-Won Jeong
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Lee Seung-mo
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Hrvoje Babec
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Min-kyu Song
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Forwards
Anderson Oliveira
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Patryk Klimala
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BENCH
Kang Hyeon-mu
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Seong-hun Park
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Soo-il Park
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Lee Han-do
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Son Jeong-beom
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Hwang Do-yoon
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Moon Seon-min
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Cho Young-wook
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Hyeon-woo Jeong
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Ulsan Hyundai FC
Goalkeepers
Hyeon-woo Jo
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Defenders
Myeong-kwan Seo
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Jung Seung-hyeon
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Kim Young-gwon
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Midfielders
Jang Si-young
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Kyu-seong Lee
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Thomas Oude Kotte
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Hyun-taek Cho
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Forwards
Lee Jin-hyun
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Dong-gyeong Lee
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Erick Farias
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BENCH
Ryu Seong-Min
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Kang Sang-woo
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Jae-ik Lee
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Sang-min Shim
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Darijan Bojanić
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Lee Min-Hyeok
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Yago Cariello
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Jung Jae-Sang
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Marcão
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2026 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 1 - 4 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 08/24/2025 | FC Seoul | 3 - 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 07/20/2025 | FC Seoul | 1 - 0 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 04/05/2025 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 0 - 0 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 11/10/2024 | FC Seoul | 1 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 07/13/2024 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 1 - 0 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 06/16/2024 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 2 - 2 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 05/04/2024 | FC Seoul | 0 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 08/27/2023 | FC Seoul | 2 - 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 05/14/2023 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 - 2 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
04/15/2026
08/24/2025
07/20/2025
04/05/2025
11/10/2024
07/13/2024
06/16/2024
05/04/2024
08/27/2023
05/14/2023
FC Seoul Win
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +18
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: +1
P: 20 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: 0
P: 20 GD: -7
P: 20 GD: -7
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Seoul | 24 | 50 | 46 | 19 | +27 | |
| 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 23 | 37 | 37 | 33 | +4 | |
| 3 | Gangwon FC | 22 | 35 | 28 | 19 | +9 | |
| 4 | Jeonbuk Motors | 23 | 34 | 30 | 22 | +8 | |
| 5 | Jeju United FC | 23 | 34 | 27 | 24 | +3 | |
| 6 | Pohang Steelers | 24 | 31 | 22 | 28 | -6 | |
| 7 | FC Anyang | 24 | 30 | 30 | 37 | -7 | |
| 8 | Incheon United | 22 | 30 | 29 | 25 | +4 | |
| 9 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 0 | |
| 10 | Daejeon Citizen | 23 | 26 | 29 | 28 | +1 | |
| 11 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 23 | 25 | 23 | 29 | -6 | |
| 12 | Gwangju FC | 23 | 11 | 12 | 49 | -37 |
P: 24 GD: +27
P: 23 GD: +4
P: 22 GD: +9
P: 23 GD: +8
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 24 GD: -6
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: +1
P: 23 GD: -6
P: 23 GD: -37
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Ulsan Shatter Seoul's Dominance in K League Clasico
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 86/100. Immense Stakes in this bitter local rivalry produced a tactical masterclass, as the visitors sacrificed possession for lethal precision to stun the league leaders.
An Early Double Salvo
The highly anticipated derby at Seoul World Cup Stadium delivered fireworks before the home fans could even settle into their seats. Ulsan Hyundai FC struck with venom in the 5th minute when Erick Farias finished a slick transitional move orchestrated by Lee Dong-Gyeong. The dynamic duo swapped roles just eight minutes later, with Farias turning provider for Lee to suddenly double the advantage. Despite sitting fourth in the table, Ulsan generated an enormous Upset Factor right out of the gate, suffocating the hosts with blistering speed. FC Seoul found themselves in an alien position—trailing by two goals at home inside the first quarter of an hour, entirely disrupting their pre-match game plan.
Siege Mentality and Frustration
Trailing heavily, the league leaders monopolised the ball, hoarding an incredible 69% possession and launching over 150 attacking phases. The sheer Intensity of their offensive wave was relentless, earning them 11 corners as they camped firmly around the Ulsan penalty area. The vital breakthrough finally arrived in the 61st minute when Moon Seon-Min neatly set up Jeong Seung-Won to halve the deficit and revive the home crowd. Yet, for all their territorial dominance, Seoul's end product severely lacked sting. They fired 10 shots off target, frequently thwarted by a disciplined Ulsan defensive block that maintained perfect structural Balance despite absorbing immense pressure for long stretches.
The Goalkeeper's Masterstroke
As the clock ticked into a breathless eight minutes of stoppage time, Seoul threw caution to the wind, committing bodies forward in a desperate search for an equaliser. Ulsan capitalised on this vulnerability in the most extraordinary fashion. Goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-Woo launched a stunning, visionary clearance that bypassed the entire pitch to find Yago Cariello, who buried the chance to seal a dramatic 3-1 victory. The visitors managed just 31% possession and four shots on target all afternoon, but their ruthless, clinical edge was the ultimate differentiator. This massive statement win bridges the gap at the top, serving as a stark reminder that possession without penetration means nothing when local bragging rights are on the line.
Key Questions
What does this mean for FC Seoul's season?
While they remain top, this defeat narrows their cushion in the title race and exposes a vulnerability to rapid counter-attacks that rivals will undoubtedly seek to exploit.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
Absolutely. The immense pressure resulted in a frantic start, forcing Seoul into desperate, high-volume attacking while Ulsan thrived on the chaotic transition moments that define fierce rivalries.
What is the K League Clasico?
The K League Clasico is the rivalry between FC Seoul and Ulsan Hyundai FC, one of football's most historic and fiercely contested fixtures.
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.
A High-Stakes Derby with Title Implications
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 86/100. This marquee clash at Seoul World Cup Stadium pits a surging league leader against a wounded rival desperate to claw their way back into the championship conversation.
The Setup
July 26 marks a pivotal regular season showdown as FC Seoul welcome Ulsan Hyundai FC for a massive K League 1 derby. The home side sits comfortably at the summit, boasting an unbeaten run and an impressive Form rating that signals pure danger for any opponent. Conversely, Ulsan sit in fourth, hampered by recent inconsistency but highly motivated by local pride and crucial points. While the statistical Balance heavily favors the runaway leaders, fierce rivalries often tear up the script. The massive Stakes of this encounter guarantee an intense contest, and both sides feature enough quality Stars on the pitch to turn a tight, tactical battle into a breathless spectacle.
Key Battle
Tactical supremacy will be decided by individual brilliance piercing organized defensive lines. The creative spark of J. Lingard gives Seoul the edge when it comes to unlocking deep defensive blocks. He will face fierce resistance from Ulsan's physical backline anchor, Jung Seung-Hyun. Meanwhile, Ulsan will rely heavily on the transitional threat of Lee Dong-Gyeong and Erick Farias to ruthlessly exploit any spaces left behind by the advancing home side.
Our Prediction
We expect the home side to dictate the tempo and ultimately break down their resilient rivals. Ulsan will likely set up to absorb pressure and hit back on the counter, but Seoul's relentless attacking rhythm should prove too much to contain over 90 minutes. Expect a tight first half to open up late, resulting in a 2-1 victory for the league leaders as they cement their iron grip on the top spot.