K League 1 Regular Season - 10
Gangwon FC 1 - 2 FT FC Seoul
Match Events
27' Shin Min-Ha
H. Babec (J. Son) 43'
45'+3 Lee Gi-Hyuk
45'+3 Song Jun-Seok
J. Son 45'+3
HT
46' ↓ Goh Young-Jun ↑Kim Do-Hyun
↓ Anderson Oliveira ↑Lee Seung-Mo 46'
↓ Park Seong-hun ↑Y. Al Arab 59'
↓ L. Ruiz ↑Cho Young-Wook 59'
↓ Jeong Seung-Won ↑Moon Seon-Min 59'
60' ↓ Seo Min-Woo ↑Kim Dong-Hyun
60' ↓ Choe Byeong-Chan ↑Kim Gun-Hee
63' Kang Joon-Hyuck
66' ↓ Kang Joon-Hyuck ↑H. Lee
71' H. Lee
78' ↓ Kim Dae-Won ↑A. Hleihel
Lee Seung-Mo (Cho Young-Wook) 81'
↓ H. Babec ↑Lee Han-Do 89'
90'+6 A. Hleihel
90'+11 Mo Jae-Hyeon
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gangwon FC
Goalkeepers
Park Cheong-hyo
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Defenders
Kang Joon-hyuk
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Shin Min-Ha
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Gi-Hyuk Lee
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Song Jun-Seok
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Midfielders
Mo Jae-hyeon
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You-Hyeon Lee
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Min-woo Seo
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Dae-won Kim
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Forwards
Byeong-chan Choi
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Young-jun Goh
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BENCH
Kim Jung-hoon
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Lee Hyo-bin
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Dong-hyeon Kim
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Kang Yun-Gu
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Do-Hyun Kim
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Gun-hee Kim
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Abdallah Khalaihal
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Park Sang-Hyeok
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FC Seoul
Goalkeepers
Gu Sung-yun
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Defenders
Jun Choi
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Seong-hun Park
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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
Leonardo Ruiz
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Min-kyu Song
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BENCH
Im Joon-Seob
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Yazan Alarab
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Han-do Lee
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Jae-min Ahn
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Seung-mo Lee
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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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Gbato Seloh Samuel
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2025 | FC Seoul | 4 - 2 | Gangwon FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 09/13/2025 | Gangwon FC | 3 - 2 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Chuncheon Songam Stadium |
| 06/17/2025 | FC Seoul | 1 - 1 | Gangwon FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 03/15/2025 | Gangwon FC | 0 - 1 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Chuncheon Songam Stadium |
| 10/20/2024 | Gangwon FC | 1 - 0 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Gangneung Stadium |
| 08/24/2024 | FC Seoul | 2 - 0 | Gangwon FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 06/26/2024 | FC Seoul | 2 - 0 | Gangwon FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 06/19/2024 | FC Seoul | 0 - 0 (PEN 1-0) | Gangwon FC | FA Cup | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 03/31/2024 | Gangwon FC | 1 - 1 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Chuncheon Songam Stadium |
| 10/22/2023 | FC Seoul | 2 - 1 | Gangwon FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
10/26/2025
09/13/2025
06/17/2025
03/15/2025
10/20/2024
08/24/2024
06/26/2024
06/19/2024
03/31/2024
10/22/2023
Gangwon FC Win
FC Seoul Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -5
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
A Top-of-the-Table Brawl Ends in Away Glory
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 91/100. A chaotic title-race clash defined by twin dismissals proves FC Seoul's undisputed championship credentials.
Opening Skirmishes
Chuncheon Songam Stadium played host to a top-tier crunch match as third-placed Gangwon FC welcomed league leaders FC Seoul. The hosts came out eager to dictate the tempo, eventually hoarding 61% possession and pushing high up the pitch. A barrage of early corners highlighted their intent, but they lacked the finishing touch in the final third. Seoul absorbed the pressure brilliantly, showcasing exactly why they sit at the summit. Against the run of play, the visitors delivered a lethal sucker punch. In the 43rd minute, H. Babec broke the deadlock with a clinical finish, latching onto a precise delivery from J. Son. This opening goal ratcheted the Intensity up to boiling point right before the interval, setting the stage for a spectacular meltdown.
Double Dismissal Drama
Just two minutes after the opening goal, the match descended into absolute chaos. On the stroke of half-time, the referee brandished two straight red cards, completely fracturing the tactical Balance of the contest. First, Gangwon's Song Jun-Seok was given his marching orders in the 45th minute. Moments later in the exact same explosive sequence, Seoul's assist provider J. Son was also sent to the dressing room early. This double dismissal transformed a strategic chess match into a chaotic ten-on-ten street fight. Instead of regrouping in the dressing room down a goal, the hosts now had to figure out how to break down the league's stingiest defence without their full complement of players. The wide-open spaces left behind meant the second half would be defined by sheer stamina and counter-attacking ruthlessness.
The Final Strike
The second half saw Gangwon desperately chasing the game, whipping in crosses and racking up 16 total shots. A constant barrage of set-pieces highlighted their determination. Yet, with the Stakes incredibly high for their title race aspirations, they repeatedly struggled to find the target against a resolute defensive block. Seoul waited patiently for the perfect counter-attacking opportunity. That golden moment arrived in the 81st minute when Cho Young-Wook spotted a glaring gap and fed Lee Seung-Mo, who coolly doubled the visitors' advantage. A frantic 90th-minute strike from A. Hleihel finally breached the Seoul rearguard, but it was merely a late consolation prize. The final whistle confirmed a massive away victory, widening the gap at the summit to 12 points and definitively proving Seoul's elite mentality.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Song Jun-Seok impact the match?
His 45th-minute dismissal forced Gangwon to play with ten men, severely hampering their ability to capitalize on their 61% possession and stretch the Seoul defence.
What does this mean for Gangwon FC's season?
This defeat leaves them 12 points adrift of league leaders FC Seoul, turning their title aspirations into a fierce battle to hold onto third place.
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 Defining K League Title Clash
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 98/100. First-placed FC Seoul's imperious away record faces a severe test against a desperate Gangwon FC in a clash that could reshape the top four.
The Setup
The Stakes are absolutely massive for this April 25 encounter. First-placed FC Seoul arrive at Chuncheon Songam Stadium sitting nine points clear of fourth-placed Gangwon FC. Seoul boasts a formidable Form rating away from home, winning four of their five road matches. Conversely, Gangwon's home record is worrying, managing just one win in four attempts. Yet, the high Balance rating suggests this will be a tightly contested affair regardless of the standings. While the match lacks overwhelming Stars appeal beyond the presence of J. Lingard, the sheer volume of expected goals guarantees a brilliant spectacle.
Key Battle
With Gangwon fighting to stay relevant in the title conversation, their defensive unit must find a way to contain an FC Seoul attack that averages two goals a game. It is a classic clash of Seoul's relentless forward momentum against Gangwon's desperate rearguard action.
Our Prediction
Seoul's attacking firepower will ultimately break down Gangwon's resistance. Expect a high-scoring affair where the visitors strike early, forcing Gangwon to open up and chase the game. A thrilling 3-1 away victory for FC Seoul.