K League 1 Regular Season - 4
Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 FT Gwangju FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Corners
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ Ju Se-Jong ↑Shin Chang-Moo 29'
Yu Je-Ho 31'
Joung Ji-hun 40'
HT
↓ B. Gong ↑Ahn Young-Kyu 46'
↓ Joung Ji-hun ↑Park Jeong-In 56'
↓ Ahn Hyeok-Ju ↑Kwon Sung-Yun 56'
64' ↓ Jeon Byung-Kwan ↑Go Jae-Hyeon
64' ↓ G. Lee ↑M. Kang
64' Baek Jong-beom
Moon Min-seo 64'
H. Fridjonsson 69'
70' ↓ Hong Yun-Sang ↑Kim In-Gyun
78' Kim In-Gyun
81' ↓ T. Park ↑Min Kyeong-Hyeon
81' ↓ Kim Yi-Seok ↑Lim Dug-Keun
85' Kim Hyun-Woo
↓ Moon Min-seo ↑Kang Hui-Su 90'+2
Kwon Sung-Yun 90'+4
90'+7 Go Jae-Hyeon (M. Kang)
90'+9 Park Cheol-Woo
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Goalkeepers
Jong-beom Baek
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Defenders
Tae-hwan Kim
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Hyeon-uh Kim
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Jung-taek Lee
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Park Cheol-woo
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Midfielders
Jeon Byung-kwan
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Kim Lee-Seok
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Tae-jun Park
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Yun-sang Hong
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Forwards
Sang-heon Lee
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Kun-hee Lee
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BENCH
Hyeon-ho Moon
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Deok-geun Lim
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Kyeong-hyeon Min
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Kim Min-kyu
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Chung Ma-ho
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Se-jin Park
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Jae-hyeon Go
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Min-geu Kang
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In-kyun Kim
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Gwangju FC
Goalkeepers
Kyeong-min Kim
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Defenders
Jin-ho Kim
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Kim Yong-hyuk
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Gong Bae-Hyeon
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Ahn Hyeok-Ju
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Midfielders
Jung Ji-Hun
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Yu Je-ho
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Min-seo Moon
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Seung-un Ha
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Forwards
Se-jong Ju
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Hólmbert Aron Friðjónsson
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BENCH
Hee-dong Roh
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Yeong-kyu Ahn
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Seong-yoon Gwon
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Hui-su Kang
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Yong-jun Hong
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Chang-mu Shin
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Jung-In Park
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Kim Yun-Ho
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2025 | Gwangju FC | 1 - 1 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 05/05/2025 | Gwangju FC | 1 - 0 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 03/16/2025 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 0 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 09/28/2024 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 2 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 06/15/2024 | Gwangju FC | 2 - 0 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 04/06/2024 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 2 - 1 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 10/25/2020 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 1 | Sangju Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Gwangju World Cup Stadium |
| 09/15/2020 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 1 | Sangju Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Gwangju World Cup Stadium |
| 05/23/2020 | Sangju Sangmu FC | 1 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Sangju Stadium |
07/22/2025
05/05/2025
03/16/2025
09/28/2024
06/15/2024
04/06/2024
10/25/2020
09/15/2020
05/23/2020
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Win
Gwangju FC Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Heroics Salvage Relegation Six-Pointer at Gimcheon Stadium
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. A dramatic 90th-minute equaliser masked a gritty defensive display that kept ten-man Gimcheon's survival hopes flickering in a high-stakes cellar clash.
The Opening Act
The survival stakes at Gimcheon Stadium could not have been higher, but the hosts’ tactical blueprint imploded before it barely had time to settle. In just the 8th minute, Gimcheon Sangmu FC suffered a devastating blow when Lee Sang-Heon was shown a straight red card. Reduced to ten men immediately, the home side were forced to completely abandon their attacking ambitions and retreat into a rigid, deep defensive block. Sensing blood, Gwangju FC seized the initiative, and dominated possession with a commanding 60% share of the ball. The Intensity soared as the visitors rained down an incredible 27 shots across the match, turning the penalty area into a relentless shooting gallery. Despite facing immense pressure, Gimcheon’s rearguard held firm through a gruelling first half, desperately waiting for a counter-attacking lifeline.
The Pivot
The constant, suffocating pressure finally took its toll on the exhausted home defence in the 69th minute. Gwangju were awarded a crucial penalty, and H. Fridjonsson stepped up to confidently convert the spot-kick, seemingly putting the visitors on course for a desperately needed victory. With 12 corners and sustained set-piece pressure throughout the half, Gwangju looked entirely poised to kill the game off. The overall Balance of play heavily favoured the visitors, who controlled the tempo effortlessly against the depleted opposition. Yet, heroic goalkeeping kept Gimcheon within striking distance. Eight combined saves told the story of a frustrating spell where the away side simply could not find the knockout blow, inadvertently leaving the door ajar for late chaos.
Resolution
As the clock ticked deep into stoppage time, the immense Stakes of this basement battle produced an extraordinary finale. Against all tactical logic and physical exhaustion, M. Kang brilliantly carved out a fleeting opening, feeding Go Jae-Hyeon who emphatically slotted home a dramatic 90th-minute equaliser. This late twist completely robbed Gwangju of three vital points that would have created precious breathing room at the bottom of the table. Instead, this gritty 1-1 stalemate ensures both teams remain deeply entrenched in the relegation dogfight. For Gimcheon, snatching a draw from the absolute jaws of defeat will feel like a monumental victory, injecting much-needed belief into a struggling squad fighting for their top-flight lives.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Lee Sang-Heon impact the match?
The 8th-minute dismissal forced Gimcheon into a deep defensive block, allowing Gwangju to dominate possession and relentlessly dictate the tempo for the remainder of the fixture.
Did Gimcheon Sangmu FC deserve the late equalizer?
Absolutely. Despite playing with ten men, their defensive resilience and heroic goalkeeping kept them in contention, rewarding their refusal to capitulate with a hard-earned point.
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 Desperate Scramble in the Cellar
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 11/100. Two struggling sides desperate to jumpstart their season meet in a basement clash that offers little appeal for the neutral observer.
The Setup
Gimcheon Sangmu FC host Gwangju FC at Gimcheon Stadium in a true bottom-of-the-table scrap. Sitting 12th and 11th respectively, neither side has found their footing this term. A dismal Form rating reflects their shared misery—Gimcheon are winless in six, while Gwangju have dragged themselves through a miserable five-match barren run. A high Balance score is ironically deceptive here; it simply highlights that both teams are equally poor and prone to dropping points. With low early-season Stakes and a severe lack of Stars on the pitch, do not expect a classic under the floodlights.
Key Battle
A blunt attack meets a generous defence. Gimcheon have only mustered five goals all season, while Gwangju's back line has leaked an alarming twelve. The home side's sluggish forwards against the visitors' disjointed rearguard will ultimately decide who manages to stumble away with three points.
Our Prediction
We expect Gimcheon Sangmu to edge a painful 1-0 win. Expect a disjointed, low-quality affair settled by a single defensive error rather than any moment of sustained attacking brilliance.