K League 1 Regular Season - 13
Gimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 3 FT Incheon United
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
18' Lee Jung-Taek
22' ↓ Lee Jung-Taek ↑Lee Chan-Wook
Ibiza (Lee Myoung-Joo) 27'
Ibiza 31'
Lee Sang-Gi 45'+2
Lee Dong-Ryul 45'+5
HT
M. Ferrier 52'
59' ↓ Kim Joo-Chan ↑Kim In-Gyun
59' ↓ Kim Tae-Hwan ↑Hong Si-Hoo
59' ↓ Lee Soo-Bin ↑Lim Dug-Keun
↓ Gerso ↑Jeong Chi-In 59'
↓ Lee Dong-Ryul ↑Park Seung-Ho 59'
Lee Sang-Gi 70'
Lee Sang-Gi 70'
↓ M. Ferrier ↑Lee Ju-Yong 72'
75' ↓ Lee Sang-Heon ↑Jung Jae-Min
↓ Ibiza ↑Park Kyung-sub 81'
↓ Lee Chung-Yong ↑Kim Seong-Min 81'
Lee Myoung-Joo 85'
86' Go Jae-Hyeon
Park Seung-Ho 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Goalkeepers
Jong-beom Baek
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Tae-hwan Kim
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Byeon Jun-soo
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Jung-taek Lee
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Park Cheol-woo
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Midfielders
Soo-bin Lee
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Tae-jun Park
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Jae-hyeon Go
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Lee Sangheon
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Joo-chan Kim
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Forwards
Kun-hee Lee
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BENCH
Hyeon-ho Moon
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Lee Chan-wook
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Deok-geun Lim
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Si-hoo Hong
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Park Jin-Seong
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Lee Kang-Hyeon
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Se-jin Park
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In-kyun Kim
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Jeong Jae-Min
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Incheon United
Goalkeepers
Dong-heon Kim
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Defenders
Kim Myung-Sun
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Gun-hee Kim
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Juan Ibiza
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Sang-ki Lee
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Midfielders
Chung-yong Lee
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Myung Joo Lee
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Jae-min Seo
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Gerso Fernandes
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Forwards
Dong-ryul Lee
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Morgan Ferrier
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BENCH
Ju-yong Lee
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Park Kyung-sub
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Choi Seung-Gu
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Chi-in Jeong
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Seong-min Kim
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Won-jin Jeong
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Park Seung-ho
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Park Ho-min
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/05/2026 | Incheon United | 2 - 1 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 09/15/2024 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 2 - 0 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 07/05/2024 | Incheon United | 1 - 1 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 06/19/2024 | Incheon United | 0 - 0 (PEN 1-0) | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | FA Cup | Sungui Arena Park |
| 05/05/2024 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 2 - 2 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 09/18/2022 | Sangju Sangmu FC | 1 - 0 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 07/16/2022 | Sangju Sangmu FC | 0 - 1 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 03/13/2022 | Incheon United | 1 - 0 | Sangju Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 08/29/2020 | Sangju Sangmu FC | 3 - 1 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Sangju Stadium |
| 07/11/2020 | Incheon United | 1 - 1 | Sangju Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
04/05/2026
09/15/2024
07/05/2024
06/19/2024
05/05/2024
09/18/2022
07/16/2022
03/13/2022
08/29/2020
07/11/2020
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Win
Incheon United Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +13
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: +8
P: 13 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: +4
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: -6
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
Ruthless Incheon Evict Gimcheon in Relegation Six-Pointer
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. A masterclass in counter-attacking efficiency exposed the hosts' sterile possession, blowing the battle for K League 1 survival wide open.
The Opening Act
The battle for survival at Gimcheon Stadium began with a familiar, frustrating pattern for the hosts. Gimcheon Sangmu FC immediately controlled possession, building up a staggering 100 total attacks over the ninety minutes. However, it was the visitors who displayed lethal intent. Disrupting the early tactical Balance, Incheon United drew first blood entirely against the run of play. In the 27th minute, Lee Myoung-Joo orchestrated a brilliant sequence, picking out Juan Fernandez, who finished with clinical precision. This early breakthrough laid the absolute foundation for an away masterclass, forcing the home side to push higher up the pitch and leave fatal gaps in their defensive line.
The Pivot
The true turning point arrived just as the halftime whistle loomed. With Gimcheon desperately seeking an equalizer, Incheon struck a massive psychological blow deep into first-half stoppage time. Lee Dong-Ryul found the back of the net in the 45th minute, doubling the advantage and severely inflating the Upset Factor. The home side emerged from the tunnel hoping for a rapid response, but those hopes were entirely extinguished by the 52nd minute. M. Ferrier capitalized on yet another swift transition, making it 3-0 from merely four total shots on target for the visitors. It was a staggering display of offensive efficiency that left the home crowd in stunned silence.
Resolution
Trailing by three, Gimcheon threw everything forward, resulting in a chaotic final half-hour that pushed the Intensity to its absolute limit. Incheon's discipline cracked slightly in the 70th minute when Lee Sang-Gi was shown a straight red card, reducing the visitors to ten men. Despite their numerical advantage and overwhelming share of the ball, Gimcheon could not break through a resolute defensive block. Go Jae-Hyeon thought he had snatched a late consolation in the 86th minute, but VAR swiftly ruled the effort offside. This massive 3-0 triumph provides Incheon with vital breathing room in the K League 1 relegation battle, leapfrogging Gimcheon in the standings.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Lee Sang-Gi impact the match?
Despite going down to ten men in the 70th minute, Incheon's comfortable three-goal cushion allowed them to absorb pressure and easily maintain their clean sheet.
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.
Mid-Table Tightrope: Gimcheon Seek First Home Win
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. Separated by a single point, this tight clash hinges on whether Gimcheon can finally break their baffling home hoodoo.
The Setup
As we head to Gimcheon Stadium on May 09, 2026, the margins could not be finer. Gimcheon Sangmu FC sit in ninth place, trailing eighth-placed Incheon United by just one point. A sky-high Balance rating reflects how evenly matched these two sides are, compensating for the modest league Stakes at this mid-season mark. Gimcheon's overall Form includes a frustrating string of draws, but their home record is the real headline—they are desperate to secure their first home victory after five winless attempts in front of their own fans. Incheon arrive with a mixed bag of recent results but will view this road trip as a prime opportunity to widen the gap.
Key Battle
With no standout individuals taking center stage, this fixture will be won and lost in the midfield trenches. Gimcheon's engine room must dictate the tempo and break down a rigid away defense. Incheon will likely sit deep, absorb pressure, and look to exploit the spaces left behind by a home side anxious to push for that elusive first win at their own stadium.
Our Prediction
Given the host's propensity for draws and their struggles on home turf, do not expect a runaway victory. Gimcheon will dominate possession early on, but Incheon's counter-attacking setup will frustrate them. We expect a hard-fought stalemate where both teams cancel each other out in a low-scoring affair.