K League 1 Gameweek 19
Gwangju FC 1 - 1 FT Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' J. Iredale (Moon Min-seo)
Go Jae-Hyeon (Jung Jae-Min) 7'
38' ↓ E. Saitoski ↑A. Ba Loua
HT
46' ↓ Ahn Young-Kyu ↑Jang Seok-Hwan
46' ↓ Park Won-Jae ↑Kwon Sung-Yun
↓ Jung Jae-Min ↑G. Lee 46'
↓ Park Se-Jin ↑Lee Sang-Heon 60'
↓ T. Park ↑Kim Yi-Seok 60'
Lee Sang-Heon 67'
69' ↓ Ha Seung-Un ↑Joung Ji-hun
↓ Hong Yun-Sang ↑Kim In-Gyun 72'
79' ↓ Choi Kyoung-Rok ↑Ju Se-Jong
↓ K. Lee ↑Lee Chan-Wook 82'
85' Kwon Sung-Yun
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gwangju FC
Goalkeepers
Kyeong-min Kim
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Defenders
Won-jae Park
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Teun van Grunsven
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Yeong-kyu Ahn
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João Pedro
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Midfielders
Yu Je-ho
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Emir Saitoski
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Kyoung-Rok Choi
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Min-seo Moon
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Seung-un Ha
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Forwards
John Iredale
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BENCH
Dong-hwa Kim
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Suk-Hwan Jang
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Seung-kyeom Im
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Adriel D'Avila Ba Loua
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Sung-yun Kwon
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Ji-hoon Jeong
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Se-jong Ju
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Yong-jik Ri
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Chang-mu Shin
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Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Goalkeepers
Jong-beom Baek
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Defenders
Tae-hwan Kim
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Byeon Jun-soo
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Deok-geun Lim
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Park Jin-Seong
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Midfielders
Jae-hyeon Go
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Tae-jun Park
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Lee Kang-Hyeon
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Yun-sang Hong
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Forwards
Se-jin Park
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Jeong Jae-Min
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BENCH
Hyeon-ho Moon
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Lee Chan-wook
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Si-hoo Hong
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Kim Lee-Seok
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Chung Ma-ho
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Jeon Byung-kwan
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Kun-hee Lee
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Lee Sangheon
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In-kyun Kim
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2026 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 1 - 1 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 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 |
03/17/2026
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
Gwangju FC Win
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 19 GD: +20
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 19 GD: +1
P: 19 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: -2
P: 19 GD: +1
P: 19 GD: -7
P: 19 GD: -8
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Seoul | 24 | 50 | 46 | 19 | +27 | |
| 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 24 | 37 | 37 | 34 | +3 | |
| 3 | Jeonbuk Motors | 24 | 37 | 31 | 22 | +9 | |
| 4 | Gangwon FC | 23 | 35 | 28 | 22 | +6 | |
| 5 | Jeju United FC | 24 | 35 | 27 | 24 | +3 | |
| 6 | Incheon United | 23 | 33 | 30 | 25 | +5 | |
| 7 | Pohang Steelers | 24 | 31 | 22 | 28 | -6 | |
| 8 | FC Anyang | 24 | 30 | 30 | 37 | -7 | |
| 9 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 0 | |
| 10 | Daejeon Citizen | 24 | 29 | 32 | 28 | +4 | |
| 11 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 24 | 26 | 23 | 29 | -6 | |
| 12 | Gwangju FC | 24 | 11 | 12 | 50 | -38 |
P: 24 GD: +27
P: 24 GD: +3
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 23 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: +5
P: 24 GD: -6
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -6
P: 24 GD: -38
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Basement Stalemate Offers No Escape
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. An explosive opening seven minutes gave way to a gritty, disjointed scrap that leaves both sides heavily anchored in the K League 1 relegation mire.
A Frantic Opening Exchange
This crucial relegation battle at Gwangju Football Stadium exploded into life before the crowd had even settled into their seats. The Stakes were unmistakably high for two sides languishing at the bottom of the table, and Gwangju FC drew first blood. In the fifth minute, J. Iredale capitalized on a sharp feed from Moon Min-seo to set the tone with an early opener. However, the lead was remarkably short-lived. The Balance of the tie swung back just two minutes later when Go Jae-Hyeon finished off a move orchestrated by Jung Jae-Min for Gimcheon Sangmu FC. This rapid exchange of blows suggested a thriller, but it merely served as a false dawn for a match that quickly descended into a nervous tactical stalemate.
The VAR Heartbreak
After the chaotic start, the visitors gradually took charge. Gimcheon Sangmu FC controlled possession with 56 percent of the ball and relentlessly squeezed the hosts through set-pieces. A staggering 11 corners for the away side highlighted their territorial dominance, pushing the Intensity of their attacking phases. Gwangju, restricted to a solitary shot on target all match, had to dig deep defensively. The true pivot of the afternoon arrived in the 67th minute. Lee Sang-Heon thought he had found the decisive breakthrough for Gimcheon, turning the ball into the net to the delight of the away bench. However, VAR intervened, identifying an offside in the build-up and disallowing the strike. That narrow margin kept the hosts alive but drained the remaining attacking belief from the contest.
Stuck in the Mire
The final whistle brought no real relief to either camp. This 1-1 draw is a classic case of two struggling teams being too afraid to lose, ultimately failing to win. With Gwangju FC rooted in 12th place and Gimcheon just above them in 11th, a solitary point barely impacts their desperate points-to-safety deficit. The Upset Factor remained low, as a draw between two out-of-form sides was perhaps the most predictable outcome. Both managers will rue the missed opportunity to claim a vital six-pointer. Gwangju's defensive resilience under heavy corner pressure is a modest positive, but until they find a way to generate more than a single attacking threat per match, their survival hopes will continue to fade rapidly.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals in this match?
J. Iredale opened the scoring for Gwangju FC in the 5th minute, and Go Jae-Hyeon equalized for Gimcheon Sangmu FC in the 7th minute.
Why was the second-half goal ruled out?
Lee Sang-Heon's 67th-minute goal for Gimcheon Sangmu FC was disallowed by VAR due to an offside infringement in the build-up.
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.
K League Basement Dwellers Clash in Gwangju
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. A grim relegation scrap between two sides struggling for survival, offering little appeal for the casual viewer.
The Setup
Gwangju FC host Gimcheon Sangmu FC at the Gwangju Football Stadium on July 22, 2026, in a fixture that perfectly defines a basement battle. Sitting dead last in 12th place with a staggering -33 goal difference, the home side's Form has been abysmal. Their home record is a major concern, boasting just one win from nine outings in front of their own fans. Gimcheon aren't faring much better in 11th. While their strong Balance rating suggests this will be a tightly contested affair between two evenly matched but underperforming sides, the overall Stakes are low from an entertainment perspective, with both teams lacking the Stars needed to pull them out of the mire.
Key Battle
With no standout individuals setting the league alight on either roster, this match will be decided by Gimcheon's cautious midfield attempting to break down a historically leaky Gwangju backline. The hosts have shipped 41 goals in 17 games, meaning any concerted pressure from the visitors could cause an immediate defensive collapse.
Our Prediction
Gimcheon Sangmu FC to edge a scrappy 1-0 victory. Gwangju's catastrophic defensive frailties and absolute lack of attacking teeth (just eight goals all season) make it incredibly difficult to back them, even on home turf.