K League 1 Gameweek 28
Gwangju FC 0 - 1 FT Jeju United FC
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43
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Newcastle
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⚡ Form
47
⚖️ Balance
95
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
72
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Futmetrix Verdict
78
Atletico Madrid
vs
Manchester United
Tue, Oct 13 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
14
⚖️ Balance
82
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
99
Atleti's European lifeline against flying United.
Futmetrix Verdict
42
Coritiba
vs
Botafogo
Mon, Oct 12 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
61
⚖️ Balance
100
🏆 Stakes
2
⭐ Stars
42
Mid-table deadlock looms in Curitiba.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ Jeong Woon ↑Yu In-soo 58'
↓ Shin Sang-Eun ↑Choi Byung-Wook 58'
59' ↓ Shin Chang-moo ↑Jeong Ji-hoon
Choi Byung-Wook 63'
73' ↓ Choi Kyoung-Rok ↑Ju Se-Jong
73' ↓ Ha Seung-un ↑Hólmbert Aron Friðjónsson
Emerson Negueba 79'
↓ Emerson Negueba ↑Park Chang-Jun 79'
Kim Dong-jun 84'
84' Yu Je-Ho
↓ Min-Jae Park ↑Kim Jae-woo 86'
↓ Matheus Aias ↑Kim Shin-jin 86'
88' ↓ Kwon Sung-yun ↑Park Won-Jae
88' ↓ Jeong Ji-hoon ↑Emir Saitoski
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gwangju FC
Goalkeepers
Kim Dong-Hwa 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Kwon Sung-Yun 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
0%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Lee Yong-Jick 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jang Suk-Hwan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Shin Chang-Moo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Choi Kyoung-Rok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Yu Je-Ho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ha Seung-Un
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Forwards
A. Ba Loua
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Iredale
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Kim Kyeong-Min
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yong-hyuk Kim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Min Sang-Gi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Won-Jae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jung Ji-Hun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ju Se-Jong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Saitoski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahn Hyeok-Ju
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Friðjónsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeju United FC
Goalkeepers
Kim Dong-Jun
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Min-jae Park 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
0
Rating
0
Rating
0
Duels Lost
0
Poss Lost
Tobias Figueiredo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Célestine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chung Woon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Midfielders
Park Su-Bin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Italo Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jang Min-Gyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emerson Negueba
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Shin Sang-Eun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Matheus Aiás
SUNDAY LEAGUER
0
Rating
0
Rating
0
Duels Lost
0
Poss Lost
BENCH
Heo Ja-Ung
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yu In-Soo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Jae-Woo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jo In-Jung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Heo Kang-Jun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Jae-Min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Choi Byung-Wook 
POACHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
0
Shots
7.8
Rating
Park Chang-Jun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Sin-jin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/26/2026 | Gwangju FC | 1 - 2 | Jeju United FC | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 03/01/2026 | Jeju United FC | 0 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Jeju World Cup Stadium |
| 11/02/2025 | Gwangju FC | 2 - 0 | Jeju United FC | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 08/30/2025 | Jeju United FC | 0 - 1 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Jeju World Cup Stadium |
| 06/18/2025 | Jeju United FC | 0 - 1 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Jeju World Cup Stadium |
| 04/06/2025 | Gwangju FC | 1 - 0 | Jeju United FC | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 11/10/2024 | Jeju United FC | 0 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Jeju World Cup Stadium |
| 09/22/2024 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 2 | Jeju United FC | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 06/30/2024 | Gwangju FC | 2 - 1 | Jeju United FC | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 05/01/2024 | Jeju United FC | 1 - 3 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Jeju World Cup Stadium |
07/26/2026
03/01/2026
11/02/2025
08/30/2025
06/18/2025
04/06/2025
11/10/2024
09/22/2024
06/30/2024
05/01/2024
Gwangju FC Win
Jeju United FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +31
P: 28 GD: +5
P: 27 GD: +11
P: 28 GD: +5
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +4
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +32
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: +10
P: 31 GD: +5
P: 31 GD: +9
P: 31 GD: +10
P: 31 GD: +6
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 31 GD: -9
P: 31 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -11
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Jeju United FC Deepen Gwangju FC's Relegation Misery
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. A decisive substitution proved to be the ultimate difference in a gritty affair that left the hosts staring down the barrel of relegation.
A Gritty Stalemate
The Stakes could not have been higher at Gwangju Football Stadium as Gwangju FC desperately sought a lifeline in their increasingly grim relegation battle. Trailing the safety zone by a staggering 24 points, the hosts needed a miracle. From the kickoff, they dug in defensively against a confident Jeju United FC side firmly positioned in the upper tier of the table. The opening forty-five minutes unfolded as a tense, grinding tactical standoff. Jeju United edged possession, comfortably circulating the ball, but struggled to penetrate a stubborn, desperate defensive block. Gwangju's backline absorbed the pressure, keeping the visitors restricted to a handful of corners and speculative long-range efforts. The modest initial Intensity perfectly reflected this cautious chess match, with both squads evidently terrified of committing a fatal early error in such an important fixture.
The Super-Sub Strikes
Everything changed shortly after the hour mark. Searching for a much-needed attacking spark, Jeju United's coaching staff turned to their bench in the 58th minute, introducing Choi Byung-Wook to the fray. This tactical gamble yielded spectacular and immediate dividends. Just five minutes after crossing the touchline, Choi shattered the agonizing deadlock with a clinical 63rd-minute strike. This sudden intervention instantly spiked the match's Upset Factor, completely obliterating Gwangju's fragile, defensively-minded game plan. Choi's energetic presence and sharp off-the-ball movement forced the desperate home defense entirely out of their established comfort zone. Suddenly, a fixture that had been heavily mired in sluggish midfield attrition found its dynamic focal point. The goal left the struggling hosts desperately scrambling to mount a coherent attacking response against a newly energized opponent.
A Bleak Horizon
Following the decisive breakthrough, the overall Balance of the contest tipped entirely in Jeju's favor. Gwangju attempted to push forward in a frantic search for a late equalizer, committing bodies higher up the pitch. However, their underlying offensive flaws—which have haunted them all season—remained painfully apparent. Despite managing three shots on target throughout the morning, the home attackers completely lacked the clinical edge necessary to trouble Jeju's well-organized defense in the dying stages. The final whistle secured a vital 1-0 away victory, cementing Jeju United's push for the Championship Group. For Gwangju, this agonizing defeat extends a catastrophic run of form. Rooted firmly to the bottom of the table with an abysmal minus-42 goal difference, the harsh reality of their impending relegation now seems entirely unavoidable.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Gwangju FC's season?
With only 13 points and trailing safety by 24 points, this home defeat pushes Gwangju perilously close to an unavoidable relegation.
How did substitute Choi Byung-Wook change the game?
Introduced in the 58th minute, he provided an immediate attacking spark, breaking a frustrating deadlock with a decisive goal just five minutes later.
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.
Contrasting Fortunes Clash at Gwangju Football Stadium
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. A classic top-versus-bottom mismatch where Jeju United's road prowess threatens to deepen Gwangju's relegation fears.
The Setup
Gwangju FC are rooted to the bottom of the K League 1 table with just 12 points to their name. Their miserable home record—just one win in 14 matches—yields a dismal Form rating that signals serious trouble. Contrast this with Jeju United FC, who sit comfortably in fourth and boast a formidable 50 percent away win rate. While the Balance rating might hint at some structural parity on paper, the sheer disparity in league standings tells the real story. The Stakes remain high for entirely different reasons, but Gwangju’s hopes of survival are fading rapidly.
Key Battle
Without standout individual names dominating the narrative, this clash boils down to a battle of collective units. Gwangju’s backline has been disastrous, leaking 57 goals so far this season. They must somehow organize themselves against a confident Jeju attacking unit that will look to ruthlessly exploit those gaping defensive holes.
Our Prediction
We expect Jeju United to dictate the tempo from the first whistle. A comfortable 2-0 away victory seems inevitable as Gwangju's defensive frailties inevitably buckle under sustained pressure.