K League 1 Gameweek 17
Gwangju FC 0 - 3 FT Pohang Steelers
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Lee Ho-Jae 4'
K. Nishiya (J. Tranziska) 21'
HT
↓ J. An ↑Cho Sang-Hyeok 46'
46' ↓ Hong Yong-Jun ↑A. Ba Loua
46' ↓ Ju Se-Jong ↑H. Fridjonsson
46' ↓ Ahn Young-Kyu ↑Joao Pedro
J. Tranziska (Eo Jeong-Won) 50'
55' ↓ Kwon Sung-Yun ↑Bae Jin-woo
↓ J. Tranziska ↑Jung Han-Min 61'
↓ Lee Ho-Jae ↑Hwang Seo-Woong 68'
↓ Kim Dong-Jin ↑H. Kim 68'
Cho Sang-Hyeok 71'
Jung Han-Min (Wanderson) 72'
72' ↓ Joung Ji-hun ↑Park Won-Jae
↓ Ki Sung-Yueng ↑Kim Seung-Ho 80'
Park Chan-Yong 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gwangju FC
Goalkeepers
Kyeong-min Kim 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
88
Minutes
Defenders
Sung-yun Kwon 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Teun van Grunsven
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yeong-kyu Ahn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
46
Entry
Seung-un Ha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Se-jong Ju
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
46
Entry
Yong-jun Hong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Yu Je-ho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Min-seo Moon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ji-hoon Jeong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
John Iredale
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Dong-hwa Kim
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
João Pedro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Won-jae Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Seung-kyeom Im
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adriel D'Avila Ba Loua
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
42
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Sung-hyun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hólmbert Aron Friðjónsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
42
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pohang Steelers
Goalkeepers
Sung-min Hong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Jeong-won Eo 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
0
Key Passes
0
Rating
Min-kwang Jeon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Chan-Yong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wanderson
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
0
Key Passes
0
Rating
Midfielders
Sung-Yueng Ki
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Kento Nishiya 
POACHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
0
Shots
0
Rating
Dong-jin Kim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
An Jae-joon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Ho-jae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Jakob Tranziska
POACHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
0
Shots
0
Rating
BENCH
In-jae Hwang
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ye-Sung Kim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jin Si-Woo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chang-woo Lee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ho-jin Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hwang Seo-woong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seung-ho Kim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sang-hyeok Cho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
42
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Han-min Jung
POACHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
0
Shots
0
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2026 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 3 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 04/22/2026 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Pohang Steel Yard |
| 08/10/2025 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Pohang Steel Yard |
| 05/18/2025 | Pohang Steelers | 0 - 1 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Pohang Steel Yard |
| 03/22/2025 | Gwangju FC | 2 - 3 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 09/13/2024 | Gwangju FC | 2 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 05/28/2024 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 03/17/2024 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
| 12/03/2023 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 0 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 08/13/2023 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 1 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
07/11/2026
04/22/2026
08/10/2025
05/18/2025
03/22/2025
09/13/2024
05/28/2024
03/17/2024
12/03/2023
08/13/2023
Gwangju FC Win
Pohang Steelers Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -6
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
Steelers Show No Mercy to Bottom-of-the-Table Gwangju
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. Pohang's clinical edge turned a relatively tight territorial battle into a ruthless away victory, deepening the home side's relegation fears.
The Early Breakthrough
Gwangju Football Stadium witnessed a stark contrast in quality and execution. Desperate for a lifeline at the bottom of the table after a dismal run of form, Gwangju tried to impose themselves early on. However, the Pohang Steelers brought an undeniable Intensity to their press and shape. The breakthrough arrived in the 21st minute. K. Nishiya silenced the home crowd, finishing smartly after a clever setup from J. Tranziska. Despite edging possession with 53%, Pohang didn't need the ball to dictate the overall tempo. Gwangju huffed and puffed, winning corners and sending long balls forward, but their lack of final-third precision was glaringly obvious against a highly disciplined away defence.
A Lesson in Efficiency
The second half started exactly how the first ended—with Pohang capitalising on their momentum to punish the hosts. In the 50th minute, J. Tranziska turned from provider to executioner, doubling the lead with crucial assistance from Eo Jeong-Won. This was a masterclass in attacking efficiency. The Balance of the match completely shifted, leaving Gwangju FC painfully exposed on the counter. The home side managed a flurry of total shots but only tested the keeper twice during the entire contest. Pohang, conversely, operated with surgical precision, converting every single shot on target they produced throughout the ninety minutes. It was a sheer finishing clinic.
The Super Sub Strikes
Any lingering hopes of a miraculous home comeback were definitively extinguished in the 72nd minute. Bringing a high Upset Factor off the bench, Jung Han-Min made an immediate impact just eleven minutes after his introduction. Set up beautifully by Wanderson, the substitute hammered home the third goal, completing the resounding away rout. This crucial victory cements Pohang's position in the upper echelons of the K League 1 standings, keeping them firmly in the title race conversation. For Gwangju, rooted to 12th place and a daunting thirteen points from safety, this bruising 3-0 defeat highlights the massive Stakes of their looming relegation battle.
Key Questions
How did substitute Jung Han-Min change the game?
Introduced in the 61st minute, Jung Han-Min killed any remaining suspense by scoring just 11 minutes later, converting Wanderson's pass to seal the 3-0 away victory.
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.
Mismatch Looms as High-Flying Pohang Visit Rock-Bottom Gwangju
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. With a massive gulf in quality and morale, this fixture looks like a routine away win rather than a weekend classic.
The Setup
The situation for Gwangju FC is nothing short of dire. Sitting rock-bottom of K League 1, they have accumulated just eight points from sixteen matches. A staggering minus 30 goal difference tells the story of a season rapidly spiralling out of control. Their Form is alarming, having gone winless in their last five outings. At the Gwangju Football Stadium, the home side has managed a single victory all year, leaving fans with very little to cheer about. Conversely, Pohang Steelers arrive in fine fettle. Pushing for the league's upper echelon in fifth place, they boast an impressive away record. Taking maximum points in half of their road fixtures makes them a formidable travelling unit. The low Stakes reflect this stark competitive gap; a clash between twelfth and fifth usually follows a familiar, one-sided script.
Key Battle
Pohang's attacking unit against Gwangju's porous backline is the defining clash of the afternoon. The visitors know exactly how to dissect vulnerable defences, operating with ruthless efficiency in the final third. The hosts have shipped 38 goals already this season, crumbling under sustained pressure. If the home defence cannot plug these massive gaps early, the Balance of play will tilt entirely in Pohang's favour, turning the match into a half-pitch siege.
Our Prediction
Pohang Steelers will control the tempo from the opening whistle. Expect the visitors to patiently probe and eventually exploit the glaring spaces left by a desperate Gwangju side. The hosts might try to sit deep and absorb pressure, but their defensive record suggests they cannot hold out for ninety minutes. Our verdict points to a comfortable 2-0 away win, solidifying Pohang's top-half credentials while leaving Gwangju firmly rooted to the foot of the table.