K League 1 Gameweek 31
Gwangju FC 4 - 3 FT Ulsan Hyundai 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 on Target
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Yago Cariello Ribeiro (Darijan Bojanić) 30'
36' Adriel D'Avila Ba Loua (Ha Seung-un)
39' John Iredale (Adriel D'Avila Ba Loua)
Kim Young-Gwon (Lee Dong-gyeong) 43'
↓ Choi Seok-hyeon ↑Miłosz Trojak 45'
HT
64' ↓ Ha Seung-un ↑Moon Min-Seo
66' Shin Chang-moo (Adriel D'Avila Ba Loua)
76' ↓ Choi Kyoung-Rok ↑Ju Se-Jong
76' ↓ Min Sang-gi ↑Park Won-Jae
76' ↓ Kwon Sung-yun ↑Ahn Young-Kyu
77' Adriel D'Avila Ba Loua (Lee Min-Ki)
↓ Darijan Bojanić ↑Lee Gyu-sung 78'
↓ Erick Farias ↑Lee Jin-Hyun 83'
↓ Jang Si-young ↑Yoon Jong-Gyu 83'
↓ Lee Dong-gyeong ↑Lee Hui-gyun 88'
89' ↓ Teun van Grunsven ↑Ri Yong-jik
90'+4 Kim Dong-Hwa
Yago Cariello Ribeiro 90'+7
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 
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Min Sang-Gi
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
T. van Grunsven 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
0%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Lee Min-Gi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
0
Key Passes
6.1
Rating
Midfielders
Shin Chang-Moo 
POACHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
0
Shots
6.9
Rating
Choi Kyoung-Rok
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Yu Je-Ho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ha Seung-Un
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
0
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Forwards
A. Ba Loua 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
J. Iredale
POACHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
0
Shots
7.0
Rating
BENCH
Kim Kyeong-Min
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ahn Young-Kyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Won-Jae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ju Se-Jong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Woo-jin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Yong-Jick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moon Min-seo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Friðjónsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Goalkeepers
Jo Hyeon-woo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Choi Seok-hyun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Jung Seung-hyun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Young-gwon
POACHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
0
Shots
6.4
Rating
Cho Hyun-taek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Darijan Bojanić
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
0
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
T. Oude Kotte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jang Si-young
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Lee Dong-gyeong
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
0
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Erick
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
Yago 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.1
Rating
BENCH
Choi Ju-ho
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kang Sang-woo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Jae-ik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miłosz Trojak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoon Jong-gyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Back In-woo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Jin-hyun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Gyu-sung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Hui-gyun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2026 | Gwangju FC | 1 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 04/19/2026 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 5 - 1 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 11/22/2025 | Gwangju FC | 2 - 0 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 10/18/2025 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 2 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 07/02/2025 | Gwangju FC | 1 - 0 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | FA Cup | Gwangju World Cup Stadium |
| 05/28/2025 | Gwangju FC | 1 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 05/02/2025 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 08/28/2024 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 2 - 2 | Gwangju FC | FA Cup | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 08/25/2024 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 08/21/2024 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | FA Cup | Gwangju Football Stadium |
07/05/2026
04/19/2026
11/22/2025
10/18/2025
07/02/2025
05/28/2025
05/02/2025
08/28/2024
08/25/2024
08/21/2024
Gwangju FC Win
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +32
P: 31 GD: +5
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
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +32
P: 30 GD: +5
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
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Gwangju FC
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Gwangju FC
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Gwangju Script Magnificent Seven-Goal Shocker Against Ulsan
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. This breathless 4-3 thriller proves that league position means absolutely nothing when fierce survival instincts finally kick into gear.
The Opening Act: A Chaotic Flurry
Down in the dreaded relegation zone, Gwangju FC were completely written off before kickoff at Gwangju Football Stadium against high-flying Ulsan Hyundai FC. The title-chasing visitors edged possession early on and looked set to dictate the narrative when Yago Cariello Ribeiro opened the scoring on the half-hour mark, slotting home a precise incisive pass from Darijan Bojanić. However, the Balance of this contest immediately shifted in a dizzying nine-minute flurry that left the crowd breathless. Adriel D'Avila Ba Loua instantly responded for the hosts with a clinical finish, before turning provider to expertly set up John Iredale just three minutes later. Stunned but resolute, the away side struck back right before the interval through Kim Young-Gwon, who finished off a sweeping sequence sparked by Lee Dong-gyeong. This frantic, end-to-end exchange established a breathtaking tempo that thoroughly tore up the tactical scripts of both managers on the touchline.
The Pivot: Ba Loua's Masterclass
Emerging from the tunnel deadlocked at 2-2, the relegation-threatened home side bravely refused to revert to a defensive shell. The sheer unbridled Intensity of their coordinated pressing rattled the usually composed title chasers, creating a massive Upset Factor that loomed palpably over the pitch. The definitive turning point arrived midway through the second half, orchestrated entirely by the brilliant Ba Loua. Operating with total creative freedom in the final third, he carved open the visitors' disjointed backline with a visionary pass to find Shin Chang-moo, who emphatically restored the hosts' advantage. Ba Loua then firmly cemented his legendary status for the afternoon by finishing off a spectacular team move, effortlessly converting an assist from Lee Min-Ki in the 77th minute. The attacking midfielder's unique ability to dictate the tempo and punish slight defensive lapses completely dismantled a highly regarded rearguard, proving that raw determination can overwhelm structured possession.
Resolution: Survival Hopes Ignited
Holding an absolutely stunning two-goal cushion, the massive underdogs faced a nerve-shredding finale in front of their home supporters. The desperate visitors threw every available man forward in waves, forcing the bottom-dwellers into a chaotic but heroic defensive rearguard action. Deep into lengthy stoppage time, the immense pressure finally told when a penalty was controversially awarded, which Yago ruthlessly converted into the corner for his hard-earned brace. Despite this terrifying late scare, the exhausted hosts clung on grimly for a monumental 4-3 victory that thoroughly scrambles the dynamics at both opposite ends of the league table. While the devastated visitors missed a crucial golden opportunity to close the gap at the summit, this magnificent result provides a vital psychological lifeline for a squad fighting desperately for their top-flight existence. Matches exactly like this remind everyone why football remains utterly unpredictable, turning a grim survival mission into an unforgettable thriller.
Key Questions
What made A. Ba Loua the Man of the Match?
The attacking maestro delivered a generational performance, scoring two goals and providing two crucial assists to mastermind a stunning victory over the league's high-flyers.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
A dizzying nine-minute flurry in the first half destroyed both tactical setups, leading to an open, end-to-end contest where defensive caution was completely abandoned.
How did Gwangju FC complete the comeback from behind?
Falling behind initially, the hosts showed incredible resilience, immediately striking back through Ba Loua and constantly exploiting gaps in transition to ultimately overpower their favoured opponents.
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.
Ulsan's Title Charge Meets Gwangju's Defensive Despair
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. A glaring mismatch that could prove decisive for Ulsan Hyundai FC's championship aspirations against a rock-bottom Gwangju side utterly devoid of momentum.
The Setup
The title race heats up as Ulsan Hyundai FC travel to face Gwangju FC at Gwangju Football Stadium on October 11, 2026. Sitting comfortably in second place with 47 points, the visitors carry massive Stakes into this fixture as they hunt down the league leaders. Gwangju, meanwhile, languish in 12th with a woeful Form rating. Having secured just one victory in 16 home games and conceding a staggering 63 goals this season, the hosts look completely out of answers. Ulsan boasts serious Stars quality that should easily exploit these glaring defensive holes and dominate possession from the opening whistle.
Key Battle
Gwangju's leaky defensive unit versus the creative firepower of Lee Dong-Gyeong and Erick Farias. With no marquee names of their own to rely on, the home side must somehow build a cohesive wall against an away attack that smells blood.
Our Prediction
We fully expect a comfortable 3-0 win for the visitors. The Balance of power is simply too skewed to suggest any other outcome. Jung Seung-Hyun and the Ulsan backline will easily neutralize Gwangju's rare attacking forays, allowing their forwards to camp in the final third and rack up the goals.