K League 1 Regular Season - 17

Jeju United FC 0 - 0 FT Daejeon Citizen

Jeju World Cup Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
6
FT
Sun, Jul 12
한국어
Jeju United FC
0-0
Daejeon Citizen
⚡ Intensity 3
⚖️ Balance 0
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 20
Relegation rivals locked in barren stalemate.

Stalemate on the Island: Jeju and Daejeon Share the Spoils

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. Our verdict is that this relegation scrap sacrificed attacking enterprise for sheer survival instinct, leaving both sides frustrated.

Tactical Trenches

Jeju World Cup Stadium hosted a crucial bottom-half clash where the Stakes were unmistakably high. Jeju United FC dominated possession early on, holding 60% of the ball as they tried to dissect the visitors' shape. However, Daejeon Citizen set up a rigid defensive block, absorbing the pressure with ease. The Balance of the opening exchanges tipped towards the hosts territorially, but a complete lack of big chances meant the first half devolved into a gritty midfield battle rather than an attacking spectacle.

The Set-Piece Slog

As open play proved fruitless, the Intensity shifted entirely towards dead-ball situations. A staggering 16 total corners were traded between the two desperate sides. Daejeon earned nine of those, throwing bodies into the box, but the delivery repeatedly failed to trouble the Jeju defence. The hosts managed seven corners of their own, yet both goalkeepers remained largely untested throughout the afternoon, making just two comfortable saves apiece. It was a physical slog where every set-piece promised drama but ultimately delivered frustration.

Survival First

The final whistle cemented a 0-0 draw that perfectly reflected the low Upset Factor of a match where neither team dared to lose. Both sides sit precariously in the K League 1 relegation group, with Jeju trailing safety by three points and Daejeon lingering further behind. This result does little to alleviate the pressure on either club. The search for a clinical edge in the final third continues, but for now, they both trudge forward with a solitary, hard-earned point in their ongoing fight for survival.

Key Questions

Why was the match so tight?

Both teams are fighting relegation, leading to a highly cautious approach with zero big chances created throughout the match.

Did either side threaten from set-pieces?

Despite a massive 16 combined corners in the match, neither team could capitalise, with poor delivery letting both attacks down.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
60%
40%
Jeju United FC 60%
Daejeon Citizen 40%
Shots on Target
2
2
Jeju United FC 2
Daejeon Citizen 2
Corners
7
9
Jeju United FC 7
Daejeon Citizen 9
Fouls
7
9
Jeju United FC 7
Daejeon Citizen 9
Yellow Cards
1
1
Jeju United FC 1
Daejeon Citizen 1
Red Cards
0
0
Jeju United FC 0
Daejeon Citizen 0

Match Events

12' 🟨 Kwon Gi-min
34' 🔄 Rim Chang-Woo Kim Jun-ha
HT
Joao Victor Um Won-Sang 🔄 46'
46' 🔄 Kwon Gi-min M. Jang
Kim Moon-Hwan 🟨 61'
Joo Min-Kyu Diogo Oliveira 🔄 64'
66' 🔄 Park Chang-Jun Shin Sang-Eun
Kim Moon-Hwan H. Lee 🔄 70'
Seo Jin-Su Yu Kang-Hyun 🔄 70'
89' 🔄 Nam Tae-Hee Choi Byung-wook
89' 🔄 Kim Ryun-sung Jo In-jung
G. Ludwigson Jeong Jae-Hee 🔄 89'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Jeju United FC

Goalkeepers
Dong-jun Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Kwon Ki-Min
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Tobias Figueiredo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Julien Celestine
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
In-su Yu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Italo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Chang-woo Rim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ryun-sung Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Tae Hee Nam
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Chang-jun Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jae-hyeok Oh
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Chan-gi Ahn
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-gyu Jang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jo In-Jung
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Byung-wook Choi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Geon-ung Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Chang-min Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Jun-Ha
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Shin Sang-Eun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Shin-jin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Daejeon Citizen

Goalkeepers
Lee Chang-geun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Kim Moon-hwan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Chang-rae Ha
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jo Seong-Kwon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Yun-seong Kang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Bong-Soo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jin-su Seo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Myeong-jae Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
João Victor
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-kyu Joo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gustav Ludwigson
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Kim Min-Soo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jin-ya Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Do-yeon Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lim Jong Eun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Won-Sang Um
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Hyeon-sik
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Diogo Oliveira
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kang Hyun Yu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jae-hee Jeong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
04/22/2026 Daejeon Citizen 0 - 1 Jeju United FC K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
10/18/2025 Daejeon Citizen 3 - 1 Jeju United FC K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
06/27/2025 Daejeon Citizen 1 - 1 Jeju United FC K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
03/15/2025 Jeju United FC 1 - 3 Daejeon Citizen K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
11/24/2024 Daejeon Citizen 2 - 1 Jeju United FC K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
10/06/2024 Jeju United FC 2 - 1 Daejeon Citizen K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
06/19/2024 Daejeon Citizen 0 - 0 (PEN 0-1) Jeju United FC FA Cup Daejeon World Cup Secondary Stadium
05/29/2024 Daejeon Citizen 0 - 1 Jeju United FC K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
03/10/2024 Jeju United FC 3 - 1 Daejeon Citizen K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
11/25/2023 Jeju United FC 0 - 2 Daejeon Citizen K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
04/22/2026
K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
10/18/2025
K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
06/27/2025
K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
03/15/2025
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
11/24/2024
K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
10/06/2024
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
06/19/2024
FA Cup Daejeon World Cup Secondary Stadium
05/29/2024
K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
03/10/2024
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
11/25/2023
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
Jeju United FC Win
Daejeon Citizen Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 FC Seoul 16 35 28 12 +16 WFC Seoul 1 - 0 Incheon United (05-07-2026)WDaejeon Citizen 1 - 2 FC Seoul (16-05-2026)WGwangju FC 0 - 1 FC Seoul (12-05-2026)LJeju United FC 2 - 1 FC Seoul (09-05-2026)DFC Seoul 0 - 0 FC Anyang (05-05-2026)
2 Jeonbuk Motors 17 29 25 15 +10 WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 3 Jeonbuk Motors (11-07-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 1 - 2 Gangwon FC (04-07-2026)WJeonbuk Motors 1 - 0 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (17-05-2026)DBucheon FC 1995 0 - 0 Jeonbuk Motors (13-05-2026)DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (10-05-2026)
3 Pohang Steelers 17 28 18 14 +4 WGwangju FC 0 - 3 Pohang Steelers (11-07-2026)WFC Anyang 2 - 3 Pohang Steelers (04-07-2026)LBucheon FC 1995 2 - 0 Pohang Steelers (17-05-2026)WIncheon United 0 - 1 Pohang Steelers (12-05-2026)WDaejeon Citizen 0 - 2 Pohang Steelers (09-05-2026)
4 Gangwon FC 16 27 21 11 +10 WJeonbuk Motors 1 - 2 Gangwon FC (04-07-2026)WGangwon FC 2 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (17-05-2026)WGangwon FC 2 - 0 Daejeon Citizen (12-05-2026)DGwangju FC 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (09-05-2026)DGangwon FC 1 - 1 Pohang Steelers (05-05-2026)
5 Ulsan Hyundai FC 17 27 24 24 0 LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 3 Jeonbuk Motors (11-07-2026)DGwangju FC 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-07-2026)LGangwon FC 2 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (17-05-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Jeju United FC (13-05-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (10-05-2026)
6 FC Anyang 17 23 22 19 +3 WIncheon United 0 - 1 FC Anyang (12-07-2026)LFC Anyang 2 - 3 Pohang Steelers (04-07-2026)WJeju United FC 1 - 2 FC Anyang (17-05-2026)DFC Anyang 2 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (13-05-2026)DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (10-05-2026)
7 Incheon United 17 21 21 19 +2 LIncheon United 0 - 1 FC Anyang (12-07-2026)LFC Seoul 1 - 0 Incheon United (05-07-2026)WIncheon United 4 - 0 Gwangju FC (16-05-2026)LIncheon United 0 - 1 Pohang Steelers (12-05-2026)WGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 3 Incheon United (09-05-2026)
8 Jeju United FC 17 20 14 17 -3 DJeju United FC 0 - 0 Daejeon Citizen (12-07-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Jeju United FC (05-07-2026)LJeju United FC 1 - 2 FC Anyang (17-05-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Jeju United FC (13-05-2026)WJeju United FC 2 - 1 FC Seoul (09-05-2026)
9 Bucheon FC 1995 17 19 14 18 -4 DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (11-07-2026)DDaejeon Citizen 2 - 2 Bucheon FC 1995 (04-07-2026)WBucheon FC 1995 2 - 0 Pohang Steelers (17-05-2026)DBucheon FC 1995 0 - 0 Jeonbuk Motors (13-05-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (10-05-2026)
10 Daejeon Citizen 17 18 19 18 +1 DJeju United FC 0 - 0 Daejeon Citizen (12-07-2026)DDaejeon Citizen 2 - 2 Bucheon FC 1995 (04-07-2026)LDaejeon Citizen 1 - 2 FC Seoul (16-05-2026)LGangwon FC 2 - 0 Daejeon Citizen (12-05-2026)LDaejeon Citizen 0 - 2 Pohang Steelers (09-05-2026)
11 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 17 16 17 23 -6 DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (11-07-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Jeju United FC (05-07-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 1 - 0 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (17-05-2026)DFC Anyang 2 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (13-05-2026)LGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 3 Incheon United (09-05-2026)
12 Gwangju FC 17 8 8 41 -33 LGwangju FC 0 - 3 Pohang Steelers (11-07-2026)DGwangju FC 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-07-2026)LIncheon United 4 - 0 Gwangju FC (16-05-2026)LGwangju FC 0 - 1 FC Seoul (12-05-2026)DGwangju FC 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (09-05-2026)