K League 1 Regular Season - 13

Jeju United FC 2 - 1 FT FC Seoul

Jeju World Cup Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
59
FT
Sat, May 9
한국어
Jeju United FC
2-1
FC Seoul
⚡ Intensity 37
⚖️ Balance 27
🏆 Stakes 100
🎲 Upset 69
Upset of the season in Jeju.

A Tactical Masterclass: How the Underdogs Stunned the Leaders

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. Jeju United produced an absolute smash-and-grab performance to shock the league leaders and breathe new life into their season.

The Early Ambush

The Stakes were towering as FC Seoul arrived at Jeju World Cup Stadium expecting a routine victory to cement their spot at the summit of the K League 1. Instead, they walked straight into a meticulously planned trap. While the visitors dominated possession—ultimately hoarding 66% of the ball—they lacked a ruthless cutting edge in the final third. Jeju United FC sat deep, absorbed the early wave of pressure, and waited patiently for the perfect moment to spring forward. That breakthrough arrived in the 18th minute. Emerson Negueba sliced through the retreating defensive lines with a brilliantly weighted pass, finding Park Chang-Jun, who finished with absolute precision to give the struggling hosts an unlikely early advantage.

Striking on the Counter

The second half demanded an immediate response from the title-chasing league leaders, but the resilient hosts struck again to stun the travelling supporters. In the 53rd minute, Kim Jun-ha doubled the advantage with an instinctive, unassisted effort that sent the home crowd into sheer raptures. The Upset Factor was suddenly undeniable, putting a massive dent in the visitors' tactical blueprint. However, the away side absolutely refused to fold. Just four minutes later, Lee Seung-Mo orchestrated a brilliant attacking move to perfectly set up L. Ruiz. The clinical strike cut the deficit in half and completely shifted the Balance of the tie, setting the stage for a dramatic climax.

Surviving the Siege

What followed was an absolute lesson in pure, gritty survival. The visitors threw everything forward in a desperate search for an equaliser, racking up 12 corners and launching 134 total attacks. However, the home defence held firm against the relentless aerial barrage. The sheer Intensity of the final half-hour was off the charts, yet the home side's tactical discipline and defensive shape never wavered under the mounting pressure. This 2-1 victory is a monumental result in the brutal K League 1 relegation battle, emphatically proving that sterile possession means absolutely nothing if you cannot execute when it truly matters in the final third. A magical day for the underdogs that blows the table wide open.

Key Questions

What does this mean for Jeju United FC's season?

This vital victory provides a massive boost in their fight against relegation, pulling them closer to safety and proving they can beat the league's top sides.

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
34%
66%
Jeju United FC 34%
FC Seoul 66%
Shots on Target
5
4
Jeju United FC 5
FC Seoul 4
Corners
2
12
Jeju United FC 2
FC Seoul 12
Yellow Cards
2
1
Jeju United FC 2
FC Seoul 1
Red Cards
0
0
Jeju United FC 0
FC Seoul 0

Match Events

18' Park Chang-Jun (Emerson Negueba)
37' 🔄 Park Chang-Jun Kim Jun-ha
HT
46' 🔄 Yu In-Soo Rim Chang-Woo
Cho Young-Wook Anderson Oliveira 🔄 46'
53' Kim Jun-ha
J. Son Lee Seung-Mo 🔄 56'
L. Ruiz (Lee Seung-Mo) 57'
64' 🔄 Kwon Chang-Hoon Shin Sang-Eun
Choi Jun 🟨 65'
65' 🟨 Nam Tae-Hee
Jeong Seung-Won P. Klimala 🔄 71'
73' 🔄 Nam Tae-Hee Kwon Gi-min
84' 🟨 Emerson Negueba
L. Ruiz Moon Seon-Min 🔄 86'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Jeju United FC

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

FC Seoul

Goalkeepers
Gu Sung-yun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Choi Jun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Seong-hun Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Juan Antonio Ros
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Jin-su
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Seung-Won Jeong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Son Jeong-beom
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hrvoje Babec
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-kyu Song
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Cho Young-wook
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Leonardo Ruiz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Im Joon-Seob
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Han-do
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Soo-il Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Seung-mo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ko Pil-gwan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hwang Do-yoon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Anderson Oliveira
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Patryk Klimala
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Moon Seon-min
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
03/15/2026 Jeju United FC 1 - 2 FC Seoul K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
07/23/2025 Jeju United FC 3 - 2 FC Seoul K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
05/31/2025 FC Seoul 1 - 3 Jeju United FC K League 1 Seoul World Cup Stadium
02/15/2025 Jeju United FC 2 - 0 FC Seoul K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
08/16/2024 FC Seoul 1 - 0 Jeju United FC K League 1 Seoul World Cup Stadium
07/06/2024 Jeju United FC 3 - 2 FC Seoul K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
03/16/2024 FC Seoul 2 - 0 Jeju United FC K League 1 Seoul World Cup Stadium
11/11/2023 Jeju United FC 0 - 0 FC Seoul K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
09/23/2023 Jeju United FC 1 - 3 FC Seoul K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
05/20/2023 FC Seoul 1 - 1 Jeju United FC K League 1 Seoul World Cup Stadium
03/15/2026
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
07/23/2025
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
05/31/2025
K League 1 Seoul World Cup Stadium
02/15/2025
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
08/16/2024
K League 1 Seoul World Cup Stadium
07/06/2024
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
03/16/2024
K League 1 Seoul World Cup Stadium
11/11/2023
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
09/23/2023
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
05/20/2023
K League 1 Seoul World Cup Stadium
Jeju United FC Win
FC Seoul Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 FC Seoul 13 26 24 11 +13 LJeju United FC 2 - 1 FC Seoul (09-05-2026)DFC Seoul 0 - 0 FC Anyang (05-05-2026)LFC Seoul 2 - 3 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (02-05-2026)WGangwon FC 1 - 2 FC Seoul (25-04-2026)WFC Seoul 3 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (21-04-2026)
2 Ulsan Hyundai FC 13 23 20 17 +3 WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (10-05-2026)WGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-05-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 0 - 1 Pohang Steelers (02-05-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 4 Daejeon Citizen (26-04-2026)DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (22-04-2026)
3 Jeonbuk Motors 13 22 20 12 +8 DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (10-05-2026)WJeonbuk Motors 4 - 0 Gwangju FC (05-05-2026)WJeju United FC 0 - 2 Jeonbuk Motors (02-05-2026)WJeonbuk Motors 3 - 2 Pohang Steelers (26-04-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 1 - 2 Incheon United (21-04-2026)
4 Pohang Steelers 13 19 11 10 +1 WDaejeon Citizen 0 - 2 Pohang Steelers (09-05-2026)DGangwon FC 1 - 1 Pohang Steelers (05-05-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 0 - 1 Pohang Steelers (02-05-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 3 - 2 Pohang Steelers (26-04-2026)WPohang Steelers 1 - 0 Gwangju FC (22-04-2026)
5 Gangwon FC 13 18 15 10 +5 DGwangju FC 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (09-05-2026)DGangwon FC 1 - 1 Pohang Steelers (05-05-2026)WIncheon United 0 - 1 Gangwon FC (02-05-2026)LGangwon FC 1 - 2 FC Seoul (25-04-2026)WGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 3 Gangwon FC (21-04-2026)
6 Incheon United 13 18 17 16 +1 WGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 3 Incheon United (09-05-2026)DDaejeon Citizen 0 - 0 Incheon United (05-05-2026)LIncheon United 0 - 1 Gangwon FC (02-05-2026)WIncheon United 1 - 0 Jeju United FC (25-04-2026)WJeonbuk Motors 1 - 2 Incheon United (21-04-2026)
7 Jeju United FC 13 18 11 12 -1 WJeju United FC 2 - 1 FC Seoul (09-05-2026)WBucheon FC 1995 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (05-05-2026)LJeju United FC 0 - 2 Jeonbuk Motors (02-05-2026)LIncheon United 1 - 0 Jeju United FC (25-04-2026)WDaejeon Citizen 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (22-04-2026)
8 Daejeon Citizen 13 16 16 12 +4 LDaejeon Citizen 0 - 2 Pohang Steelers (09-05-2026)DDaejeon Citizen 0 - 0 Incheon United (05-05-2026)WGwangju FC 0 - 5 Daejeon Citizen (02-05-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 4 Daejeon Citizen (26-04-2026)LDaejeon Citizen 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (22-04-2026)
9 FC Anyang 13 16 15 13 +2 DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (10-05-2026)DFC Seoul 0 - 0 FC Anyang (05-05-2026)LFC Anyang 0 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (02-05-2026)WGwangju FC 2 - 5 FC Anyang (26-04-2026)DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (22-04-2026)
10 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 13 13 13 18 -5 LGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 3 Incheon United (09-05-2026)LGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-05-2026)WFC Seoul 2 - 3 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (02-05-2026)WBucheon FC 1995 0 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (25-04-2026)LGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 3 Gangwon FC (21-04-2026)
11 Bucheon FC 1995 13 13 9 15 -6 LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (10-05-2026)LBucheon FC 1995 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (05-05-2026)WFC Anyang 0 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (02-05-2026)LBucheon FC 1995 0 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (25-04-2026)LFC Seoul 3 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (21-04-2026)
12 Gwangju FC 13 7 7 32 -25 DGwangju FC 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (09-05-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 4 - 0 Gwangju FC (05-05-2026)LGwangju FC 0 - 5 Daejeon Citizen (02-05-2026)LGwangju FC 2 - 5 FC Anyang (26-04-2026)LPohang Steelers 1 - 0 Gwangju FC (22-04-2026)