K League 1 Gameweek 25
Jeju United FC 1 - 2 FT Pohang Steelers
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Coventry
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⚡ Form
47
⚖️ Balance
95
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
72
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Futmetrix Verdict
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Al-Wasl FC
vs
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Mon, Oct 12 • 16:00 UTC
⚡ Form
31
⚖️ Balance
82
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
66
Early AFC Champions League Elite test.
Futmetrix Verdict
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Atalanta
vs
Venezia
Mon, Oct 12 • 16:30 UTC
⚡ Form
51
⚖️ Balance
60
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
64
Desperate Venezia seek lifeline against Atalanta.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Won Ki-Jong (Hwang Seo-Woong) 15'
Cho Sang-Hyeok 44'
HT
46' ↓ T. Figueiredo ↑Lee Chang-Min
46' ↓ Park Chang-Jun ↑Matheus Aias
↓ Cho Sang-Hyeok ↑Jorge Teixeira 46'
K. Nishiya (Kim Dong-Jin) 49'
58' ↓ Jo In-jung ↑Shin Sang-Eun
64' ↓ Lee Chang-Min ↑Park Su-bin
↓ Ki Sung-Yueng ↑J. da Rocha Junior 72'
↓ Won Ki-Jong ↑Kim Seung-Ho 72'
↓ Hwang Seo-Woong ↑Jin Si-woo 77'
78' ↓ Kim Shin-Jin ↑S. Yoo
↓ K. Nishiya ↑Kang Min-Jun 87'
90'+1 J. Celestine (Park Min-jae)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Jeju United FC
Goalkeepers
Dong-jun Kim
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Defenders
Tobias Figueiredo
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Kwon Ki-Min
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Julien Celestine
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Midfielders
Min-jae Park
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Italo
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Chang-jun Park
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Jo In-Jung
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Forwards
Byung-wook Choi
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Kim Sin-jin
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Emerson Ramon
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BENCH
Ja-ung Heo
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Jae-woo Kim
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Woon Jeong
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Min-gyu Jang
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Chang-min Lee
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Su-bin Park
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Seung-jae Yoo
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Matheus Aiás
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Shin Sang-Eun
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Pohang Steelers
Goalkeepers
Sung-min Hong
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Defenders
Jeong-won Eo
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Park Chan-Yong
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Jeon Min-Gwang
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Wanderson
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Midfielders
Kento Nishiya
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Sung-Yueng Ki
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Kim Dong-Jin
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Forwards
Cho Sang-Hyeok
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Won Ki-Jong
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Hwang Seo-Woong
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BENCH
Yun Pyeong-Gook
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Jin Si-Woo
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Min-jun Kang
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Lee Chang-Woo
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Kim Seung-Ho
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Jorge Luiz
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Juninho Rocha
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Jae-Hwan Hwang
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Jung Han-min
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/18/2026 | Jeju United FC | 2 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Jeju World Cup Stadium |
| 04/11/2026 | Pohang Steelers | 0 - 2 | Jeju United FC | K League 1 | Pohang Steel Yard |
| 09/21/2025 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 0 | Jeju United FC | K League 1 | Pohang Steel Yard |
| 06/21/2025 | Pohang Steelers | 2 - 1 | Jeju United FC | K League 1 | Pohang Steel Yard |
| 04/20/2025 | Jeju United FC | 2 - 0 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Jeju World Cup Stadium |
| 08/28/2024 | Pohang Steelers | 2 - 1 | Jeju United FC | FA Cup | Steelyard Stadium |
| 08/21/2024 | Jeju United FC | 2 - 2 | Pohang Steelers | FA Cup | Jeju World Cup Stadium |
| 07/13/2024 | Jeju United FC | 2 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Jeju World Cup Stadium |
| 05/12/2024 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 1 | Jeju United FC | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
| 03/30/2024 | Jeju United FC | 0 - 2 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Jeju World Cup Stadium |
07/18/2026
04/11/2026
09/21/2025
06/21/2025
04/20/2025
08/28/2024
08/21/2024
07/13/2024
05/12/2024
03/30/2024
Jeju United FC Win
Pohang Steelers Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +28
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +3
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 25 GD: +2
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 23 GD: +5
P: 25 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 25 GD: -6
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
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Jeju United FC
Pohang Steelers
Jeju United FC
Pohang Steelers
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Pohang Steelers Execute Perfect Away Mission in Jeju
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. Pohang Steelers leapfrogged their rivals in the standings with a clinical away performance that significantly shifted the K League 1 upper-half picture.
The Early Breakthrough
Both teams walked onto the pitch at the Jeju World Cup Stadium acutely aware of the league implications. A victory for either side in this crucial six-pointer would dramatically alter the race for the upper echelons of the table. Jeju United FC edged possession in the opening exchanges, stringing together cautious passes to establish their rhythm. However, it was Pohang Steelers who struck first with ruthless efficiency. The visitors upset the natural order when Won Ki-Jong found the back of the net in the 15th minute, finishing off a sharp sequence initiated by Hwang Seo-Woong. This early opener immediately tilted the Balance of the fixture, forcing the hosts to abandon their conservative shape and chase the game much earlier than their manager would have anticipated. Despite controlling 52% of the ball through the half, Jeju struggled to break down a resolute, perfectly organised away defence.
The Decisive Blow
Just as the home crowd expected a spirited second-half response from their local heroes, Pohang delivered a masterclass in away-day pragmatism. Barely four minutes after the restart, K. Nishiya doubled the advantage in the 49th minute, capitalising brilliantly on Kim Dong-Jin's precise delivery. This sucker punch raised the Upset Factor considerably, leaving the home faithful completely stunned in the stands. From there, the Intensity of the midfield battle escalated rapidly. Neither side backed down, with both teams ultimately committing 12 fouls each in a gritty, physical contest that mirrored the high Stakes of the result. Jeju desperately pushed their lines forward, eventually registering five shots on target, but the Pohang goalkeeper and his backline stood remarkably tall, producing four crucial saves to maintain their commanding cushion and frustrate the increasingly desperate home attackers.
A Tense Conclusion
The final stages saw the hosts throw absolute caution to the wind in a frantic bid to salvage a point from this defining fixture. Their relentless persistence finally paid dividends deep into stoppage time when J. Celestine powered home a 91st-minute strike, courtesy of a well-placed ball from Park Min-jae. However, the late goal proved to be merely a dramatic consolation rather than the catalyst for a miracle comeback. The referee's final whistle confirmed a vital 2-1 victory for Pohang, a seismic result that sees them leapfrog their bitter rivals into fifth place in the standings. It was a gritty, perfectly executed tactical blueprint that leaves Jeju searching for immediate answers as the race for continental qualification spots enters its most critical phase.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Jeju United FC's season?
Dropping points in this crucial six-pointer sees Jeju slip behind Pohang into sixth place, forcing them to regroup quickly to maintain their push for the upper echelons.
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.
Jeju United Aim to Cement Top Four Spot Against Stumbling Pohang
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. With only three points separating these sides, this top-four battle serves as a genuine six-pointer that could define the continental qualification race for both clubs.
The Setup
Jeju United's impressive undefeated streak meets a desperate Pohang Steelers side at Jeju World Cup Stadium this August 25. The hosts are flying high in fourth place, boasting a strong Form rating fueled by an incredibly resilient defensive unit. In stark contrast, the visitors have lost four of their last five K League 1 fixtures, though their remarkable 50% win rate on the road this season keeps their hopes firmly alive. An exceptionally high Balance score reflects just how evenly matched this tie is, even if the overall league Stakes are moderate at this middle stage of the campaign. While the Stars rating remains low due to a lack of standout individual names, the collective work ethic of both squads promises a gritty affair.
Key Battle
Without high-profile individual matchups stealing the spotlight, this game will be decided in the tactical trenches. Jeju's disciplined backline must contain a Pohang attacking unit that desperately needs to rediscover its rhythm. The visitors' away-day tactical setup will be heavily tested against a home midfield brimming with confidence and momentum.
Our Prediction
The odds slightly favor the hosts, and our take aligns seamlessly with that momentum. We expect Jeju United to edge out a tense, hard-fought victory over Pohang Steelers. Jeju will likely capitalize on Pohang's fragile confidence, securing a narrow win to extend their gap in the top-four race.