K League 1 Gameweek 30
Jeonbuk Motors 2 - 2 FT Gwangju FC
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Shin Chang-moo 29'
35' Tiago Orobó (Kim Young-Bin)
Kim Tae-hyeon 44'
↓ Lee Min-Ki ↑Park Won-Jae 45'
↓ Jang Seok-hwan ↑Ahn Young-Kyu 45'
↓ Hólmbert Aron Friðjónsson ↑John Iredale 45'
HT
51' Kim Young-Bin
59' ↓ Kim Jin-Gyu ↑Vinicius Rodrigues Adelino Dos Santos
59' ↓ Lee Dong-Jun ↑Italo Vargas
↓ João Pedro Reginaldo ↑Moon Min-Seo 71'
78' Tiago Orobó (Cho Wi-Je)
↓ Min Sang-gi ↑Ri Yong-jik 83'
84' ↓ Lee Yeong-jae ↑Maeng Seong-ung
84' ↓ Seung-Woo Lee ↑Kim Seung-sub
John Iredale 90'+1
90'+3 ↓ João Gamboa ↑Bruno Mota
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Jeonbuk Motors
Goalkeepers
Song Bum-Keun 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Kim Tae-Hyun 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.4
Rating
Cho Wi-Je 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
0
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Kim Young-Bin
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
0
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Kim Tae-Hwan 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
João Gamboa 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
0%
Pass Acc
6
Rating
Kim Jin-Gyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Lee Dong-Jun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Lee Yeong-Jae
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Lee Seung-Woo
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
Tiago Orobó 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Lee Ju-Hyun
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lee Sang-Myung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Ji-Soo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yeon Je-Un
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maeng Seong-Ung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dodozinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Seung-Sub
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Mota
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Italo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gwangju FC
Goalkeepers
Kim Dong-Hwa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Lee Min-Gi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Min Sang-Gi
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Jang Suk-Hwan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
João Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Midfielders
A. Ba Loua
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Choi Kyoung-Rok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yu Je-Ho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ha Seung-Un
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
H. Friðjónsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Shin Chang-Moo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Kim Kyeong-Min
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ahn Young-Kyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Won-Jae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ju Se-Jong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moon Min-seo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Saitoski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Iredale 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2026 | Jeonbuk Motors | 4 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 03/14/2026 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 0 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 12/06/2025 | Gwangju FC | 1 - 2 (AET) | Jeonbuk Motors | FA Cup | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 07/26/2025 | Gwangju FC | 1 - 2 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 05/11/2025 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 1 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 02/23/2025 | Jeonbuk Motors | 2 - 2 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 11/24/2024 | Gwangju FC | 1 - 1 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 08/09/2024 | Jeonbuk Motors | 0 - 1 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 05/19/2024 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 3 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 04/13/2024 | Jeonbuk Motors | 2 - 1 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
05/05/2026
03/14/2026
12/06/2025
07/26/2025
05/11/2025
02/23/2025
11/24/2024
08/09/2024
05/19/2024
04/13/2024
Jeonbuk Motors Win
Gwangju FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +31
P: 30 GD: +5
P: 30 GD: +6
P: 30 GD: +10
P: 30 GD: +8
P: 30 GD: +9
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 30 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 30 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +31
P: 30 GD: +5
P: 30 GD: +6
P: 30 GD: +10
P: 30 GD: +8
P: 30 GD: +9
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 30 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 30 GD: -9
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Stoppage-Time Stunner Shocks Jeonju in Four-Goal Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 86/100. A relentless back-and-forth battle saw basement-dwellers Gwangju FC snatch a dramatic 90th-minute point to severely frustrate high-flying Jeonbuk.
Setting the Tempo
The Stakes were crystal clear from the opening whistle at Jeonju World Cup Stadium. Jeonbuk Motors required maximum points to consolidate their top-four push, while Gwangju FC fought desperately to escape the relegation trapdoor. The hosts edged possession and immediately dictated the tempo, registering a massive 94 dangerous attacks compared to the visitors' 37. Jeonbuk turned the final third into a shooting gallery, peppering the target with nine shots on goal. Their relentless pressure finally paid off at the 35-minute mark when Tiago Orobó expertly broke the deadlock. Yet, the Intensity stayed fierce because the visitors flat-out refused to buckle. The Gwangju goalkeeper put on an absolute clinic, recording seven vital saves to keep his side breathing under heavy fire.
The Pivot Point
Just before the halftime whistle, absolute chaos struck the hosts. A frantic defensive sequence led to an unfortunate own goal from Kim Tae-hyeon in the 44th minute, resetting the Balance completely against the run of play. Jeonbuk surged out of the dressing room furious and focused, utilizing their 11 free kicks to maintain suffocating offensive pressure. They bombarded the flanks, pinning Gwangju deep inside their own penalty area. The highly anticipated breakthrough finally arrived in the 78th minute. Cho Wi-Je threaded a perfectly weighted ball through the exhausted defensive lines, and Tiago Orobó made absolutely no mistake. Securing his heroic brace, the striker restored the hosts' advantage and seemingly shattered Gwangju's stubborn resistance.
The Final Twist
Jeonbuk looked completely ready to comfortably see out the remaining minutes, but they fundamentally miscalculated the massive Upset Factor lurking on the away bench. Substitute John Iredale, introduced right at halftime to salvage the grim situation, bided his time and waited for one golden opportunity on the counter. In the 90th minute, Iredale finally struck with devastating precision. His clutch stoppage-time finish completely silenced the stunned home crowd and snatched a precious point out of thin air. The dramatic 2-2 draw leaves Jeonbuk bitterly ruing missed opportunities, dropping crucial points in the tightly contested top half. Meanwhile, Gwangju proves they possess the immense fighting spirit required to drag this grueling survival scrap right down to the final wire.
Key Questions
How did Jeonbuk Motors complete the comeback from behind?
By relentlessly pressing after conceding an own goal, culminating in Cho Wi-Je's perfect assist for Tiago Orobó to restore their hard-fought advantage in the 78th minute.
What does this mean for Jeonbuk Motors's season?
Dropping points at home is a bitter blow for Jeonbuk, stunting their momentum in the tightly contested push for top-table supremacy.
How did substitute J. Iredale change the game?
Brought on at halftime, Iredale injected fresh energy and delivered a devastating 90th-minute finish to snatch a point from the jaws of defeat.
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.
Jeonbuk Look to Capitalise on Gwangju's Misery
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. This K League 1 fixture looks set to be a routine victory for the hosts against a severely outmatched opposition.
The Setup
As September 20, 2026 approaches, the K League 1 table tells a stark story of two teams heading in completely opposite directions. Jeonbuk Motors welcome Gwangju FC to the Jeonju World Cup Stadium for a match that heavily favours the home side. With Jeonbuk flying high in third on 43 points, the competitive Balance of this fixture is undeniably skewed. Gwangju are enduring a nightmare season at the foot of the table, managing a mere 14 points while conceding an eye-watering 61 goals. Their miserable Form—winless in their last five outings—offers the visitors little hope. The overarching Stakes feel surprisingly subdued simply because the sheer gap in quality points toward an inevitable outcome rather than late-season drama.
Key Battle
Without dwelling on individual Stars, the defining clash will pit Jeonbuk's relentless attacking unit against Gwangju's porous back line. The visitors' defensive structure has leaked goals at an alarming rate all year. If Gwangju's deep defensive block crumbles early under pressure, the home side's forwards will dictate the tempo entirely and ruthlessly exploit the open spaces.
Our Prediction
Jeonbuk to win, 3-0. Expect the hosts to control possession from the opening whistle. Gwangju might attempt to frustrate their opponents by parking the bus, but Jeonbuk's sustained attacking pressure should eventually break the resistance, leading to a comfortable multi-goal cushion.