K League 1 Regular Season - 9
Jeonbuk Motors 1 - 2 FT Incheon United
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
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Match Events
13' Cho Wi-Je (Kang Sang-Yoon)
Lee Myoung-Joo 40'
Choi Seung-gu 42'
HT
46' ↓ Kang Sang-Yoon ↑Lee Seung-Woo
↓ Jeong Chi-In ↑S. Mugosa 46'
↓ Yeo Seung-Won ↑Lee Ju-Yong 53'
Lee Dong-Ryul (Choi Seung-gu) 59'
64' ↓ Choi Woo-Jin ↑Kim Ha-jun
64' ↓ Lee Dong-Jun ↑Bruno Mota
↓ Lee Myoung-Joo ↑I. Undabarrena 67'
↓ Lee Dong-Ryul ↑Gerso 67'
Lee Chung-Yong 72'
76' ↓ Kim Seung-Sub ↑Lee Yeong-Jae
Incheon United 79'
↓ M. Ferrier ↑Park Ho-Min 80'
Park Ho-Min 85'
Lee Ju-Yong 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Jeonbuk Motors
Goalkeepers
Bum-keun Song
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Defenders
Tae-hwan Kim
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Wi-je Cho
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Yeong-bin Kim
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Choi Woo-jin
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Midfielders
Oberdan Alionço
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Jin-gyu Kim
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Dong-jun Lee
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Kang Sang-Yun
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Seung-seob Kim
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Forwards
Tiago Orobó
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BENCH
Ju-hyeon Lee
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Kim Ha-Jun
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Lee Sang-myung
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Seung-Woo Lee
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Yeong-jae Lee
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Seong-ung Maeng
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João Gamboa
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Tae-ho Jin
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Bruno Mota
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Incheon United
Goalkeepers
Lee Tae Hui
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Defenders
Choi Seung-Gu
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Park Kyung-sub
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Juan Ibiza
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Seung-won Yeo
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Midfielders
Dong-ryul Lee
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Myung Joo Lee
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Jae-min Seo
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Chi-in Jeong
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Forwards
Morgan Ferrier
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Chung-yong Lee
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BENCH
Dong-heon Kim
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Ju-yong Lee
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Iker Undabarrena
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Gun-hee Kim
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Kim Myung-Sun
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Seong-min Kim
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Stefan Mugoša
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Gerso Fernandes
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Park Ho-min
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2024 | Jeonbuk Motors | 0 - 0 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 08/24/2024 | Incheon United | 0 - 1 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 06/16/2024 | Jeonbuk Motors | 2 - 2 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 05/01/2024 | Incheon United | 3 - 0 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 11/12/2023 | Incheon United | 1 - 1 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 11/01/2023 | Jeonbuk Motors | 3 - 1 | Incheon United | FA Cup | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 08/06/2023 | Jeonbuk Motors | 2 - 0 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 05/14/2023 | Incheon United | 0 - 0 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 04/09/2023 | Jeonbuk Motors | 2 - 0 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 10/23/2022 | Jeonbuk Motors | 2 - 1 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
11/02/2024
08/24/2024
06/16/2024
05/01/2024
11/12/2023
11/01/2023
08/06/2023
05/14/2023
04/09/2023
10/23/2022
Jeonbuk Motors Win
Incheon United Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +14
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -4
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Seoul | 15 | 32 | 27 | 12 | +15 | |
| 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 15 | 26 | 22 | 20 | +2 | |
| 3 | Jeonbuk Motors | 15 | 26 | 21 | 12 | +9 | |
| 4 | Gangwon FC | 15 | 24 | 19 | 10 | +9 | |
| 5 | Pohang Steelers | 15 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 0 | |
| 6 | Incheon United | 15 | 21 | 21 | 17 | +4 | |
| 7 | FC Anyang | 15 | 20 | 19 | 16 | +3 | |
| 8 | Jeju United FC | 15 | 18 | 13 | 16 | -3 | |
| 9 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 15 | -4 | |
| 10 | Daejeon Citizen | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | +1 | |
| 11 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 15 | 14 | 15 | 21 | -6 | |
| 12 | Gwangju FC | 15 | 7 | 7 | 37 | -30 |
P: 15 GD: +15
P: 15 GD: +2
P: 15 GD: +9
P: 15 GD: +9
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -6
P: 15 GD: -30
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Incheon Tear Up the Form Book with Jeonju Heist
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. A resilient away performance flipped the script on the heavy favourites, proving that an early advantage means absolutely nothing in this fiercely competitive league.
The Opening Salvo
The atmosphere at Jeonju World Cup Stadium crackled with anticipation, and the early proceedings seemed entirely scripted by the league standings. Jeonbuk Motors, sitting comfortably in the upper echelons of the table, wasted no time asserting their authority over the struggling visitors. The hosts edged possession during these opening exchanges, methodically moving the ball and probing for weaknesses. That tactical superiority bore fruit just 13 minutes in when Cho Wi-Je shattered the deadlock, finishing off a sharp creative sequence orchestrated by Kang Sang-Yoon. This early opener seemed destined to dictate a routine home victory. The initial Balance of the match leaned heavily toward the hosts, who looked poised to turn their solitary goal into a comfortable, expansive lead as the first half wore on.
The Penalty Pivot
However, Incheon United absolutely refused to play the role of compliant victims. Despite trailing, the away side ratcheted up the physicality, flying into tackles and completely disrupting the hosts' rhythm. Their staggering total of five yellow cards painted a vivid picture of a team willing to cross the line to claw their way back. This phenomenal spike in Intensity rattled the home defenders and shifted the momentum. The undeniable turning point materialized right before the interval. A reckless moment inside the box handed the visitors a crucial lifeline via a penalty kick in the 40th minute. Veteran Lee Myoung-Joo grabbed the ball, absorbed the deafening boos from the Jeonju crowd, and coldly dispatched the spot-kick to equalize, instantly transforming the psychological landscape.
A Stunning Resolution
Emerging from the tunnel for the second half, the visitors looked completely revitalized, executing counter-attacks with deadly precision. The fatal blow to the home side arrived in the 59th minute. Choi Seung-gu carved open the retreating defensive line, serving up a perfect opportunity for Lee Dong-Ryul, who made no mistake and buried the go-ahead goal. Jeonbuk desperately threw men forward to salvage a point, but their attacks lacked a clinical edge, finishing the match with an underwhelming 42% shot accuracy despite registering 73 total attacks. Incheon held their nerve, cementing a monumental 2-1 triumph away from home. Boasting a massive Upset Factor, this gritty victory pulls the away side away from the lower depths of the table and raises serious questions about the defeated hosts.
Key Questions
How did Jeonbuk Motors complete the comeback from behind?
Actually, Incheon United completed the comeback. After Jeonbuk scored early, Incheon rallied with crucial goals from Lee Myoung-Joo and Lee Dong-Ryul to secure a stunning 2-1 victory.
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's Top-Four Push Meets Incheon's Inconsistency
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 61/100. Jeonbuk must capitalize on their home advantage to cement their top-four credentials, while Incheon desperately needs a result to escape the bottom-half mire.
The Setup
This April 21, 2026 clash at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium carries significant weight for the top end of the K League 1 table. Sitting comfortably in 3rd place, Jeonbuk Motors have built serious momentum with three wins in their last five. Conversely, Incheon United are drifting in 8th place, struggling to string positive results together. The Stakes are evident as early-season positioning for Champions League qualification begins to take shape. With a notably low Stars rating, do not expect individual brilliance to save the day—this match is built for tactical purists. However, a solid Form rating backed by a combined 3.3 goals per game suggests there will be plenty of attacking intent on display.
Key Battle
Jeonbuk's fluid attacking unit faces an Incheon backline that has already shipped 12 goals in just seven matches. While a strong Balance rating hints that Incheon can make this a gritty, contested affair in the middle of the park, their defensive fragility remains their glaring weakness. If Incheon's midfield cannot screen their defenders effectively, Jeonbuk's forwards will find the pockets of space necessary to dismantle them.
Our Prediction
Jeonbuk 2-1 Incheon. The visitors will put up a stubborn fight and may even strike on the counter, but Jeonbuk's sustained pressure and home confidence will ultimately break Incheon's resistance late in the second half.