K League 1 Gameweek 6
Jeonbuk Motors 2 - 0 FT Ulsan Hyundai FC
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⚡ Form
51
⚖️ Balance
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⭐ Stars
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
9' Cho Wi-Je
Lee Gyu-Seong 20'
HT
55' ↓ Kim Jin-gyu ↑Lee Seung-Woo
56' Kim Tae-Hwan
Lee Jae-Ik 56'
76' ↓ Kim Seung-Sub ↑Maeng Seong-Ung
76' ↓ Cho Wi-Je ↑Yeon Je-Woon
↓ Choi Seok-Hyun ↑Yoon Jong-Gyu 78'
↓ Lee Jin-Hyun ↑B. Michel 78'
↓ Yago Cariello ↑Heo Yool 78'
↓ D. Bojanic ↑Lee Min-Hyuk 80'
↓ H. Lee ↑Pedrinho 84'
87' Kim Young-Bin
Cho Hyun-Taek 89'
90'+1 ↓ Lee Dong-Jun ↑Lee Yeong-Jae
90'+1 ↓ Bruno Mota ↑Tiago Orobo
90'+4 Lee Seung-Woo (Lee Yeong-Jae)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Jeonbuk Motors
Goalkeepers
Song Bum-Keun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Tae-hwan Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Cho Wi-Je
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Yeong-bin Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Choi Woo-jin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Oberdan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Jin-Gyu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Dong-jun Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kang Sang-Yun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Seung-seob Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Bruno Mota
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Ju-hyeon Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Je-un Yeon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Ha-Jun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Sang-myung
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Seung-Woo Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Seong-ung Maeng
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Yeong-jae Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
João Gamboa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Tiago Orobó
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Goalkeepers
Jo Hyeon-woo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Choi Seok-hyun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jung Seung-hyun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Jae-ik
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Cho Hyun-taek
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Darijan Bojanić
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Gyu-sung
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Jin-hyun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Dong-gyeong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Hui-gyun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Yago
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Ryu Seong-min
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Yoon Jong-gyu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Miłosz Trojak
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Min-Hyeok
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jin Woo Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Back In-woo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Benji Michel
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Heo Yool
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Pedro Ferreira
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2026 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 1 - 3 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 04/04/2026 | Jeonbuk Motors | 2 - 0 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 08/30/2025 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 0 - 2 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 05/31/2025 | Jeonbuk Motors | 3 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 03/01/2025 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 1 - 0 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 07/20/2024 | Jeonbuk Motors | 2 - 0 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 06/01/2024 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 1 - 0 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 03/30/2024 | Jeonbuk Motors | 2 - 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 03/12/2024 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 1 - 0 | Jeonbuk Motors | AFC Champions League | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 03/05/2024 | Jeonbuk Motors | 1 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | AFC Champions League | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
07/11/2026
04/04/2026
08/30/2025
05/31/2025
03/01/2025
07/20/2024
06/01/2024
03/30/2024
03/12/2024
03/05/2024
Jeonbuk Motors Win
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -7
P: 6 GD: -1
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
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Jeonbuk Motors
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Jeonbuk Motors
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Early Strike Stifles the Spectacle
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. What was billed as a blockbuster top-of-the-table clash dissolved into a tactical stalemate, settled entirely by Jeonbuk's clinical bookends.
Setting the Trap
Before the smoke had even cleared at Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Cho Wi-Je altered the trajectory of the afternoon with a decisive 9th-minute opener. That early strike fundamentally shifted the Balance of the contest. Armed with the lead, Jeonbuk Motors edged possession at 52 percent and consciously dropped the tempo. The immense Stakes of this second-versus-third battle hung heavily over the pitch, yet the hosts seemed perfectly content to protect their slender advantage rather than push for a thrashing.
A Fractured Rhythm
Ulsan Hyundai FC found themselves repeatedly hitting a green wall in their search for an equalizer. Despite managing nine total shots, the visitors rarely carved out clear sights of goal. The expected Intensity of this clash morphed into a gruelling midfield slog, punctuated by 22 combined fouls that continuously fractured the rhythm of play. Every time Ulsan attempted to build momentum, a tactical foul or a disciplined defensive block swiftly extinguished their hopes, keeping the match locked in a tense holding pattern.
The Final Nail
As the clock ticked deep into stoppage time, the visitors committed bodies forward in desperation, leaving vast spaces behind. In the 94th minute, Lee Yeong-Jae slipped a pass to Lee Seung-Woo, who coolly applied the finishing touch to secure a 2-0 win. While the match lacked a high Upset Factor or end-to-end chaos, this pragmatic masterclass allows Jeonbuk to leapfrog their opponents in the standings, tightening their grip on the brewing title race.
Key Questions
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
Yes, the immense pressure and high stakes seemed to stifle creativity, resulting in a fractured tactical stalemate rather than a free-flowing spectacle.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
A Derby With Title Race Ramifications
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 80/100. This is a massive six-pointer that will severely test the early title credentials of both K League heavyweights.
The Setup
Forget early season narratives; April 04, 2026, marks the day the K League 1 title race truly ignites. When Jeonbuk Motors welcome Ulsan Hyundai FC to the Jeonju World Cup Stadium, the local pride on the line is matched only by the enormous Stakes in the standings. Just two points separate Ulsan in second from Jeonbuk in third. The hosts boast a ruthless Form rating backed by a punishing two goals per game average, but Ulsan are absolute road warriors, winning 75% of their away fixtures. The incredible Balance between these evenly matched sides guarantees a dramatic 90 minutes, even if a lack of individual global Stars keeps the focus squarely on collective team effort rather than individual brilliance.
Key Battle
With Jeonbuk relying heavily on their collective attacking machinery to dominate possession at home, the true test will be how Ulsan's named stalwarts disrupt their rhythm. The visitors will lean heavily on the defensive resilience of Jung Seung-Hyun and the midfield control of Lee Dong-Gyeong to absorb the pressure. Meanwhile, Erick Farias must act as the ultimate pressure release valve for Ulsan on the counter-attack against a formidable home backline.
Our Prediction
A thrilling 2-2 draw. Jeonbuk will dominate the early possession, utilizing their home advantage to strike first. However, Ulsan's pedigree on the road makes them impossible to count out. Expect the visitors to exploit spaces left behind in the second half, clawing back an equalizer in a fixture that is simply too close to call.