K League 1 Gameweek 30
Pohang Steelers 2 - 1 FT FC Seoul
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43
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⚡ Form
47
⚖️ Balance
95
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
72
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Futmetrix Verdict
78
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vs
Manchester United
Tue, Oct 13 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
14
⚖️ Balance
82
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
99
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Futmetrix Verdict
42
Coritiba
vs
Botafogo
Mon, Oct 12 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
61
⚖️ Balance
100
🏆 Stakes
2
⭐ Stars
42
Mid-table deadlock looms in Curitiba.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' Kento Nishiya (Wanderson Oliveira)
39' Hwang Seo-woong
Yazan Al-Arab 45'
45'+2 Kim Dong-Jin
HT
Patryk Klimala 51'
↓ Son Jeong-Beom ↑Lee Seung-mo 59'
59' ↓ Won Ki-jong ↑Juninho Rocha
63' Ki Sung-Yueng
74' ↓ Shin Kwang-Hoon ↑Eo Jeong-Won
74' ↓ Ki Sung-Yueng ↑Jakob Tranziska
90'+1 ↓ Kento Nishiya ↑Kim Seung-Ho
↓ Moon Seon-min ↑Jeong Hyeon-Woo 90'+2
90'+6 Hong Sung-min
↓ Jeong Seung-Won ↑Cheon Seong-hoon 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Pohang Steelers
Goalkeepers
Hong Seong-Min 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Shin Kwang-Hoon 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Park Chan-Yong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeon Min-Gwang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wanderson 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
0
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Midfielders
Kento Nishiya 
POACHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
0
Shots
7.5
Rating
Ki Sung-Yueng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Kim Dong-Jin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Hwang Seo-Woong
POACHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
0
Shots
7.0
Rating
Won Ki-Jong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Jorge Luiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Yun Pyeong-Gook
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Eo Jeong-Won
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jin Si-woo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Chang-Woo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Seung-Ho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cho Sang-Hyeok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jung Han-min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jakob Tranziska
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juninho Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Seoul
Goalkeepers
Gu Sung-yun
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Choi Jun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yazan Al-Arab
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Antonio Ros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Jin-su
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jeong Seung-won 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.7
Rating
5.7
Rating
0
Duels Lost
0
Poss Lost
J. Son
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Hrvoje Babec
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moon Seon-min
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.6
Rating
5.6
Rating
0
Duels Lost
0
Poss Lost
Forwards
Anderson Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patryk Klimala
POACHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
0
Shots
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Kang Hyeon-mu
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ahn Jae-min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Han-do
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Soo-il
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Seung-mo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Jang Han-gyeol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cheon Seong-hoon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hyeon-Woo Jeong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2026 | FC Seoul | 3 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 03/18/2026 | Pohang Steelers | 0 - 1 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Pohang Steel Yard |
| 11/09/2025 | Pohang Steelers | 0 - 0 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Pohang Steel Yard |
| 10/18/2025 | FC Seoul | 1 - 2 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 06/29/2025 | FC Seoul | 4 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 04/27/2025 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 0 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Pohang Steel Yard |
| 11/02/2024 | FC Seoul | 1 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 08/11/2024 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 2 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
| 07/17/2024 | Pohang Steelers | 5 - 1 | FC Seoul | FA Cup | Steelyard Stadium |
| 05/25/2024 | Pohang Steelers | 2 - 2 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
07/22/2026
03/18/2026
11/09/2025
10/18/2025
06/29/2025
04/27/2025
11/02/2024
08/11/2024
07/17/2024
05/25/2024
Pohang Steelers Win
FC Seoul 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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Pohang Steelers
FC Seoul
Pohang Steelers
FC Seoul
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Survival Instinct Stuns the Champions
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. Pohang Steelers proved that survival instinct can outshine championship pedigree by stunning the newly crowned titleholders in a thrilling upset.
Survival Instinct Kicks In
The script at Sangju Civic Stadium was supposed to be a coronation for FC Seoul, who arrived having mathematically clinched the title. Instead, Pohang Steelers ripped up the script inside three minutes. A blistering start yielded an immediate reward when Kento Nishiya latched onto a sharp pass from Wanderson Oliveira to open the scoring. The early goal injected a massive Upset Factor into the proceedings. Despite the newly crowned champions dominating possession with a staggering 68 percent of the ball, they looked completely toothless in the opening exchanges. The hosts sat deep, absorbed the pressure, and waited for their moments to strike, transforming their desperate need for survival into a tactical masterclass against the league's best side.
Punishing the Champions
Just as the visitors began to find their rhythm, the hosts struck again before the interval. In the 39th minute, Hwang Seo-woong doubled the advantage, sending the home crowd into delirium. This was a masterstroke of counter-attacking football, highlighting an off-the-charts Intensity from a side fighting for their top-flight lives. The champions, perhaps suffering from a post-title hangover, were caught napping at the back. Every time Pohang broke forward, they looked lethal, making a mockery of their modest 32 percent possession. They registered four shots on target compared to the sluggish efforts of the title-holders, proving that clinical finishing beats sterile dominance every time.
Tension and Triumph
The second half brought an immediate response, shifting the Balance of play toward the visitors. Just six minutes after the restart, Patryk Klimala converted from the penalty spot to halve the deficit. The goal set up a nerve-wracking finale, but the Stakes were simply higher for the hosts. While FC Seoul could afford to drop points with their massive 15-point lead already securing the trophy, Pohang defended for their lives to protect a precious victory. They survived a late siege to claim three vital points, proving they belong in this division and blowing the relegation battle wide open.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Pohang Steelers's season?
These crucial three points close the gap to safety to just two points, giving them massive momentum and a genuine lifeline in the fierce relegation battle.
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.
Title Charge Meets Mid-Table Resistance
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 80/100. FC Seoul’s relentless march toward the K League 1 crown hinges on their ability to dismantle a stumbling Pohang side on the road.
The Setup
This September 20, 2026 clash at Pohang Steel Yard carries massive Stakes for the visitors as the title race reaches a boiling point. FC Seoul sit proudly at the summit, boasting incredible away Form with eleven wins from sixteen road trips. They look absolutely unstoppable in their pursuit of glory. In stark contrast, Pohang Steelers are languishing in eighth place, miles away from the top. Their home turf has offered little comfort this season, yielding just three frustrating victories for the local supporters. With J. Lingard orchestrating the attacking movements, the visitors are primed to exploit every single weakness in the home defense.
Key Battle
With a modest Stars rating across the pitch, this game will be decided by raw tactical discipline rather than individual magic. The critical clash pits Pohang's fragile defensive unit against FC Seoul's ruthless attacking block. The home backline must maintain perfect structural integrity just to survive the opening exchanges.
Our Prediction
We fully expect a comfortable away win. The overall Balance of power is heavily skewed in favor of the league leaders. FC Seoul will likely dominate possession from the opening whistle, quietly breaking down Pohang's stubborn but flawed resistance before claiming all three points to solidify their top spot.