K League 1 Regular Season - 9
Pohang Steelers 1 - 0 FT Gwangju FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' Lee Ho-Jae
HT
46' ↓ K. Nishiya ↑Kim Dong-Jin
46' ↓ Kim Yong-Hak ↑J. da Rocha Junior
↓ P. Seong Hyun ↑Hong Yong-Jun 46'
47' Han Hyeon-Seo
↓ Kwon Sung-Yun ↑Kim Jin-Ho 60'
66' ↓ Ki Sung-Yueng ↑Kim Seung-Ho
66' ↓ Han Hyeon-Seo ↑Wanderson
↓ Kang Hui-Su ↑Ju Se-Jong 66'
↓ Kim Yun-ho ↑H. Fridjonsson 66'
↓ Ha Seung-Un ↑Lee Min-Ki 84'
86' ↓ Lee Ho-Jae ↑J. An
Lee Min-Ki 88'
90'+2 Kim Seung-Ho
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Pohang Steelers
Goalkeepers
In-jae Hwang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Kwang-hun Shin
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Min-kwang Jeon
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Ho-jin Kim
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Hyeon-seo Han
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Midfielders
Kento Nishiya
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Sung-Yueng Ki
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Yong-hak Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hwang Seo-woong
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Jeong-won Eo
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Forwards
Lee Ho-jae
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BENCH
Pyeong-guk Yun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Wanderson
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Chan-yong Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ye-Sung Kim
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Dong-jin Kim
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Seung-ho Kim
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Juninho Rocha
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An Jae-jun
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Jae-Hwan Hwang
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Gwangju FC
Goalkeepers
Hee-dong Roh
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Defenders
Seung-un Ha
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Gong Bae-Hyeon
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Yeong-kyu Ahn
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Seong-yoon Gwon
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Midfielders
Ji-hoon Jeong
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Hui-su Kang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-seo Moon
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Park Sung-hyun
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Forwards
Hyeok-joo An
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Yun-Ho
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BENCH
Dong-hwa Kim
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Jin-ho Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-ki Lee
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Sang-ki Min
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Kwak Sung-Hun
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Yong-jun Hong
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Se-jong Ju
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Hólmbert Aron Friðjónsson
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/2025 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Pohang Steel Yard |
| 05/18/2025 | Pohang Steelers | 0 - 1 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Pohang Steel Yard |
| 03/22/2025 | Gwangju FC | 2 - 3 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 09/13/2024 | Gwangju FC | 2 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 05/28/2024 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 03/17/2024 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
| 12/03/2023 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 0 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 08/13/2023 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 1 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
| 06/03/2023 | Gwangju FC | 4 - 2 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 04/08/2023 | Pohang Steelers | 2 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
08/10/2025
05/18/2025
03/22/2025
09/13/2024
05/28/2024
03/17/2024
12/03/2023
08/13/2023
06/03/2023
04/08/2023
Pohang Steelers Win
Gwangju FC 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
Early Strike Plunges Gwangju Deeper Into the Relegation Mire
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. An abysmal watch for neutrals, but a crucial three points for Pohang that leaves Gwangju rooted to the bottom of the table.
Opening Act
It took just four minutes for Pohang Steelers to shatter whatever fragile confidence the visitors brought to Pohang Steel Yard. Lee Ho-Jae set the tone instantly, finding the back of the net to give the hosts an early advantage. Rather than igniting the contest, that 4th-minute opener effectively killed it. The hosts controlled possession at 58%, casually moving the ball around while a desperate Gwangju FC side chased shadows. The Intensity flatlined almost immediately after the goal, transforming the remainder of the first half into a methodical training exercise for the home side.
The Pivot
The defining narrative wasn't a tactical masterclass, but rather a profound lack of attacking quality in the final third. Gwangju desperately needed a lifeline to break their horrific losing streak, yet their midfield, featuring the likes of Jeong Ho-yeon, struggled to create any meaningful service. The visitors managed a paltry three harmless shots on target, completely failing to register a single big chance. The Balance of play heavily favored the home side's defensive shape, as Pohang seemed perfectly content to sit on their solitary goal and comfortably suffocate the remaining life out of the match.
Resolution
Our take is simple: this was a thoroughly grim spectacle. The lack of an Upset Factor was painfully obvious, as Gwangju slumped to their fifth consecutive defeat, keeping them cemented in the relegation zone. With 29 games remaining, the Stakes for the visitors are already reaching panic-station levels as the gap to safety remains significant. Pohang takes the points to consolidate their mid-table position, but this 1-0 slog at the Steel Yard is one that purists and casual fans alike will want to quickly scrub from their memories.
Key Questions
Who scored the decisive goal of the match?
Lee Ho-Jae scored the game's only goal in the 4th minute for Pohang Steelers.
How threatening were Gwangju FC in attack?
Gwangju were completely toothless, generating zero big chances and managing only three shots on target throughout the match.
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.
A Scrappy Affair Awaits at Pohang Steel Yard
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. Expect a grinding, low-event encounter as two of the league's most goal-shy attacks desperately seek a spark to kickstart their campaigns.
The Setup
Both Pohang Steelers and Gwangju FC have started out slowly this season. With a pitiful combined goal tally of just eight from their first seven games, the Stakes might be low on paper for a round-nine clash, but the desperation on the pitch is mounting. Gwangju sit rock bottom with a dire Form rating that reflects their miserable winless streak of five matches. Pohang, meanwhile, sit marginally better in eighth but are proving equally toothless in the final third.
Key Battle
The defining storyline will be a war of attrition between the home side's blunt attacking unit and the visitors' leaky defence. Gwangju have conceded 12 times already, presenting Pohang's misfiring forwards a rare opportunity to build confidence. Without marquee Stars to provide a moment of magic, whichever midfield can string together a series of coherent passes and win the second balls will dictate the tempo.
Our Prediction
We expect Pohang to grind out a narrow 1-0 victory. The competitive Balance suggests a tight and scrappy affair, but the visitors' continuous frailties at the back will ultimately be their undoing. Expect the home side to find a messy winner in the second half.