K League 1 Regular Season - 13

Ulsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 FT Bucheon FC 1995

Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
19
FT
Sun, May 10
한국어
Ulsan Hyundai FC
1-0
Bucheon FC 1995
⚡ Intensity 7
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 67
🎲 Upset 0
Ulsan edge Bucheon in tight clash

A Solitary Strike Settles It at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. Ulsan's clinical edge masked a precarious performance against a relegation-threatened side desperate for survival.

Early Pressure at Munsu

The opening exchanges at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium defied expectations, as the visitors boldly took the game to their high-flying hosts. Rather than sitting deep, Bucheon FC 1995 controlled possession, circulating the ball with an unexpected swagger that unsettled the home crowd. A high Intensity rating tells the story of this early phase, with relentless pressing forcing frantic clearances and resulting in a barrage of set pieces that constantly tested the penalty area. By the end of the match, 12 corners highlighted the sheer pressure applied. Despite their lowly league position, the visitors pressed high, manufacturing spaces and putting the home defence under serious duress. It was a tactical setup clearly designed to disrupt the rhythm of the favourites, turning the opening twenty minutes into a gritty battle for midfield supremacy where neither side could find the ultimate breakthrough.

A Moment of Magic

Just as the frustration began to mount for the home faithful, the critical turning point arrived in the 24th minute. The Balance of the tie shifted entirely against the run of play. A sharp counter-attacking sequence caught the visitors scrambling, allowing Marcao to cleverly spot the late run of his midfield counterpart. He slipped a perfectly weighted ball through the retreating defensive line, finding Lee Dong-Gyeong in stride. The finish was as ruthless as the build-up, burying the ball past the helpless keeper to secure the vital advantage for Ulsan Hyundai FC. It was a classic demonstration of clinical efficiency, completely deflating a visiting side that had executed their game plan almost flawlessly up until that singular, devastating lapse in defensive concentration.

Desperate Measures

The second half developed into a tense war of attrition, fully reflecting the severe Stakes of a genuine relegation battle. Knowing that every dropped point pulls them closer to the drop zone, the visitors threw caution to the wind. They registered nine shots on target over the course of the match, repeatedly testing the resolve of a stubborn home defence. Yet, despite entirely dictating the tempo and restricting their opponents to just 44 percent of the ball, the ultimate equaliser remained elusive. The home side absorbed tremendous pressure, sacrificing style for substance as they expertly managed the clock. The final whistle brought sheer relief to the hosts, who snatched all three points while leaving the frustrated visitors to rue their inability to translate promising build-up play into tangible rewards on the scoreboard.

Key Questions

What does this mean for Ulsan Hyundai FC's season?

This gritty victory solidifies their position near the top of the table, proving they can grind out essential results even when completely out-possessed.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
44%
56%
Ulsan Hyundai FC 44%
Bucheon FC 1995 56%
Shots on Target
10
9
Ulsan Hyundai FC 10
Bucheon FC 1995 9
Corners
5
7
Ulsan Hyundai FC 5
Bucheon FC 1995 7
Yellow Cards
0
1
Ulsan Hyundai FC 0
Bucheon FC 1995 1
Red Cards
0
0
Ulsan Hyundai FC 0
Bucheon FC 1995 0

Match Events

24' Lee Dong-Gyeong (Marcao)
HT
Kim Jong-Woo Vitor Gabriel 🔄 60'
Lee Eui-Hyeong Kim Dong-Hyun 🔄 60'
70' 🔄 H. Lee Jang Si-Young
70' 🔄 Choi Seok-Hyun Yago Cariello
70' 🔄 Marcao Sim Sang-Min
74' 🔄 Lee Gyu-Seong D. Bojanic
Yoon Bit-Garam Kim Min-Jun 🔄 78'
Patrick William Kim Jong-Min 🔄 82'
An Tae-Hyun Shin Jae-Won 🔄 82'
87' 🔄 Lee Dong-Gyeong B. Michel
Vitor Gabriel 🟨 90'+7
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Ulsan Hyundai FC

Goalkeepers
Jo Hyeonwoo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Myeong-kwan Seo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Young-gwon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jae-ik Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hyun-taek Cho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Choi Seok-Hyun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Miłosz Trojak
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Kyu-seong Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hui-gyun Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Dong-gyeong Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Marcão
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Ryu Seong-Min
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Sang-min Shim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jung Seung-hyeon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Darijan Bojanić
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Jin-hyun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jo Min-seo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jang Si-young
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Yago Cariello
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Benji Michel
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Bucheon FC 1995

Goalkeepers
Hyeong-keun Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Sung-wook Hong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Patrick William
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ho-jin Jeong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Tae-hyeon Ahn
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Rodrigo Bassani
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kazuki Takahashi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jong-Woo Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Galego
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Lee Eui-Hyeong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Bit-garam Yoon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Kim Jong-Min
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jae-won Shin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Jae-won
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Dong-hyun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-jun Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Shin Seong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Sang-jun Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Vitor Gabriel
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
03/15/2026 Bucheon FC 1995 1 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Bucheon Stadium
06/29/2022 Ulsan Hyundai FC 1 - 1 (AET) Bucheon FC 1995 FA Cup Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
03/15/2026
K League 1 Bucheon Stadium
06/29/2022
FA Cup Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
Bucheon FC 1995 Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 FC Seoul 13 26 24 11 +13 LJeju United FC 2 - 1 FC Seoul (09-05-2026)DFC Seoul 0 - 0 FC Anyang (05-05-2026)LFC Seoul 2 - 3 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (02-05-2026)WGangwon FC 1 - 2 FC Seoul (25-04-2026)WFC Seoul 3 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (21-04-2026)
2 Ulsan Hyundai FC 13 23 20 17 +3 WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (10-05-2026)WGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-05-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 0 - 1 Pohang Steelers (02-05-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 4 Daejeon Citizen (26-04-2026)DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (22-04-2026)
3 Jeonbuk Motors 13 22 20 12 +8 DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (10-05-2026)WJeonbuk Motors 4 - 0 Gwangju FC (05-05-2026)WJeju United FC 0 - 2 Jeonbuk Motors (02-05-2026)WJeonbuk Motors 3 - 2 Pohang Steelers (26-04-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 1 - 2 Incheon United (21-04-2026)
4 Pohang Steelers 13 19 11 10 +1 WDaejeon Citizen 0 - 2 Pohang Steelers (09-05-2026)DGangwon FC 1 - 1 Pohang Steelers (05-05-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 0 - 1 Pohang Steelers (02-05-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 3 - 2 Pohang Steelers (26-04-2026)WPohang Steelers 1 - 0 Gwangju FC (22-04-2026)
5 Gangwon FC 13 18 15 10 +5 DGwangju FC 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (09-05-2026)DGangwon FC 1 - 1 Pohang Steelers (05-05-2026)WIncheon United 0 - 1 Gangwon FC (02-05-2026)LGangwon FC 1 - 2 FC Seoul (25-04-2026)WGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 3 Gangwon FC (21-04-2026)
6 Incheon United 13 18 17 16 +1 WGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 3 Incheon United (09-05-2026)DDaejeon Citizen 0 - 0 Incheon United (05-05-2026)LIncheon United 0 - 1 Gangwon FC (02-05-2026)WIncheon United 1 - 0 Jeju United FC (25-04-2026)WJeonbuk Motors 1 - 2 Incheon United (21-04-2026)
7 Jeju United FC 13 18 11 12 -1 WJeju United FC 2 - 1 FC Seoul (09-05-2026)WBucheon FC 1995 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (05-05-2026)LJeju United FC 0 - 2 Jeonbuk Motors (02-05-2026)LIncheon United 1 - 0 Jeju United FC (25-04-2026)WDaejeon Citizen 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (22-04-2026)
8 Daejeon Citizen 13 16 16 12 +4 LDaejeon Citizen 0 - 2 Pohang Steelers (09-05-2026)DDaejeon Citizen 0 - 0 Incheon United (05-05-2026)WGwangju FC 0 - 5 Daejeon Citizen (02-05-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 4 Daejeon Citizen (26-04-2026)LDaejeon Citizen 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (22-04-2026)
9 FC Anyang 13 16 15 13 +2 DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (10-05-2026)DFC Seoul 0 - 0 FC Anyang (05-05-2026)LFC Anyang 0 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (02-05-2026)WGwangju FC 2 - 5 FC Anyang (26-04-2026)DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (22-04-2026)
10 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 13 13 13 18 -5 LGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 3 Incheon United (09-05-2026)LGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-05-2026)WFC Seoul 2 - 3 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (02-05-2026)WBucheon FC 1995 0 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (25-04-2026)LGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 3 Gangwon FC (21-04-2026)
11 Bucheon FC 1995 13 13 9 15 -6 LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (10-05-2026)LBucheon FC 1995 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (05-05-2026)WFC Anyang 0 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (02-05-2026)LBucheon FC 1995 0 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (25-04-2026)LFC Seoul 3 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (21-04-2026)
12 Gwangju FC 13 7 7 32 -25 DGwangju FC 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (09-05-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 4 - 0 Gwangju FC (05-05-2026)LGwangju FC 0 - 5 Daejeon Citizen (02-05-2026)LGwangju FC 2 - 5 FC Anyang (26-04-2026)LPohang Steelers 1 - 0 Gwangju FC (22-04-2026)