K League 1 Regular Season - 2
Ulsan Hyundai FC 1 - 4 FT FC Seoul
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
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Red Cards
Match Events
L. Ruiz (Song Min-Kyu) 4'
B. Michel 10'
10' Choi Seok-Hyun
Park Soo-Il 13'
J. Ros 28'
Song Min-Kyu (H. Babec) 30'
HT
46' ↓ B. Michel ↑Sim Sang-Min
Song Min-Kyu 53'
62' ↓ Choi Seok-Hyun ↑Jang Si-Young
62' ↓ Yago Cariello ↑Kang Sang-Woo
62' ↓ Lee Jin-Hyun ↑Marcao
↓ Park Soo-Il ↑Kim Jin-Su 62'
↓ Song Min-Kyu ↑Moon Seon-Min 62'
↓ J. Ros ↑Lee Han-Do 62'
68' Marcao (Jang Si-Young)
Lee Han-Do 69'
↓ L. Ruiz ↑P. Klimala 73'
77' ↓ H. Lee ↑Lee Min-Hyuk
↓ Lee Seung-Mo ↑Hwang Do-Yun 77'
Gu Sung-Yun 84'
P. Klimala 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Goalkeepers
Hyeon-woo Jo
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Defenders
Choi Seok-Hyun
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Jeong Seung-hyeon
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Jae-ik Lee
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Hyun-taek Cho
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Midfielders
Kyu-seong Lee
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Darijan Bojanic
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Benji Michel
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Hui-gyun Lee
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Jin-hyun Lee
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Forwards
Yago Cariello
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BENCH
Ryu Seong-Min
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Sang-min Shim
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Sang-woo Kang
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Myeong-kwan Seo
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Lee Min-Hyeok
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Jang Si-young
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Marcão
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Jung Jae-Sang
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Pedrinho
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FC Seoul
Goalkeepers
Gu Sung-yun
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Defenders
Soo-il Park
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Juan Antonio Ros
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Yazan Alarab
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Jun Choi
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Midfielders
Min-kyu Song
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Hrvoje Babec
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Seung-mo Lee
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Seung-Won Jeong
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Forwards
Leonardo Ruiz
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Son Jeong-beom
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BENCH
Hyeon-mu Kang
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Han-do Lee
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Kim Jin-su
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Seong-hun Park
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Hwang Do-yoon
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Moon Seon-min
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Patryk Klimala
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Seong-Hoon Cheon
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Gbato Seloh Samuel
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2025 | FC Seoul | 3 - 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 07/20/2025 | FC Seoul | 1 - 0 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 04/05/2025 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 0 - 0 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 11/10/2024 | FC Seoul | 1 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 07/13/2024 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 1 - 0 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 06/16/2024 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 2 - 2 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 05/04/2024 | FC Seoul | 0 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 08/27/2023 | FC Seoul | 2 - 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
| 05/14/2023 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 - 2 | FC Seoul | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 03/12/2023 | FC Seoul | 1 - 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Seoul World Cup Stadium |
08/24/2025
07/20/2025
04/05/2025
11/10/2024
07/13/2024
06/16/2024
05/04/2024
08/27/2023
05/14/2023
03/12/2023
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
FC Seoul Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Seoul Dispatch Ulsan in Top-of-the-Table Clash
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. FC Seoul delivered a brutal lesson in transition football, absorbing immense pressure to ruthlessly extend their lead at the K League summit.
An Explosive Start
The top-two showdown at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium immediately delivered on its massive Stakes. Visitors FC Seoul wasted no time silencing the home crowd, with Song Min-Kyu setting up L. Ruiz for a fourth-minute opener. The breathtaking Intensity of the opening exchanges forced Ulsan Hyundai FC to immediately hit back. The hosts edged possession and pressed high, winning early corners and testing the goalkeeper as they desperately sought to restore parity in this crucial title race encounter. Both sides committed bodies forward, turning the pitch into a tactical battlefield.
Masterclass in Efficiency
Despite the hosts unleashing a barrage of 20 shots and sustaining extreme pressure, the Balance of the match hinged on sheer attacking efficiency. Seoul’s goalkeeper was a one-man wall, pulling off spectacular heroics with 13 pivotal saves to frustrate the home forwards. Having weathered the storm, Seoul struck on the break. Song Min-Kyu transformed from creator to executioner, finishing off a slick pass from H. Babec on the half-hour mark. He then added his second shortly after the interval, clinically putting the visitors firmly in the driving seat and leaving Ulsan utterly deflated.
Seoul Consolidate at the Summit
Ulsan fought valiantly to spark a comeback, eventually finding a breakthrough when Jang Si-Young teed up Marcao to grab a late consolation goal. However, with a modest Upset Factor given Seoul's flawless early-season form, the mountain was simply too high to climb. The visitors' 4-1 triumph maintains their unbeaten league record and opens up a crucial three-point gap at the top of the table. Ulsan are left to reflect on a frustrating afternoon where absolute dominance in shots and possession ultimately yielded zero reward.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
FC Seoul’s deadly counter-attacking efficiency perfectly exploited Ulsan’s aggressive high line, resulting in an end-to-end spectacle despite the visitors holding less possession.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
The stakes elevated the match entirely. Ulsan’s relentless pressure produced 14 shots on target, forcing Seoul’s keeper into 13 remarkable saves to protect their lead.
What is the K League Clasico?
The K League Clasico is the rivalry between Ulsan Hyundai FC and FC Seoul, one of football's most historic and fiercely contested fixtures.
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.
First Meets Second in High-Stakes K League Clasico
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 58/100. Separated by just three points at the K League 1 summit, this heavyweight clash is an early-season title race barometer you simply cannot ignore.
The Setup
Ulsan Hyundai FC welcome leaders FC Seoul to the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium on April 15, 2026, in a genuine six-pointer. The Stakes are absolutely off the charts. Seoul arrive undefeated, boasting a fearsome Form rating largely built on their incredible away record. Yet, Ulsan's defensive solidity means the competitive Balance of this fixture is razor-thin. While the raw Stars rating might seem modest on paper, the presence of players like Lee Dong-Gyeong, Erick Farias, and Jung Seung-Hyun for the hosts, squaring off against Seoul's J. Lingard, ensures undeniable quality on the pitch.
Key Battle
Expect a gritty, uncompromising war in the middle of the park. Ulsan’s disciplined defensive unit will be tasked with disrupting Seoul’s fluid attacking transitions before they reach the final third.
Our Prediction
A cagey draw. Both sides have too much to lose, and while Seoul are slight away favorites, Ulsan’s home advantage will neutralize the gap. Expect a tactical 1-1 stalemate that preserves the status quo at the top.