K League 1 Gameweek 2

Ulsan Hyundai FC 1 - 4 FT FC Seoul

Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
59
FT
Wed, Apr 15
한국어
Ulsan Hyundai FC
1-4
FC Seoul
⚡ Intensity 81
⚖️ Balance 18
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 10
Seoul ruthlessly secure top spot.

Win Probability

  • Ulsan Hyundai FC 34%
  • Draw 29%
  • FC Seoul 37%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Clinical Seoul Dispatch Ulsan in Top-of-the-Table Clash

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. 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 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
54%
46%
Ulsan Hyundai FC 54%
FC Seoul 46%
Shots on Target
14
8
Ulsan Hyundai FC 14
FC Seoul 8
Corners
8
4
Ulsan Hyundai FC 8
FC Seoul 4
Yellow Cards
1
5
Ulsan Hyundai FC 1
FC Seoul 5
Red Cards
0
0
Ulsan Hyundai FC 0
FC Seoul 0

Match Events

L. Ruiz (Song Min-Kyu) ⚽ 4'
10' 🟨 Choi Seok-Hyun
B. Michel ⚽ 10'
Park Soo-Il 🟨 13'
J. Ros 🟨 28'
Song Min-Kyu (H. Babec) ⚽ 30'
HT
46' 🔄 ↓ B. Michel ↑Sim Sang-Min
Song Min-Kyu ⚽ 53'
↓ Park Soo-Il ↑Kim Jin-Su 🔄 62'
62' 🔄 ↓ Lee Jin-Hyun ↑Marcao
↓ J. Ros ↑Lee Han-Do 🔄 62'
↓ Song Min-Kyu ↑Moon Seon-Min 🔄 62'
62' 🔄 ↓ Yago Cariello ↑Kang Sang-Woo
62' 🔄 ↓ Choi Seok-Hyun ↑Jang Si-Young
68' ⚽ Marcao (Jang Si-Young)
Lee Han-Do 🟨 69'
↓ L. Ruiz ↑P. Klimala 🔄 73'
↓ Lee Seung-Mo ↑Hwang Do-Yun 🔄 77'
77' 🔄 ↓ H. Lee ↑Lee Min-Hyuk
Gu Sung-Yun 🟨 84'
P. Klimala 🟨 90'+4
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

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
Lee Gyu-sung
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Darijan Bojanić
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Benji Michel
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Hui-gyun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Jin-hyun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Yago
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Ryu Seong-min
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Sim Sang-min
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kang Sang-woo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Seo Myeong-kwan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Min-Hyeok
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jang Si-young
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Marcão
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jung Jae-Sang
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Pedro Ferreira
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FC Seoul

Goalkeepers
Gu Sung-yun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Park Soo-il
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Juan Antonio Ros
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Yazan Al-Arab
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Choi Jun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Song Min-kyu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hrvoje Babec
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Seung-mo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jeong Seung-won
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Leonardo Acevedo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Son Jeong-beom
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Kang Hyeon-mu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Han-do
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Jin-su
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Park Seong-hun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hwang Do-yoon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Moon Seon-min
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Patryk Klimala
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Cheon Seong-hoon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Samuel Gbato
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
07/26/2026 FC Seoul 1 - 3 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Seoul World Cup Stadium
04/15/2026 Ulsan Hyundai FC 1 - 4 FC Seoul K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
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
07/26/2026
K League 1 Seoul World Cup Stadium
04/15/2026
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
08/24/2025
K League 1 Seoul World Cup Stadium
07/20/2025
K League 1 Seoul World Cup Stadium
04/05/2025
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
11/10/2024
K League 1 Seoul World Cup Stadium
07/13/2024
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
06/16/2024
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
05/04/2024
K League 1 Seoul World Cup Stadium
08/27/2023
K League 1 Seoul World Cup Stadium
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
FC Seoul Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 FC Seoul 2 6 6 2 +4 WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 4 FC Seoul (15-04-2026)WIncheon United 1 - 2 FC Seoul (28-02-2026)
2 Bucheon FC 1995 2 4 4 3 +1 DBucheon FC 1995 1 - 1 Daejeon Citizen (07-03-2026)WJeonbuk Motors 2 - 3 Bucheon FC 1995 (01-03-2026)
3 FC Anyang 2 4 3 2 +1 WFC Anyang 2 - 1 Jeju United FC (08-03-2026)DDaejeon Citizen 1 - 1 FC Anyang (02-03-2026)
4 Gwangju FC 2 4 3 2 +1 WGwangju FC 3 - 2 Incheon United (07-03-2026)DJeju United FC 0 - 0 Gwangju FC (01-03-2026)
5 Pohang Steelers 2 4 2 1 +1 WPohang Steelers 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (28-03-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Pohang Steelers (28-02-2026)
6 Ulsan Hyundai FC 2 3 4 5 -1 LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 4 FC Seoul (15-04-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 3 - 1 Gangwon FC (28-02-2026)
7 Daejeon Citizen 2 2 2 2 0 DBucheon FC 1995 1 - 1 Daejeon Citizen (07-03-2026)DDaejeon Citizen 1 - 1 FC Anyang (02-03-2026)
8 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 2 2 2 2 0 DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (08-03-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Pohang Steelers (28-02-2026)
9 Jeonbuk Motors 2 1 3 4 -1 DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (08-03-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 2 - 3 Bucheon FC 1995 (01-03-2026)
10 Jeju United FC 2 1 1 2 -1 LFC Anyang 2 - 1 Jeju United FC (08-03-2026)DJeju United FC 0 - 0 Gwangju FC (01-03-2026)
11 Incheon United 2 0 3 5 -2 LGwangju FC 3 - 2 Incheon United (07-03-2026)LIncheon United 1 - 2 FC Seoul (28-02-2026)
12 Gangwon FC 2 0 1 4 -3 LPohang Steelers 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (28-03-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 3 - 1 Gangwon FC (28-02-2026)

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