K League 1 Gameweek 29

Ulsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 FT Incheon United

Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
57
FT
Sat, Sep 12
한국어
Ulsan Hyundai FC
2-1
Incheon United
⚡ Intensity 49
⚖️ Balance 27
🏆 Stakes 67
🎲 Upset 0
Lee Dong-gyeong dazzles as Ulsan triumph

Win Probability

  • Ulsan Hyundai FC 42%
  • Draw 28%
  • Incheon United 30%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Lee Dong-gyeong Masters the Munsu as Ulsan Keep Title Hopes Alive

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. A three-minute blitz in the second half transformed a tactical arm wrestle into a definitive statement of title intent.

A Test of Patience

The opening phase at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium was defined by a soaring Intensity as two sides with vastly different seasonal objectives clashed. Incheon United, desperate for points in their tight relegation battle, surprisingly controlled possession with 58% of the ball. The visitors applied severe set-piece pressure, contributing heavily to the match's 15 total corners. A combined 25 shots flew in over the course of the afternoon, yet the first half remained stubbornly goalless. Ulsan Hyundai FC found themselves absorbing pressure, waiting patiently for a crack in the opposition's defensive shape while carrying the immense Stakes of a title race.

Three Minutes of Magic

The fragile Balance was violently disrupted immediately after the break, courtesy of one man. Lee Dong-gyeong seized control of the narrative in the 53rd minute, providing a precise assist for Jung Seung-Hyun to break the deadlock. Before Incheon could recalibrate, the hosts struck again. Just three minutes later, Pedro Antonio Pimentel Ferreira found Lee Dong-gyeong, who finished decisively to double the advantage. That quick-fire double effectively killed the visitors' early momentum and showcased exactly why Ulsan are operating at the sharp end of the table.

Weathering the Storm

Facing a two-goal deficit, Incheon demonstrated admirable resolve. They found a lifeline in the 73rd minute when Stefan Mugoša confidently converted a penalty to ratchet up the tension. The final twenty minutes devolved into a frantic affair as Incheon threw men forward in search of an equalizer. However, Ulsan's rearguard held firm to secure a 2-1 victory. The result leaves Ulsan marching confidently in their pursuit of the top spot, while Incheon remain perched precariously, just a single point clear of safety as the season enters its final stretch.

Key Questions

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

This gritty victory cements their second-place position, keeping massive pressure on the league leaders and maintaining crucial momentum in the title race.

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
39%
61%
Ulsan Hyundai FC 39%
Incheon United 61%
Shots
13
12
Ulsan Hyundai FC 13
Incheon United 12
Shots on Target
2
3
Ulsan Hyundai FC 2
Incheon United 3
Corners
6
9
Ulsan Hyundai FC 6
Incheon United 9
Fouls
9
7
Ulsan Hyundai FC 9
Incheon United 7
Yellow Cards
0
0
Ulsan Hyundai FC 0
Incheon United 0
Red Cards
0
0
Ulsan Hyundai FC 0
Incheon United 0

Match Events

22' 🔄 ↓ Sim Sang-Min ↑Jang Si-young
HT
53' ⚽ Jung Seung-Hyun (Lee Dong-gyeong)
56' ⚽ Lee Dong-gyeong (Pedro Antonio Pimentel Ferreira)
↓ Leandro Ribeiro ↑Morgan Ferrier 🔄 62'
↓ Gerso Fernandes ↑Lee Dong-ryul 🔄 62'
Stefan Mugoša ⚽ 73'
75' 🔄 ↓ Pedro Antonio Pimentel Ferreira ↑Kang Sang-Woo
75' 🔄 ↓ Erick Farias ↑Lee Gyu-sung
86' 🔄 ↓ Darijan Bojanić ↑Yong-Woo Park
86' 🔄 ↓ Lee Dong-gyeong ↑Miłosz Trojak
↓ Kim Yeonsoo ↑Jung Chi-In 🔄 87'
↓ Seo Jae-min ↑Kim Seong-Min 🔄 87'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Ulsan Hyundai FC

Goalkeepers
Jo Hyeon-woo
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Sim Sang-min
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
22
Entry
Seo Myeong-kwan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jung Seung-hyun
POACHER
POACHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
0
Shots
7.2
Rating
Cho Hyun-taek
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Darijan Bojanić
NPC
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
0%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
T. Oude Kotte
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Ferreira
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
0
Key Passes
6.8
Rating
Lee Dong-gyeong
POACHER
POACHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
0
Shots
7.8
Rating
Lee Jin-hyun
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Erick
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Ryu Seong-min
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kang Sang-woo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Young-gwon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miłosz Trojak
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Gyu-sung
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Back In-woo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Woo-jin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Yong-Woo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jang Si-young
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Incheon United

Goalkeepers
Kim Dong-Heon
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Kim Myung-Sun
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Fernández
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Ju-Yong
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Gerso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Seo Jae-Min
NPC
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
0%
Pass Acc
6.1
Rating
Lee Myung-Joo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leandro Ribeiro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Lee Chung-yong
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Mugoša
POACHER
POACHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
0
Shots
6.4
Rating
BENCH
Lee Tae-Hui
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Choi Seung-Gu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Sang-Gi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeong Chi-In
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Seong-Min
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Young-Whan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mun Ji-Hwan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Ferrier
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Dong-Ryul
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
07/21/2026 Ulsan Hyundai FC 1 - 2 Incheon United K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
04/11/2026 Incheon United 1 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Sungui Arena Park
05/14/2025 Ulsan Hyundai FC 3 - 0 Incheon United FA Cup Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
09/22/2024 Incheon United 0 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Sungui Arena Park
07/17/2024 Ulsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 Incheon United FA Cup Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
05/29/2024 Incheon United 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Sungui Arena Park
03/17/2024 Ulsan Hyundai FC 3 - 3 Incheon United K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
11/24/2023 Incheon United 3 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Sungui Arena Park
10/08/2023 Ulsan Hyundai FC 0 - 0 Incheon United K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
07/12/2023 Ulsan Hyundai FC 1 - 2 Incheon United K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
07/21/2026
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
04/11/2026
K League 1 Sungui Arena Park
05/14/2025
FA Cup Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
09/22/2024
K League 1 Sungui Arena Park
07/17/2024
FA Cup Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
05/29/2024
K League 1 Sungui Arena Park
03/17/2024
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
11/24/2023
K League 1 Sungui Arena Park
10/08/2023
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
07/12/2023
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
Incheon United Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 FC Seoul 29 62 55 23 +32 WJeonbuk Motors 1 - 2 FC Seoul (12-09-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 FC Seoul (08-09-2026)WFC Seoul 1 - 0 Incheon United (05-09-2026)WGwangju FC 2 - 5 FC Seoul (30-08-2026)WFC Seoul 1 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (25-08-2026)
2 Ulsan Hyundai FC 29 47 44 38 +6 WUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Incheon United (12-09-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 FC Seoul (08-09-2026)DJeju United FC 0 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-09-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 3 - 1 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (29-08-2026)LDaejeon Citizen 2 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (26-08-2026)
3 Jeonbuk Motors 29 43 36 26 +10 LJeonbuk Motors 1 - 2 FC Seoul (12-09-2026)DGangwon FC 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (09-09-2026)WJeonbuk Motors 2 - 0 Pohang Steelers (05-09-2026)DIncheon United 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (30-08-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 0 Jeonbuk Motors (25-08-2026)
4 Jeju United FC 29 43 34 29 +5 DBucheon FC 1995 2 - 2 Jeju United FC (12-09-2026)WGwangju FC 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (09-09-2026)DJeju United FC 0 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-09-2026)WJeju United FC 3 - 1 Daejeon Citizen (30-08-2026)LJeju United FC 1 - 2 Pohang Steelers (25-08-2026)
5 Gangwon FC 28 42 36 27 +9 DGimcheon Sangmu FC 2 - 2 Gangwon FC (13-09-2026)DGangwon FC 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (09-09-2026)WFC Anyang 0 - 3 Gangwon FC (06-09-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 Pohang Steelers (30-08-2026)DGangwon FC 2 - 2 Gwangju FC (26-08-2026)
6 Daejeon Citizen 29 39 45 36 +9 DDaejeon Citizen 2 - 2 Pohang Steelers (12-09-2026)WDaejeon Citizen 3 - 2 FC Anyang (09-09-2026)WBucheon FC 1995 0 - 5 Daejeon Citizen (05-09-2026)LJeju United FC 3 - 1 Daejeon Citizen (30-08-2026)WDaejeon Citizen 2 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (26-08-2026)
7 Incheon United 28 37 35 32 +3 LUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Incheon United (12-09-2026)WIncheon United 2 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (08-09-2026)LFC Seoul 1 - 0 Incheon United (05-09-2026)DIncheon United 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (30-08-2026)LFC Anyang 2 - 1 Incheon United (26-08-2026)
8 Pohang Steelers 29 37 26 33 -7 DDaejeon Citizen 2 - 2 Pohang Steelers (12-09-2026)DPohang Steelers 0 - 0 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (09-09-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 2 - 0 Pohang Steelers (05-09-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 Pohang Steelers (30-08-2026)WJeju United FC 1 - 2 Pohang Steelers (25-08-2026)
9 FC Anyang 29 35 36 46 -10 DGwangju FC 1 - 1 FC Anyang (13-09-2026)LDaejeon Citizen 3 - 2 FC Anyang (09-09-2026)LFC Anyang 0 - 3 Gangwon FC (06-09-2026)DBucheon FC 1995 1 - 1 FC Anyang (29-08-2026)WFC Anyang 2 - 1 Incheon United (26-08-2026)
10 Bucheon FC 1995 29 32 31 38 -7 DBucheon FC 1995 2 - 2 Jeju United FC (12-09-2026)LIncheon United 2 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (08-09-2026)LBucheon FC 1995 0 - 5 Daejeon Citizen (05-09-2026)DBucheon FC 1995 1 - 1 FC Anyang (29-08-2026)LFC Seoul 1 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (25-08-2026)
11 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 29 30 28 36 -8 DGimcheon Sangmu FC 2 - 2 Gangwon FC (13-09-2026)DPohang Steelers 0 - 0 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (09-09-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 2 - 2 Gwangju FC (06-09-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 3 - 1 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (29-08-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 0 Jeonbuk Motors (25-08-2026)
12 Gwangju FC 29 14 19 61 -42 DGwangju FC 1 - 1 FC Anyang (13-09-2026)LGwangju FC 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (09-09-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 2 - 2 Gwangju FC (06-09-2026)LGwangju FC 2 - 5 FC Seoul (30-08-2026)DGangwon FC 2 - 2 Gwangju FC (26-08-2026)

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