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Daejeon Citizen

DAE

한국어 flag 한국어
Form: DDDWL
Squad Size 28
City Daejeon
Stadium Daejeon World Cup Stadium
Founded 1997

Daejeon Citizen hold 10th in K League 1, showing inconsistent form. With 16 points, they exist in football's quiet middle ground - too good for relegation, too limited for European dreams. The numbers confirm: this is who they are.

Match Coverage

Daejeon Citizen results, scores, and our take on recent matches

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Match
Score
League
Coverage

A valiant comeback effort at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium ultimately fell short. Seoul’s 88th-minute strike proved why they lead the pack, breaking local hearts. #KLeague #FCSeoul #Daejeon

A Dagger to Daejeon Hearts In a clash heavily weighed by contrasting ambitions, a late strike secured top-tier bragging rights for the league leaders while leaving the hosts anchored near the drop zone. First Blood to the Leaders Daejeon Citizen controlled possession at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium, managing 56%...
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A tense stalemate at Chuncheon Songam Stadium explodes in the final minutes! Gangwon strike twice late on to break Daejeon's resistance and secure vital points. #KLeague1 #GangwonFC #LateDrama

87th-Minute Magic: Gangwon Shatter Daejeon's Stubborn Resistance A gruelling tactical chess match exploded into life in the dying embers, proving Gangwon's relentless persistence can break even the most disciplined defensive lines. The Attritional Stalemate The contest at Chuncheon Songam Stadium began as an exercise in sheer attrition. Gangwon FC dictated...
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66% possession, zero points. Daejeon learned the hard way that the ball matters less than what you do with it, as Pohang struck twice on the counter. A brutal smash and grab! #KLeague #Pohang #DCFC

Ruthless Pohang Expose Daejeon's Sterile Dominance An object lesson in clinical finishing over hollow possession left the home crowd stunned as the visitors executed the perfect away-day masterclass. The Illusion of Control The early proceedings at Daejeon World Cup Stadium painted a deceptive picture of domestic dominance. Daejeon Citizen came...
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A dire K League stalemate. Despite 12 corners of set-piece pressure, neither team found the net. The 0-0 scoreline masks a deep lack of attacking edge that must be addressed. #KLeague #Incheon

Set-Piece Frustrations in a Goalless Grind A distinct lack of attacking quality left both sides settling for a point in a match that promised much but delivered very little. Opening Act: A Blunt Exchange Daejeon Citizen and Incheon United arrived at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium desperate for points, but...
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The scoreboard at Gwangju Football Stadium tells a brutal story. Daejeon Citizen showed absolutely no mercy to a crumbling defense, dropping five goals and deepening the home nightmare. #KLeague1 #DaejeonCitizen #GwangjuFC

A Five-Star Masterclass in Gwangju A relentless Daejeon Citizen offense tore through a fragile home defense to secure a commanding victory that deepens the relegation fears at Gwangju Football Stadium. The Opening Salvo The Stakes were unmistakably high for a Gwangju FC side desperate to snap a dire five-match losing...
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The scoreboard says Ulsan were routed at home, but the real story is Daejeon's masterclass in clinical transitions. A massive underdog performance that reshapes the title race. #KLeague1 #DaejeonCitizen #Upset

Daejeon Demolition Stuns Title-Chasing Ulsan A monumental upset that breathes life into the visitors' survival hopes while throwing a massive wrench into the hosts' title ambitions. Against the Run of Play The hosts came out dictating the tempo at the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium, controlling possession with 57% of the...
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The scoreboard says 0-1, but the real story is Jeju's relentless away shift. Park's crucial strike reshapes the mid-table picture while deepening Daejeon's relegation worries. #KLeague #JejuFC

Park Strikes to Push Jeju Up the Table A singular moment of clarity just before the break decided a gritty contest that forces the hosts deeper into serious relegation trouble. The Opening Exchanges A tense atmosphere enveloped Daejeon World Cup Stadium as Jeju United FC aimed to disrupt the hosts'...
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The scoreboard says a narrow away win, but the real story is the tectonic shift in the standings. A massive shock at Seoul World Cup Stadium throws the table wide open. #KLeague1 #Seoul #Upset

Citizen Stun Leaders in Tactical Masterclass at Seoul World Cup Stadium A monumental defensive display turned the form book upside down, proving that survival instincts can outmatch title aspirations. Early Shockwaves The script at Seoul World Cup Stadium seemed pre-written, given the massive Stakes separating the top-of-the-table FC Seoul from...
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The scoreboard reads 0-2, but the real story is Gangwon's relentless shot advantage despite seeing less of the ball. A vital three points secured in the relegation battle. #KLeague #GangwonFC #DaejeonCitizen

Gangwon's Clinical Edge Silences Daejeon Gangwon FC executed a clinical smash-and-grab at Daejeon World Cup Stadium to secure a vital victory in the lower-table struggle. Setting the Scene Daejeon Citizen edged possession early on, but their slight advantage on the ball was merely a tactical illusion. The visitors from Gangwon...
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A chaotic three-minute spell settles the tie at Pohang Steel Yard! Diogo Oliveira's red card handed the initiative to Pohang, with Lee Ho-Jae dispatching the decisive penalty right after. #KLeague #PohangSteelers #Daejeon

Three Minutes of Madness at Steel Yard A devastating quick-fire combination of a red card and a converted penalty shattered the visitors' game plan and handed the hosts all three crucial points. Early Warning Signs The hosts set the tempo early at Pohang Steel Yard, launching out of the blocks...
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Daejeon edged possession, but Jeonbuk took the points. A decisive strike just before the break proved the difference in a match defined by outstanding saves. #KLeague1 #Daejeon #Jeonbuk

Stoppage Time Sting: Jeonbuk Punish Wasteful Daejeon A tactical battle decided by a single lapse in concentration, as relentless goalkeeping heroics kept the scoreline deceptively close. Tactical Attrition in Daejeon The early exchanges at Daejeon World Cup Stadium saw Daejeon Citizen set out to command the tempo. Operating with controlled...
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The scoreboard said 1-1 at 84', but Daejeon Citizen had other plans! A late double-salvo stunned Sungui Arena Park, proving that possession means nothing against clinical late strikes. #KLeague

Late Drama Stuns Sungui Arena Park as Daejeon Strike Twice A breathtaking late surge saw the visitors snatch an unexpected victory, dismantling a stubborn home side with clinical precision in the dying minutes. Early Sparks and Equalizers The Intensity at Sungui Arena Park was evident from the opening exchanges. Daejeon...
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Daejeon dominated possession but Gimcheon held firm before VAR broke local hearts in stoppage time. Early season relegation fears linger as this 1-1 draw helps nobody. #KLeague #Daejeon

VAR Heartbreak Denies Daejeon Following Relentless Siege A staggering display of possession and late VAR drama resulted in a frustrating deadlock that leaves both sides searching for an escape from the bottom of the table. Opening Act: Against the Run of Play Daejeon World Cup Stadium was treated to a...
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Daejeon controlled the ball, but a late twist decided the narrative. Seo Jin-Su's 96th-minute equalizer snatched a vital away point when all seemed lost. #KLeague1 #Bucheon #Daejeon

Seo Jin-Su Strikes Late to Rescue Daejeon at Bucheon Stadium A resilient Daejeon side snatched a deserved point at the death, rewarding their statistical dominance after falling behind to a late penalty. Opening Exchanges The contest at Bucheon Stadium began with a clear tactical pattern establishing itself almost immediately. Daejeon...
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A 1-1 draw at Daejeon World Cup Stadium hides pure drama! Daejeon dominated the ball, Anyang struck back, and a 90th-minute missed penalty leaves both locked in the table. #KLeague1 #DaejeonCitizen

Late Penalty Heartbreak Leaves Spoils Shared in Daejeon A chaotic 1-1 draw marked by late penalty drama leaves both struggling sides frustrated but inseparable in the early K League 1 standings. The Stalemate Breaks Under the lights at Daejeon World Cup Stadium, two sides desperate for momentum clashed in a...
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Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

K League 1 10th Place
Form
DDDWLLLWLW

Record

P15
W4
D4
L7
Pts16
Win%27%

Goals

Scored17
Conceded16
Diff +1
Avg/G1.1
Conc/G1.1

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets3
Failed to Score7

Best Streaks

2 Win Streak
3 Draw Streak
3 Loss Streak

League Standings

League Standings

Full K League 1 table with points, goal difference and recent form

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
1 FC Seoul 32 pts
P: 15 GD: +15
P: 15 GD: +2
P: 15 GD: +9
4 Gangwon FC 24 pts
P: 15 GD: +9
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +4
7 FC Anyang 20 pts
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -6
12 Gwangju FC 7 pts
P: 15 GD: -30

Match History

Recent results and upcoming fixtures with scores and standings

Squad Cards

Every player in the squad with our season ratings

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