Gangwon FC

GAN

Form: WLWLL
Squad Size 40
City Gangneung
Stadium Gangneung Stadium
Founded 2008

Gangwon FC occupy 8th in AFC Champions League with 10 points collected, struggling for consistency. The numbers reflect stability - neither the anxiety of relegation nor the ecstasy of title challenges. Mid-table security provides foundation, but ambition requires more. The squad features Shin Min-Ha (INTERCEPTOR), Mo Jae-Hyeon (GOLD BOOT), and Park Cheong-Hyo (MAGNET).

Match Coverage

Gangwon FC results, scores, and our take on recent matches

Date
Match
Score
League
Coverage

Machida Zelvia survive the Round of 16! Gangwon FC dominated the ball, but Nakamura's clinical strike proved the difference. Through, but the cracks showed in a defensive second half. #ACL #MachidaZelvia #GangwonFC

Machida Surpass Gangwon in Grinding Knockout Clash Efficiency triumphed over possession as Machida Zelvia scraped past Gangwon FC to book their quarter-final ticket. Cautious Opening Exchanges The tension at Machida Stadium was palpable following a tightly contested goalless first leg. The Stakes were unmistakably high in this Round of 16...
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Scoreless in Chuncheon. Gangwon and Machida Zelvia play out a tactical 0-0. Everything is on the line for the return leg on March 10. Tight margins in the Round of 16. #ACL #GangwonFC #MachidaZelvia

Tactical Chess Ends in Chuncheon Deadlock This was a classic first-leg knockout encounter where defensive discipline outweighed offensive ambition, leaving the tie on a knife-edge ahead of the return leg in Japan. The Opening Gambit The atmosphere at Chuncheon Songam Sports Town was thick with anticipation, but the early exchanges...
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Tactical chess in Melbourne. Melbourne City pushed for a winner with 1.21 xG, but Park Cheong-hyo was unbeatable in the Gangwon goal. A frustrating 0-0 for the hosts. #ACL #MelbourneCity #GangwonFC

Frustration at AAMI Park as City find no way through This was a game of high tactical discipline but zero clinical edge, leaving both sides frustrated in their continental pursuit. Stalemate in the opening act The early exchanges at AAMI Park defined the tone for a long evening. A modest...
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A frustrating afternoon at Chuncheon Songam Stadium as Gangwon FC dominated with 62% possession but couldn't find a way past a resolute SHANGHAI SIPG. 12 shots to 2 tells the story of an attacking siege that lacked the final clinical touch. 0-0 at the whistle.

Territorial Dominance Fails to Yield Results at the Songam A match defined by wasteful finishing and defensive resilience leaves both sides searching for answers in the continental race. Tactical Standoff in Chuncheon The encounter at Chuncheon Songam Stadium began with a clear pattern of play as Gangwon FC established early...
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2-2 at Chang Arena! A 50/50 possession split and 26 total shots defined a thriller where Buriram United and Gangwon FC couldn't be separated. An Intensity rating of 7.5 shows the non-stop action in this ACL clash.

A Battle of Parity at Chang Arena A clinical 2-2 draw underscores the competitive Balance of the AFC Champions League, leaving both sides entrenched in the mid-table after a grueling encounter. The Tactical Stalemate The match began with a rare level of symmetry at the Chang Arena . Buriram United...
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A clinical masterclass at Chuncheon Songam Stadium! Machida Zelvia defeated Gangwon FC 3-1 despite having just 32% possession. 3 shots on target, 3 goals—pure efficiency from the Japanese side to secure 2nd place in the group. 🇯🇵⚽️ #AFCChampionsLeague

Machida Zelvia’s Ruthless Efficiency Silences Chuncheon Machida Zelvia turned defensive resilience into a counter-attacking masterclass, punishing Gangwon FC’s lack of a clinical edge to secure a vital continental victory. The Territorial Illusion The match at Chuncheon Songam Stadium began with a clear tactical divide. Gangwon FC took immediate control of...
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Gangwon FC at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima. Despite a red card and seeing just 37% of the ball, the Japanese side was clinical, while Gangwon failed to register a single shot on target. #ACL #Sanfrecce #GangwonFC

Clinical Sanfrecce Defy Odds in Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima showcased remarkable defensive resilience and clinical finishing to overcome a numerical disadvantage and secure a vital continental victory. Defying the Possession Narrative The encounter at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima began with an unexpected rhythm. While Gangwon FC controlled possession with a dominant...
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Chaos in Chuncheon! Gangwon FC edge Vissel Kobe 4-3 in a breathless AFC Champions League classic. Despite a red card and intense pressure, the hosts survived a late barrage to secure a historic win. #ACL #GangwonFC #VisselKobe

Seven-Goal Chaos at Chuncheon Songam Stadium Gangwon FC secured a breathless 4-3 victory over Vissel Kobe in an AFC Champions League encounter that defied the form book and the odds. The Offensive Explosion The atmosphere at Chuncheon Songam Stadium was electric from the start as both sides abandoned defensive caution...
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Chengdu Better City secures a vital 1-0 win over Gangwon FC at Phoenix Hill! Despite 39% possession, the hosts were lethal with their limited chances. A frustrating night for Gangwon who dominated the ball but failed to find a breakthrough. #ACL #ChengduGangwon

Tactical Resilience Trumps Possession in Chengdu Chengdu Better City broke their recent winless spell with a disciplined defensive display, punishing a dominant but toothless Gangwon FC side. The Tactical Standoff at Phoenix Hill The atmosphere at the Chengdu Phoenix Hill Football Stadium was thick with anticipation as Chengdu Better City...
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Gangwon FC dominate possession at Chuncheon Songam Stadium to secure a 2-1 victory over Shanghai Shenhua. Despite the visitors' clinical finishing, an 11-shot barrage from the K-League side proved too much in this AFC Champions League clash. #ACL #GangwonFC #ShanghaiShenhua

Gangwon Dominance Overcomes Shanghai's Surgical Precision A match defined by sustained territorial pressure versus clinical counter-attacking ends with the K-League side securing a vital continental victory. The Siege at Chuncheon The action at Chuncheon Songam Stadium ignited early as Gangwon FC established a suffocating grip on the proceedings. From the...
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Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

AFC Champions League 8th Place
Form
WLWLLDDDD

Record

P9
W2
D4
L3
Pts10
Win%22%

Goals

Scored9
Conceded11
Diff -2
Avg/G1.0
Conc/G1.2

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets3
Failed to Score5
Pens Scored1
Pens Missed0

Best Streaks

1 Win Streak
2 Loss Streak

League Standings

League Standings

Full AFC Champions League table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Machida Zelvia 8 17 15 7 +8 WMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (10-03-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 Machida Zelvia (03-03-2026)WMachida Zelvia 3 - 2 Chengdu Better City (17-02-2026)WShanghai Shenhua 0 - 2 Machida Zelvia (10-02-2026)WMachida Zelvia 3 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (09-12-2025)
2 Vissel Kobe 8 16 14 7 +7 WFC Seoul 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (04-03-2026)LJohor Darul Takzim FC 1 - 0 Vissel Kobe (17-02-2026)WVissel Kobe 2 - 0 FC Seoul (10-02-2026)DVissel Kobe 2 - 2 Chengdu Better City (09-12-2025)WShanghai Shenhua 0 - 2 Vissel Kobe (26-11-2025)
3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 8 15 10 6 +4 LJohor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (04-03-2026)DFC Seoul 2 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (17-02-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (10-02-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (10-12-2025)DChengdu Better City 1 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (25-11-2025)
4 Buriram United 8 14 10 8 +2 DBuriram United 0 - 0 Melbourne City (10-03-2026)DMelbourne City 1 - 1 Buriram United (03-03-2026)WBuriram United 2 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (17-02-2026)WChengdu Better City 0 - 1 Buriram United (10-02-2026)DBuriram United 2 - 2 Gangwon FC (09-12-2025)
5 Melbourne City 8 14 9 7 +2 DBuriram United 0 - 0 Melbourne City (10-03-2026)DMelbourne City 1 - 1 Buriram United (03-03-2026)DMelbourne City 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (18-02-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 2 Melbourne City (11-02-2026)DFC Seoul 1 - 1 Melbourne City (10-12-2025)
6 Johor Darul Takzim FC 8 11 8 7 +1 WJohor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (04-03-2026)WJohor Darul Takzim FC 1 - 0 Vissel Kobe (17-02-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (10-02-2026)DJohor Darul Takzim FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (09-12-2025)LMelbourne City 2 - 0 Johor Darul Takzim FC (25-11-2025)
7 FC Seoul 8 10 10 9 +1 LFC Seoul 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (04-03-2026)DFC Seoul 2 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (17-02-2026)LVissel Kobe 2 - 0 FC Seoul (10-02-2026)DFC Seoul 1 - 1 Melbourne City (10-12-2025)WSHANGHAI SIPG 1 - 3 FC Seoul (25-11-2025)
8 Gangwon FC 8 9 9 11 -2 LMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (10-03-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 Machida Zelvia (03-03-2026)DMelbourne City 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (18-02-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (11-02-2026)DBuriram United 2 - 2 Gangwon FC (09-12-2025)
9 Ulsan Hyundai FC 8 9 6 8 -2 DSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (18-02-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 2 Melbourne City (11-02-2026)LMachida Zelvia 3 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (09-12-2025)DUlsan Hyundai FC 0 - 0 Buriram United (26-11-2025)LVissel Kobe 1 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-11-2025)
10 Chengdu Better City 8 6 7 11 -4 LMachida Zelvia 3 - 2 Chengdu Better City (17-02-2026)LChengdu Better City 0 - 1 Buriram United (10-02-2026)DVissel Kobe 2 - 2 Chengdu Better City (09-12-2025)DChengdu Better City 1 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (25-11-2025)DFC Seoul 0 - 0 Chengdu Better City (04-11-2025)
11 Shanghai Shenhua 8 4 5 13 -8 LBuriram United 2 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (17-02-2026)LShanghai Shenhua 0 - 2 Machida Zelvia (10-02-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (10-12-2025)LShanghai Shenhua 0 - 2 Vissel Kobe (26-11-2025)LJohor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 Shanghai Shenhua (05-11-2025)
12 SHANGHAI SIPG 8 4 2 11 -9 DSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (18-02-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (11-02-2026)DJohor Darul Takzim FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (09-12-2025)LSHANGHAI SIPG 1 - 3 FC Seoul (25-11-2025)LBuriram United 2 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (04-11-2025)

Match History

Recent results and upcoming fixtures with scores and standings

Squad Cards

Every player in the squad with our season ratings

2025/2026 Season 40 players