Gangwon FC

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

Gangwon FC hold 8th in AFC Champions League Elite, showing inconsistent form. With 10 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. 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

First vs Third delivered absolute chaos at Chuncheon Songam Stadium! Double red cards on the stroke of half-time and late goals see FC Seoul stretch their league lead. A massive statement of intent. #KLeague1 #FCSeoul #TitleRace

A Top-of-the-Table Brawl Ends in Away Glory A chaotic title-race clash defined by twin dismissals proves FC Seoul's undisputed championship credentials. Opening Skirmishes Chuncheon Songam Stadium played host to a top-tier crunch match as third-placed Gangwon FC welcomed league leaders FC Seoul . The hosts came out eager to dictate...
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The scoreboard says 0-3, but this was a masterclass in clinical finishing from Kim Dae-Won. Gangwon continue their ascent while Gimcheon face early relegation fears. #KLeague #GangwonFC #KimDaeWon

Kim Dae-Won Masterclass Deepens Gimcheon's Misery Gangwon delivered a ruthless lesson in finishing, leaving the hosts anchored in the early-season relegation mire. The Early Stalemate A cagey start at Gimcheon Stadium saw the hosts attempting to dictate the tempo in front of their frustrated supporters. They managed to edge possession...
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A top-of-the-table clash ends level at Chuncheon Songam Stadium! Tiago Orobo's opener was cancelled out by Mo Jae-Hyeon on a night ruled by brilliant goalkeeping. #KLeague1 #Gangwon #Jeonbuk

Spectacular Saves Steal the Show in Top-Four Clash An extraordinary display of goalkeeping defined a tense top-tier battle where neither side could find the ultimate breakthrough. Setting the Standard The high Stakes were palpable at Chuncheon Songam Stadium as two teams separated by just two points collided with heavy ambitions....
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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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Gangwon secures a vital 3-0 win, yet the true shock hides in the data. Gwangju held the ball all afternoon without attempting a single shot. Complete tactical paralysis. #KLeague1 #GangwonFC

Gangwon FC's Ruthless Efficiency Dismantles Toothless Gwangju A devastating early blitz secured three crucial points for the hosts, ruthlessly punishing visitors who failed to convert sterile possession into a single shot. The Opening Act The crowd at Chuncheon Songam Stadium barely had time to settle before the match exploded into...
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The scoreboard reads 1-0, but the real story is Pohang's relentless pressure. Total possession finally cracked Gangwon's stubborn defensive block at Steel Yard! #KLeague1 #Pohang #GangwonFC

Steelers Strike Late to Break Gangwon Resistance A masterclass in ball retention eventually wore down a stubborn defensive block, proving that absolute territorial dominance inevitably yields crucial results. A War of Attrition The early exchanges at Pohang Steel Yard set a familiar tactical pattern that defined the entire afternoon. Pohang...
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A 1-1 draw on the scoreboard, but an absolute tactical siege on the pitch. Gangwon held 79% possession before finally shattering Jeju's stubborn resistance in the dying moments. #KLeague1 #Gangwon

[The Siege of Chuncheon Ends in Late Drama] A phenomenal display of territorial dominance was finally rewarded as Gangwon rescued a point from the jaws of a frustrating home defeat. [The Early Ambush] The match kicked off at Chuncheon Songam Stadium with a clear tactical blueprint, but Jeju United FC...
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A goalless draw on paper, but a masterclass between the sticks in reality. Bucheon and Gangwon split the points after 90 minutes of relentless tactical adjustments and incredible reflex saves at both ends. Who will find their shooting boots next? #KLeague1 #BucheonFC #GangwonFC

Blank Canvas, Brilliant Keepers: A Tactical Stalemate in Bucheon Our verdict on this goalless draw is that it entirely belies the underlying drama, defined instead by a breathtaking exhibition of shot-stopping at Bucheon Stadium. The Tactical Dance The early exchanges at Bucheon Stadium quickly established a distinct rhythm. Gangwon FC...
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A tense 1-1 draw at Chuncheon Songam Stadium! Anyang held firm after Kim Jung-Hyun's second-half red card, surviving Gangwon's relentless attacking siege to split the points. #KLeague1 #GangwonFC #FCAnyang

Red Card Drama Blocks Gangwon's Path to Victory An early relegation six-pointer at Chuncheon Songam Stadium delivered intense drama but ultimately no clear winner as both sides settled for a frustrating draw. The Early Blitz The early Intensity of this K League 1 clash was set from the opening whistle....
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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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Ulsan crush Gangwon 3-1 despite just 35% possession! Yago's deadly brace ignited the home crowd, proving clinical counter-attacks beat empty possession. #UlsanHyundai #KLeague1 #Football

Ruthless Execution: Ulsan Hyundai FC Punish Possession-Heavy Gangwon A tactical masterclass in absorbing pressure proved that clinical counter-attacking trumps empty possession on any given matchday. The Trap at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium The tactical blueprint was evident immediately in Ulsan. Visitors Gangwon FC arrived with absolute intent to dominate the...
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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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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 LAl-Ahli Jeddah 1 - 0 (AET) Machida Zelvia (25-04-2026)WMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (21-04-2026)WMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Al-Ittihad FC (17-04-2026)WMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (10-03-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 Machida Zelvia (03-03-2026)
2 Vissel Kobe 8 16 14 7 +7 LVissel Kobe 1 - 2 Al-Ahli Jeddah (20-04-2026)DAl Sadd 3 - 3 (PEN 4-5) Vissel Kobe (16-04-2026)WVissel Kobe 2 - 1 FC Seoul (11-03-2026)WFC Seoul 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (04-03-2026)LJohor Darul Takzim FC 1 - 0 Vissel Kobe (17-02-2026)
3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 8 15 10 6 +4 WSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Johor Darul Takzim FC (11-03-2026)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)
4 Buriram United 8 14 10 8 +2 LBuriram United 2 - 3 (AET) Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (18-04-2026)DBuriram United 0 - 0 (PEN 4-2) 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)
5 Melbourne City 8 14 9 7 +2 DBuriram United 0 - 0 (PEN 4-2) 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 LAl-Ahli Jeddah 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (17-04-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Johor Darul Takzim FC (11-03-2026)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)
7 FC Seoul 8 10 10 9 +1 LVissel Kobe 2 - 1 FC Seoul (11-03-2026)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)
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