Active in K League 1

Gwangju FC

GWA

한국어 flag 한국어
Form: DWDDL
Squad Size 38
City Gwangju
Stadium Gwangju Football Stadium
Founded 2010

Sitting 12th with 18 points, Gwangju FC have achieved safety without threatening glory, struggling for consistency. The data shows a team that knows its level, operating within comfortable constraints. Progress demands discomfort. The squad features John Iredale (PLATINUM BOOT), Ju Se-Jong (MAGNET), and Choi Kyoung-Rok (MAGNET).

Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

K League 1 #12
Form:
DWDDLLLLLL

Overall

Matches Played31
Wins2
Draws12
Losses17
Points18
Win Rate6%

Goals For

Goals For25
Goals Against66
Goal Difference -41
Goals / game0.8
Conceded / game2.1

Defense & discipline

Clean Sheets4
Failed to score16
Penalties scored3
Penalties missed0

Best streaks

1 Win streak
2 Draw streak
8 Loss streak

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 FC Seoul 31 65 58 26 +32 WFC Seoul 2 - 1 Jeju United FC (10-10-2026)LPohang Steelers 2 - 1 FC Seoul (20-09-2026)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)
2 Ulsan Hyundai FC 31 47 48 44 +4 LGwangju FC 4 - 3 Ulsan Hyundai FC (11-10-2026)LFC Anyang 2 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (19-09-2026)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)
3 Gangwon FC 31 46 38 28 +10 WGangwon FC 2 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (09-10-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 Incheon United (27-09-2026)LGangwon FC 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (20-09-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 2 - 2 Gangwon FC (13-09-2026)DGangwon FC 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (09-09-2026)
4 Jeju United FC 31 46 36 31 +5 LFC Seoul 2 - 1 Jeju United FC (10-10-2026)WGangwon FC 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (20-09-2026)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)
5 Jeonbuk Motors 31 44 39 30 +9 LDaejeon Citizen 2 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (09-10-2026)DJeonbuk Motors 2 - 2 Gwangju FC (20-09-2026)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)
6 Daejeon Citizen 31 43 48 38 +10 WDaejeon Citizen 2 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (09-10-2026)DIncheon United 1 - 1 Daejeon Citizen (20-09-2026)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)
7 Incheon United 31 42 39 33 +6 WIncheon United 3 - 0 Pohang Steelers (09-10-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 Incheon United (27-09-2026)DIncheon United 1 - 1 Daejeon Citizen (20-09-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Incheon United (12-09-2026)WIncheon United 2 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (08-09-2026)
8 FC Anyang 31 41 39 47 -8 WGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 1 FC Anyang (10-10-2026)WFC Anyang 2 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (19-09-2026)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)
9 Pohang Steelers 31 40 28 37 -9 LIncheon United 3 - 0 Pohang Steelers (09-10-2026)WPohang Steelers 2 - 1 FC Seoul (20-09-2026)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)
10 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 31 33 30 37 -7 LGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 1 FC Anyang (10-10-2026)WBucheon FC 1995 0 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (19-09-2026)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)
11 Bucheon FC 1995 31 32 31 42 -11 LGangwon FC 2 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (09-10-2026)LBucheon FC 1995 0 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (19-09-2026)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)
12 Gwangju FC 31 18 25 66 -41 WGwangju FC 4 - 3 Ulsan Hyundai FC (11-10-2026)DJeonbuk Motors 2 - 2 Gwangju FC (20-09-2026)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)

Match Coverage

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

DateMatchScoreLeagueCoverageFutMetrix
Oct 11, 2026 Home Ulsan Hyundai FC 4-3 K League 1
Gwangju Script Magnificent Seven-Goal Shocker Against Ulsan

Gwangju Script Magnificent Seven-Goal Shocker Against Ulsan This breathless 4-3 thriller proves that league position means absolutely nothing when fierce survival instincts finally kick into gear. The Opening Act: A Chaotic Flurry Down in the dreaded relegation zone, Gwangju FC were completely written off before kickoff at Gwangju Football Stadium...

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Sep 20, 2026 Away Jeonbuk Motors 2-2 K League 1
Stoppage-Time Stunner Shocks Jeonju in Four-Goal Thriller

Stoppage-Time Stunner Shocks Jeonju in Four-Goal Thriller A relentless back-and-forth battle saw basement-dwellers Gwangju FC snatch a dramatic 90th-minute point to severely frustrate high-flying Jeonbuk. Setting the Tempo The Stakes were crystal clear from the opening whistle at Jeonju World Cup Stadium. Jeonbuk Motors required maximum points to consolidate their...

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86
Sep 13, 2026 Home FC Anyang 1-1 K League 1
Stalemate in the Survival Scramble

Stalemate in the Survival Scramble A desperate bottom-of-the-table clash ended in a frustrating deadlock that leaves both sides searching for a lifeline. The Early Ambush The atmosphere at Gwangju Football Stadium was fraught with anxiety as this crucial K League 1 relegation battle kicked off. With the Stakes incredibly high...

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Sep 09, 2026 Home Jeju United FC 0-1 K League 1
Jeju United FC Deepen Gwangju FC's Relegation Misery

Jeju United FC Deepen Gwangju FC's Relegation Misery A decisive substitution proved to be the ultimate difference in a gritty affair that left the hosts staring down the barrel of relegation. A Gritty Stalemate The Stakes could not have been higher at Gwangju Football Stadium as Gwangju FC desperately sought...

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Sep 06, 2026 Away Gimcheon Sangmu FC 2-2 K League 1
Relegation Dogfight Delivers a Second-Half Sensation

Relegation Dogfight Delivers a Second-Half Sensation A desperate clash at the bottom of the table morphed into an absolute thriller as tactical substitutions completely flipped the script at Gimcheon Stadium. Clinical Execution from the Hosts The early exchanges saw Gimcheon Sangmu FC take immediate control of the tempo. They dominated...

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60
Aug 30, 2026 Home FC Seoul 2-5 K League 1
Seoul Run Riot in Seven-Goal Demolition

Seoul Run Riot in Seven-Goal Demolition A brutal reality check for the league's bottom side, as early defensive collapses and disciplinary implosions allowed the leaders to flex their championship muscles. Opening the Floodgates FC Seoul arrived at Gwangju Football Stadium with top-spot swagger, immediately setting an unrelenting tempo that pinned...

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Aug 26, 2026 Away Gangwon FC 2-2 K League 1
A Ten-Man Miracle at Chuncheon Songam Stadium

A Ten-Man Miracle at Chuncheon Songam Stadium Gangwon's astonishing late comeback against the odds exposes the exact defensive frailties keeping Gwangju anchored to the foot of the table. Early Shockwaves Arriving at Chuncheon Songam Stadium deeply entrenched in the relegation zone, Gwangju FC were expected to be mere cannon fodder...

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Aug 23, 2026 Home Incheon United 0-1 K League 1
Late Penalty Heartbreak Deepens Gwangju's Misery

Late Penalty Heartbreak Deepens Gwangju's Misery A thoroughly congested tactical battle was decided in the dying seconds, providing a brutal lesson in final-third efficiency. Early Stalemate The tension at Gwangju Football Stadium was palpable as the hosts stepped onto the pitch deeply entrenched in a grim relegation battle. Incheon United...

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43
Aug 15, 2026 Home Pohang Steelers 1-2 K League 1
Pohang Steal the Points as Wanderson Strikes Late

Pohang Steal the Points as Wanderson Strikes Late A dramatic 97th-minute winner condemned rock-bottom Gwangju FC to another brutal defeat, as Pohang Steelers executed a classic smash-and-grab despite facing overwhelming statistical pressure. The Opening Act Gwangju Football Stadium hosted a clash with massive Stakes for the hosts, desperate to spark...

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55
Aug 08, 2026 Away Bucheon FC 1995 0-0 K League 1
Paralyzed by Fear: A Goalless Grind at Bucheon Stadium

Paralyzed by Fear: A Goalless Grind at Bucheon Stadium A dire 0-0 draw at Bucheon Stadium leaves both struggling sides exactly where they started in the grim K League 1 relegation battle. Early Scraps and Set-Piece Scares This massive six-pointer was dictated entirely by a desperate need for survival. The...

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8
Aug 02, 2026 Away Daejeon Citizen 0-2 K League 1
Late Drama Deepens Gwangju's Relegation Despair

Late Drama Deepens Gwangju's Relegation Despair A cagey relegation six-pointer burst into life late on, leaving Gwangju firmly rooted to the foot of the table. A Tense Stand-Off at Daejeon World Cup Stadium The relegation battle Stakes were palpable from the first whistle as Gwangju FC arrived desperate for points....

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24
Jul 26, 2026 Home Jeju United FC 1-2 K League 1
Late Dagger Completes Jeju's Comeback

Late Dagger Completes Jeju's Comeback A devastating second-half red card completely turned the tide, allowing Jeju United to break down a resilient but exhausted Gwangju side right at the death. The Early Shock The atmosphere at Gwangju Football Stadium was thick with desperation right from the opening whistle. Rooted to...

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68
Jul 22, 2026 Home Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1-1 K League 1
Basement Stalemate Offers No Escape

Basement Stalemate Offers No Escape An explosive opening seven minutes gave way to a gritty, disjointed scrap that leaves both sides heavily anchored in the K League 1 relegation mire. A Frantic Opening Exchange This crucial relegation battle at Gwangju Football Stadium exploded into life before the crowd had even...

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36
Jul 19, 2026 Away FC Anyang 1-1 K League 1
Gwangju's Late Show Stuns Anyang

Gwangju's Late Show Stuns Anyang A stoppage-time lifeline for the league's bottom side turned a routine home win into a story of absolute defiance. A Cautious Opening The early exchanges at Anyang Stadium carried the heavy Stakes of a genuine relegation battle. FC Anyang looked to assert their mid-table authority...

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59
Jul 11, 2026 Home Pohang Steelers 0-3 K League 1
Steelers Show No Mercy to Bottom-of-the-Table Gwangju

Steelers Show No Mercy to Bottom-of-the-Table Gwangju Pohang's clinical edge turned a relatively tight territorial battle into a ruthless away victory, deepening the home side's relegation fears. The Early Breakthrough Gwangju Football Stadium witnessed a stark contrast in quality and execution. Desperate for a lifeline at the bottom of the...

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Jul 05, 2026 Home Ulsan Hyundai FC 1-1 K League 1
Defensive Masterclass: Bottom Club Stuns Title Hopefuls

Defensive Masterclass: Bottom Club Stuns Title Hopefuls A monumental goalkeeping display salvaged a vital point for the league's basement boys against a relentless attacking siege. Early Stalemate and Constant Pressure The match at Gwangju Football Stadium kicked off with a surprising rhythm, as Gwangju FC bravely edged possession against their...

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43
May 16, 2026 Away Incheon United 0-4 K League 1
Incheon United Dismantle Gwangju in Four-Goal Masterclass

Incheon United Dismantle Gwangju in Four-Goal Masterclass A ruthless attacking display highlighted the widening gulf between mid-table ambition and relegation despair. Early Onslaught Relentless forward momentum set the tone at Sungui Arena Park. Incheon United imposed their will early, establishing a controlled 57% possession that immediately suffocated their desperate opponents....

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40
May 12, 2026 Home FC Seoul 0-1 K League 1
Leaders Hold Nerve: Seoul Sink Bottom Club Gwangju

Leaders Hold Nerve: Seoul Sink Bottom Club Gwangju A contest of stark contrasts saw the title chasers utterly dominate the ball to condemn the league's basement dwellers to another bleak weekend. The One-Sided Siege The atmosphere at Gwangju Football Stadium was fraught with apprehension as the bottom club hosted the...

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27
May 09, 2026 Home Gangwon FC 0-0 K League 1
Stalemate at Gwangju Football Stadium as Penalty Miss Haunts Gangwon

Stalemate at Gwangju Football Stadium as Penalty Miss Haunts Gangwon A squandered first-half penalty defined an afternoon of intense frustration for the visitors against a stubborn relegation-threatened side. Early Territorial Dominance The pattern of play was established almost instantly as Gangwon FC took a firm grip on proceedings at Gwangju...

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May 05, 2026 Away Jeonbuk Motors 0-4 K League 1
Jeonbuk Show No Mercy in Four-Goal Demolition

Jeonbuk Show No Mercy in Four-Goal Demolition A ruthless second-half display from the hosts highlighted the gaping chasm between a title-chasing juggernaut and a side fighting desperately for survival. The Initial Resistance Early on, the Balance of play seemed considerably tighter than the league table suggested. Desperate to arrest a...

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