Pohang Steelers

POH

한국어 flag 한국어
Form: DDLDW
Squad Size 38
City Pohang
Stadium Steelyard Stadium
Founded 1973

Pohang Steelers occupy 8th in K League 1 with 40 points collected, with mixed recent results. 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 Kim Dong-Jin (INTERCEPTOR), Hwang Seo-Woong (DRIBBLER), and Juninho Rocha (SILVER BOOT).

Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

#8
Form:
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Overall

Matches Played30
Wins11
Draws7
Losses12
Points40
Win Rate37%

Goals For

Goals For28
Goals Against34
Goal Difference -6
Goals / game0.9
Conceded / game1.1

Defense & discipline

Clean Sheets10
Failed to score12
Penalties scored4
Penalties missed1

Best streaks

2 Win streak
2 Draw streak
5 Loss streak

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 FC Seoul 30 62 56 25 +31 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)WGwangju FC 2 - 5 FC Seoul (30-08-2026)
2 Ulsan Hyundai FC 30 47 45 40 +5 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)WUlsan Hyundai FC 3 - 1 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (29-08-2026)
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 30 46 35 29 +6 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)WJeju United FC 3 - 1 Daejeon Citizen (30-08-2026)
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 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)
9 FC Anyang 30 38 38 47 -9 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)DBucheon FC 1995 1 - 1 FC Anyang (29-08-2026)
10 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 30 33 30 36 -6 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)LUlsan Hyundai FC 3 - 1 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (29-08-2026)
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 30 15 21 63 -42 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)LGwangju FC 2 - 5 FC Seoul (30-08-2026)

Match Coverage

Pohang Steelers results, scores, and our take on recent matches

DateMatchScoreLeagueCoverageFutMetrix
Oct 09, 2026 Away Incheon United 0-3 K League 1
Incheon's First-Half Avalanche Buries Pohang

Incheon's First-Half Avalanche Buries Pohang A ruthless 45-minute display turned a tense relegation six-pointer into an absolute procession. The First Blow Relegation clashes usually carry massive Stakes and cautious starts, but Incheon United threw away the script at Incheon Football Stadium. They edged possession in the opening phases, quickly transforming...

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Sep 20, 2026 Home FC Seoul 2-1 K League 1
Survival Instinct Stuns the Champions

Survival Instinct Stuns the Champions Pohang Steelers proved that survival instinct can outshine championship pedigree by stunning the newly crowned titleholders in a thrilling upset. Survival Instinct Kicks In The script at Sangju Civic Stadium was supposed to be a coronation for FC Seoul , who arrived having mathematically clinched...

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74
Sep 15, 2026 Away Beijing Guoan 1-3 AFC Champions League Elite
Explosive Start Cements Beijing Dominance

Explosive Start Cements Beijing Dominance An explosive twelve-minute opening sequence defined a match where clinical finishing thoroughly outshined pure possession. A Frantic Opening Act Beijing Workers' Stadium barely had time to settle before Beijing Guoan ignited this continental clash. Chadrac Akolo smashed home an explosive opener just two minutes in,...

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58
Sep 12, 2026 Away Daejeon Citizen 2-2 K League 1
Substitution Masterclass Sparks Late Daejeon Revival

Substitution Masterclass Sparks Late Daejeon Revival Trailing by two goals after a quick-fire double, the hosts turned to their bench to engineer a remarkable late comeback that salvages a crucial point. The Shock Awakening The action at Daejeon World Cup Stadium began with Daejeon Citizen establishing a clear rhythm, but...

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87
Sep 09, 2026 Home Gimcheon Sangmu FC 0-0 K League 1
Steel Yard Stalemate: Red Card Drama Yields No Winner

Steel Yard Stalemate: Red Card Drama Yields No Winner A gritty K League 1 relegation dogfight ultimately lacked the final-third precision required to shift the survival narrative for either side. Early Steel Yard Skirmishes Both teams marched onto the pitch at the Pohang Steel Yard desperate for a lifeline, fully...

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27
Sep 05, 2026 Away Jeonbuk Motors 0-2 K League 1
Pure Efficiency: Jeonbuk's Two-Minute Masterclass

Pure Efficiency: Jeonbuk's Two-Minute Masterclass A masterclass in absolute ruthlessness saw Jeonbuk turn their only two shots of the match into a pivotal victory in the title race. The Standoff The high Stakes of this crunch match were evident from the opening whistle at Jeonju World Cup Stadium, with crucial...

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Aug 30, 2026 Away Gangwon FC 0-0 K League 1
Chuncheon Chess Match Ends in Frustrating Deadlock

Chuncheon Chess Match Ends in Frustrating Deadlock A desperately low-event draw does little to help either side's push for the upper echelons of the K League 1 table. The Opening Act The opening exchanges at Chuncheon Songam Stadium immediately signaled what kind of afternoon this would be in this K...

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13
Aug 25, 2026 Away Jeju United FC 2-1 K League 1
Pohang Steelers Execute Perfect Away Mission in Jeju

Pohang Steelers Execute Perfect Away Mission in Jeju Pohang Steelers leapfrogged their rivals in the standings with a clinical away performance that significantly shifted the K League 1 upper-half picture. The Early Breakthrough Both teams walked onto the pitch at the Jeju World Cup Stadium acutely aware of the league...

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56
Aug 22, 2026 Away Bucheon FC 1995 0-3 K League 1
Bucheon's Brilliance Deepens Pohang's Misery

Bucheon's Brilliance Deepens Pohang's Misery A commanding victory for the hosts flips the script on the standings, pulling them within a breath of safety while dragging their battered opponents deeper into crisis. Early Dominance The stage was set at Bucheon Stadium for a vital league clash that perfectly encapsulated the...

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35
Aug 15, 2026 Away Gwangju FC 2-1 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 Home Ulsan Hyundai FC 0-2 K League 1
Brutal Efficiency: Ulsan Sink Pohang in Two-Minute Blitz

Brutal Efficiency: Ulsan Sink Pohang in Two-Minute Blitz High Stakes defined this derby, but Ulsan's clinical finishing completely dismantled Pohang's empty possession game. The Illusion of Control The atmosphere at Pohang Steel Yard crackled with the heavy Intensity you would expect from a fiercely contested Gyeongsang Derby. Pohang Steelers came...

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49
Aug 01, 2026 Home Gimcheon Sangmu FC 0-1 K League 1
Steel Yard Stunner: Nishiya's Moment of Madness Gifts Gimcheon Victory

Steel Yard Stunner: Nishiya's Moment of Madness Gifts Gimcheon Victory A stark reminder that in the murky waters of a relegation dogfight, one moment of indiscipline can completely dismantle a tactical game plan and shift the entire trajectory of a season. A Tense Tactical Stalemate The early tactical exchanges at...

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34
Jul 25, 2026 Home Jeonbuk Motors 0-2 K League 1
Jeonbuk's Ruthless Counter-Attacks Silence the Steel Yard

Jeonbuk's Ruthless Counter-Attacks Silence the Steel Yard A tactical masterclass in soaking up pressure allowed the visitors to strike when it mattered most, creating a critical gap in the K League 1 title race. Early Warnings and Tactical Chess The highly anticipated K League Title Clash always promised fireworks, and...

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64
Jul 22, 2026 Away FC Seoul 1-3 K League 1
Ruthless Counter-Attacks Extend Seoul's Reign at the Summit

Ruthless Counter-Attacks Extend Seoul's Reign at the Summit In a classic clash of distinct styles, ruthless counter-attacking efficiency triumphed over sterile domination to reinforce the hosts' firm grip on the league title race. The Early Standoff The atmosphere at Seoul World Cup Stadium crackled with anticipation, reflecting the massive Stakes...

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73
Jul 18, 2026 Away Jeju United FC 1-2 K League 1
Island Eruption: A Four-Minute Turnaround

Island Eruption: A Four-Minute Turnaround A dramatic late comeback breathed life into the hosts' turbulent campaign, proving they can punch above their weight when it matters most. A Tense Tactical Standoff Jeju World Cup Stadium hosted a match where the tension was palpable from the very first whistle. Jeju United...

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75
Jul 11, 2026 Away Gwangju FC 3-0 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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38
Jul 04, 2026 Away FC Anyang 3-2 K League 1
10-Man Pohang Steelers Survive Five-Goal Epic at Anyang

10-Man Pohang Steelers Survive Five-Goal Epic at Anyang In a match defined by high stakes and chaotic momentum swings, ten-man Pohang Steelers showed extraordinary resolve to edge a thrilling 3-2 battle. Fast Out the Blocks Anyang Stadium barely had time to settle before the match exploded into life. Wanderson stunned...

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97
May 17, 2026 Away Bucheon FC 1995 0-2 K League 1
A Masterclass in Counter-Attacking Brutality

A Masterclass in Counter-Attacking Brutality A masterclass in rope-a-dope football saw the hosts absorb endless pressure before delivering two lethal counter-punches to secure a massive upset. Siege Mentality A high Intensity opening set the tone at Bucheon Stadium, as the visitors immediately staked their claim on the pitch. Pohang Steelers...

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May 12, 2026 Away Incheon United 1-0 K League 1
Spot-Kick Decides Mid-Table Chess Match at Sungui Arena Park

Spot-Kick Decides Mid-Table Chess Match at Sungui Arena Park In a tense battle for positioning, Pohang absorbed immense pressure to walk away with a highly pragmatic victory on the road. The Initial Sparring The Stakes were evident from the first whistle at Sungui Arena Park, as both sides understood the...

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May 09, 2026 Away Daejeon Citizen 2-0 K League 1
Ruthless Pohang Expose Daejeon's Sterile Dominance

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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