Gimcheon Sangmu FC

Gimcheon Stadium · Est. 1985

Capacity: 32,000Gimcheongrass
2026

Gimcheon Sangmu FC's 2026 K League 1 Campaign

Gimcheon Sangmu FC's 2026 K League 1 journey was a test of resilience rather than flair. Finishing 11th with 14 points from 15 matches, the side managed just two wins, both on the road, alongside eight draws and five defeats. Their 15 goals scored were overshadowed by 21 conceded, highlighting defensive frailties especially at home where all three losses came with a leaky backline that allowed 12 goals.

The season's form was a procession of draws, interspersed with patches of losses and a brief late surge of two wins which, sadly, did little to alter their league fate. With no home wins, Gimcheon Sangmu will surely be looking to turn their stadium into a fortress rather than a revolving door in future campaigns.

Looking ahead, the challenge will be to convert those stalemates into victories and tighten the defence, aiming for a steadier footing in the league table. After all, football is often about finding the right balance — and perhaps a bit more joy in front of goal.

Points trajectory

Manager

Seung-jin Joo

Season at a glance

W 2·D 8·L 51521 GF/GA-6 GD2 clean sheetsWLLDL

Streaks

Last 5 home0W2D3Llast 5
Last 5 away2W2D1Llast 5
Scored3/5
Conceded5/5

K League 1 table

#TeamPPts
1FC Seoul1532
10Daejeon Citizen1617
11Gimcheon Sangmu FC1514
12Gwangju FC157
As of 5 Jun 2026View full table →
Last 5: ←oldest

Gimcheon Sangmu FC's 2026 K League 1 Form

Gimcheon Sangmu FC's 2026 campaign in the K League 1 has been a tale of near misses and stubborn resilience. With only 2 wins out of 15 matches, their biggest win streak reaching just two games, consistency has been elusive. Most of their dropped points have come via draws rather than defeats, as evidenced by their 8 stalemates compared to 5 losses.

Interestingly, their away form (2 wins) outshines their home record, where they have yet to savour victory. Conceding 21 goals and scoring 15, the minus-six goal difference suggests defensive frailties, particularly at home where 12 goals have leaked. Still, managing two clean sheets away indicates some defensive promise on the road.

In short, Gimcheon Sangmu FC's season has been more about grinding out draws than stringing together wins, leaving them with a modest points tally and plenty of room for improvement.

Statistics

Home / Away splits

HomeGoals forAway
5
10
HomeGoals againstAway
12
9
HomeClean sheetsAway
0
2
HomeFailed to scoreAway
2
2
HomeAvg goals scored / gameAway
0.70vs1.30

Biggest results

  • Biggest away win0-2
  • Biggest home loss0-3
  • Biggest away loss2-1

Week-by-week trends

team vs league avg (dashed)
Goals for
16
Goals against
22
Goal difference
-6
Clean sheets
2
Points / round
15.0

Team Intelligence

Form & Record

Last 15 competitive

DDDDDLDDLWWLLDL
Win %13.3%
Clean Sheet %13.3%
Avg Scored1.00
Avg Conceded1.40
Injuries

No current injuries reported

Advanced Metrics
QA Goals/Game0.95
QA Conceded/Game1.47
Opposition Strength1.05x league average

Current Streaks

Competitive matches only

  • Scored in 3 of last 5 games

  • Conceded in their last 5 games

  • No active streak

  • No active streak

  • Lost 3 of last 5 games

  • Drew 2 of last 5 games

  • Failed to score in 2 of last 5 games

Gimcheon Sangmu FC: Home and Away Contrasts

Gimcheon Sangmu FC's 2026 K League 1 campaign reveals a curious split between home and away performances. At home, they have yet to register a single win, drawing four and losing three, while scoring only five goals but conceding twelve. This defensive fragility is compounded by the absence of clean sheets on home turf.

Away from home, however, they have found slightly better form, racking up both their wins and clean sheets on the road. Ten goals scored and just nine conceded away suggest a team that perhaps thrives on the counter or feels less pressure when not playing in front of their own fans.

Overall, Gimcheon Sangmu FC’s struggles at home contrast with their relatively steadier away displays, pointing to a side that needs to shore up its defence and find a bit more attacking spark at their own ground.

Gimcheon Sangmu FC's Fipster Record

Gimcheon Sangmu FC are currently sitting 11th in the K League 1 for the 2026 campaign, having won just twice in 15 games with a tendency towards draws. Their record shows a defence that leaks more goals than they score, particularly at home where clean sheets have been elusive.

Regarding Fipster's prediction model, it is still building its record on Gimcheon Sangmu FC this season, with no graded fixtures scored so far. This means there is no historical prediction performance to lean on just yet—so any insights remain fresh and unseasoned, much like their win tally.

Venue

Gimcheon Stadium

Gimcheon Stadium

Gimcheon
Capacity: 32,000
Surface: grass