Pohang Steelers
Steelyard Stadium · Est. 1973
Pohang Steelers' 2026 K League 1 Campaign
Pohang Steelers wrapped up the 2026 K League 1 season in a respectable fifth place, amassing 22 points from 15 matches. Their record of six wins, four draws, and five losses reflects a fairly balanced season, with an equal number of goals scored and conceded — 12 apiece. The Steelers showed a tendency to perform slightly better away from home, netting eight goals on the road compared to just four at home. Defensively, they kept seven clean sheets, split between home and away fixtures.
The team's form was a bit of a rollercoaster, with runs of draws and losses punctuated by a couple of back-to-back wins. Notably, their longest winning streak was two games, highlighting a campaign that had its moments but lacked sustained momentum. With a neutral goal difference and a mid-table finish, Pohang will likely look to build on this foundation and push higher up the table in the coming challenges, aiming for more consistency and a sharper attacking edge.
Points trajectory
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Next match
K League 1 table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Seoul | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | +15 | 32 |
| 4 |  Ulsan Hyundai FC | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | +2 | 26 |
| 5 |  Pohang Steelers | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | +1 | 25 |
| 6 |  Incheon United | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | +4 | 21 |
Pohang Steelers' 2026 K League 1 Campaign So Far
Pohang Steelers have shown a patchy but resilient form in the 2026 K League 1 season. Their results display a tendency towards inconsistency, with a sequence of draws and losses interrupted by brief winning spurts. The longest winning streak they've managed is two consecutive victories, suggesting they haven't quite found sustained momentum yet.
The Steelers have dropped points fairly evenly between draws and defeats, with four draws and five losses from 15 matches. This balance hints at a team that's hard to beat but also struggles to convert tight games into wins. Their goal difference sits perfectly level at zero, reflecting a season of narrow margins both for and against.
Home and away performances are quite balanced, with three wins each, and the defence has managed seven clean sheets in total—an encouraging sign amid the ups and downs. Pohang's challenge will be to turn these hard-fought draws into wins if they want to climb higher in the table.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Biggest results
- Biggest home win1-0
- Biggest away win0-2
- Biggest home loss0-2
- Biggest away loss2-0
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Team Intelligence
Form & Record▾
Last 15 competitive
Injuries▾
No current injuries reported
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Current Streaks
Competitive matches only
Scored in 4 of last 5 games
Conceded in 3 of last 5 games
Clean sheet in 2 of last 5 games
Won 3 of last 5 games
Lost 1 of last 5 games
Drew 1 of last 5 games
Failed to score in 1 of last 5 games
Pohang Steelers: Home and Away Analysis
Pohang Steelers present an intriguing split between their home and away performances in the K League 1 2026 campaign. At home, they have scored a modest four goals while conceding five, managing four clean sheets in the process. This suggests a somewhat cautious approach on home turf, prioritising defensive solidity over attacking flair.
Conversely, their away record shows a more adventurous side, with eight goals scored but also seven conceded. Despite the higher goal tally, the defence appears less reliable on the road, although three clean sheets indicate they can still keep their shape.
Overall, Pohang’s ability to win both home and away matches equally – three each – highlights their adaptability, but the contrasting goal stats imply different tactical moods depending on venue. Perhaps they prefer to soak up pressure at home and hit on the counter away, making for an interesting watch in their upcoming fixtures.
Fipster's Record on Pohang Steelers
Fipster is still building a record on Pohang Steelers this season, with no graded fixtures yet to its name. While the model hasn't had a chance to showcase its predictive prowess for the Steelers in 2026, this means every forecast will be a fresh test.
Given their mixed form in K League 1, Fipster's upcoming predictions could provide some much-needed clarity amid the team's up-and-down campaign so far.
Venue
Steelyard Stadium
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Yun Pyeong-GookGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 |  Hwang In-JaeGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 |  Lee Seung-HwanGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 29 |  Hong Sung-minGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  Eo Jeong-WonDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | Kim Ye-SungDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 |  Jeon Min-GwangDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | Jin Si-wooDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 |  Kang Min-JunDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 |  Lee Chang-WooDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 |  Park Chan-YongDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | Han Hyeon-SeoDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | Kim Seung-HoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 |  Juninho RochaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 |  Hwang Jae-HwanMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  Kim Dong-JinMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 |  Shin Kwang-HoonMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 | Beom-jun KimMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 31 |  Kento NishiyaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 36 | H. KimMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 40 |  Ki Sung-YuengMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 70 |  Hwang Seo-WoongMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 |  Kim In-SungAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 |  An Jae-JunAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  Jakob TranziskaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 |  Cho Sang-HyeokAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 |  Lee Ho-JaeAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 |  Jorge LuizAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 |  Son Seung-BeomAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 30 | Kim Yong-HakAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 34 |  Baek Seung-WonAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 37 |  Jung Han-MinAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 77 |  WandersonAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
