# 2018 in South Korean football

This article shows a summary of the 2018 football season in South Korea.

## National teams
### FIFA World Cup

For the combined qualification matches for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, South Korea won all seven matches without conceding a goal in the second round but following a series of poor results in the third round of qualifiers, including losses to China and Qatar, the former manager Uli Stielike was sacked and was replaced by under-23 coach Shin Tae-yong for the remainder of the qualifying round. Under Shin Tae-yong, the team managed to qualify as the second-placed team in their group following two goalless draws against Iran and Uzbekistan, sending South Korea to the World Cup for the ninth consecutive time. Shin quickly tested various tactics after the qualifiers, but he had difficulty carrying out his plan due to injuries of many players. Some of them were eventually excluded from the team.
At the 2018 World Cup, they lost their first game against Sweden 1–0 after conceding from a penalty. They then faced Mexico and lost 2–1 after conceding another penalty. However, despite their two consecutive losses, South Korea was not eliminated just yet. To have any chance of advancing, South Korea would have to win their final group stage match against the defending champions Germany by at least two goals and Mexico would have to defeat Sweden in its last group stage game. South Korea for its part did what it had to do to stay in contention and won 2–0 against Germany with goals from Kim Young-gwon and Son Heung-min, causing them to be eliminated in the first round for the first time in 80 years. Germany had 28 shots with 6 on target, but the South Korea's defense, led by keeper Jo Hyeon-woo, did not concede once. However, Mexico lost to Sweden that same day and thus South Korea ultimately finished third in the group. As a result, South Korea saved Mexico from being eliminated and Mexican fans heavily praised the Koreans and celebrated their victory in front of the South Korean embassy. The match is also called the "Miracle of Kazan" in South Korea although they dropped out of the tournament.
Group F table :
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | Sweden | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 | Mexico | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | –1 | 6 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 4 | Germany | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | –2 | 3 | |

### AFC U-23 Championship

Group D table :
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | South Korea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 7 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 | Vietnam | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 3 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | |
| 4 | Syria | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 2 | |

### Asian Games

Group E table :
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | Malaysia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 6 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 | South Korea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 6 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 3 | Bahrain | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | −5 | 4 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 4 | Kyrgyzstan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 1 | |
* 1 2 Head-to-head result: Malaysia 2–1 South Korea.

### Friendlies
#### Under-23 team
## Leagues
### K League 1

| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
| 1 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (C) | 38 | 26 | 8 | 4 | 75 | 31 | +44 | 86 | Qualification for Champions League group stage |
| 2 | Gyeongnam FC | 38 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 59 | 44 | +15 | 65 | Qualification for Champions League group stage |
| 3 | Ulsan Hyundai | 38 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 61 | 46 | +15 | 63 | Qualification for Champions League playoff round |
| 4 | Pohang Steelers | 38 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 47 | 48 | −1 | 54 | |
| 5 | Jeju United | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 54 | |
| 6 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 53 | 54 | −1 | 50 | |
| 7 | Daegu FC | 38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 47 | 56 | −9 | 50 | Qualification for Champions League group stage |
| 8 | Gangwon FC | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 56 | 60 | −4 | 46 | |
| 9 | Incheon United | 38 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 55 | 69 | −14 | 42 | |
| 10 | Sangju Sangmu | 38 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 41 | 52 | −11 | 40 | |
| 11 | FC Seoul (O) | 38 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 40 | 48 | −8 | 40 | Qualification for relegation playoffs |
| 12 | Jeonnam Dragons (R) | 38 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 43 | 69 | −26 | 32 | Relegation to K League 2 |
* ↑ Qualified as champions of FA Cup.

### K League 2
#### Regular season

| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | Asan Mugunghwa (C) | 36 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 54 | 27 | +27 | 72 | |
| 2 | Seongnam FC (P) | 36 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 49 | 36 | +13 | 65 | Promotion to K League 1 |
| 3 | Busan IPark | 36 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 53 | 35 | +18 | 56 | Qualification for promotion playoffs semi-final |
| 4 | Daejeon Citizen | 36 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 47 | 44 | +3 | 53 | Qualification for promotion playoffs first round |
| 5 | Gwangju FC | 36 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 51 | 41 | +10 | 48 | Qualification for promotion playoffs first round |
| 6 | FC Anyang | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 44 | 50 | −6 | 44 | |
| 7 | Suwon FC | 36 | 13 | 3 | 20 | 29 | 46 | −17 | 42 | |
| 8 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 36 | 11 | 6 | 19 | 37 | 50 | −13 | 39 | |
| 9 | Ansan Greeners | 36 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 32 | 45 | −13 | 39 | |
| 10 | Seoul E-Land | 36 | 10 | 7 | 19 | 30 | 52 | −22 | 37 | |
* ↑ Asan Mugunghwa was disqualified from promoting to the K League 1 due to lack of players who could meet clubs' requisite for maintenance. Therefore, runner-up Seongnam FC was directly promoted, and 5th-placed team Gwangju FC qualified for the promotion playoffs.

#### Promotion playoffs

FC Seoul remains in the K League 1.
| First round | First round | First round | Semi-final | Semi-final | Semi-final | Final | Final | Final | Final | Final |
| | | | 3 | Busan IPark | 3 | | | | | |
| | | | 4 | Daejeon Citizen | 0 | | | | | |
| 4 | Daejeon Citizen | 1 | 4 | Daejeon Citizen | 0 | | | | | |
| 5 | Gwangju FC | 0 | | | | | | | | |
| 5 | Gwangju FC | 0 | | | | Busan IPark | Busan IPark | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| | | | | | | FC Seoul | FC Seoul | 3 | 1 | 4 |

### Korea National League
#### Regular season

| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | Gyeongju KHNP (C) | 28 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 46 | 25 | +21 | 61 | Qualification for playoffs final |
| 2 | Gimhae City | 28 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 46 | 20 | +26 | 56 | Qualification for playoffs semi-final |
| 3 | Cheonan City | 28 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 33 | 32 | +1 | 46 | Qualification for playoffs semi-final |
| 4 | Gangneung City | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 35 | 30 | +5 | 37 | |
| 5 | Mokpo City | 28 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 36 | 42 | −6 | 31 | |
| 6 | Changwon City | 28 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 28 | 41 | −13 | 28 | |
| 7 | Daejeon Korail | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 31 | 40 | −9 | 27 | |
| 8 | Busan Transportation Corporation | 28 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 46 | −25 | 16 | |

#### Championship playoffs

| Semi-final | Semi-final | Semi-final | Semi-final | Semi-final | Final | Final | Final | Final | Final |
| 2 | Gimhae City | 3 | 3 | 6 | | | | | |
| 3 | Cheonan City | 2 | 0 | 2 | | | | | |
| 3 | Cheonan City | 2 | 0 | 2 | | Gimhae City | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| | | | | | 1 | Gyeongju KHNP | 2 | 2 | 4 |

### K3 League Advanced
#### Regular season

| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
| 1 | Gyeongju Citizen (C) | 22 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 46 | 21 | +25 | 50 | Qualification for Championship final |
| 2 | Pocheon Citizen | 22 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 58 | 30 | +28 | 46 | Qualification for Championship first round |
| 3 | Icheon Citizen | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 33 | 25 | +8 | 38 | Qualification for Championship first round |
| 4 | Gimpo Citizen | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 42 | 31 | +11 | 37 | Qualification for Championship first round |
| 5 | Chuncheon FC | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 27 | +11 | 36 | Qualification for Championship first round |
| 6 | Cheongju City | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 34 | |
| 7 | Hwaseong FC | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 32 | 25 | +7 | 33 | |
| 8 | Yangpyeong FC | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 32 | 26 | +6 | 29 | |
| 9 | Pyeongtaek Citizen | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 28 | 34 | −6 | 25 | |
| 10 | Chungbuk Cheongju | 22 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 19 | 37 | −18 | 20 | |
| 11 | Jeonju Citizen (R) | 22 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 25 | 46 | −21 | 16 | Relegation to K3 League Basic |
| 12 | Seoul Jungnang (R) | 22 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 23 | 74 | −51 | 10 | Relegation to K3 League Basic |

#### Championship playoffs

When the first round and semi-final matches were finished as draws, their winners were decided on the regular season rankings without extra time and the penalty shoot-out.
| First round | First round | First round | Semi-final | Semi-final | Semi-final | Final | Final | Final | Final | Final |
| 2 | Pocheon Citizen | 3 | | | | | | | | |
| 2 | Pocheon Citizen | 3 | | | | Gyeongju Citizen | Gyeongju Citizen | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | Chuncheon FC | 3 | | | | Gyeongju Citizen | Gyeongju Citizen | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | Chuncheon FC | 3 | Pocheon Citizen | Pocheon Citizen | 1 | Icheon Citizen | Icheon Citizen | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| | | | Icheon Citizen | Icheon Citizen | 2 | | | | | |
| 3 | Icheon Citizen | 1 | Icheon Citizen | Icheon Citizen | 2 | | | | | |
| 4 | Gimpo Citizen | 1 | | | | | | | | |

### K3 League Basic
#### Regular season

| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or qualification |
| 1 | Siheung Citizen (C, P) | 20 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 40 | 10 | +30 | 46 | Promotion to K3 League Advanced |
| 2 | Paju Citizen (P) | 20 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 61 | 15 | +46 | 43 | Promotion to K3 League Advanced |
| 3 | Busan FC | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 46 | 17 | +29 | 40 | |
| 4 | Chungju Citizen (O, P) | 20 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 45 | 17 | +28 | 40 | Qualification for promotion playoff |
| 5 | Yangju Citizen | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 41 | 19 | +22 | 38 | Qualification for promotion playoff |
| 6 | Yeoju Sejong | 20 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 50 | 29 | +21 | 34 | |
| 7 | Buyeo FC | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 47 | 41 | +6 | 24 | |
| 8 | Pyeongchang FC | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 37 | 51 | −14 | 18 | |
| 9 | Goyang Citizen | 20 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 20 | 78 | −58 | 13 | |
| 10 | Seoul United | 20 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 31 | 62 | −31 | 12 | |
| 11 | FC Uijeongbu | 20 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 25 | 104 | −79 | 8 | |
* ↑ Busan FC was dissolved just after the regular season.

#### Promotion playoff

When the match was finished as a draw, its winners were decided on the regular season rankings without extra time and the penalty shoot-out. Therefore, Chungju Citizen was promoted to the K3 League Advanced after the draw.

### WK League
#### Regular season

| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels | 28 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 84 | 21 | +63 | 69 | Qualification for playoffs final |
| 2 | Gyeongju KHNP | 28 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 54 | 35 | +19 | 53 | Qualification for playoffs semi-final |
| 3 | Suwon UDC | 28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 48 | 34 | +14 | 50 | Qualification for playoffs semi-final |
| 4 | Gumi Sportstoto | 28 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 49 | 38 | +11 | 48 | |
| 5 | Hwacheon KSPO | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 52 | 45 | +7 | 44 | |
| 6 | Seoul WFC | 28 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 34 | 57 | −23 | 21 | |
| 7 | Boeun Sangmu | 28 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 59 | −41 | 16 | |
| 8 | Changnyeong WFC | 28 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 30 | 80 | −50 | 12 | |

#### Championship playoffs

| Semi-final | Semi-final | Semi-final | Final | Final | Final | Final | Final |
| | | | 1 | Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels (p) | 0 | 4 | 4 (3) |
| 2 | Gyeongju KHNP | 2 | | Gyeongju KHNP | 3 | 1 | 4 (1) |
| 3 | Suwon UDC | 0 | | | | | |

#### Final table

| Pos | Team | Qualification |
| 1 | Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels (C) | Qualification for AFC Club Championship |
| 2 | Gyeongju KHNP | |
| 3 | Suwon UDC | |

## Domestic cups
### Korean FA Cup

| Round of 32 | Round of 32 | Round of 32 | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Round of 16 | Round of 16 | Round of 16 | Quarter-finals | Quarter-finals | Quarter-finals | Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Semi-finals | Semi-finals | Semi-finals | Final | Final | Final | Final |
| Pohang Steelers | Pohang Steelers | Pohang Steelers | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Jeonnam Dragons | Jeonnam Dragons | Jeonnam Dragons | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Jeonnam Dragons | Jeonnam Dragons | Jeonnam Dragons | 1 | Jeonnam Dragons | Jeonnam Dragons | Jeonnam Dragons | 020 | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Chuncheon FC | Chuncheon FC | Chuncheon FC | 1 | | | | | | | | |
| Daejeon Korail | Daejeon Korail | Daejeon Korail | 1 | Chuncheon FC | Chuncheon FC | Chuncheon FC | 1 | | | | | | | | |
| Chuncheon FC | Chuncheon FC | Chuncheon FC | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Chuncheon FC | Chuncheon FC | Chuncheon FC | 2 | | | | | Jeonnam Dragons (p) | Jeonnam Dragons (p) | Jeonnam Dragons (p) | 1 (4) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Asan Mugunghwa | Asan Mugunghwa | Asan Mugunghwa | 1 (2) | | | | |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 3 | | | | | Asan Mugunghwa | Asan Mugunghwa | Asan Mugunghwa | 1 (2) | | | | |
| Busan Transportation Corporation | Busan Transportation Corporation | Busan Transportation Corporation | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Busan Transportation Corporation | Busan Transportation Corporation | Busan Transportation Corporation | 1 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 1 | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Asan Mugunghwa | Asan Mugunghwa | Asan Mugunghwa | 2 | | | | | | | | |
| Asan Mugunghwa (a.e.t.) | Asan Mugunghwa (a.e.t.) | Asan Mugunghwa (a.e.t.) | 1 | Asan Mugunghwa | Asan Mugunghwa | Asan Mugunghwa | 2 | | | | | | | | |
| Asan Mugunghwa (a.e.t.) | Asan Mugunghwa (a.e.t.) | Asan Mugunghwa (a.e.t.) | 1 | | | | | | | | | 31 October – Gwangyang | 31 October – Gwangyang | 31 October – Gwangyang | 31 October – Gwangyang | | | |
| Ansan Greeners | Ansan Greeners | Ansan Greeners | 0 | | | | | | | | | 31 October – Gwangyang | 31 October – Gwangyang | 31 October – Gwangyang | 31 October – Gwangyang |
| Ansan Greeners | Ansan Greeners | Ansan Greeners | 0 | | | | | | | | | Jeonnam Dragons | Jeonnam Dragons | Jeonnam Dragons | 1 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Daegu FC | Daegu FC | Daegu FC | 020 |
| Daegu FC | Daegu FC | Daegu FC | 4 | | | | | | | | | Daegu FC | Daegu FC | Daegu FC | 020 |
| Yong In University | Yong In University | Yong In University | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Yong In University | Yong In University | Yong In University | 1 | Daegu FC | Daegu FC | Daegu FC | 8 | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Yangpyeong FC | Yangpyeong FC | Yangpyeong FC | 0 | | | | | | | | |
| Sangju Sangmu (p) | Sangju Sangmu (p) | Sangju Sangmu (p) | 2 (2) | Yangpyeong FC | Yangpyeong FC | Yangpyeong FC | 0 | | | | | | | | |
| Yangpyeong FC | Yangpyeong FC | Yangpyeong FC | 2 (4) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Yangpyeong FC | Yangpyeong FC | Yangpyeong FC | 2 (4) | | | | | Daegu FC | Daegu FC | Daegu FC | 2 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Mokpo City | Mokpo City | Mokpo City | 1 | | | | |
| Incheon United | Incheon United | Incheon United | 2 | | | | | Mokpo City | Mokpo City | Mokpo City | 1 | | | | |
| Pocheon Citizen | Pocheon Citizen | Pocheon Citizen | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pocheon Citizen | Pocheon Citizen | Pocheon Citizen | 0 | Incheon United | Incheon United | Incheon United | 1 | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Mokpo City | Mokpo City | Mokpo City | 2 | | | | | | | | |
| FC Anyang | FC Anyang | FC Anyang | 1 | Mokpo City | Mokpo City | Mokpo City | 2 | | | | | | | | |
| FC Anyang | FC Anyang | FC Anyang | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5, 8 December | 5, 8 December | 5, 8 December | 5, 8 December |
| Mokpo City (a.e.t.) | Mokpo City (a.e.t.) | Mokpo City (a.e.t.) | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5, 8 December | 5, 8 December | 5, 8 December | 5, 8 December |
| Mokpo City (a.e.t.) | Mokpo City (a.e.t.) | Mokpo City (a.e.t.) | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Daegu FC | 020 | 030 | 050 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ulsan Hyundai | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ulsan Hyundai | Ulsan Hyundai | Ulsan Hyundai | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ulsan Hyundai | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Suwon FC | Suwon FC | Suwon FC | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Suwon FC | Suwon FC | Suwon FC | 0 | Ulsan Hyundai | Ulsan Hyundai | Ulsan Hyundai | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Busan IPark | Busan IPark | Busan IPark | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Busan IPark (a.e.t.) | Busan IPark (a.e.t.) | Busan IPark (a.e.t.) | 3 | Busan IPark | Busan IPark | Busan IPark | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Gyeongju Citizen | Gyeongju Citizen | Gyeongju Citizen | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Gyeongju Citizen | Gyeongju Citizen | Gyeongju Citizen | 2 | | | | | Ulsan Hyundai | Ulsan Hyundai | Ulsan Hyundai | 2 | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Gimhae City | Gimhae City | Gimhae City | 0 | | | | | | | | |
| Gangwon FC | Gangwon FC | Gangwon FC | 1 | | | | | Gimhae City | Gimhae City | Gimhae City | 0 | | | | | | | | |
| Gimhae City | Gimhae City | Gimhae City | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Gimhae City | Gimhae City | Gimhae City | 2 | Gimhae City | Gimhae City | Gimhae City | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Gyeongju KHNP | Gyeongju KHNP | Gyeongju KHNP | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Seongnam FC | Seongnam FC | Seongnam FC | 0 | Gyeongju KHNP | Gyeongju KHNP | Gyeongju KHNP | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Seongnam FC | Seongnam FC | Seongnam FC | 0 | | | | | | | | | 31 October – Ulsan | 31 October – Ulsan | 31 October – Ulsan | 31 October – Ulsan | | | | |
| Gyeongju KHNP (a.e.t.) | Gyeongju KHNP (a.e.t.) | Gyeongju KHNP (a.e.t.) | 1 | | | | | | | | | 31 October – Ulsan | 31 October – Ulsan | 31 October – Ulsan | 31 October – Ulsan | | | | |
| Gyeongju KHNP (a.e.t.) | Gyeongju KHNP (a.e.t.) | Gyeongju KHNP (a.e.t.) | 1 | | | | | | | | | Ulsan Hyundai | Ulsan Hyundai | Ulsan Hyundai | 2 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 1 |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 6 | | | | | | | | | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 1 |
| Gimpo Citizen | Gimpo Citizen | Gimpo Citizen | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Gimpo Citizen | Gimpo Citizen | Gimpo Citizen | 1 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings (a.e.t.) | Suwon Samsung Bluewings (a.e.t.) | Suwon Samsung Bluewings (a.e.t.) | 4 | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Cheonan City | Cheonan City | Cheonan City | 2 | | | | | | | | |
| Gangneung City | Gangneung City | Gangneung City | 1 | Cheonan City | Cheonan City | Cheonan City | 2 | | | | | | | | |
| Cheonan City (a.e.t.) | Cheonan City (a.e.t.) | Cheonan City (a.e.t.) | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cheonan City (a.e.t.) | Cheonan City (a.e.t.) | Cheonan City (a.e.t.) | 2 | | | | | Suwon Samsung Bluewings (p) | Suwon Samsung Bluewings (p) | Suwon Samsung Bluewings (p) | 2 (2) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Jeju United | Jeju United | Jeju United | 2 (1) | | | | |
| FC Seoul (p) | FC Seoul (p) | FC Seoul (p) | 0 (3) | | | | | Jeju United | Jeju United | Jeju United | 2 (1) | | | | |
| Gyeongnam FC | Gyeongnam FC | Gyeongnam FC | 0 (1) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Gyeongnam FC | Gyeongnam FC | Gyeongnam FC | 0 (1) | FC Seoul | FC Seoul | FC Seoul | 1 | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Jeju United | Jeju United | Jeju United | 2 | | | | | | | | |
| Jeju United | Jeju United | Jeju United | 4 | Jeju United | Jeju United | Jeju United | 2 | | | | | | | | |
| Korea University | Korea University | Korea University | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |

### Korea National League Championship
#### Group stage

Group A :
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
| 1 | Cheonan City | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | Gimhae City | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | Busan Transportation Corporation | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | Changwon City | 3 | 1 |
Group B :
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
| 1 | Gyeongju KHNP | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | Daejeon Korail | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | Gangneung City | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | Mokpo City | 3 | 0 |

#### Knockout stage

| Semi-finals | Semi-finals | Semi-finals | Final | Final | Final |
| A1 | Cheonan City | 1 | | | |
| B2 | Daejeon Korail | 2 | | | |
| B2 | Daejeon Korail | 2 | Daejeon Korail | Daejeon Korail | 2 |
| | | | Gyeongju KHNP | Gyeongju KHNP | 1 |
| B1 | Gyeongju KHNP | 2 | Gyeongju KHNP | Gyeongju KHNP | 1 |
| A2 | Gimhae City | 0 | | | |

## International cups
### AFC Champions League

| Team | Result | Round | Aggregate | Score | Venue | Opponent |
| Jeju United | Group stage | Group G | Fourth place | 0–1 | Home | Cerezo Osaka |
| Jeju United | Group stage | Group G | Fourth place | 1–2 | Away | Cerezo Osaka |
| Jeju United | Group stage | Group G | Fourth place | 2–0 | Away | Buriram United |
| Jeju United | Group stage | Group G | Fourth place | 0–1 | Home | Buriram United |
| Jeju United | Group stage | Group G | Fourth place | 3–5 | Away | Guangzhou Evergrande |
| Jeju United | Group stage | Group G | Fourth place | 0–2 | Home | Guangzhou Evergrande |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Quarter-finals | Group E | Winners | 3–2 | Home | Kashiwa Reysol |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Quarter-finals | Group E | Winners | 2–0 | Away | Kashiwa Reysol |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Quarter-finals | Group E | Winners | 6–0 | Away | Kitchee |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Quarter-finals | Group E | Winners | 3–0 | Home | Kitchee |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Quarter-finals | Group E | Winners | 6–3 | Home | Tianjin Quanjian |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Quarter-finals | Group E | Winners | 2–4 | Away | Tianjin Quanjian |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Quarter-finals | Round of 16 | 4–3 | 2–3 | Away | Buriram United |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Quarter-finals | Round of 16 | 4–3 | 2–0 | Home | Buriram United |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Quarter-finals | Quarter-finals | 3–3 (2–4 p) | 0–3 | Home | Suwon Samsung Bluewings |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Quarter-finals | Quarter-finals | 3–3 (2–4 p) | 3–0 (a.e.t.) | Away | Suwon Samsung Bluewings |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Semi-finals | Qualifying play-offs | 5–1 | 5–1 | — | Thanh Hóa |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Semi-finals | Group H | Winners | 2–0 | Away | Sydney FC |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Semi-finals | Group H | Winners | 1–4 | Home | Sydney FC |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Semi-finals | Group H | Winners | 1–2 | Home | Kashima Antlers |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Semi-finals | Group H | Winners | 1–0 | Away | Kashima Antlers |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Semi-finals | Group H | Winners | 1–1 | Home | Shanghai Shenhua |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Semi-finals | Group H | Winners | 2–0 | Away | Shanghai Shenhua |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Semi-finals | Round of 16 | 3–1 | 0–1 | Away | Ulsan Hyundai |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Semi-finals | Round of 16 | 3–1 | 3–0 | Home | Ulsan Hyundai |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Semi-finals | Quarter-finals | 3–3 (4–2 p) | 3–0 | Away | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Semi-finals | Quarter-finals | 3–3 (4–2 p) | 0–3 (a.e.t.) | Home | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Semi-finals | Semi-finals | 5–6 | 2–3 | Away | Kashima Antlers |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Semi-finals | Semi-finals | 5–6 | 3–3 | Home | Kashima Antlers |
| Ulsan Hyundai | Round of 16 | Group F | Runners-up | 3–3 | Away | Melbourne Victory |
| Ulsan Hyundai | Round of 16 | Group F | Runners-up | 6–2 | Home | Melbourne Victory |
| Ulsan Hyundai | Round of 16 | Group F | Runners-up | 2–1 | Home | Kawasaki Frontale |
| Ulsan Hyundai | Round of 16 | Group F | Runners-up | 2–2 | Away | Kawasaki Frontale |
| Ulsan Hyundai | Round of 16 | Group F | Runners-up | 2–2 | Away | Shanghai SIPG |
| Ulsan Hyundai | Round of 16 | Group F | Runners-up | 0–1 | Home | Shanghai SIPG |
| Ulsan Hyundai | Round of 16 | Round of 16 | 1–3 | 1–0 | Home | Suwon Samsung Bluewings |
| Ulsan Hyundai | Round of 16 | Round of 16 | 1–3 | 0–3 | Away | Suwon Samsung Bluewings |