2018_in_South_Korean_football
This article shows a summary of the 2018 football season in South Korea.
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Main article: South Korea national football team results (2010–2019)
FIFA World Cup
Main article: South Korea at the 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.[1] 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.[2] 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.[3]
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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.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6] The match is also called the "Miracle of Kazan" in South Korea although they dropped out of the tournament.[7]
Sweden 
v 
South Korea
v 
South Korea
| 18 June Group F | Sweden | 1–0 | South Korea | Nizhny Novgorod, Russia |
| 15:00 UTC+3 | Report |
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Stadium: Nizhny Novgorod Stadium Attendance: 42,300 Referee: Joel Aguilar (El Salvador) |
South Korea v 
Mexico
v 
Mexico
| 23 June Group F | South Korea | 1–2 | Mexico | Rostov-on-Don, Russia |
| 18:00 UTC+3 |
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Report | Stadium: Rostov Arena Attendance: 43,472 Referee: Milorad Mažić (Serbia) |
South Korea v 
Germany
v 
Germany
| 27 June Group F | South Korea | 2–0 | Germany | Kazan, Russia |
| 17:00 UTC+3 |
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Report | Stadium: Kazan Arena Attendance: 41,835 Referee: Mark Geiger (United States) |
More information Group F table, Pos ...
| Group F table | ||||||||||
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| 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 | |
| 3 | South Korea |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 4 | Germany |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | –2 | 3 | |
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AFC U-23 Championship
See also: 2018 AFC U-23 Championship
South Korea v 
Vietnam
v 
Vietnam
| 11 January Group D | South Korea | 2–1 | Vietnam | Kunshan, China |
| 19:30 (UTC+8) |
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Report | Quang Hải  17' |
Stadium: Kunshan Stadium Attendance: 766 Referee: Turki Al-Khudhayr (Saudi Arabia) |
Syria 
v South Korea
v South Korea
| 14 January Group D | Syria | 0–0 | South Korea | Kunshan, China |
| 19:30 (UTC+8) | Report | Stadium: Kunshan Stadium Attendance: 685 Referee: Ravshan Irmatov (Uzbekistan) |
South Korea v 
Australia
v 
Australia
| 17 January Group D | South Korea | 3–2 | Australia | Kunshan, China |
| 19:30 (UTC+8) |
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Report | Stadium: Kunshan Stadium Attendance: 678 Referee: Abdulrahman Al-Jassim (Qatar) |
More information Pos, Team ...
| 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 | |
| 3 | Australia |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | |
| 4 | Syria |
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 2 |
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South Korea v 
Malaysia
v 
Malaysia
| 20 January Quarter-finals | South Korea | 2–1 | Malaysia | Kunshan, China |
| 16:00 (UTC+8) |
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Report | Thanabalan 67' |
Stadium: Kunshan Stadium Attendance: 738 Referee: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan) |
Uzbekistan 
v South Korea
v South Korea
| 23 January Semi-finals | Uzbekistan | 4–1 (a.e.t.) | South Korea | Kunshan, China |
| 19:30 (UTC+8) |
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Report | Hwang Hyun-soo 58' |
Stadium: Kunshan Stadium Attendance: 367 Referee: Turki Al-Khudhayr (Saudi Arabia) |
Qatar 
v South Korea
v South Korea
| 26 January Third place match | Qatar | 1–0 | South Korea | Kunshan, China |
| 19:30 (UTC+8) | Afif 39' |
Report | Stadium: Kunshan Stadium Attendance: 168 Referee: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan) |
Asian Games
South Korea v 
Bahrain
v 
Bahrain
| 15 August Group E | South Korea | 6–0 | Bahrain | Soreang, Indonesia |
| 19:00 (UTC+7) |
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Report | Stadium: Jalak Harupat Stadium Referee: Takuto Okabe (Japan) |
Malaysia v South Korea
v South Korea
| 17 August Group E | Malaysia | 2–1 | South Korea | Soreang, Indonesia |
| 19:00 (UTC+7) | Safawi 5', 45+1' |
Report | Hwang Ui-jo 87' |
Stadium: Jalak Harupat Stadium Referee: Mohammed Al-Hoish (Saudi Arabia) |
South Korea v 
Kyrgyzstan
v 
Kyrgyzstan
| 20 August Group E | South Korea | 1–0 | Kyrgyzstan | Soreang, Indonesia |
| 19:00 (UTC+7) | Son Heung-min 63' |
Report | Stadium: Jalak Harupat Stadium Referee: Masoud Tufaylieh (Syria) |
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 6[lower-alpha 1] | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 | South Korea |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 6[lower-alpha 1] | |
| 3 | Bahrain |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | −5 | 4 | |
| 4 | Kyrgyzstan |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 1 |
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Iran 
v South Korea
v South Korea
| 23 August Round of 16 | Iran | 0–2 | South Korea | Cikarang, Indonesia |
| 19:30 (UTC+7) | Report |
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Stadium: Wibawa Mukti Stadium Referee: Ahmad Yacoub Ibrahim (Jordan) |
Uzbekistan v South Korea
v South Korea
| 27 August Quarter-finals | Uzbekistan | 3–4 (a.e.t.) | South Korea | Bekasi, Indonesia |
| 16:00 (UTC+7) |
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Report |
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Stadium: Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium Referee: Mohammed Al-Hoish (Saudi Arabia) |
Vietnam v South Korea
v South Korea
| 29 August Semi-finals | Vietnam | 1–3 | South Korea | Cibinong, Indonesia |
| 16:00 (UTC+7) | Minh Vương 70' |
Report |
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Stadium: Pakansari Stadium Referee: Masoud Tufaylieh (Syria) |
South Korea v 
Japan
v 
Japan
| 1 September Final | South Korea | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Japan | Cibinong, Indonesia |
| 18:30 (UTC+7) |
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Report | Ueda 115' |
Stadium: Pakansari Stadium Referee: Aziz Asimov (Uzbekistan) |
Friendlies
Senior team
South Korea v 
Moldova
v 
Moldova
| 27 January | South Korea | 1–0 | Moldova | Antalya, Turkey |
| 16:00 UTC+3 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Mardan Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Alper Ulusoy (Turkey) |
South Korea v 
Jamaica
v 
Jamaica
| 30 January | South Korea | 2–2 | Jamaica | Antalya, Turkey |
| 14:00 UTC+3 |
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Report | Stadium: Mardan Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Alper Ulusoy (Turkey) |
South Korea v 
Latvia
v 
Latvia
| 3 February | South Korea | 1–0 | Latvia | Antalya, Turkey |
| 17:30 UTC+3 |
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Report | Stadium: Mardan Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Ali Palabıyık (Turkey) |
Northern Ireland 
v South Korea
v South Korea
| 24 March | Northern Ireland | 2–1 | South Korea | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| 14:00 UTC±0 |
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Report | Stadium: Windsor Park Attendance: 18,103 Referee: Bobby Madden (Scotland) |
Poland 
v South Korea
v South Korea
| 27 March | Poland | 3–2 | South Korea | Chorzów, Poland |
| 20:45 UTC+2 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Silesian Stadium Attendance: 53,129 Referee: Tore Hansen (Norway) |
South Korea v 
Honduras
v 
Honduras
| 28 May | South Korea | 2–0 | Honduras | Daegu, South Korea |
| 20:00 UTC+9 |
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Report | Stadium: Daegu Stadium Attendance: 33,252 Referee: Hiroyuki Kimura (Japan) |
South Korea v 
Bosnia and Herzegovina
v 
Bosnia and Herzegovina
| 1 June | South Korea | 1–3 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Jeonju, South Korea |
| 20:00 UTC+9 |
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Report | Stadium: Jeonju World Cup Stadium Attendance: 41,254 Referee: Peter Green (Australia) |
South Korea v 
Bolivia
v 
Bolivia
| 7 June | South Korea | 0–0 | Bolivia | Innsbruck, Austria |
| 14:10 UTC+2 | Report | Stadium: Tivoli-Neu Attendance: 500 Referee: Robert Schörgenhofer (Austria) |
South Korea v 
Senegal
v 
Senegal
| 11 June | South Korea | 0–2 | Senegal | Grödig, Austria |
| 15:30 UTC+2 | Report | Stadium: Untersberg-Arena Referee: Harald Lechner (Austria) |
South Korea v 
Costa Rica
v 
Costa Rica
| 7 September | South Korea | 2–0 | Costa Rica | Goyang, South Korea |
| 20:00 UTC+9 |
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Report | Stadium: Goyang Stadium Attendance: 36,127 Referee: Ma Ning (China) |
South Korea v 
Chile
v 
Chile
| 11 September | South Korea | 0–0 | Chile | Suwon, South Korea |
| 20:00 UTC+9 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Suwon World Cup Stadium Attendance: 40,127 Referee: Ryuji Sato (Japan) |
South Korea v 
Uruguay
v 
Uruguay
| 12 October | South Korea | 2–1 | Uruguay | Seoul, South Korea |
| 20:00 UTC+9 |
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Report | Stadium: Seoul World Cup Stadium Attendance: 64,170 Referee: Alireza Faghani (Iran) |
South Korea v 
Panama
v 
Panama
| 16 October | South Korea | 2–2 | Panama | Cheonan, South Korea |
| 20:00 UTC+9 |
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Report | Stadium: Cheonan Stadium Attendance: 25,556 Referee: Alireza Faghani (Iran) |
Australia v South Korea
v South Korea
| 17 November | Australia | 1–1 | South Korea | Brisbane, Australia |
| 18:50 UTC+10 | Report |
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Stadium: Suncorp Stadium Attendance: 32,922 Referee: Jumpei Iida (Japan) |
South Korea v Uzbekistan
v Uzbekistan
| 20 November | South Korea | 4–0 | Uzbekistan | Brisbane, Australia |
| 20:00 UTC+10 |
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Report | Stadium: QSAC Attendance: 1,705 Referee: Chris Beath (Australia) |
South Korea v 
Saudi Arabia
v 
Saudi Arabia
| 31 December | South Korea | 0–0 | Saudi Arabia | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| 20:00 UTC+4 | Report |
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Stadium: Baniyas Stadium Attendance: 300 Referee: Adel Al Naqbi (United Arab Emirates) |
Under-23 team
Indonesia 
v South Korea
v South Korea
| 23 June | Indonesia | 1–2 | South Korea | Cibinong, Indonesia |
| (UTC+7) | Hansamu 90+4' |
Report |
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Stadium: Pakansari Stadium |
K League 1
Main article: 2018 K League 1
More information Pos, Team ...
| 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 | |
| 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[lower-alpha 1] |
| 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 |
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Source: K League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goals scored; 3) Goal difference; 4) Wins; 5) Head-to-head points
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goals scored; 3) Goal difference; 4) Wins; 5) Head-to-head points
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- Qualified as champions of FA Cup.
K League 2
Main article: 2018 K League 2
Regular season
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asan Mugunghwa[lower-alpha 1] (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 | |
| 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 |
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Source: K League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goals scored; 3) Goal difference; 4) Wins; 5) Head-to-head points
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goals scored; 3) Goal difference; 4) Wins; 5) Head-to-head points
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Notes:
- 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.[8]
Promotion playoffs
FC Seoul remains in the K League 1.
| First round | Semi-final | Final | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | Busan IPark | 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | Daejeon Citizen | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | Daejeon Citizen | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | Gwangju FC | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| Busan IPark | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| FC Seoul | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||||||
Korea National League
Main article: 2018 Korea National League
Regular season
More information Pos, Team ...
| 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 | |
| 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 |
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Championship playoffs
| Semi-final | Final | ||||||||||||
| 2 | Gimhae City | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||||||||
| 3 | Cheonan City | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||
| Gimhae City | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 1 | Gyeongju KHNP | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||
K3 League Advanced
Main article: 2018 K3 League Advanced
Regular season
More information Pos, Team ...
| 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 | |
| 4 | Gimpo Citizen | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 42 | 31 | +11 | 37 | |
| 5 | Chuncheon FC | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 27 | +11 | 36 | |
| 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 |
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Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
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 | Semi-final | Final | |||||||||||||
| 2 | Pocheon Citizen | 3 | |||||||||||||
| Gyeongju Citizen | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | Chuncheon FC | 3 | |||||||||||||
| Pocheon Citizen | 1 | Icheon Citizen | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| Icheon Citizen | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | Icheon Citizen | 1 | |||||||||||||
| 4 | Gimpo Citizen | 1 | |||||||||||||
K3 League Basic
Main article: 2018 K3 League Basic
Regular season
More information Pos, Team ...
| 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 | |
| 3 | Busan FC[lower-alpha 1] | 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 | |
| 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 |
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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.[9]
Chungju Tangeumdae Stadium, Chungju
WK League
Main article: 2018 WK League
Regular season
More information Pos, Team ...
| 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 | |
| 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 |
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Source: Soccerway
Championship playoffs
| Semi-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
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | 0 | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels (C) | Qualification for AFC Club Championship | |
| 2 | Gyeongju KHNP | ||
| 3 | Suwon UDC |
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Korean FA Cup
Main article: 2018 Korean FA Cup
| Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pohang Steelers | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeonnam Dragons | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeonnam Dragons | 020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chuncheon FC | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Daejeon Korail | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chuncheon FC | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeonnam Dragons (p) | 1 (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asan Mugunghwa | 1 (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Busan Transportation Corporation | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asan Mugunghwa | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asan Mugunghwa (a.e.t.) | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 31 October – Gwangyang | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ansan Greeners | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeonnam Dragons | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Daegu FC | 020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Daegu FC | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yong In University | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Daegu FC | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yangpyeong FC | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sangju Sangmu (p) | 2 (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yangpyeong FC | 2 (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Daegu FC | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mokpo City | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incheon United | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pocheon Citizen | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incheon United | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mokpo City | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FC Anyang | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5, 8 December | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mokpo City (a.e.t.) | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Daegu FC | 020 | 030 | 050 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ulsan Hyundai | 1 | 0 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ulsan Hyundai | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suwon FC | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ulsan Hyundai | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Busan IPark | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Busan IPark (a.e.t.) | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gyeongju Citizen | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ulsan Hyundai | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gimhae City | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gangwon FC | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gimhae City | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gimhae City | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gyeongju KHNP | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seongnam FC | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 31 October – Ulsan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gyeongju KHNP (a.e.t.) | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ulsan Hyundai | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gimpo Citizen | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings (a.e.t.) | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cheonan City | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gangneung City | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cheonan City (a.e.t.) | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings (p) | 2 (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeju United | 2 (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FC Seoul (p) | 0 (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gyeongnam FC | 0 (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FC Seoul | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeju United | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeju United | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Korea University | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Korea National League Championship
Main article: 2018 Korea National League Championship
Group stage
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Knockout stage
| Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||
| A1 | Cheonan City | 1 | |||||||
| B2 | Daejeon Korail | 2 | |||||||
| Daejeon Korail | 2 | ||||||||
| Gyeongju KHNP | 1 | ||||||||
| B1 | Gyeongju KHNP | 2 | |||||||
| A2 | Gimhae City | 0 | |||||||
AFC Champions League
Main article: South Korean football clubs in the AFC Champions League
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| Team | Result | Round | Aggregate | Score | Venue | Opponent |
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| Jeju United | Group stage | Group G | Fourth place | 0–1 | Home | Cerezo Osaka |
| 1–2 | Away | |||||
| 2–0 | Away |  Buriram United | ||||
| 0–1 | Home | |||||
| 3–5 | Away |  Guangzhou Evergrande | ||||
| 0–2 | Home | |||||
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Quarter-finals | Group E | Winners | 3–2 | Home | Kashiwa Reysol |
| 2–0 | Away | |||||
| 6–0 | Away |  Kitchee | ||||
| 3–0 | Home | |||||
| 6–3 | Home | Tianjin Quanjian | ||||
| 2–4 | Away | |||||
| Round of 16 | 4–3 | 2–3 | Away | Buriram United | ||
| 2–0 | Home | |||||
| Quarter-finals | 3–3 (2–4 p) | 0–3 | Home | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | ||
| 3–0 (a.e.t.) | Away | |||||
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Semi-finals | Qualifying play-offs | 5–1 | 5–1 | — | Thanh Hóa |
| Group H | Winners | 2–0 | Away | Sydney FC | ||
| 1–4 | Home | |||||
| 1–2 | Home | Kashima Antlers | ||||
| 1–0 | Away | |||||
| 1–1 | Home | Shanghai Shenhua | ||||
| 2–0 | Away | |||||
| Round of 16 | 3–1 | 0–1 | Away | Ulsan Hyundai | ||
| 3–0 | Home | |||||
| Quarter-finals | 3–3 (4–2 p) | 3–0 | Away | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | ||
| 0–3 (a.e.t.) | Home | |||||
| Semi-finals | 5–6 | 2–3 | Away | Kashima Antlers | ||
| 3–3 | Home | |||||
| Ulsan Hyundai | Round of 16 | Group F | Runners-up | 3–3 | Away | Melbourne Victory |
| 6–2 | Home | |||||
| 2–1 | Home | Kawasaki Frontale | ||||
| 2–2 | Away | |||||
| 2–2 | Away | Shanghai SIPG | ||||
| 0–1 | Home | |||||
| Round of 16 | 1–3 | 1–0 | Home | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | ||
| 0–3 | Away |
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