Pohang Steelers v Jeju SK: K League 1 preview

Pohang Steelers welcome Jeju SK in K League 1 (matchday 1), with kick-off set for 1 November 2026 05:00. Both clubs arrive having struggled for results.

Pohang Steelers' form

Pohang Steelers are without a win in their last 5 matches, with 2 draws and 3 defeats. Most recently, they lost 0-3 away to Kashima Antlers. Before that, they drew 2-2 away to Ulsan HD, and before that they played out a 0-0 draw at home to FC Anyang. Earlier still, they lost 0-2 at home to Johor Darul Takzim and, before that, 0-3 away to Incheon United.

Jeju SK's form

Jeju SK have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats from their last 5 matches, all of them away from home. Their latest outing ended in a 1-3 defeat to Incheon United. Before that, they lost 2-3 to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, and before that 1-2 to FC Seoul. Their win came earlier, 1-0 against Gangwon FC, and before that they drew 2-2 with Bucheon FC 1995.

Previous meetings

Jeju SK have won 2 of the last 3 meetings between the clubs. Most recently, on 25 August 2026, Pohang Steelers won 2-1 away to Jeju SK. Before that, on 18 July 2026, Jeju SK beat Pohang Steelers 2-1 at home, and on 11 April 2026 Jeju SK won 2-0 away to Pohang Steelers.

Players to watch

Lee Ho jae is Pohang Steelers' top scorer in K League 1 this season with 8 goals. For Jeju SK, Emerson Negueba leads the way in the league with 9 goals.