K League 1 · 2026
Title, ACL and relegation scenarios — the points that settle it
Arithmetic, not probability: the minimum points that clinch whatever rivals do, and how many more losses end it.
As of 2026-11-01, FC Seoul (67pts, 20W-7L) leads K League 1, with Ulsan HD second.
Title, ACL and relegation scenarios — the points that settle it
Data: TheStatsAPI · · Method →
| # | Standings | Pts | Left | Title clinch pts | Out of title race in | Pts to clinch ACL | To miss ACL | Pts to escape last | Last place in | Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Seoul | 67 | 4 | Champions | - | ACL clinched | - | Safe from last place | - | 1 |
| 2 | Ulsan HD | 54 | 4 | - | Eliminated | 8 | - | Safe from last place | - | 2–6 |
| 3 | Daejeon Hana Citizen | 50 | 4 | - | Eliminated | 12 | - | Safe from last place | - | 2–6 |
| 4 | Incheon United | 49 | 4 | - | Eliminated | - | 4 | Safe from last place | - | 2–6 |
| 5 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 49 | 4 | - | Eliminated | - | 4 | Safe from last place | - | 2–6 |
| 6 | Gangwon FC | 48 | 4 | - | Eliminated | - | 4 | Safe from last place | - | 2–6 |
| 7 | Jeju SK | 47 | 4 | - | Eliminated | - | Eliminated | Safe from last place | - | 7–10 |
| 8 | FC Anyang | 46 | 4 | - | Eliminated | - | Eliminated | Safe from last place | - | 7–10 |
| 9 | Pohang Steelers | 43 | 4 | - | Eliminated | - | Eliminated | Safe from last place | - | 7–11 |
| 10 | Gimcheon Sangmu | 35 | 4 | - | Eliminated | - | Eliminated | Safe from last place | - | 7–11 |
| 11 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 32 | 4 | - | Eliminated | - | Eliminated | 3 | - | 9–12 |
| 12 | Gwangju FC | 22 | 4 | - | Eliminated | - | Eliminated | - | 1 | 11–12 |
Ranked by points (win 3, draw 1, loss 0). Ties are broken by goals scored, then goal difference. · Arithmetic, not probability: the minimum points that clinch whatever rivals do, and how many more losses end it.
Gimcheon Sangmu is a military club and cannot enter AFC club competitions. If it finishes in the top 3, the AFC Champions League place passes to the next club, so the AFC Champions League numbers leave it out.
Frequently asked questions
How do K League 1 clubs qualify for the AFC Champions League?
The leading clubs take the AFC Champions League Elite and Two places (the Korea Cup winner also qualifies; the number of places can change by season).
How is the K League 1 table ranked?
Ranked by points (win 3, draw 1, loss 0). Ties are broken by goals scored, then goal difference.
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