K League 1 · 2026
Title, ACL and relegation scenarios — the points that settle it
Arithmetic, not probability: the minimum points that clinch regardless of every other result, and how many more losses make it mathematically impossible.
As of 2026-09-20, FC Seoul (62pts, 19W-6L) leads K League 1, with Ulsan HD second.
🔢 Title, ACL and relegation scenarios — the points that settle it
| # | Standings | Pts | Left | Title clinch pts | Out of title race in | Pts to clinch ACL | To miss ACL | Safety clinch pts | Relegated in | Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Seoul | 62 | 8 | 10 | - | 8 | - | Safe | - | 1–9 |
| 2 | Ulsan HD | 47 | 8 | - | 4 | 23 | - | Safe | - | 1–11 |
| 3 | Jeju SK | 46 | 8 | - | 3 | 24 | - | Safe | - | 1–11 |
| 4 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 44 | 8 | - | 3 | - | 8 | Safe | - | 1–11 |
| 5 | Gangwon FC | 42 | 9 | - | 3 | - | 8 | Safe | - | 1–11 |
| 6 | Daejeon Hana Citizen | 40 | 8 | - | 1 | - | 7 | Safe | - | 1–11 |
| 7 | Pohang Steelers | 40 | 8 | - | 1 | - | 7 | Safe | - | 1–11 |
| 8 | Incheon United | 38 | 9 | - | 2 | - | 7 | 2 | - | 1–12 |
| 9 | FC Anyang | 38 | 8 | - | 1 | - | 6 | 2 | - | 1–12 |
| 10 | Gimcheon Sangmu | 33 | 8 | - | Eliminated | - | 4 | 7 | - | 2–12 |
| 11 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 32 | 8 | - | Eliminated | - | 4 | 8 | - | 2–12 |
| 12 | Gwangju FC | 15 | 8 | - | Eliminated | - | Eliminated | - | 3 | 8–12 |
Ranked by points (win 3, draw 1, loss 0). Ties are broken by goal difference, then goals scored. · Arithmetic, not probability: the minimum points that clinch regardless of every other result, and how many more losses make it mathematically impossible.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many K League 1 teams qualify for the Champions League?
Twelve clubs play 33 rounds, then split into a top six and a bottom six for five more games each — 38 in total.
How is the K League 1 table ranked?
Ranked by points (win 3, draw 1, loss 0). Ties are broken by goal difference, then goals scored.
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