K League 2 · 2026
Promotion 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, Suwon Samsung Bluewings (53pts, 16W-4L) leads K League 2, with Suwon FC second.
🔢 Promotion scenarios — the points that settle it
Data: Naver Sports · · Method →
| # | Standings | Pts | Left | Title clinch pts | Out of title race in | Pts to clinch a playoff place | To miss the playoff | Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 53 | 7 | 17 | - | 7 | - | 1–9 |
| 2 | Suwon FC | 48 | 7 | - | 6 | 12 | - | 1–12 |
| 3 | Seoul E-Land | 48 | 6 | - | 5 | 12 | - | 1–12 |
| 4 | Daegu FC | 46 | 6 | - | 4 | 14 | - | 1–13 |
| 5 | Hwaseong FC | 44 | 6 | - | 4 | 16 | - | 1–13 |
| 6 | Busan IPark | 41 | 6 | - | 3 | - | 6 | 1–15 |
| 7 | Gimpo FC | 35 | 7 | - | 2 | - | 5 | 1–16 |
| 8 | Chungnam Asan | 34 | 7 | - | 1 | - | 4 | 1–17 |
| 9 | Gyeongnam FC | 34 | 7 | - | 1 | - | 4 | 1–17 |
| 10 | Seongnam FC | 31 | 7 | - | Eliminated | - | 3 | 2–17 |
| 11 | Chungbuk Cheongju | 29 | 6 | - | Eliminated | - | 2 | 4–17 |
| 12 | Paju Citizen | 29 | 7 | - | Eliminated | - | 3 | 2–17 |
| 13 | Yongin FC | 27 | 7 | - | Eliminated | - | 2 | 2–17 |
| 14 | Cheonan City | 23 | 6 | - | Eliminated | - | Eliminated | 6–17 |
| 15 | Ansan Greeners | 22 | 6 | - | Eliminated | - | Eliminated | 7–17 |
| 16 | Jeonnam Dragons | 21 | 7 | - | Eliminated | - | Eliminated | 6–17 |
| 17 | Gimhae FC | 13 | 7 | - | Eliminated | - | Eliminated | 8–17 |
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 regardless of every other result, and how many more losses make it mathematically impossible.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How are K League 2 clubs promoted to K League 1?
The champion is promoted straight to K League 1. The clubs below enter a promotion playoff and then meet a K League 1 club in a promotion-relegation playoff.
How is the K League 2 table ranked?
Ranked by points (win 3, draw 1, loss 0). Ties are broken by goals scored, then goal difference.
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