2026 K League 1 Round 6 Preview

K League 1 returns in full this weekend following the March international break, and does so with some matches between rivals. FC Anyang host FC Seoul looking for their first-ever home win over the capital club, winless Jeju SK face Bucheon FC 1995 in K League 1 for the first time, and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors entertain Ulsan HD in the so-called 'Hyundai Family Derby.'

Match of the Round

FC Anyang seek to halt slide against leaders FC Seoul

K League 1 returns this weekend following the international break, with FC Anyang hosting early pace-setters FC Seoul in Round 6.

Anyang head into the contest without a win in their last three matches (D1 L2) but will hope a return to home turf can spark a change in fortunes. Despite their recent struggles, there have been encouraging signs in attack. They boast the division’s highest shots-on-target ratio, with 22 of their 44 attempts testing the goalkeeper (50%).

Matheus Oliveira has been central to their forward play, scoring three goals in five appearances, while defender Thomas Oude Kotte has impressed at the back. As well as providing defensive stability, his left-footed distribution has helped launch attacks, and his willingness to carry the ball forward offers an additional outlet.

Seoul, by contrast, have made a flawless start to the campaign, winning their opening four matches to sit top of the table. Their attacking strength was underlined in a 5-0 victory over Gwangju last time out, with seven players named in the Team of the Round.

Defender Juan Antonio Ros has played a key role in their recent run, combining a 91.5% pass completion rate with a growing goal threat, scoring twice in his last four matches.

The sides were evenly matched last season, sharing one win each and a draw in their three meetings. A similarly tight contest could be in store here, with Anyang (50%) and Seoul (48.9%) ranked first and second in shots-on-target ratio—suggesting that efficiency in front of goal may prove decisive. The match will be played at Anyang Stadium on Sunday, with kick-off at 14:00 local time.

Team of the Round

Jeju SK still searching for first win

Jeju SK remain without a win this season after conceding a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Gangwon FC in Round 5.

That result extended their winless run to five matches (D2 L3) and highlighted a recurring issue. While Jeju lead the league in both clearances (177) and blocks (100), they have conceded in every game except their opener against Gwangju.

Centre back Julien Célestine, a new arrival this season, has started all five matches and completed every minute so far. Building a stronger defensive understanding with Kim Geon-ung and Kim Jae-woo will be key if Jeju are to improve at the back.

Their hopes this weekend may ultimately depend on greater attacking output. Jeju have scored just three goals in five matches, placing added pressure on Nam Tae-hee, Shin Sang-eun and Kim Shin-jin to deliver. Cho In-jeong, who scored from full-back in the previous round, could again offer an attacking threat from deep.

Jeju host Bucheon FC 1995 on Saturday at 14:00 in what will be the clubs’ first meeting in K League 1. Jeju won all three of their previous encounters in K League 2 in 2020.

Player of the Round

Lee Dong-jun leads Jeonbuk resurgence

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have climbed to third in the table after securing back-to-back wins, recovering from a winless start to the season (D2 L1).

Lee Dong-jun has been central to that turnaround, scoring three goals in the opening five matches. He netted twice on the opening day against Bucheon and followed up with the decisive goal in a win over Daejeon in Round 5. Despite not being known as a physical player, Lee has shown strength in aerial duels, while his pace and movement in behind have added variety to Jeonbuk’s attack.

His most productive K League 1 campaign came in 2021 with Ulsan, when he recorded 11 goals and four assists in 32 appearances. With three goals already this season, he is on course to challenge that return. Jeonbuk face Ulsan on Saturday at 14:00 at Jeonju World Cup Stadium, having won two of their three meetings last season.

2026 K League 1 Round 6 Fixtures

Saturday 4th April

Jeju SK vs. Bucheon FC 1995 - 14:00
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors vs. Ulsan HD - 14:00
Pohang Steelers vs. Daejeon Hana Citizen - 16:30

Gangwon FC vs. Gwangju FC - 16:30

Sunday 5th April

FC Anyang vs. FC Seoul - 14:00
Incheon United vs. Gimcheon Sangmu - 16:30

via K League press release

Where to Watch

Watch live on TV.KLeague.com, English commentary provided where indicated.

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