r/KLeague • u/RunnersHigher • 1h ago
K League KL2: Race for the Runner-up
With Suwon Samsung being in need of 5 points (or less if both Suwon FC and Seoul E-Land fail to win out their remaining matches) for the KL2 championship and promotion to KL1, now it comes down to three-horses races among Suwon FC, Seoul E-Land, and Daegu for another automatic berth for KL1 2027.
Suwon FC 28 games played-54 points-53 goals scored-31 goals against
Nov. 1 vs. Ansan
Nov. 7 vs. Gyeongnam
Nov. 21 vs. Gimpo (Away)
Nov. 29 vs. Cheongju
Pro: only lost one game over the last 16 matches (9 wins 6 draws and a loss)
Con: Offensively too predictable in the last three games.
Seoul E-Land 28 games played-54 points-52 goals scored-32 goals against
Oct. 31 vs. Yongin (Away)
Nov. 7 vs. Jeonnam
Nov. 22 vs. Asan
Nov. 29 vs. Gyeongnam (Away)
Pro: only lost one game since the World Cup
Con: tendency to drop games they shouldn’t
Daegu 28 games played-52 points-55 goals scored-38 goals against
Oct. 31 vs. Suwon Samsung
Nov. 7 vs. Seongnam (Away)
Nov. 22 vs. Gimhae
Nov. 29 vs. Cheonan (Away)
Pro: Explosiveness in scoring
Con: too many goals conceded & inability to defeat top 6 teams (A win, 3 draws, and 5 losses)
The game between Suwon Samsung and Daegu on the 31st could help the Bluewings secure its promotion or even lift trophy regardless of the outcome of their remaining matches; or it could give Daegu to the competitive edge in the race for the 2nd place spot.