'Kim Woon-Malkeang Top Duel' Anyang-Ulsan Match Starting Lineups Announced [Anyang On-site]

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The starting lineups for FC Anyang and Ulsan HD ahead of their matchup have been announced. Compared to the lineup used in their 5-1 victory over Gwangju FC, Ulsan made changes in only one position.

Anyang and Ulsan will face off in the 9th round of the Hana Bank K League 1 2026 at Anyang Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on the 22nd.

Home team Anyang will deploy a 4-3-3 formation with Kim Woon leading the attack, while Choi Geon-ju and Ailton occupy the wide positions.

Mateus, Kim Jeong-hyun, and Thomas will operate in midfield, with Kim Dong-jin, Kwon Kyung-won, Lee Chang-yong, and Lee Tae-hee forming the defensive line. Kim Jeong-hoon will be the goalkeeper.

Depending on Mateus's positioning, the formation may shift between 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3.

El Kurano, Park Jeong-hoon, Moon Sung-woo, Chae Hyun-woo, Rafah, Lee Jin-yong, Kang Ji-hoon, Kim Young-chan, and Kim Da-sol (GK) are prepared for substitute appearances.

Ulsan will field Malkeang, who delivered a standout performance with two goals and one assist in the Gwangju match, in his second consecutive start, with Jang Si-young, Lee Hee-gyun, and Kang Sang-woo positioned in the second line.

Lee Kyu-seong and Bojanic will anchor the midfield, while Jo Hyun-taek, Jeong Seung-hyun, Seo Myeong-gwan, and Sim Sang-min will form the defensive line. Cho Hyun-woo will be the goalkeeper.

Compared to the Gwangju match, there are no changes except for Seo Myeong-gwan replacing Lee Jae-ik, marking his first start of the season.

The bench will include Heo Yul, Lee Dong-kyung, Lee Jin-hyun, Baek In-woo, Lee Min-hyuk, Lee Jae-ik, Park Woo-jin, Choi Seok-hyun, and Ryu Seong-min (GK).

Anyang, currently on a three-game unbeaten streak (one win, two draws), sits in sixth place with 10 points (two wins, four draws, two losses), while Ulsan is in second place with 16 points (five wins, one draw, two losses).

In their four previous meetings last year, Anyang held the upper hand with two wins, one draw, and one loss.

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