'Four consecutive wins followed by four draws in the fateful Suwon derby': SuwonFC head coach Park Geon-ha, who has returned to his former club, says, "I feel quite strange." [Suwon]

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Ahead of the first K League 2 Suwon derby to be held at home, SuwonFC head coach Park Geon-ha declared his determination to reverse the team's sluggish momentum.

SuwonFC will face Suwon Samsung in the 10th round of the Hana Bank K League 2 2026, scheduled for 7 p.m. on May 3 at Suwon Sports Complex. After a perfect start in March, SuwonFC (4 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses, 6th place) has failed to secure a single victory in April (2 draws, 2 losses), making this match a must-win for their push toward the upper standings.

In a pre-match interview, head coach Park Geon-ha stated, "Every match is important, not just the Suwon derby. We have prepared for the game to the best of our ability."

SuwonFC will deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation for the Suwon match. Ha Jung-woo will lead the front line, supported by Willian, Freizo, and Choi Ki-yoon. Koo Bon-cheol and Han Chan-hee will anchor the central midfield, while Kim Ji-hoon, Delan, Lee Hyun-yong, and Lee Si-young will form the back four. Jung Min-gi will guard the goal.

SuwonFC currently boasts top-tier offensive firepower in the league but has also conceded a significant number of goals, exposing defensive vulnerabilities. Given that Suwon Samsung is known for its solid defense, the ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities is more critical than ever. Head coach Park Geon-ha noted, "Suwon Samsung appeared to have revitalized their attack in the match against Busan IPark. They are a team with excellent defensive transitions. SuwonFC will aim for quick counterattacks after regaining possession. It seems Suwon Samsung also has some weaknesses."

For head coach Park Geon-ha, who has previously led Suwon, this derby holds special personal significance. As a former player, he was also known as a Suwon legend. Park remarked, "Meeting Suwon always makes me feel quite strange. We've encountered Suwon at a difficult juncture. Both the players and I are preparing for this match with the determination to win."

Regarding the recent trend of three consecutive draws, Park commented, "SuwonFC seems to be heavily influenced by momentum. In particular, the game flow often breaks after conceding a goal. This remains a challenge we must address in the future. Although we are currently in a difficult situation, overcoming this will allow us to become an even better team."

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