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This is a Hyundai Home Derby where pride is at stake. Ulsan HD has invited Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors to their home ground for the second head-to-head match of the season.
Ulsan and Jeonbuk will face off in an Hana Bank K League 1 2026 Round 17 home match at Munsu Football Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on the 11th.
The current K League 1 standings race is extremely tight, separated by just one point. Ulsan sits in second place with 27 points from 16 matches (8 wins, 3 draws, 5 losses), while Jeonbuk, with 26 points, is closing in from fourth place. If Ulsan wins, they can extend the gap; if Jeonbuk wins, the standings will be reversed.
The battle at the front line is as fierce as the race for positions. Ulsan's goal-scoring machine Yago tasted success on the 5th during an away match against Gwangju FC, moving up to second place in the league scoring chart. Yago, who trails top scorer Lee Ho-jae (Pohang Steelers, 8 goals) by one goal, aims for consecutive goals and regaining the top spot in this match. It is now time to expect Yago, who has yet to score against Jeonbuk while wearing the Ulsan jersey, to deliver.
Ulsan, who have lost three consecutive matches against Jeonbuk, are determined to break the streak at home. Ulsan previously lost 0-2 in an away match against Jeonbuk in April. In terms of all-time records, Ulsan trails slightly with 36 wins, 24 draws, and 37 losses in 97 league matches against Jeonbuk.
However, Ulsan has been strong at home against Jeonbuk, recording 20 wins, 15 draws, and 13 losses. This match marks their first home game since a 2-1 victory over Jeju SK on May 13, 60 days ago. Ulsan will aim for their first three consecutive home wins of the season in this match.
This big match is expected to draw even more attention as many players from the South Korean national team competing in the 2026 FIFA CONCACAF World Cup are scheduled to take the pitch. Lee Dong-gyeong, Cho Hyun-woo (both Ulsan), and Kim Jin-gyu, Song Beom-geun, and Cho Wi-je (all Jeonbuk) are all ready to make their debut for the national team on the World Cup stage.
Furthermore, there is a possibility that Thomas, who joined Ulsan this summer, and Eric, who returned after an eight-month injury layoff, will also be available to play.
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