Bucheon, who drew with Jeonbuk after defeating Pohang, aims for a five-game unbeaten run against Seoul... Coach Lee Young-min promises "a strong performance"

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Recently showing competitive performances even against top teams, BucheonFC will challenge for a fifth consecutive unbeaten match against league-leading FCSeoul.

Bucheon will face Seoul in the 18th round of the Hana Bank K League 1 2026 at Bucheon Stadium on the 19th at 7:30 p.m. This marks Bucheon's first time hosting Seoul at their home ground.

Bucheon sits ninth in the league with four wins, seven draws, and six losses (19 points). In contrast, Seoul leads the standings with 11 wins, three draws, and three losses (36 points), having recorded three wins and one draw in their last four matches to lead the title race.

However, Bucheon's momentum is no less impressive. They have remained unbeaten in their last four consecutive games. In May, they drew 0-0 with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors twice at home and defeated Pohang Steelers 2-0, demonstrating their reputation as "top team killers." Notably, against Pohang, Bucheon ended a long winless streak at home and secured an emotional first home victory of the season.

They have also consistently accumulated points in matches played after the World Cup break. On the 4th, Bucheon drew 2-2 away against Daejeon Hana Citizen. They led 2-1 and were close to securing a win but conceded an unfortunate equalizer in the 36th minute of the second half.

In their away match against Kim Cheon (SVP) on the 11th, Bucheon recorded a 1-1 draw. After conceding an early goal in the 29th minute of the first half and falling behind, Baek Dong-gyu immediately scored an equalizing header to level the score. Maintaining focus until the end, Bucheon added a valuable point.

It is also positive that despite conceding first goals in both away matches against Daejeon and Gimcheon, they did not give up and managed to secure points.

Bucheon is preparing for another upset in their home match against Seoul. Although it will be a challenging opponent, they are determined to continue their upward momentum with the passionate support of home fans.

Gabriel, the key figure in Bucheon's attack, will target Seoul's goal. Gabriel also scored in the recent match against Daejeon.

Defenders Baek Dong-gyu and Patrick, who each recorded a goal and an assist respectively in the previous Gimcheon match, will aim to score from set-piece situations. Their plan is to disrupt Seoul's defense through active offensive involvement regardless of position.

There is also welcome news regarding team strength. Kim Seung-bin, who has recovered from a long-term injury, returned in the recent match against Gimcheon and bolstered the team. His return has given Bucheon more flexibility in player rotation.

Lee Young-min, Bucheon's coach, stated through the club: "In the last match, we generated many sharp counter-attacks when we controlled possession," and added, "In this game, we will refine our finishing to handle opportunities more calmly."

He continued, "Both starting players and substitutes will maximize their conditioning," and emphasized, "We will deliver a strong performance for fans who visit our home stadium."

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