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Daegu FC relegated to K League 2 after finishing rock bottom on last day

Daegu FC was relegated to K League 2 on Sunday after locking in a last-place finish on the 12-team K League 1 table following a 2-2 draw with FC Anyang.

2025-12-01

Battle for promotion to begin this week among 2nd division football clubs

The annual battle among second division football clubs for a chance to reach the top competition will begin this week with a one-and-done playoff match.

2025-11-26

Incheon United manager's 'pass-heavy' approach sees dominant results in K League 2

Incheon United has earned a reputation as a “disrupter” in Korean football for shaking up the 2025 K League 2 season with a dominant run. The team's manager Yoon Jong-hwan has transformed the team since taking the helm ahead of the 2025 campaign.

2025-06-10

Hwaseong FC beat Chungbuk Cheongju 2-1 in first professional win

Hwaseong FC achieved their first professional win, defeating Chungbuk Cheongju FC 2-1 in the K League 2.

2025-03-16

K League 2 sets new attendance record in Incheon-Bluewings match

A K League 2 match between just-relegated Incheon United and the once-mighty Suwon Samsung Bluewings set an attendance record as 18,282 fans packed Incheon's stadium on Saturday.

2025-03-03

Don't Cha wish your manager was Cha Du-ri? Time will tell as Hwaseong kicks off first pro season in K League 2

Cha Du-ri is set to start his first season as a manager, leading Hwaseong FC in its first season as a professional club in the K League 2 this year.

2025-02-20

Midfielder Son Jun-ho set for comeback with K League 2 side Chungnam Asan

Midfielder Son Jun-ho has reportedly agreed to join K League 2 club Chungnam Asan FC after being cleared by FIFA last month to continue his career after football's governing body rejected the Chinese Football Association's request to suspend him.

2025-02-05

K League alters foreign player quota for 2025

The K League will have a new foreign player quota for the 2025 season, with nationality restrictions no longer in place.

2025-01-21

Hwaseong FC look to turn pro with Cha Du-ri at the helm

K3 team Hwaseong FC are mounting a bid to become the 14th team in the K League 2 and 26th professional football team in Korea, and the club is reportedly looking to bring former player and assistant national team coach Cha Du-ri along for the ride

2024-11-25

The mighty fall again: Incheon United relegated to K League 2

Incheon United is relegated to K League 2 for the first time after a 2-1 loss to Daejeon Hana Citizen. Manager Choi Young-keun aims to revamp the squad for next season, amid potential challenges in retaining key players like top scorer Stefan Mugosa

2024-11-11