Gimcheon vs Anyang: Hana Bank K League 1, October 10, 2026

The Hana Bank K League 1 2026 match between Gimcheon Sangmu and FC Anyang will be held on October 10. Kickoff is at 4:30 p.m. The venue is Gimcheon Sports Complex, and it is Gimcheon's Round 31 home match.

Match details are based on the clubs' official schedules, and standings figures are based on records displayed on September 27, 2026.

Gimcheon Sangmu vs. FC Anyang match schedule

Both clubs' official schedules list the same date and kickoff time. Gimcheon is the home team, and Anyang is the away team. The time below is local time in Korea.

The date and time are confirmed on Gimcheon's match schedule. The full stadium name is also listed on FC Anyang's official schedule. The confirmed match details alone do not establish the broadcast channel or ticket prices.

Where Round 31 falls in the season

Round 31 is near the end of the regular season. In the 2026 K League 1 season, 12 teams play the regular season. Each team plays 33 regular-season matches.

Each team then plays five more matches in the final round, which runs from Round 34 through Round 38. The league has said it will release that schedule after the regular season ends. The source is the 2026 K League 1 schedule announcement.

Comparing Anyang and Gimcheon's standings

In the official standings, Anyang is five points ahead of Gimcheon. The figures below were displayed as of September 27, 2026. Both teams have played 30 matches.

Anyang has scored eight more goals than Gimcheon. Gimcheon has conceded 11 fewer goals than Anyang. These figures compare season totals. They do not predict the result of this match.

The standings are updated over time. The figures above should therefore not be cited as records from September 26. The source is the standings on the K League's FC Anyang club page.

Previous match and points to watch

One point to watch is how Gimcheon fills the places left by players completing their military service. The club described the match against Bucheon as the last for its 10th cohort of players. This appeared in a match review dated September 20, 2026.

Gimcheon played its Round 30 match at Bucheon Stadium on September 19. It beat Bucheon 2-0, with Go Jae-hyeon and Park Se-jin scoring. The source is Gimcheon Sangmu's official review of the Bucheon match.

The previous meetings took place on April 12 and May 13. They ended 1-1 and 2-2, respectively. The results are listed in FC Anyang's match schedule and results. Past lineups alone cannot determine who will start in October.

2026 season promotion, relegation and player registration

Gimcheon is subject to relegation after the season because its host-city agreement expires. This season rule applies separately from its league position. The number of teams participating in K League 1 in the 2027 season will rise to 12.

The league's “What changes in the K League for the 2026 season?” states the following. “In this case” in the sentence below means Gimcheon finishes last.

In this case, the promotion-relegation playoff will not be held.

K League 2 has 17 teams in the 2026 season. The teams finishing first and second in K League 2 are promoted automatically. The teams finishing third through sixth compete in playoffs to determine an additional promoted team. The details are in the league's guide to the season rules.

The summer additional player registration period should also be distinguished from a match lineup. The league announced that the period runs from July 9 to August 19, 2026. A player's registration alone does not establish that they will play in a particular match. The source for the dates is the league's announcement on the completion of regular player registration.

Comparing broadcast viewing and attending in person

For broadcast viewing, check the schedule for this match; for attending in person, check the home club's ticket announcement. The official pages checked so far do not identify a broadcast channel for this match. The ticket sales start date and prices by seating section also need to be confirmed.

To check the official schedule:

1. Select K League 1 under Schedule/Results/Tickets on the K League website.
2. Set the year and month to October 2026.
3. Find the Gimcheon vs. Anyang match and check its time and venue.
4. Check the broadcaster listing and linked match information.
5. If attending in person, compare those details with Gimcheon's ticket announcement.

The schedule has fields for time, broadcaster and venue. Menu names may appear in English depending on the language of the page. The place to check is the official K League 1 schedule page.

How to read 0-0 scores and home-team listings on schedules

Do not read a 0-0 score on a pre-match schedule as the final result. FC Anyang's schedule displays a score field even for future matches. Gimcheon's schedule shows the kickoff time for the same match.

Anyang's club schedule displays Anyang first even for away matches. Do not decide which team is at home based on which name appears first. Gimcheon's club announcement confirms that Gimcheon is the home team for this match.

This distinction also matters when storing match information as data. Until a scheduled match's score is confirmed, it is more accurate to leave it unconfirmed. The match date and the date of the standings figures should also be kept as separate fields.

Where to check for schedule changes

Check the league schedule and league announcements for changes. The initial season schedule announcement also states that adjustments are possible. As the match approaches, check the clubs' latest match information as well.

The date of the Round 22 match between Gangwon and Incheon did change. The league announced the change on July 16, 2026. It was due to a change in Gangwon's AFC competition schedule.

This is an example of a schedule change for a different match. It does not mean the Gimcheon vs. Anyang match has changed. The source is the league's announcement of the Gangwon vs. Incheon schedule change.

Frequently asked questions

What time does the match start?

Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The time is local time in Korea. You can check the official schedule again on match day.

Is it being played at Anyang Sports Complex?

The venue is Gimcheon Sports Complex. This is a Gimcheon home match. FC Anyang is the away team.

Which team is higher in the standings?

Anyang is ahead in the records displayed on September 27, 2026. Anyang is ninth with 38 points. Gimcheon is 10th with 33 points.

Have the broadcast channel and ticket prices been confirmed?

The official information checked does not identify the channel or prices for this match. For the broadcast, compare the league schedule with the broadcaster's listings. For tickets, use the home club's ticket announcement for this match.

Can the starting lineup or result be known in advance?

Check the official announcement for this match to learn the starting lineup. A previous match's lineup cannot simply be applied to this one. The score field for a scheduled match does not indicate a final result.