Gwangju Football Club

South Korea

Coach：

Jeong-kyu Lee

Establishment Date：

2010

League Affiliation：

KOR K1

Stadium：

Gwangju World Cup Stadium

Seating Capacity：

44118

Team Info

tigerscores365 Gwangju Football Club is a professional football team based in Gwangju, South Korea, competing in the country's top division, K League 1. The club plays its home matches at the Gwangju Football Stadium, a dedicated football-specific arena. Founded in 2010, Gwangju FC wears vibrant purple and black kits, earning them the nickname "The Purples." The club's history has been a story of resilience, experiencing both promotions and relegations. Their peak era arrived in recent years, culminating in a stunning K League 2 title win in 2022 and a subsequent impressive return to the top flight, where they have challenged established giants with a dynamic, high-pressing style. The modern squad, often featuring exciting young Korean talents and astute foreign signings, plays fearless football under a progressive manager, making them one of the most watchable teams in the league. The fan base is known for its passionate and colorful support, creating one of the best atmospheres in Korean football. To summarize, Gwangju FC has transformed from a yo-yo club into a bold and ambitious force in K League 1, symbolizing the city's fighting spirit.

Overview

Matches

Squad

Match Result

Competition

Time

Round

Home

Away

KOR K1

2026-07-22 18:30

R19

Gwangju Football Club

Gimcheon Sangmu Football Club

1-1

KOR K1

2026-07-19 18:30

R18

FC Anyang

Gwangju Football Club

0-0

KOR K1

2026-07-11 18:30

R17

Gwangju Football Club

Pohang Steelers

0-1

KOR K1

2026-07-05 18:30

R16

Gwangju Football Club

Ulsan HD FC

0-0

KOR K1

2026-05-16 18:00

R15

Incheon United Club

Gwangju Football Club

2-0

KOR K1

2026-05-12 18:30

R14

Gwangju Football Club

Football Club Seoul

0-0

Next Match

KOR K1 2026 2026/07/26

Gwangju Football Club

18:30

Jeju SK FC

The Best Shooter

Hólmbert Aron Friðjónsson

Most Value Player

550000

Latest Transfers

Arrivals(18)

Park Tae-joon

Doo Hyeon-seok

Bae Jin-Woo

Departures(12)

Kwak Sung-hoon

Jin-Ho Kim

Park Jeung-in

Gwangju Football Club Team Profile & Season Overview | KOR K1 2026

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Founded in 2010, Gwangju Football Club represents South Korea in the KOR K1 and plays its home games at Gwangju World Cup Stadium, a venue with a seating capacity of 44118. Under the leadership of Jeong-kyu Lee, the club continues to compete across the current KOR K1 campaign.

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Standings

KOR K1 2026

League