2020 K League 1 – Wikipedia
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38th season of the top division of professional football in South Korea
Football league season
The 2020 K League 1 was the 38th season of the top division of professional football in South Korea since its establishment in 1983 as K League, and the third season under its current name, the K League 1. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors were the defending champions. They successfully defended their title and won a record-breaking eight K League championship.[1]
The regular season was scheduled to begin on 29 February and to end on 4 October,[2] but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] The K League 1 season officially began on 8 May.[4][5] On 24 April 2020, the Korean Professional Football Union (K League) confirmed that they would adopt a modified plan for the season, changing the regular season to 22 matches, and 5 Final Round matches per team. Sangju Sangmu and the lowest-placed team at the end of the season were relegated to the K League 2 for the 2021 season.[6]
Commencing this season, an additional spot for foreign players has been added for players from member countries of the ASEAN Football Federation.[7][8]
Promotion and relegation[edit]
Teams relegated to the 2020 K League 2
Teams promoted from the 2019 K League 2
Participating clubs by province[edit]
The following twelve clubs will compete in the K League 1 during the 2020 season.[9]
| Club | City / Area | Manager | Joined | Owner(s) | Kit Supplier | Sponsor(s) |
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| Busan IPark | Busan |  Lee Ki-hyung (C)
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1983 | Hyundai Development Company | Adidas | HDC Group |
| Daegu FC | Daegu | Lee Byung-keun (C)
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2002 | Government of Daegu, Citizen Stockholder | Forward | DGB Daegu Bank, AJIN Industrial Co., Ltd. |
| Gangwon FC | Gangwon | Kim Byung-soo
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2009 | Government of Gangwon, Citizen Stockholder | Applerind | Gangwon Land |
| Gwangju FC | Gwangju | Park Jin-sub
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2010 | Government of Gwangju, Citizen Stockholder | Kelme | Government of Gwangju |
| Incheon United | Incheon | Jo Sung-hwan
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2004 | Government of Incheon, Citizen Stockholder | Macron | Shinhan Bank, Incheon International Airport |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Jeonbuk |  José Morais
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1995 | Hyundai Motor Company | Hummel | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Pohang Steelers | Pohang | Kim Gi-dong
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1983 | POSCO | Astore | POSCO, Pohang City Hall |
| Sangju Sangmu | Sangju | Kim Tae-wan
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2011 | Korea Armed Forces Athletic Corps | Kelme | |
| Seongnam FC | Seongnam | Kim Nam-il
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1988 | Government of Seongnam, Citizen Stockholder | Umbro | Government of Seongnam |
| FC Seoul | Seoul | Park Hyuk-soon (C)
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1984 | GS Group | Le Coq Sportif | GS Shop, GS Caltex |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Suwon | Park Kun-ha
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1996 | Cheil Worldwide in Samsung | Puma | Samsung Electronics |
| Ulsan Hyundai | Ulsan | Kim Do-hoon
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1984 | Hyundai Heavy Industries | Hummel | Hyundai Oil Bank, Hyundai Heavy Industries |
Stadiums[edit]
| Busan IPark | Daegu FC | Gangwon FC | Gwangju FC | Incheon United | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors |
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| Busan Gudeok Stadium | DGB Daegu Bank Park | Chuncheon Songam Leports Town Gangneung Stadium |
Gwangju World Cup Stadium Gwangju Football Stadium |
Incheon Football Stadium | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| Capacity: 12,349 | Capacity: 12,415 | Capacity: 20,000 22,333 |
Capacity: 40,245 12,000 |
Capacity: 20,891 | Capacity: 42,477 |
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| Pohang Steelers | Sangju Sangmu | Seongnam FC | FC Seoul | Suwon Samsung Bluewings |
Ulsan Hyundai |
| Pohang Steel Yard | Sangju Civic Stadium | Tancheon Stadium | Seoul World Cup Stadium | Suwon World Cup Stadium | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| Capacity: 17,443 | Capacity: 15,042 | Capacity: 16,146 | Capacity: 66,704 | Capacity: 44,031 | Capacity: 44,102 |
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Foreign players[edit]
Restricting the number of foreign players strictly to five per team, including a slot for a player from the Asian Football Confederation countries and a slot for a player from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. A team could use five foreign players on the field each game, including at least one player from the AFC confederation.
The name in bold indicates that the player was registered during the mid-season transfer window.
League table[edit]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goals scored; 3) Goal difference; 4) Number of wins; 5) Head-to-head points.
(C) Champion; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ Teams are split into two groups (Final A and Final B) after each have played 22 matches.
- ^ Sangju Sangmu are a military team and are not eligible to represent South Korea in the AFC club competitions. Additionally, they have confirmed that the team will move their franchise city in the 2021 season and will be relegated to K League 2 season regardless of their final position in this season.
Positions by matchday[edit]
Leader & AFC Champions League group stage Qualification for AFC Champions League qualification play-offs Relegation to the 2021 K League 2
Round 1–22[edit]
Round 23–27[edit]
Final rounds were from round 23 to round 27
Fixtures and results[edit]
Matches 1–22[edit]
Teams play each other twice, once at home, once away.
Final Round Matches 23–27[edit]
Teams only play each other once.
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Final A |
Final B |
Season statistics[edit]
Most Valuable Player of The Round[edit]
Monthly Awards[edit]
Season Awards[edit]
The 2020 K League Awards was held on 5 November 2020.
K League Most Valuable Player[edit]
K League Young Player[edit]
K League Top Scorer[edit]
K League Top Assistor[edit]
K League Best XI[edit]
K League Manager of the Year[edit]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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