The 2018 K League 1 was the 36th season of the top division of professional
football
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in
South Korea
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since its establishment in 1983, and the sixth season of the
K League 1
The K League 1 (Hangul: K리그1) is the men's top professional football division of the South Korean football league system. The league is contested by twelve clubs.
History
The South Korean professional football league was founded in 1 ...
, former K League Classic. The K League Classic was changed its name to "K League 1" in this season. As the
2018 FIFA World Cup
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start on 14 June, the last round before stoppage will be held on 19–20 May. The league will resume games on 7 July.
Teams
General information
Stadiums
Foreign players
Restricting the number of foreign players strictly to four per team, including a slot for a player from
AFC countries. A team could use four foreign players on the field each game including a least one player from the AFC confederation. Players name in bold are registered during the mid-season transfer window.
League table
Positions by matchday
Round 1–33
Round 34–38
Results
Matches 1–22
Teams play each other twice, once at home, once away.
Matches 23–33
Teams play every other team once (either at home or away).
Matches 34–38
After 33 matches, the league splits into two sections of six teams each, with teams playing every other team in their section once (either at home or away). The exact matches are determined upon the league table at the time of the split.
Group A
Group B
Relegation playoffs
The promotion-relegation playoffs were held between the winners of the 2018 K League 2 playoffs and the 11th-placed club of the 2018 K League 1. The winners on aggregate score after both matches earned entry into the
2019 K League 1
The 2019 K League 1 was the 37th season of the top division of professional football in South Korea since its establishment in 1983, and the seventh season of the K League 1. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors were the defending champions.
In the 17th round ...
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''FC Seoul won 4–2 on aggregate and therefore both clubs remain in their respective leagues.''
Player statistics
Top scorers
Source:
Top assist providers
Source:
Awards
Main awards
The 2018 K League Awards was held on 3 December 2018.
Source:
Best XI
Source:
Player of the Round
Manager of the Month
Attendance
Attendants who entered with free ticket are not counted.
See also
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2018 in South Korean football
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2018 K League 2
The 2018 K League 2 was the sixth season of the K League 2, the second-highest division in the South Korean football league system.
Asan Mugunghwa once again grabbed an opportunity for promotion by winning its second K League 2 title (officiall ...
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2018 Korean FA Cup
The 2018 Korean FA Cup, known as the 2018 KEB Hana Bank FA Cup, was the 23rd edition of the Korean FA Cup. Daegu FC qualified for the group stage of the 2019 AFC Champions League after becoming eventual champions.
Qualifying rounds
The draw was ...
References
External links
{{2018 in Asian Football (AFC)
K League 1 seasons