WK League Preview: Mungyeong Sangmu Women Host Incheon Steel Red Angels in Crucial Mid-Table Clash
A captivating WK League showdown is set as Mungyeong Sangmu Women host powerhouse Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels. This match is crucial for both teams, currently sitting fifth and fourth in the league table, with the winner poised to solidify or improve their standing.
Match Background & Qualification Scenarios
This Monday marks a key match in the 22nd round of the WK League, as Mungyeong Sangmu Women host the formidable Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels at their home ground, Mungyeong Civic Stadium. The WK League is the top division of women's football in South Korea, comprising eight teams with no relegation system. [3, 7] Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels are historically the most successful club in the league, having won eleven consecutive titles from 2013 to 2023, though Suwon FC claimed the 2024 championship. [3, 7, 8, 10] Currently, Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels sit in fourth place with 34 points from 9 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses in 20 matches. [12, 16] Mungyeong Sangmu Women are right behind them in fifth position with 26 points from 7 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses. [12, 16] The outcome of this match will directly impact both teams' league standings, particularly for Incheon, as a victory would help them continue their pursuit of a top spot for AFC Women's Club Championship qualification. [7]
Recent Form
Mungyeong Sangmu Women have shown mixed form recently, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five official matches. Their most recent outing on August 25, 2025, saw them fall 0-3 to Gyeongju KHNP WFC, but prior to that, they secured a commanding 5-0 home victory over Changnyeong WFC on August 21 and a 2-1 home win against Seoul WFC on August 14. [22, 26] Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels, on the other hand, have displayed stronger performance, recording three wins and two losses in their last five official games. They secured a 3-0 victory over Changnyeong WFC on August 28, a 3-2 away win against Suwon FC Women on August 25, and a 3-0 home win over Gyeongju KHNP WFC on August 21, but suffered 0-1 and 1-2 defeats to Gyeongju KHNP WFC and Seoul WFC on August 14 and July 21 respectively. [22, 30]
Key Players & Injury News
As a military-affiliated team, Mungyeong Sangmu Women are unable to sign foreign players, with all their players undergoing military training and mandatory service. [17] Key players for Mungyeong Sangmu include Kwon Da-Eun, Kwon Ha-Neul, Lee Se-Ran, and Min-Jin Kim. [13, 19, 31] Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels boast a strong squad with numerous South Korean national team members. [8, 36] Their pivotal players include defender Hong Hye-ji, midfielder Yoko Tanaka, and forward Ines Nrehy (also known as Tia N'Rehy). [5, 23] Additionally, Lim Seon-joo and goalkeeper Kim Jung-mi are indispensable to the team. [23] As of now, there are no significant injury reports for either team, suggesting both sides are likely to field their strongest possible lineups.