**Gwangju FC sits at the bottom of the 2026 K League 1 table with just 11-12 points from 24-25 matches and a -38 goal difference, making it the clear frontrunner for relegation amid a dismal campaign marked by heavy defeats and one win.** Gimcheon Sangmu, on 27 points, faces automatic relegation next season as a military-owned side regardless of final position. The mid-to-lower table remains tight, with Bucheon FC 1995 (promoted side on 30 points) showing strong recent form after early relegation concerns, including wins over Gangwon, Jeonbuk, and Pohang. The league will split into championship and relegation groups after 33 matches, heightening the stakes for the remaining fixtures in a condensed schedule. Daejeon, Anyang, and Incheon hover nearby, where momentum shifts and head-to-head results could still influence the final relegation spots and playoff picture.