The 2019 K League 2 was the seventh season of the
K League 2
The K League 2 () is the men's second-highest division of the South Korean football league system. It is contested between thirteen professional clubs and operates on a promotion and relegation system with K League 1.
History
In 2011, the or ...
, the second-highest division in the
South Korean football league system
The South Korean football league system contains two professional leagues, two semi-professional leagues, and various amateur leagues for South Korea, Korean Football (soccer), football clubs.
The highest level of football in South Korea is the ...
. Its champions could be promoted to the K League 1 the next season, and second, third and fourth-placed team advanced to the promotion playoffs.
Teams
Team changes
Relegated from
K League 1
The K League 1 () is a professional association football league in South Korea and the highest level of the South Korean football league system. The league is contested by twelve clubs. It is one of the most successful leagues in the Asian Foo ...
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Jeonnam Dragons
The Jeonnam Dragons () are a South Korean professional football club based in the city of Gwangyang, South Jeolla Province that competes in the K League 2, the second tier of South Korean football. The Dragons play their home matches at the G ...
Promoted to
K League 1
The K League 1 () is a professional association football league in South Korea and the highest level of the South Korean football league system. The league is contested by twelve clubs. It is one of the most successful leagues in the Asian Foo ...
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Seongnam FC
Seongnam Football Club () is a South Korean professional football (soccer), football club based in Seongnam that competes in the K League 2, the second tier of South Korean football. It is one of the most successful clubs in South Korea and the ...
Stadiums
Personnel and sponsoring
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA
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eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Managerial changes
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. Players in bold are players who joined midway through the competition.
League table
Positions by matchday
Round 1–18
Round 19–36
Results
Matches 1–18
Matches 19–36
Promotion playoffs
When the first round or semi-final match was finished as a draw, its winners were decided on the regular season rankings without extra time and the penalty shoot-out.
Bracket
First round
Semi-final
Final
The promotion-relegation playoffs were held between the winners of the 2019 K League 2 playoffs and the 11th-placed club of the 2019 K League 1.
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''Busan IPark won 2–0 on aggregate and were promoted to the K League 1, while Gyeongnam FC were relegated to the K League 2.''
Player statistics
Top scorers
Top assist providers
Attendance
Attendants who entered with free ticket were not counted.
See also
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2019 in South Korean football
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2019 K League 1
The 2019 K League 1 was the 37th season of the top division of professional association football, football in South Korea since its establishment in 1983, and the seventh season of the K League 1. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Football Club, Jeonbuk Hyu ...
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2019 Korean FA Cup
References
External links
Official website
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K League 2 seasons
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