Top 3 Hwacheon KSPO WFC players to watch out for against East Bengal in AFC Women's Champions League clash
Hwacheon KSPO WFC are the defending champions of the WK League. Hwacheon KSPO WFC, the defending champions of South Korea's top-tier women's football competition, the WK League, are participating in the AFC Women's Champions League for the first time in their history.
In fact, this is the first time the club has won the South Korean top-flight title in its 15-year existence. They finished at the top of the table in the regular season before defeating Seoul City FC in a thrilling 7-5 aggregate encounter over two legs in the championship finals to clinch their maiden league title and earn their first opportunity to represent South Korea on the continental stage.
This season, Hwacheon KSPO WFC are still in the hunt to defend their title despite finishing second in the regular season. If they manage to beat Gyeongju KHNP in the playoff game and defeat Suwon FC over two legs, they will be able to secure their second consecutive league title.
However, before those decisive domestic fixtures, they have two more games to play in the 2026-27 AFC Women's Champions League. The South Korean side, who lost their opening game 2-1 against April 25 SC despite creating a flurry of chances, are yet to face East Bengal and Ho Chi Minh City, with their game against the hosts coming next.
Hwacheon KSPO WFC will face East Bengal Women at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on November 4, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 PM IST. As head coach Sun-Mi Kang prepares her side for this crucial must-win clash against Anthony Andrews' team, let's take a look at three Hwacheon KSPO WFC players who could make the difference in this all-or-nothing encounter.
Lee Su-bin Lee Su-bin, the midfielder who captained the side in their opening defeat against April 25 SC, was a standout performer in the middle of the park. She even provided the assist for their only goal, delivering a brilliant long ball over the top to find the striker between the defenders.