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JDT vs Jeonbuk: Southern Tigers Lose 2-0 as Unbeaten ACLE Run Ends
By ExFunCity News Desk · 4 Nov 2026
TL;DR — JDT vs Jeonbuk ended 0-2 in Jeonju. See how JDT’s unbeaten ACLE run ended, what the result means for their points tally and who they face next.
JDT vs Jeonbuk ended in a 2-0 defeat for Johor Darul Ta’zim at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on 3 November 2026. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors scored both goals before half-time to end the Southern Tigers’ three-match unbeaten start to the AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE). JDT remain on seven points after four matches. Johor Darul Ta'zim FC
Match result: Jeonbuk strike twice before the break
The hosts took a two-goal lead into half-time, leaving JDT needing at least two goals to salvage a draw. Neither side scored after the interval, so Jeonbuk’s first-half advantage held up until full-time.
It was the first time JDT had failed to score in this season’s league stage. The Southern Tigers had found the net in each of their previous three matches, scoring six goals across those fixtures. Johor Darul Ta'zim FC
Current status: JDT and Jeonbuk level on points
The JDT vs Jeonbuk result leaves the Malaysian side with two wins, one draw and one defeat. They opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Buriram United before beating Pohang Steelers 2-0 away and Port FC 3-0 at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium.
Jeonbuk entered the match three points behind JDT after taking just one point from their previous two continental fixtures. The win in Jeonju closes that gap, with both teams now on seven points. www.fotmob.com
Match context: A different test from Pohang
This was JDT’s second trip to South Korea in the league stage. Their win over Pohang came with a clean sheet, but head coach Xisco Muñoz had warned before this fixture that Jeonbuk posed a different challenge.
His assessment focused on Jeonbuk’s ability to control possession through midfield and threaten in wide areas. He also wanted JDT to offer more variety in the final third. The contrast between the two trips was clear on the scoreboard: JDT scored twice in Pohang but left Jeonju without a goal. www.thestar.com.my
What’s next: FA Cup at home, then Ratchaburi away
After JDT vs Jeonbuk, the Southern Tigers return home to face DPMM FC in the Malaysia FA Cup semi-final second leg. That match is scheduled for 8.15pm Malaysian time on 8 November at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium.
JDT’s next chance to add to their continental points tally comes on 24 November, when they travel to Thailand to face Ratchaburi FC on ACLE Matchday 5. Johor Darul Ta'zim FC
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