The 2014 K League Challenge was the second season of the K League 2, the second-highest division in the South Korean football league system. Since the 2014 season, the champions was promoted to the K League Classic and three teams from second to fourth-placed team qualified for the promotion playoffs after the regular season.
Teams
Team changes
Relegated from K League Classic
Daegu FC
Daejeon Citizen
Gangwon FC
Promoted to K League Classic
Sangju Sangmu
Stadiums
Personnel and sponsoring
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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.
League table
Positions by matchday
Round 1–18
Round 19–36
Results
Matches 1–18
Matches 19–36
Promotion playoffs
Bracket
First round
Semi-final
Final
The promotion-relegation playoffs were held between the winners of the 2014 K League Challenge playoffs and the 11th-placed club of the 2014 K League Classic. The winners on aggregate score after both matches earned entry into the 2015 K League Classic.
Gwangju FC won 4–2 on aggregate and were promoted to the K League Classic, while Gyeongnam FC were relegated to the K League Challenge.
Player statistics
Top scorers
Top assist providers
Attendance
Attendants who entered with free ticket are not counted.
Awards
The 2014 K League Awards was held on 1 December 2014.
Main awards
Most Valuable Player: Adriano (Daejeon Citizen) Top goalscorer: Adriano (Daejeon Citizen) Top assist provider: Choi Jin-ho (Gangwon FC) Manager of the Year: Cho Jin-ho (Daejeon Citizen)