J1 League 19th place
Avispa Fukuoka 2 - 2 FT JEF United Chiba
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
D. Ishikawa 15'
17' S. Nago
K. Toriumi 33'
39' T. Oka
HT
54' S. Usui
↓ T. Matsumura ↑H. Goya 56'
61' ↓ S. Nago ↑H. Akino
61' ↓ T. Oka ↑Y. Hashimoto
66' Y. Hashimoto
↓ T. Taguchi ↑Y. Kobayashi 68'
↓ K. Tanaka ↑Z. Issaka 68'
↓ T. Tsukui ↑M. Himeno 68'
74' ↓ M. Shigemi ↑A. Sani Brown
74' ↓ K. Shiihashi ↑K. Okuno
H. Goya (D. Ishikawa) 87'
88' ↓ K. Fujimoto ↑M. Yuzawa
↓ M. Hidaka ↑T. Yasui 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Avispa Fukuoka
Goalkeepers
Kazuki Fujita 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Teppei Oka 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Kamijima Takumi 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
80
Passes
6
Duels
Yuma Tsujioka 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
55%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Maejima Yota
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keiya Shiihashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
74
Entry
Tomoya Miki
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
73
Passes
6
Duels
Kazuki Fujimoto 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
28%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Forwards
Masato Shigemi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Shintaro Nago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Shosei Usui 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Powell Obinna Obi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yu Hashimoto 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
33
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Tashiro Masaya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuzawa Masato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroki Akino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kohei Okuno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuji Kitajima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yutaka Michiwaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdel Hanan Sani Brown
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
JEF United Chiba
Goalkeepers
José Aurelio Suárez 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Issei Takahashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koji Toriumi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Takashi Kawano
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Masaru Hidaka
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Kazuki Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Takayuki Mae
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
55
Passes
6
Duels
Taishi Taguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Takumi Tsukui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
Daichi Ishikawa
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Takumi Matsumura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
Ryota Suzuki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ryota Kuboniwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koki Yonekura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zain Issaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Makoto Himeno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusuke Kobayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Yasui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naoki Tsubaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroto Goya 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2026 | Avispa Fukuoka | 2 - 2 | JEF United Chiba | J1 League | Best Denki Stadium |
| 10/25/2020 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 - 0 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Level-5 Stadium |
| 09/02/2020 | JEF United Chiba | 2 - 2 | Avispa Fukuoka | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 07/20/2019 | JEF United Chiba | 3 - 0 | Avispa Fukuoka | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena (Chiba) |
| 03/30/2019 | Avispa Fukuoka | 0 - 1 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Hakatanomori Athletic Stadium (Fukuoka) |
| 09/16/2018 | JEF United Chiba | 3 - 3 | Avispa Fukuoka | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena (Chiba) |
| 04/22/2018 | Avispa Fukuoka | 3 - 1 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Level-5 stadium (Fukuoka) |
| 10/22/2017 | Avispa Fukuoka | 0 - 1 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Level-5 stadium (Fukuoka) |
| 06/10/2017 | JEF United Chiba | 0 - 0 | Avispa Fukuoka | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena (Chiba) |
| 10/10/2015 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 - 0 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Level-5 stadium |
05/30/2026
10/25/2020
09/02/2020
07/20/2019
03/30/2019
09/16/2018
04/22/2018
10/22/2017
06/10/2017
10/10/2015
Avispa Fukuoka Win
JEF United Chiba Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Drama Leaves First Leg Hanging in the Balance
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 87/100. A pulsating first leg produced dramatic shifts in momentum, leaving everything to play for in this do-or-die survival tie.
Early Exchanges
JEF United Chiba wasted no time silencing the passionate crowd at Best Denki Stadium. Just 15 minutes in, D. Ishikawa found a pocket of space and fired the visitors into a crucial early lead. The sheer Intensity of the opening exchanges reflected exactly what was on the line in this high-stakes, two-legged survival battle. Avispa Fukuoka looked to respond immediately, controlling possession and circulating the ball meticulously to rack up 514 passes. However, they struggled to penetrate Chiba’s resolute defensive block before the break. The away side's early aggression and subsequent tactical discipline had successfully dictated the tempo, forcing the hosts into uncomfortable patterns of play as the half concluded.
The Pivot
The match’s Balance shifted completely during a dizzying second-half spell. Fukuoka emerged from the tunnel with renewed purpose, pressing higher up the pitch, and S. Usui finally broke through to restore parity in the 54th minute. The hosts then turned to their bench, executing an absolute masterstroke. Introduced in the 61st minute, Y. Hashimoto needed just five minutes to make his mark, smashing home to give Fukuoka a 2-1 advantage. It was a devastating turnaround that showcased the home side's tactical flexibility. By turning their 57% possession into genuine final-third menace, Fukuoka pushed Chiba onto the back foot and looked primed to carry a vital lead into the return leg.
The Climax
Just as Fukuoka seemed comfortable, the enormous Stakes of the tie manifested in one final twist. Chiba’s own substitute, H. Goya, proved to be the ultimate difference-maker. Latching onto an incisive pass from Ishikawa in the 87th minute, Goya buried a dramatic equalizer to stun the home faithful. Despite managing only 43% possession and nine total shots, the visitors demonstrated remarkable clinical edge when it mattered most. This thrilling 2-2 draw sets the stage for an explosive conclusion. With absolutely nothing separating the two sides, the grueling battle for survival now heads to Chiba on June 6th for a winner-takes-all showdown.
Key Questions
Did Avispa Fukuoka deserve the late equalizer?
It was actually JEF United Chiba who scored the late equalizer. Despite Fukuoka dominating possession, Chiba's resilience earned them a vital 87th-minute leveler through Goya.
How did substitute H. Goya change the game?
Coming on in the 56th minute, Goya provided fresh attacking impetus and crucially netted the 87th-minute equalizer, altering the entire complexion of the tie.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Survival Instincts Tested in First Leg Clash
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. Defensive fragilities on both sides promise an open first leg as neither team can afford to sit back.
The Setup
This clash at Best Denki Stadium serves as the opening chapter of a crucial two-legged placement tie, with the return fixture scheduled for June 6. Both Avispa Fukuoka and JEF United Chiba come into this match sporting a shaky Form rating. Conceding a combined 3.5 goals per game, neither defense inspires much confidence. The Balance of power appears relatively even, as Chiba’s own miserable run mirrors the hosts' recent inconsistency. With definitive Stakes in this win-or-go-home knockout round, the pressure is immense. While the overall Stars power is modest, T. Miki will look to pull the strings in midfield for the home side, trying to outshine Carlinhos Júnior and the visiting Chiba attack.
Key Battle
With a high combined goals conceded rate, the true battle lies not in individual brilliance, but in which defensive unit makes fewer mistakes. Fukuoka's frontline will test Chiba's disjointed back four early on, forcing the visitors into uncomfortable clearances and testing their structural discipline.
Our Prediction
We expect Avispa Fukuoka to leverage their home advantage and secure a narrow 2-1 victory. Both attacks should find joy against vulnerable defenses, but the hosts will dictate the tempo and take a slender lead into the decisive second leg.