J1 League Regular Season - 15
Avispa Fukuoka 1 - 1 PEN 5-4 Kyoto Sanga
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Rafael Elias (Henrique Trevisan) 28'
36' T. Miki
45'+2 T. Oka
HT
64' ↓ Y. Michiwaki ↑A. Sani Brown
65' ↓ D. Miya ↑Y. Tsujioka
65' ↓ Y. Kitajima ↑M. Shigemi
H. Arai 67'
↓ S. Fukuda ↑M. Okugawa 67'
↓ H. Arai ↑H. Appiah Tawiah 67'
↓ T. Hiraoka ↑T. Matsuda 72'
74' A. Sani Brown (T. Miki)
84' ↓ S. Usui ↑S. Sato
↓ K. Sato ↑R. Nakano 88'
↓ Joao Pedro ↑S. Asada 88'
90'+1 ↓ T. Miki ↑K. Shiihashi
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Avispa Fukuoka
Goalkeepers
Kazuki Fujita 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Teppei Oka 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nara Tatsuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daiki Miya
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Maejima Yota
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kokoro Maeda 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
3
Tackles
Tomoya Miki 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Kazuki Fujimoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Yutaka Michiwaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Yuji Kitajima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Shosei Usui
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
BENCH
Powell Obinna Obi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yuma Tsujioka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kamijima Takumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaoru Yamawaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masato Shigemi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keiya Shiihashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kohei Okuno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdel Hanan Sani Brown 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
32
Minutes
7.7
Rating
Sonosuke Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyoto Sanga
Goalkeepers
Kentaro Kakoi 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Shinnosuke Fukuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Yoshinori Suzuki 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Henrique Trevisan 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Kyo Sato
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Hidehiro Sugai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Pedro 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
37%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Sung-jun Yoon 
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
54
Passes
12
Duels
Forwards
Haruki Arai
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
Rafael Elias 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8
Rating
Taiyo Hiraoka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
Masaaki Murakami
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Shogo Asada
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Hisashi Appiah Tawiah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryuma Nakano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taiki Hirato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masaya Okugawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuji Yonemoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Temma Matsuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2026 | Kyoto Sanga | 2 - 0 | Avispa Fukuoka | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 07/21/2025 | Avispa Fukuoka | 2 - 2 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | Best Denki Stadium |
| 03/09/2025 | Kyoto Sanga | 0 - 1 | Avispa Fukuoka | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 07/07/2024 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 - 2 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | Best Denki Stadium |
| 05/11/2024 | Kyoto Sanga | 2 - 3 | Avispa Fukuoka | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 08/26/2023 | Kyoto Sanga | 2 - 0 | Avispa Fukuoka | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 04/09/2023 | Avispa Fukuoka | 2 - 1 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | Best Denki Stadium |
| 07/10/2022 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 - 0 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | Best Denki Stadium |
| 04/29/2022 | Kyoto Sanga | 0 - 1 | Avispa Fukuoka | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 12/13/2020 | Avispa Fukuoka | 2 - 0 | Kyoto Sanga | J2 League | Level-5 Stadium |
02/22/2026
07/21/2025
03/09/2025
07/07/2024
05/11/2024
08/26/2023
04/09/2023
07/10/2022
04/29/2022
12/13/2020
Avispa Fukuoka Win
Kyoto Sanga Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sani Brown Rescues Fukuoka Before Penalty Drama
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. A relentless mid-table scrap at Best Denki Stadium proved that possession guarantees nothing when your opponents refuse to lie down.
Early Domination
Kyoto Sanga dominated possession (60%) from the jump, pinning the hosts deep in their own half. Rafael Elias gave them the reward they deserved in the 28th minute, burying a clinical chance meticulously set up by Henrique Trevisan. The visitors controlled the tempo at Best Denki Stadium, dictating the rhythm and forcing the issue with 15 total shots across the match. A solid Balance defined these early exchanges, but Kyoto Sanga looked entirely comfortable in their tactical approach. Yoshinori Suzuki anchored the away defence with an outstanding performance, ensuring the hosts were largely feeding on scraps and long balls. The midfield battle belonged entirely to Kyoto during this opening phase, leaving the home supporters growing anxious as the clock ticked toward halftime.
The Super Sub Strikes
You cannot sit on a slim lead forever in this division. The Avispa Fukuoka manager rolled the dice, and the gamble paid off spectacularly. Enter A. Sani Brown in the 64th minute. The Intensity spiked immediately as the hosts ramped up the pressure, winning a flurry of set-pieces. Ten minutes after coming on, Sani Brown levelled the match off a sharp, incisive feed from T. Miki. The dynamic completely flipped on its head. Despite only managing one single shot on target all match, Fukuoka made it count when it mattered most. A staggering 15 combined corners turned the penalty areas into absolute war zones, with every cross bringing a new wave of panic to the Kyoto backline.
Shootout Roulette
With nothing separating the two sides after regulation time, this unique J1 League encounter went straight to the drama of penalties. The shootout brought maximum tension to a hard-fought 1-1 deadlock. Fukuoka held their nerve flawlessly from the spot, edging out a 5-4 victory in front of their roaring fans. The result leaves both clubs treading water in the middle of the pack, separated by just a single point in the standings. Kyoto will be kicking themselves all week for letting their firm grip on the three points slip away so late in the second half. Conversely, Fukuoka celebrates a gritty, hard-fought triumph stolen right out from the jaws of defeat, proving that resilience often trumps tactical superiority when the final whistle blows.
Key Questions
How did substitute Rafael Elias change the game?
Although he started rather than subbing in, Rafael Elias changed the game instantly. He netted the opening goal in the 28th minute, giving Kyoto early control.
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.
Deadlock Breaking at Best Denki Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Taking place on May 06, 2026, this mid-table clash promises fireworks as two unpredictable sides tied on 17 points look to break into the top five.
The Setup
Consistency is a myth for these two teams right now. Avispa Fukuoka come into this fixture alternating wins and losses, sporting a chaotic Form rating that highlights their hot-and-cold nature. With a leaky defense conceding 2.0 goals per game, they face a tough test against Kyoto Sanga. The visitors have proven to be formidable road warriors, winning half of their away trips. A high Balance rating underlines just how evenly matched this fixture is, while the modest Stakes reflect their current mid-table reality.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will dictate the tempo. Fukuoka's Tomoya Miki is the creative heartbeat for the hosts, tasked with unlocking spaces. He goes head-to-head with João Pedro, whose recent performances have added serious steel and vision to the away side's central areas. Whoever asserts control here gives their team the ultimate edge.
Our Verdict
We expect goals. With both defenses showing glaring vulnerabilities and neither team registering a single draw all season, a clean sheet feels highly unlikely. Kyoto Sanga's comfort on the road should help them exploit Fukuoka's generous backline, securing a narrow 2-1 victory.