J1 League Gameweek 6
Fagiano Okayama 3 - 2 FT Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
10' Kota Kawano (Lucas Marcos Meireles)
21' Kota Kawano (Oberdan Alionço de Lima)
↓ Naoto Arai ↑Shun Ayukawa 45'
Sébastien Haller (Mutsuki Kato) 45'+2
HT
50' Kota Kawano (Haruka Motoyama)
↓ Mutsuki Kato ↑Takumu Kawamura 58'
58' ↓ Kota Kawano ↑Léo Gaúcho
Hayao Kawabe (Akito Suzuki) 64'
65' ↓ Lucas Marcos Meireles ↑Kamiya Yuta
66' ↓ Ataru Esaka ↑Na Sang-Ho
66' ↓ Ibuki Fujita ↑Eiji Miyamoto
↓ Yotaro Nakajima ↑Taishi Matsumoto 79'
↓ Hayato Araki ↑Sota Koshimichi 79'
↓ Shunki Higashi ↑Daiki Suga 86'
88' ↓ Kosuke Shirai ↑Daichi Tagami
90'+3 Eiji Miyamoto
90'+9 ↓ Léo Gaúcho ↑Soichiro Mori
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Fagiano Okayama
Goalkeepers
Lennart Moser 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Hiroshi Omori 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Yugo Tatsuta 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoshitake Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Haruka Motoyama 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Ibuki Fujita 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Oberdan 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Kosuke Shirai 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
14%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Kota Kawano 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
3
On Target
9.3
Rating
Ataru Esaka
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Lucão
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Goro Kawanami 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Soichiro Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daichi Tagami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Kenshin Browne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Kamiya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eiji Miyamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Towa Yamane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Léo Gaúcho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Na Sang-ho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Goalkeepers
Issei Ouchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Shuto Nakano 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
81
Passes
4
Duels
Hayato Araki 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Sho Sasaki 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
112%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Naoto Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Hayao Kawabe 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Yotaro Nakajima
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
96
Passes
8
Duels
Shunki Higashi
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
84
Passes
3
Duels
Mutsuki Kato
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
7.1
Rating
Akito Suzuki
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Forwards
Sébastien Haller
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
39
Passes
13
Duels
BENCH
Keisuke Osako
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kim Ju-sung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takumu Kawamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sota Koshimichi
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Taishi Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Noguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daiki Suga
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Shun Ayukawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | Fagiano Okayama | 1 - 0 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | City Light Stadium |
| 02/14/2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) | Fagiano Okayama | J1 League | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
| 07/05/2025 | Fagiano Okayama | 0 - 1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | City Light Stadium |
| 04/12/2025 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 0 - 1 | Fagiano Okayama | J1 League | Hiroshima Big Arch |
05/02/2026
02/14/2026
07/05/2025
04/12/2025
Fagiano Okayama Win
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Fagiano Okayama
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Fagiano Okayama
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Kawano's Hat-Trick Heist Sinks Hiroshima at City Light Stadium
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. A tactical smash-and-grab that proves clinical finishing and sheer defensive resilience can overcome overwhelming possession.
The Counter-Attacking Blueprint
Sanfrecce Hiroshima arrived expecting to dictate terms, monopolising the ball from the opening exchanges, but they were immediately caught cold by a ferocious counter-attack. Kota Kawano ignited the home crowd with a devastating 10th-minute opener courtesy of a clever, sweeping feed from Lucas Marcos Meireles. The home side brilliantly doubled their advantage through Kawano just 11 minutes later, establishing a massive Upset Factor incredibly early in the contest. Despite chasing shadows against a technically gifted team that would ultimately dominate possession with 77% of the ball, Fagiano Okayama looked lethal on every single break. The early double established a frenetic, end-to-end pace, turning what was supposed to be a routine outing for the high-flying visitors into a defensive nightmare they simply could not wake up from.
A Breathless Middle Act
The visitors pushed relentlessly to find a lifeline before the break, and their heavy offensive pressure finally paid off deep into first-half stoppage time. Sébastien Haller bundled home a crucial strike via Mutsuki Kato to swing the momentum back toward the favourites. Just as the tide seemed ready to shift permanently, Kawano produced a moment of individual brilliance at the 50-minute mark to complete a spectacular, career-defining hat-trick. The sheer Intensity of the contest was staggering at this stage, with a combined 31 shots turning the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery. Every time Hiroshima committed bodies forward in desperation to salvage the game, Okayama threatened to punish them ruthlessly on the transition. It was an exhibition of contrasting philosophies colliding violently.
Siege Mentality
Hayao Kawabe pulled one back in the 64th minute with a fine finish, setting the stage for a frantic and utterly breathless finale. The dynamics shifted dramatically when Okayama were unexpectedly reduced to 10 men, forcing them into a pure, desperate survival block. Hiroshima threw everything forward, applying suffocating pressure with a total of 10 corners raining into the box over the course of the match. S. Sasaki pulled the strings from deep, orchestrating wave after relentless wave of intricate attacks. Yet, the hosts’ defensive Balance refused to buckle under the immense strain. The Stakes were towering for Okayama, desperate to climb away from the lower reaches of the table. They weathered the monumental storm against all odds, securing three massive points to shock the league.
Key Questions
What made K. Kawano the Man of the Match?
He scored a spectacular hat-trick from minimal opportunities, showcasing clinical finishing that proved to be the ultimate difference.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A chaotic combination of Hiroshima's relentless attacking volume (21 shots) and Okayama's deadly efficiency on the counter-attack.
What does this mean for Fagiano Okayama's season?
This massive upset provides a vital confidence boost and much-needed points to aid their climb up the league table.
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.
Hiroshima Aim to Capitalise on Unbeaten Start at City Light Stadium
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. An undefeated Sanfrecce Hiroshima travel to City Light Stadium looking to consolidate their top-four spot against a stumbling Fagiano Okayama side desperate for momentum.
The Setup
Early season fixtures can often be deceptive, but the underlying numbers point toward a clear favorite. A quick glance at the Form rating highlights the growing disparity between the two clubs. Hiroshima have started the J1 League campaign with genuine intent, remaining undefeated while finding the back of the net with impressive regularity. Conversely, the hosts find themselves languishing in the lower half of the table, struggling to put together a coherent run of results. While the overall Stakes remain understandably modest given the early stage of the regular season, the Balance of the matchup skews heavily toward the visitors. Sanfrecce boast a superior array of Stars capable of dictating the tempo, meaning Okayama will have to rely on immense defensive discipline to grind out a positive result on home soil.
Key Battle
Without focusing on specific individual matchups, the overarching tactical duel will take place in the middle of the park. The home side's midfield block faces the unenviable task of disrupting a fluid, dynamic away unit that excels at circulating possession. If the hosts sit too deep, they risk being overwhelmed by relentless pressure. However, if they can successfully press the passing lanes, there may be opportunities to launch swift counter-attacks against an advanced defensive line.
Our Prediction
We expect a controlled 2-0 victory for the away side. Hiroshima's superior technical ability should allow them to dominate possession from the opening whistle. Expect them to probe patiently before unlocking the defensive block late in the first half, ultimately adding a second on the break as the hosts push forward in search of an equaliser.