J1 League Gameweek 11

FC Tokyo 0 - 0 FT Kashiwa Reysol

Ajinomoto Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
37
FT
Wed, Oct 21
日本語
FC Tokyo
0-0
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity 22
⚖️ Balance 15
🏆 Stakes 66
🎲 Upset 33
High volume, low precision in Tokyo.

Win Probability

  • FC Tokyo 45%
  • Draw 27%
  • Kashiwa Reysol 29%

Futmetrix AI estimate

A Gritty Stalemate at Ajinomoto Stadium

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. This top-of-the-table clash promised fireworks but delivered a masterclass in stubborn defending and missed opportunities.

Early Intent

Ajinomoto Stadium witnessed a frantic, high-tempo start as both sides looked to establish early dominance in this crucial top-half battle. FC Tokyo settled into a rhythm quickly, as they controlled possession and dictated the flow of the match across the middle third of the pitch. The Intensity was palpable immediately, with players crashing into heavy tackles and driving the ball forward at every opportunity. Forward Diego Oliveira looked exceptionally lively for the hosts, constantly dropping deep to link play and trying to break through the opposition's rigid lines. However, despite their territorial advantage and promising build-up play, the final ball often lacked the required precision. The visitors remained incredibly disciplined, ensuring the opening phase remained entirely deadlocked.

A Chaotic Shooting Gallery

The match rapidly devolved into a chaotic shooting gallery as the second half unfolded. A staggering combined 31 shots flew toward the respective goals, yet remarkably, only six managed to test the keepers. The immense Stakes of this upper-table clash seemingly weighed heavily on the attackers' shoulders, resulting in snatched efforts and poor decision-making in crucial moments. Kashiwa Reysol were forced to absorb immense set-piece pressure, successfully defending against a relentless barrage of 10 corners from the hosts. At the other end, Mao Hosoya attempted to spark some much-needed life into the visitors on the counter-attack. He isolated defenders out wide, but the resolute defensive lines absolutely refused to crack under the mounting, chaotic pressure.

Splitting the Spoils

As the final minutes ticked away, desperation began to creep into the attacking sequences, yet the defensive units held incredibly firm. The Balance of power never genuinely shifted far enough in either direction to warrant a late winner. This gritty 0-0 result ultimately leaves the hosts firmly embedded in the promotion mix for the AFC Champions League spots, keeping their early-season momentum intact. Both managerial camps will likely walk away frustrated by their squads' clear lack of clinical edge in the final third. However, they will simultaneously feel satisfied to keep a direct, dangerous rival entirely at bay. The supporters in the stands applauded the immense work rate, even if they were denied the ultimate thrill of a goal.

Key Questions

What does this mean for FC Tokyo's season?

The draw keeps them firmly in the AFC Champions League mix and within striking distance of the league leaders, maintaining their strong early-season form.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
55%
45%
FC Tokyo 55%
Kashiwa Reysol 45%
Shots
20
11
FC Tokyo 20
Kashiwa Reysol 11
Shots on Target
3
3
FC Tokyo 3
Kashiwa Reysol 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.66
0.94
FC Tokyo 1.66
Kashiwa Reysol 0.94
Passes
585
467
FC Tokyo 585
Kashiwa Reysol 467
Corners
5
5
FC Tokyo 5
Kashiwa Reysol 5
Fouls
8
8
FC Tokyo 8
Kashiwa Reysol 8
Yellow Cards
3
4
FC Tokyo 3
Kashiwa Reysol 4
Red Cards
0
0
FC Tokyo 0
Kashiwa Reysol 0

Match Events

12' 🟨 Hayato Inamura
Yudai Konishi 🟨 44'
↓ Koya Yuruki ↑Keita Endo 🔄 45'
↓ Hinata Yamauchi ↑Yoshio Koizumi 🔄 45'
↓ Sachiro Toshima ↑Wataru Harada 🔄 45'
HT
62' 🔄 ↓ Kashif Bangnagande ↑Kota Tawaratsumida
↓ Shota Fujio ↑Yusuke Segawa 🔄 65'
72' 🔄 ↓ Marcelo ↑Teruhito Nakagawa
72' 🔄 ↓ Kein Sato ↑Fuki Yamada
↓ Tojiro Kubo ↑Mao Hosoya 🔄 78'
Yoshio Koizumi 🟨 79'
80' 🟨 Alexander Scholz
Wataru Harada 🟨 85'
86' 🔄 ↓ Soma Anzai ↑Rio Omori
87' 🔄 ↓ Motoki Nagakura ↑Dani Gómez
Keita Endo 🟨 90'+4
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

FC Tokyo

Goalkeepers
Kim Seung-Gyu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Hirokazu Ishihara
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Scholz
MAGNET
MAGNET
110
Activity
110
Activity
102
Passes
8
Duels
Hayato Inamura
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Kashif Bangnagande
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Midfielders
Kein Sato
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kyota Tokiwa
MAGNET
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
61
Passes
2
Duels
Takahiro Ko
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
62%
Pass Acc
Soma Anzai
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Marcelo Ryan
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Motoki Nagakura
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Hayate Tanaka
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masato Morishige
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuto Nagano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Omori
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fuki Yamada
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kota Tawaratsumida
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Gómez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teruhito Nakagawa
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
4%
Pass Acc

Kashiwa Reysol

Goalkeepers
Kengo Nagai
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sachiro Toshima
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Taiyo Koga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiromu Mitsumaru
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Tojiro Kubo
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yudai Konishi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nobuteru Nakagawa
MAGNET
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
59
Passes
5
Duels
Kenshin Yuba
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Hinata Yamauchi
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Koya Yuruki
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Forwards
Shota Fujio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Haruki Saruta
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Wataru Harada
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Daiki Sugioka
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keita Endo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riki Harakawa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoshio Koizumi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusuke Segawa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mao Hosoya
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
04/29/2026 Kashiwa Reysol 1 - 3 FC Tokyo J1 League Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
02/28/2026 FC Tokyo 0 - 2 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League Ajinomoto Stadium
07/05/2025 Kashiwa Reysol 1 - 0 FC Tokyo J1 League Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
04/11/2025 FC Tokyo 1 - 1 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League New National Stadium
07/30/2024 FC Tokyo 0 - 1 Kashiwa Reysol Friendlies Clubs FC Tokyo Kodaira Ground
07/06/2024 Kashiwa Reysol 3 - 2 FC Tokyo J1 League SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium
05/11/2024 FC Tokyo 3 - 3 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League Ajinomoto Stadium
07/01/2023 FC Tokyo 1 - 0 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League Ajinomoto Stadium
02/26/2023 Kashiwa Reysol 1 - 1 FC Tokyo J1 League SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium
08/27/2022 Kashiwa Reysol 3 - 6 FC Tokyo J1 League SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium
04/29/2026
J1 League Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
02/28/2026
J1 League Ajinomoto Stadium
07/05/2025
J1 League Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
04/11/2025
J1 League New National Stadium
07/30/2024
Friendlies Clubs FC Tokyo Kodaira Ground
07/06/2024
J1 League SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium
05/11/2024
J1 League Ajinomoto Stadium
07/01/2023
J1 League Ajinomoto Stadium
02/26/2023
J1 League SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium
08/27/2022
J1 League SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium
FC Tokyo Win
Kashiwa Reysol Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 FC Tokyo 11 24 21 8 +13 DFC Tokyo 0 - 0 Kashiwa Reysol (21-10-2026)WTokyo Verdy 0 - 4 FC Tokyo (17-10-2026)WFC Tokyo 3 - 0 Urawa (10-10-2026)WFC Tokyo 1 - 0 Nagoya Grampus (19-09-2026)WGamba Osaka 0 - 2 FC Tokyo (12-09-2026)
2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 10 23 25 6 +19 WSanfrecce Hiroshima 3 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (17-10-2026)WTokyo Verdy 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (11-10-2026)WAvispa Fukuoka 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (19-09-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 6 - 1 Cerezo Osaka (12-09-2026)LFagiano Okayama 3 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (06-09-2026)
3 Machida Zelvia 10 23 25 10 +15 WMachida Zelvia 3 - 0 Avispa Fukuoka (18-10-2026)WKyoto Sanga 0 - 1 Machida Zelvia (10-10-2026)LMachida Zelvia 2 - 4 Kashiwa Reysol (20-09-2026)DMachida Zelvia 1 - 1 Yokohama F. Marinos (12-09-2026)WNagoya Grampus 1 - 3 Machida Zelvia (06-09-2026)
4 Vissel Kobe 10 22 17 9 +8 WFagiano Okayama 0 - 3 Vissel Kobe (18-10-2026)LKashiwa Reysol 4 - 2 Vissel Kobe (09-10-2026)WGamba Osaka 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (20-09-2026)WVissel Kobe 2 - 1 Kashima (11-09-2026)WVissel Kobe 3 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki (06-09-2026)
5 Kashiwa Reysol 11 22 22 17 +5 DFC Tokyo 0 - 0 Kashiwa Reysol (21-10-2026)LKashiwa Reysol 1 - 3 Nagoya Grampus (17-10-2026)WKashiwa Reysol 4 - 2 Vissel Kobe (09-10-2026)WMachida Zelvia 2 - 4 Kashiwa Reysol (20-09-2026)WKyoto Sanga 2 - 3 Kashiwa Reysol (11-09-2026)
6 Kashima 10 19 21 16 +5 WKashima 2 - 0 V-varen Nagasaki (17-10-2026)WKashima 2 - 0 Gamba Osaka (09-10-2026)DKawasaki Frontale 3 - 3 Kashima (19-09-2026)LVissel Kobe 2 - 1 Kashima (11-09-2026)LKashima 0 - 1 Urawa (06-09-2026)
7 Kawasaki Frontale 10 16 21 16 +5 WCerezo Osaka 2 - 4 Kawasaki Frontale (17-10-2026)LKawasaki Frontale 1 - 2 Nagoya Grampus (11-10-2026)DKawasaki Frontale 3 - 3 Kashima (19-09-2026)WMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Kawasaki Frontale (12-09-2026)WKawasaki Frontale 3 - 1 Shimizu S-pulse (06-09-2026)
8 Yokohama F. Marinos 10 16 13 9 +4 DJEF United Chiba 0 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos (17-10-2026)DCerezo Osaka 0 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos (10-10-2026)WYokohama F. Marinos 2 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (19-09-2026)DMachida Zelvia 1 - 1 Yokohama F. Marinos (12-09-2026)WKashiwa Reysol 0 - 2 Yokohama F. Marinos (06-09-2026)
9 Fagiano Okayama 11 16 14 15 -1 WFagiano Okayama 2 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (21-10-2026)LFagiano Okayama 0 - 3 Vissel Kobe (18-10-2026)LAvispa Fukuoka 2 - 1 Fagiano Okayama (10-10-2026)LFagiano Okayama 1 - 2 Kyoto Sanga (19-09-2026)WUrawa 1 - 2 Fagiano Okayama (13-09-2026)
10 Urawa 10 15 17 21 -4 WMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Urawa (17-10-2026)LFC Tokyo 3 - 0 Urawa (10-10-2026)WUrawa 3 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (19-09-2026)LUrawa 1 - 2 Fagiano Okayama (13-09-2026)WKashima 0 - 1 Urawa (06-09-2026)
11 Shimizu S-pulse 10 14 10 11 -1 DShimizu S-pulse 2 - 2 Gamba Osaka (17-10-2026)WMito Hollyhock 1 - 2 Shimizu S-pulse (11-10-2026)WShimizu S-pulse 2 - 1 JEF United Chiba (19-09-2026)WShimizu S-pulse 1 - 0 Avispa Fukuoka (12-09-2026)LKawasaki Frontale 3 - 1 Shimizu S-pulse (06-09-2026)
12 Nagoya Grampus 10 12 12 16 -4 WKashiwa Reysol 1 - 3 Nagoya Grampus (17-10-2026)WKawasaki Frontale 1 - 2 Nagoya Grampus (11-10-2026)LFC Tokyo 1 - 0 Nagoya Grampus (19-09-2026)LV-varen Nagasaki 2 - 0 Nagoya Grampus (12-09-2026)LNagoya Grampus 1 - 3 Machida Zelvia (06-09-2026)
13 Cerezo Osaka 10 12 9 16 -7 LCerezo Osaka 2 - 4 Kawasaki Frontale (17-10-2026)DCerezo Osaka 0 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos (10-10-2026)DV-varen Nagasaki 1 - 1 Cerezo Osaka (19-09-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 6 - 1 Cerezo Osaka (12-09-2026)DCerezo Osaka 0 - 0 Tokyo Verdy (06-09-2026)
14 Mito Hollyhock 11 9 12 16 -4 LFagiano Okayama 2 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (21-10-2026)LMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Urawa (17-10-2026)LMito Hollyhock 1 - 2 Shimizu S-pulse (11-10-2026)LYokohama F. Marinos 2 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (19-09-2026)LMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Kawasaki Frontale (12-09-2026)
15 V-varen Nagasaki 10 9 11 18 -7 LKashima 2 - 0 V-varen Nagasaki (17-10-2026)DJEF United Chiba 1 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki (11-10-2026)DV-varen Nagasaki 1 - 1 Cerezo Osaka (19-09-2026)WV-varen Nagasaki 2 - 0 Nagoya Grampus (12-09-2026)LVissel Kobe 3 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki (06-09-2026)
16 Kyoto Sanga 10 8 11 19 -8 LSanfrecce Hiroshima 3 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (17-10-2026)LKyoto Sanga 0 - 1 Machida Zelvia (10-10-2026)WFagiano Okayama 1 - 2 Kyoto Sanga (19-09-2026)LKyoto Sanga 2 - 3 Kashiwa Reysol (11-09-2026)LFC Tokyo 2 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (06-09-2026)
17 Avispa Fukuoka 10 7 11 16 -5 LMachida Zelvia 3 - 0 Avispa Fukuoka (18-10-2026)WAvispa Fukuoka 2 - 1 Fagiano Okayama (10-10-2026)LAvispa Fukuoka 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (19-09-2026)LShimizu S-pulse 1 - 0 Avispa Fukuoka (12-09-2026)DAvispa Fukuoka 1 - 1 Mito Hollyhock (05-09-2026)
18 Gamba Osaka 10 7 10 18 -8 DShimizu S-pulse 2 - 2 Gamba Osaka (17-10-2026)LKashima 2 - 0 Gamba Osaka (09-10-2026)LGamba Osaka 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (20-09-2026)LGamba Osaka 0 - 2 FC Tokyo (12-09-2026)LJEF United Chiba 2 - 0 Gamba Osaka (06-09-2026)
19 JEF United Chiba 10 6 8 19 -11 DJEF United Chiba 0 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos (17-10-2026)DJEF United Chiba 1 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki (11-10-2026)LShimizu S-pulse 2 - 1 JEF United Chiba (19-09-2026)DTokyo Verdy 1 - 1 JEF United Chiba (13-09-2026)WJEF United Chiba 2 - 0 Gamba Osaka (06-09-2026)
20 Tokyo Verdy 10 4 4 18 -14 LTokyo Verdy 0 - 4 FC Tokyo (17-10-2026)LTokyo Verdy 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (11-10-2026)LUrawa 3 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (19-09-2026)DTokyo Verdy 1 - 1 JEF United Chiba (13-09-2026)DCerezo Osaka 0 - 0 Tokyo Verdy (06-09-2026)

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