J1 League Gameweek 8
FC Tokyo 1 - 0 FT Nagoya Grampus
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
7' Takahiro Ko
HT
56' Kota Tawaratsumida (Kashif Bangnagande)
58' ↓ Kota Tawaratsumida ↑Motoki Nagakura
61' Kein Sato
↓ Yuya Yamagishi ↑Mateus 61'
68' Takahiro Ko
70' ↓ Marcelo ↑Kento Hashimoto
↓ Takuya Uchida ↑Tsukasa Morishima 75'
↓ Ryuji Izumi ↑Hidemasa Koda 75'
77' ↓ Kashif Bangnagande ↑Masato Morishige
77' ↓ Kein Sato ↑Hirokazu Ishihara
78' Rikizo Matsuhashi
↓ Yudai Kimura ↑Tomoya Koyamatsu 79'
90'+3 Kento Hashimoto
Katsuhiro Nakayama 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Tokyo
Goalkeepers
Kim Seung-Gyu 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sei Muroya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Scholz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hayato Inamura 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kashif Bangnagande 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Midfielders
Soma Anzai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyota Tokiwa 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Takahiro Ko 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Kota Tawaratsumida 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.8
Rating
Forwards
Kein Sato
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Marcelo Ryan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
Hayate Tanaka 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Hirokazu Ishihara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masato Morishige
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Omori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fuki Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kento Hashimoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Motoki Nagakura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teruhito Nakagawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nagoya Grampus
Goalkeepers
Daniel Schmidt 
MAGNET
62
Activity
62
Activity
62
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Teruki Hara 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Haruya Fujii 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
75%
Pass Acc
Shuhei Tokumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Takuya Uchida
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Sho Inagaki 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
5
Duels Won
83%
Win %
Tomoki Takamine
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
90
Passes
14
Duels
Katsuhiro Nakayama
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Ryuji Izumi
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Yudai Kimura
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Yuya Yamagishi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Hiroaki Hagi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yuki Nogami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yota Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taichi Kikuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hidemasa Koda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomoya Koyamatsu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tsukasa Morishima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masahito Ono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2026 | FC Tokyo | 2 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 08/31/2025 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 - 1 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 02/26/2025 | FC Tokyo | 3 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 09/14/2024 | FC Tokyo | 4 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Japan National Stadium |
| 05/15/2024 | Nagoya Grampus | 3 - 1 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 06/24/2023 | FC Tokyo | 2 - 0 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 03/18/2023 | Nagoya Grampus | 0 - 0 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 10/29/2022 | Nagoya Grampus | 2 - 1 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 04/20/2022 | FC Tokyo | 0 - 0 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 10/10/2021 | FC Tokyo | 2 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J-League Cup | Ajinomoto Stadium |
07/21/2026
08/31/2025
02/26/2025
09/14/2024
05/15/2024
06/24/2023
03/18/2023
10/29/2022
04/20/2022
10/10/2021
FC Tokyo Win
Nagoya Grampus Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +20
P: 12 GD: +19
P: 12 GD: +19
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -12
P: 12 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FC Tokyo
Nagoya Grampus
FC Tokyo
Nagoya Grampus
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Ten-Man FC Tokyo Produce Defensive Masterclass at the National Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A stubborn defensive display ensured the capital club secured vital points despite playing the final twenty minutes at a numerical disadvantage.
Grampus Dictate the Tempo
The opening exchanges at the Japan National Stadium saw Nagoya Grampus quickly establish control. The visitors dominated possession, pushing FC Tokyo deep into their own half and methodically working the ball from side to side. Despite boasting 62% of the ball, Nagoya struggled to translate their territorial advantage into meaningful opportunities. The Balance of the match was tilted firmly toward the visitors in terms of geography, but the hosts maintained a rigid defensive shape, perfectly content to absorb the early pressure and look for counter-attacking avenues.
Breakthrough and Sending Off
The tactical stalemate shattered spectacularly in the second half. Against the run of play, Kota Tawaratsumida broke the deadlock in the 56th minute, latching onto a precise feed from Kashif Bangnagande to put the hosts ahead. However, the narrative twisted just twelve minutes later when Takahiro Ko was shown a straight red card. This crucial ejection instantly spiked the Intensity levels across the pitch, completely altering the complexion of the fixture and forcing the capital club into a desperate rearguard action to protect their slender lead.
The Siege of National Stadium
Sensing an opportunity to salvage the match, Nagoya threw everything forward. They peppered the penalty area, registering 14 total shots, but their efforts were largely toothless. Failing to create a single big chance, only two of their attempts managed to test the goalkeeper. FC Tokyo's ten men defended heroically, repelling wave after wave of crosses and clearances. The 1-0 triumph keeps the hosts firmly in the hunt near the top of the table, while the blunt attacking display leaves Nagoya Grampus languishing dangerously close to the drop zone.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Takahiro Ko impact the match?
The 68th-minute dismissal forced FC Tokyo into a deep defensive block, requiring immense resilience to weather Nagoya's relentless but blunt attacking pressure and secure the victory.
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.
FC Tokyo Eye Another Win Against Vulnerable Nagoya
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. A glaring mismatch in the league table promises goals, as FC Tokyo's clinical forwards look to exploit Nagoya's disastrous defensive record.
The Setup
Taking place at Ajinomoto Stadium on September 19, 2026, this FC Tokyo versus Nagoya Grampus fixture is a fascinating collision of momentum. The hosts currently sit comfortably in 5th place, riding a five-match unbeaten streak that has sent their Form rating soaring. In contrast, Nagoya find themselves languishing in 16th, having already shipped a staggering 2.5 goals per game. However, a surprisingly robust Balance rating indicates that Nagoya's attackers might still pose a threat, particularly given Tokyo themselves concede 1.7 goals per match on average. Though the overall Stakes are modest for a mid-table clash, the defensive frailties on both sides guarantee an entertaining spectacle.
Key Battle
The match will likely be decided in the final third, with M. Nagakura pulling the strings for the hosts. Nagakura has been a creative and clinical force, and his intelligent movement will test Nagoya's fragile backline. He will be up against Yudai Kimura, who carries the attacking hopes for the visitors. Whichever player can best exploit the gaps left by these leaky defences will steer their team to victory.
Our Prediction
We expect a 3-1 victory for FC Tokyo. Nagoya Grampus will likely find the back of the net due to the hosts' generous defending, but Tokyo simply possess too much firepower and momentum to drop points on home soil.