J1 League 19th place
JEF United Chiba 1 - 2 FT Avispa Fukuoka
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
32' H. Goya
HT
↓ K. Fujimoto ↑Y. Kitajima 46'
Y. Hashimoto (T. Miki) 57'
60' ↓ N. Tsubaki ↑T. Tsukui
60' ↓ K. Tanaka ↑Z. Issaka
60' ↓ T. Taguchi ↑Y. Kobayashi
↓ Y. Hashimoto ↑K. Yamawaki 66'
Y. Maejima 68'
69' ↓ T. Kawano ↑R. Kuboniwa
73' ↓ H. Goya ↑T. Matsumura
↓ S. Usui ↑Y. Michiwaki 74'
↓ M. Shigemi ↑K. Okuno 74'
↓ K. Shiihashi ↑S. Sato 85'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
JEF United Chiba
Goalkeepers
José Aurelio Suárez 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Issei Takahashi 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Koji Toriumi 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Takashi Kawano 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Masaru Hidaka 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Midfielders
Takayuki Mae 
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
69
Passes
3
Duels
Taishi Taguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Kazuki Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Daichi Ishikawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naoki Tsubaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Hiroto Goya 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Ryota Suzuki 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ryota Kuboniwa
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Koki Yonekura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takumi Tsukui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zain Issaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusuke Kobayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Yasui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takumi Matsumura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Avispa Fukuoka
Goalkeepers
Kazuki Fujita
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Teppei Oka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kamijima Takumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuma Tsujioka
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Yu Hashimoto
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Keiya Shiihashi
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Tomoya Miki
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Maejima Yota 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
7.2
Rating
Forwards
Masato Shigemi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Kazuki Fujimoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Shosei Usui
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Powell Obinna Obi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kaoru Yamawaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daiki Miya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tashiro Masaya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuji Kitajima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroki Akino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kohei Okuno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yutaka Michiwaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sonosuke Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
JEF United Chiba Win
Avispa Fukuoka Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Avispa Fukuoka's Second-Half Surge Shatters JEF United Hearts
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. Avispa Fukuoka's stunning away comeback overturned a first-half penalty, sealing a 4-3 aggregate victory and their progression in a dramatic knockout thriller.
The Opening Blow
Following a tense 2-2 draw in the first leg, the Stakes were towering as both sides arrived at Fukuda Denshi Arena with their survival on the line. JEF United Chiba controlled possession early on, orchestrating attacks and keeping the visitors pinned deep. Their breakthrough arrived in the 32nd minute when H. Goya stepped up to convert a crucial penalty. That spot-kick tipped the aggregate score to 3-2 in favour of the hosts, igniting the home crowd and leaving the away side staring down the barrel of elimination.
The Turning Tide
Needing an immediate response, the visitors cranked up the Intensity after the break. Avispa Fukuoka began to slice through the lines, turning a rigid tactical battle into a frantic end-to-end affair. The pivotal moment materialized in the 57th minute. Following brilliant build-up play, T. Miki delivered a precise ball into the danger zone, allowing Y. Hashimoto to strike. His clinical finish levelled the match on the night and brought the aggregate score back to a deadlocked 3-3, completely changing the complexion of the tie.
The Decisive Strike
With the Balance of the tie hanging by a thread, the visitors landed the final knockout punch. In the 68th minute, Y. Maejima found the back of the net, completing a spectacular comeback and pushing his side 4-3 ahead overall. JEF United Chiba desperately searched for an equalizer, forcing a barrage of set-pieces in a match that featured 14 total corners. Despite the pressure, the away defence stood firm. Avispa Fukuoka held on to secure their progression, keeping their season alive on a night of pure drama.
Key Questions
How did JEF United Chiba complete the comeback from behind?
Actually, it was Avispa Fukuoka who completed the comeback. After Chiba took the lead, Fukuoka responded with two second-half goals to advance 4-3 on aggregate.
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.
Do-or-Die at Fukuda Denshi Arena
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. With the aggregate score locked at 2-2, this winner-takes-all second leg guarantees ultimate drama.
The Setup
Everything is on the line as JEF United Chiba welcome Avispa Fukuoka to Fukuda Denshi Arena. Following a chaotic 2-2 draw in the first leg, both sides must win to ensure knockout survival. A high Stakes rating underscores the tension, while both teams' deeply concerning Form levels suggest mistakes could define the night. JEF have struggled massively on home turf with a dire win rate, compounding the pressure on a backline that leaks nearly two goals a game.
Key Battle
This tie will be decided by JEF United Chiba's fragile defensive unit attempting to repel Avispa Fukuoka's determined attack. With both sides conceding goals for fun lately, the defensive line that minimizes unforced errors will book their ticket to the next phase.
Our Prediction
Expect fireworks and frayed nerves. JEF United Chiba's home woes are too severe to ignore. We back Avispa Fukuoka to exploit those defensive cracks and secure a 2-1 victory on the night, progressing on aggregate.