J1 League Regular Season - 7
JEF United Chiba 1 - 2 FT FC Tokyo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Kyota Tokiwa 30'
A. Scholz 31'
HT
46' ↓ T. Amagasa ↑T. Yasui
46' ↓ T. Matsumura ↑H. Goya
48' Hiroto Goya
↓ K. Tokiwa ↑K. Hashimoto 72'
↓ F. Yamada ↑K. Sato 72'
↓ K. Endo ↑R. Sato 75'
↓ T. Nakagawa ↑L. Nozawa 75'
78' T. Yasui
R. Sato (L. Nozawa) 80'
81' ↓ Y. Kobayashi ↑Eduardo
81' ↓ Z. Issaka ↑M. Himeno
86' ↓ D. Ishikawa ↑Y. Igari
↓ K. Hashimoto ↑K. Bangnagande 90'
Sei Muroya 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
JEF United Chiba
Goalkeepers
R. Suzuki 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
I. Takahashi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
D. Suzuki 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
2
Interceptions
1
Tackles
K. Toriumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Mae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Z. Issaka 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
9
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Y. Kobayashi
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
T. Amagasa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
T. Tsukui 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Forwards
D. Ishikawa 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
T. Matsumura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
T. Wakahara 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Kuboniwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Kawano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Saito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Yasui 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
M. Himeno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Igari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Goya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Tokyo
Goalkeepers
Kim Seung-Gyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Muroya 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Scholz 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
H. Inamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Hashimoto
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
F. Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
K. Tokiwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
K. Koizumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Endo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
T. Nakagawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
M. Nagakura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
H. Tanaka
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Bangnagande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Omori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Ko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Higashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Hashimoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sato
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
K. Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Nozawa 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
15
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | JEF United Chiba | 1 - 2 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 07/10/2024 | FC Tokyo | 1 - 2 (AET) | JEF United Chiba | Emperor Cup | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 10/13/2013 | JEF United Chiba | 2 - 2 (PEN 5-6) | FC Tokyo | Emperor Cup | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
03/18/2026
07/10/2024
10/13/2013
JEF United Chiba Win
FC Tokyo Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Sub Drama Settles Tense Clash
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. Our verdict: This gripping contest proved that clinical bench depth is the ultimate weapon for a side harbouring genuine title ambitions.
The Opening Exchanges
JEF United Chiba welcomed the league leaders to Fukuda Denshi Arena with genuine intent, but FC Tokyo quickly edged possession and began dictating the tempo. The visitors turned the pitch into a shooting gallery. They peppered the target with a staggering 25 total attempts throughout the contest. However, they found themselves frustrated by an inspired Ryota Suzuki. The goalkeeper single-handedly maintained the Balance of the match, pulling off eight phenomenal saves. The sheer Intensity of Tokyo’s attacks meant a breakthrough felt inevitable. Yet, the home side’s stubborn rearguard action kept the crowd roaring. A combined 36 shots between the two sides highlighted a remarkably open early phase, with set-piece pressure mounting via 13 total corners.
The Pivot
The crucial turning point arrived right on the half-hour mark. A surging run from Kyota Tokiwa caused sheer panic in the penalty area. The referee consulted VAR, confirming a spot-kick for the visitors amid massive tension. A. Scholz stepped up and clinically dispatched the penalty in the 31st minute, altering the entire complexion of the tie. Despite falling behind, the home side refused to crumble under the weight of the occasion. They generated 11 attempts of their own, desperately seeking an equalizer. The slender margin meant the Stakes remained remarkably high heading into the second half. Both managers carefully assessed their options, knowing that a single tactical tweak could shift the momentum entirely.
The Grandstand Finish
The closing stages delivered immense drama, perfectly justifying a high Upset Factor rating before the final whistle. In the 78th minute, substitute T. Yasui sent the home supporters into absolute raptures, levelling the score with a brilliant strike. The joy, however, was painfully short-lived. Just two minutes later, FC Tokyo proved exactly why they sit atop the league standings. A perfectly weighted pass from substitute L. Nozawa found fellow replacement R. Sato. He calmly fired home the decisive goal. This ruthless immediate response secured a vital 1-2 victory. Our take is clear: this late winner cements their spot at the summit and leaves the valiant hosts completely empty-handed.
Key Questions
How did substitute Ryota Suzuki change the game?
While actually starting the match, Suzuki kept his team alive with a heroic display, making eight crucial saves against relentless pressure before the late goals.
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.
Tokyo's Title Charge Faces Away Test
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 78/100. FC Tokyo’s relentless march at the top faces a gritty test at the Fukuda Denshi Arena, where dropping points could blow the title race wide open.
The Setup
On March 18, 2026, the Fukuda Denshi Arena hosts a clash with immense implications at the summit. FC Tokyo arrive sitting pretty at the top of the table with 23 points, boasting a ruthless away record that drives their formidable Form. For JEF United Chiba, mired in 10th place, this match represents an opportunity to play giant-killers. The Stakes could not be higher for the visitors' championship aspirations. Despite the gap in the standings, the underlying Balance suggests the hosts can frustrate the league leaders. Both teams feature robust Stars capable of game-changing moments, particularly the heroics of Tomoya Wakahara between the sticks for the home side.
Key Battle
The match hinges on a fierce tactical duel. Daisuke Suzuki anchors the home defence with authority, and he will be tasked with shutting down the slick passing and movement of Rio Omori. The victor of this central showdown will dictate the tempo.
Our Prediction
An away win. FC Tokyo’s clinical edge should see them secure a hard-fought 2-0 victory, patiently grinding down the hosts before striking on the counter late in the second half.