J1 League Regular Season - 3
Kashima 2 - 0 FT Kashiwa Reysol
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
36' Leo Ceara (Y. Suzuki)
HT
↓ Y. Yamanouchi ↑T. Kubo 46'
↓ H. Mitsumaru ↑Y. Komi 46'
53' N. Ueda (Y. Higuchi)
↓ M. Hosoya ↑H. Yamauchi 61'
64' ↓ S. Mizoguchi ↑R. Ogawa
64' ↓ Elber ↑H. Hayashu
Yota Komi 69'
↓ Y. Koizumi ↑H. Nakama 73'
↓ Y. Segawa ↑Y. Kakita 73'
79' ↓ R. Araki ↑K. Chinen
86' ↓ Leo Ceara ↑A. Cavric
86' ↓ Y. Suzuki ↑H. Tokuda
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Kashima
Goalkeepers
T. Hayakawa 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.9
Rating
Defenders
K. Nono 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
N. Ueda 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Kim Tae-Hyeon 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Mizoguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Midfielders
R. Araki
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Y. Higuchi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.6
Rating
K. Misao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elber 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Y. Kajikawa 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
I. Sekigawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Ogawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Shibasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Chinen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Hayashu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Cavric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Tokuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kashiwa Reysol
Goalkeepers
R. Kojima 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
S. Baba 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
76
Passes
8
Duels
T. Koga
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
89
Passes
1
Duels
D. Sugioka
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
76
Passes
5
Duels
Midfielders
Y. Yamanouchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Y. Konishi
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
61
Passes
5
Duels
N. Nakagawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Mitsumaru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Y. Koizumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Y. Segawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
M. Hosoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
K. Nagai
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Inukai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Noda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Toshima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Yamauchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Kubo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Nakama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Komi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Kakita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2026 | Kashima | 2 - 0 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Mercari Stadium |
| 07/20/2025 | Kashima | 3 - 2 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Mercari Stadium |
| 03/08/2025 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 3 | Kashima | J1 League | Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium |
| 09/21/2024 | Kashima | 0 - 0 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 05/06/2024 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 2 | Kashima | J1 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
| 11/11/2023 | Kashima | 1 - 1 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 05/24/2023 | Kashima | 1 - 0 | Kashiwa Reysol | J-League Cup | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 04/09/2023 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 0 | Kashima | J1 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
| 03/08/2023 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 1 | Kashima | J-League Cup | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
| 07/02/2022 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 2 | Kashima | J1 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
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07/02/2022
Kashima Win
Kashiwa Reysol Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Kashima Dismantle Reysol's Resistance
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. Kashima showcased ruthless efficiency and defensive solidity to brush aside Kashiwa Reysol and keep the pressure on the league leaders.
Quiet Beginnings
The early exchanges at Mercari Stadium painted a familiar picture of tactical patience. Kashiwa Reysol edged possession, enjoying 54% of the ball as they tried to construct meaningful attacks against a resolute defensive block. Despite the visitors seeing more of the ball, the Stakes were clear for Kashima, who needed a result to maintain their momentum in the upper echelons of the J1 League. The Balance of play felt deceptive; Kashiwa probed the final third but struggled to carve out clear-cut opportunities against a deeply entrenched backline. Kashima seemed entirely comfortable letting their opponents dictate the tempo in the middle third, waiting for the perfect moment to spring forward and exploit any emerging gaps.
The Turning Tide
The narrative abruptly shifted in the 36th minute when Kashima demonstrated their lethal efficiency. A swift transition allowed Y. Suzuki to find Leo Ceara, who finished emphatically to give the hosts the lead. However, the true turning point—and the moment the Intensity briefly spiked—came when Kashiwa were awarded a penalty. It was a golden opportunity to level the match and rewrite the script. Instead, goalkeeper Tomoki Hayakawa stepped up to become the hero, producing a massive penalty save to deny the visitors. That single moment of heroics completely deflated Kashiwa's burgeoning confidence and galvanised the home crowd, ensuring Kashima carried all the psychological momentum into the halftime interval.
Professional Finish
Any hopes of a Kashiwa resurgence were swiftly extinguished just eight minutes into the second half. A precise delivery from Y. Higuchi was met by N. Ueda, who powered home to double the advantage. From that moment on, Kashima masterfully managed the game. Kento Misao was outstanding in the centre of the park, sweeping up loose balls and breaking up Kashiwa’s disjointed attacks with consummate ease. The Upset Factor vanished entirely as the home side smothered the final half-hour. Despite holding a slight edge in expected goals, Kashiwa's lack of a clinical edge condemned them to another defeat. Kashima's professional 2-0 victory cements their formidable form and keeps them breathing down the necks of the league leaders.
Key Questions
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
The match lacked high tempo, with Kashima absorbing pressure comfortably rather than engaging in a chaotic, fiery battle typical of local rivalries.
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.
Pride and Points Collide in the Chiba-Ibaraki Derby
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. Local bragging rights and crucial title race momentum make this derby an unmissable clash.
The Setup
Mercari Stadium braces for derby day. Kashima are an absolute juggernaut on their own turf right now, boasting a flawless five-win streak at home. Sitting 2nd in the J1 League, they are hunting down the top spot with ruthless efficiency. Kashiwa Reysol enter the fray in 7th place, carrying patchy recent results but possessing the raw intensity needed for a fierce local clash. The sky-high Stakes of the Chiba-Ibaraki Derby add an explosive edge. Kashima's impeccable Form gives them the undeniable upper hand, but derbies famously care little for the form book.
Key Battle
Naomichi Ueda squaring off against Yoshio Koizumi is where this match will be won or lost. Kashima's defensive rock must find a way to silence Kashiwa's most creative and in-form outlet. High Stars quality on both sides of the ball guarantees fireworks in the final third.
Our Prediction
Kashima's home momentum is simply too powerful to ignore. Kashiwa Reysol will bring the typical derby fire, but the hosts will absorb the pressure and strike with clinical precision. Expect a gritty, high-intensity 2-1 victory for Kashima.