J1 League Regular Season - 12
Kashiwa Reysol 0 - 1 FT Kashima
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
32' H. Mitsumaru
Y. Suzuki (K. Nono) 45'+1
HT
46' ↓ H. Mitsumaru ↑D. Sugioka
K. Anzai 49'
63' ↓ T. Okubo ↑Y. Komi
65' K. Yuruki
↓ R. Araki ↑S. Morooka 67'
K. Nono 68'
69' Y. Koizumi
↓ Y. Matsumura ↑H. Hayashu 79'
↓ Y. Higuchi ↑K. Chinen 79'
↓ K. Anzai ↑R. Ogawa 79'
79' ↓ Y. Koizumi ↑Y. Segawa
↓ Leo Ceara ↑K. Tsukui 84'
K. Tsukui 89'
90' ↓ M. Hosoya ↑Y. Kakita
90'+1 ↓ K. Yuruki ↑H. Yamauchi
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Kashiwa Reysol
Goalkeepers
Kengo Nagai 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Wataru Harada 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Taiyo Koga 
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
89
Passes
7
Duels
Hiromu Mitsumaru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Yosei Yamauchi
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Yudai Konishi 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Nobuteru Nakagawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomoaki Okubo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Yoshio Koizumi
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Koya Yuruki 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mao Hosoya 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
7%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
BENCH
Kenta Matsumoto 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daiki Sugioka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seiya Baba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hinata Yamauchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riki Harakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sachiro Toshima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusuke Segawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yota Komi
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yuki Kakita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kashima
Goalkeepers
Tomoki Hayakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kimito Nono 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Naomichi Ueda 
SHIELD
4
Blocks
4
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Tae-hyeon Kim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koki Anzai
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Midfielders
Ryotaro Araki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Yuta Higuchi
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Kento Misao
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
53
Passes
12
Duels
Yuta Matsumura
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Léo Ceará
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Yuma Suzuki 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Yuji Kajikawa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Keisuke Tsukui 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6
Rating
Ryoya Ogawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaku Shibasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruki Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kei Chinen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shu Morooka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Čavrić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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 |
02/21/2026
07/20/2025
03/08/2025
09/21/2024
05/06/2024
11/11/2023
05/24/2023
04/09/2023
03/08/2023
07/02/2022
Kashiwa Reysol Win
Kashima Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Suzuki Strike Seals Summit for Ten-Man Kashima
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. The league leaders showcased their grit in a contest defined by narrow margins, disallowed goals, and a frantic defensive finish.
Early Exchanges
Kashiwa Reysol started with clear intent at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium, eager to knock the league leaders off their perch. The home side edged possession early on, orchestrating attacks that led to a flurry of set-pieces. The Intensity was palpable as a combined 25 shots flew across the pitch over the course of 90 minutes. Despite eight Kashiwa corners putting immense pressure on the visitors' penalty area, Kashima’s backline held incredibly firm. Naomichi Ueda was an absolute colossus at the heart of the defence, repelling everything thrown his way to rightfully earn Player of the Match honours.
The Breakthrough
The match's critical juncture arrived just as the first half drew to a close. Deep into stoppage time, Kimito Nono carved open the home defence with a precise delivery, finding Y. Suzuki. The lethal attacker made no mistake, burying the chance to shift the Balance of the tie firmly in the visitors' favour. Kashiwa Reysol refused to lie down and thought they had found their equaliser in the 65th minute through K. Yuruki, but celebrations were swiftly cut short by the VAR flag ruling it out for an offside infringement.
Hanging On
The final stages tested Kashima's title credentials to the absolute limit. Their Stakes were massive, needing a clean sheet to protect their standing at the top of the table. The drama peaked in the 89th minute when K. Tsukui was shown a straight red card, reducing the leaders to ten men. However, Kashiwa could not capitalise on their late numerical advantage. This resolute result highlights Kashima's championship mettle, avoiding a potential Upset Factor trap to extend their lead in the J1 League.
Key Questions
How did the red card for K. Tsukui impact the match?
Arriving in the 89th minute, the dismissal forced Kashima into a desperate defensive block, though they successfully weathered Kashiwa's late barrage.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
Absolutely. The frantic tempo resulted in 26 total fouls, which disrupted attacking rhythms but made for a captivating, physical battle.
What is the Chiba-Ibaraki Derby?
The Chiba-Ibaraki Derby is the rivalry between Kashiwa Reysol and Kashima, a heated local derby that ignites the surrounding area.
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.
Derby Day Danger for High-Flying Kashima
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 92/100. League leaders Kashima walk into a hostile derby atmosphere against a resurgent Kashiwa Reysol side aiming to derail their title march.
The Setup
Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium plays host to a classic Chiba-Ibaraki derby this April 24, and the Stakes could not be higher. Kashima sit comfortably at the summit of the J1 League with an astonishing 29 points from 11 matches. However, Kashiwa Reysol enter this clash riding a three-match winning streak, boasting a Form rating that signals genuine danger for the visitors. Despite the massive points gap, our pre-match metrics indicate strong Balance, with the hosts actually favored by the numbers to pull off an upset on home soil.
Key Battle
This clash of local rivals features impressive attacking Stars on both sides. The hosts will rely heavily on the creative spark of Yusuke Segawa to unlock a stubborn visiting defense. He faces a direct battle for the spotlight against Kashima talisman Yuma Suzuki. If Segawa can dictate the tempo in the final third, Kashiwa has a real chance to outscore a Kashima side that rarely misfires.
Our Prediction
We expect a fiery encounter where recent standings go out the window. Kashiwa's momentum and home crowd advantage will prove crucial. Look for the hosts to snatch a narrow 2-1 victory, using swift counter-attacks to catch the league leaders off guard late in the second half.