J1 League Regular Season - 8
Kashiwa Reysol 3 - 0 FT Mito Hollyhock
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
15' N. Nakagawa (H. Mitsumaru)
Kishin Gokita 19'
31' K. Osaki
Sho Omori 45'
HT
46' ↓ R. Harakawa ↑R. Shimano
↓ K. Gokita ↑A. Watanabe 46'
↓ H. Yamamoto ↑Y. Torikai 46'
↓ K. Yamazaki ↑T. Semba 46'
57' ↓ H. Yamauchi ↑Y. Segawa
57' ↓ M. Hosoya ↑Y. Kakita
↓ T. Mase ↑M. Arai 74'
83' Y. Segawa (Y. Koizumi)
85' ↓ Y. Komi ↑D. Sugioka
↓ K. Tada ↑S. Kubo 85'
89' ↓ T. Kubo ↑S. Baba
Mizuki Arai 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Kashiwa Reysol
Goalkeepers
R. Kojima 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Y. Yamanouchi 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
T. Koga 
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
91
Passes
6
Duels
H. Mitsumaru
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
T. Kubo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Nakagawa 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
R. Harakawa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Y. Komi
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Y. Koizumi
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
H. Yamauchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
M. Hosoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
K. Nagai 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Baba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Sugioka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Yuruki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Segawa 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
S. Toshima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Nakama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Shimano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Kakita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mito Hollyhock
Goalkeepers
K. Nishikawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
T. Iida 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Danilo Cardoso 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
K. Itakura
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
89
Passes
3
Duels
S. Omori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
T. Mase
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
K. Osaki 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.7
Rating
K. Yamazaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
H. Yamamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
S. Matsubara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Torikai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Nagao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Semba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Leiria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Kubo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | Kashiwa Reysol | 3 - 0 | Mito Hollyhock | J1 League | Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium |
| 09/23/2024 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 0 | Mito Hollyhock | Friendlies Clubs | Hitachi Kashiwa Multipurpose Ground |
| 10/14/2019 | Kashiwa Reysol | 2 - 3 | Mito Hollyhock | J2 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium (Kashiwa) |
| 05/19/2019 | Mito Hollyhock | 0 - 0 | Kashiwa Reysol | J2 League | K's denki Stadium Mito (Mito) |
03/22/2026
09/23/2024
10/14/2019
05/19/2019
Kashiwa Reysol Win
Mito Hollyhock Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Total Eclipse at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. Kashiwa's relentless attacking tempo completely overwhelmed a toothless Mito side, turning a mid-table league fixture into a statement victory.
Setting the Tempo
Hesitation had no place on the pitch today. Kashiwa Reysol came out of the tunnel determined to dictate terms, and their early aggression paid immediate dividends. In the 15th minute, Nobuteru Nakagawa found the back of the net to set the stadium alight. A tense VAR check momentarily paused the celebrations, but the goal was quickly confirmed, driving the Intensity of the opening exchanges through the roof. Mito Hollyhock looked shell-shocked, unable to cope with the sheer pace and directness of the hosts' attacking thrusts.
The Cruel Deflection
While the hosts only edged possession at 52%, what they did with the ball was devastating. The relentless barrage of 17 shots fractured the visitors' defensive structure. By the 31st minute, Mito cracked under the immense pressure when K. Osaki inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. This catastrophic error effectively killed any remaining Balance in the tie. Behind the scenes of the attacking masterclass, Kashiwa's Yosei Yamauchi was putting on a clinic, anchoring a defensive unit that starved Mito of a single shot on target all afternoon.
Closing the Show
The second half offered no respite for the battered visitors. Mito's attempts to salvage pride were easily neutralized, leaving them chasing shadows. The final nail in the coffin arrived in the 83rd minute, courtesy of Kashiwa's bench. Substitute Y. Segawa, introduced just before the hour mark, latched onto a precise delivery from Y. Koizumi to score the third and final goal. Given the contrasting form of both sides, the Upset Factor was virtually non-existent today—this was a thoroughly predictable, yet beautifully executed demolition job.
Key Questions
How did substitute Nobuteru Nakagawa change the game?
Nakagawa actually started the match, setting the tone with his 15th-minute opener. It was substitute Y. Segawa who ultimately sealed the 3-0 victory late on.
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.
Mid-Table Scrap Threatens to Fracture J1 League Order
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. Separated by a single point, this tight mid-table clash is essential viewing for anyone tracking the J1 League's volatile upper-half race.
The Setup
The J1 League table takes no prisoners, and on March 22, 2026, Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium hosts a genuine six-pointer. Kashiwa Reysol sit seventh with 11 points, breathing right down the necks of sixth-placed Mito Hollyhock on 12 points. A strong Stakes rating underscores the importance of this fixture—a win pushes either side toward the top-tier conversation, while a loss risks a mid-table slide. Interestingly, neither team has recorded a single draw in ten matches. This chaotic win-or-bust streak drives a volatile Form rating, while the Stars metric is quietly ticking upward thanks to standout individual performances from the visitors.
Key Battle
This game will be decided in the transition zones. The home side's attacking frontline loves to exploit high lines, forcing the visiting defensive unit into desperate recovery runs. If the away defense drops too deep to compensate, they invite sustained pressure outside the box, completely neutralizing their own counter-attacking rhythm.
Our Prediction
We expect Kashiwa Reysol to dictate the tempo and ultimately take all three points. Given the impressive Balance of the matchup, it will not be a blowout. The hosts will likely edge it by a single goal, exploiting tired legs in the final twenty minutes.