J1 League Gameweek 3
Kawasaki Frontale 1 - 2 FT FC Tokyo
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Marcelo Ryan 18'
31' R. Yamahara (Y. Wakizaka)
33' Tatsuya Ito
S. Muroya (K. Sato) 37'
HT
56' ↓ Erison ↑L. Romanic
57' ↓ T. Ito ↑Marcinho
57' ↓ A. Ienaga ↑K. Konno
59' Yasuto Wakizaka
↓ K. Endo ↑R. Sato 66'
↓ Marcelo Ryan ↑F. Yamada 69'
73' ↓ S. Kawahara ↑Y. Yamamoto
↓ K. Tokiwa ↑K. Koizumi 81'
↓ K. Sato ↑D. C. Otani 81'
88' ↓ K. Tachibanada ↑Y. Ozeki
90' Hiroto Taniguchi
Divine Chinedu Otani 90'+3
Yuto Nagatomo 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Kawasaki Frontale
Goalkeepers
Svend Brodersen 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Reon Yamahara 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Yuto Matsunagane 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
76
Passes
10
Duels
Hiroto Taniguchi
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
99
Passes
5
Duels
Sota Miura 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
So Kawahara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Kento Tachibanada
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
72
Passes
6
Duels
Akihiro Ienaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Yasuto Wakizaka 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Tatsuya Ito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Forwards
Erison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
Yuki Hayasaka 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Filip Uremović
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
Yuki Yamamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuto Ozeki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kazuya Konno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ten Miyagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lazar Romanić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Tokyo
Goalkeepers
Kim Seung-Gyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sei Muroya
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Alexander Scholz
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
71%
Pass Acc
Hayato Inamura
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
76
Passes
4
Duels
Yuto Nagatomo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Kein Sato
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Kyota Tokiwa
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Kento Hashimoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keita Endo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
Motoki Nagakura 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Marcelo Ryan 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.6
Rating
BENCH
H. Tanaka
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Masato Morishige
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Omori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kento Hashimoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kei Koizumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fuki Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teruhito Nakagawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. C. Otani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2026 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 - 2 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
| 09/20/2025 | Kawasaki Frontale | 0 - 1 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
| 03/29/2025 | FC Tokyo | 0 - 3 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 08/11/2024 | FC Tokyo | 0 - 3 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 03/30/2024 | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 - 0 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu |
| 09/15/2023 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 - 0 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
| 05/12/2023 | FC Tokyo | 2 - 1 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | Japan National Stadium |
| 11/05/2022 | FC Tokyo | 2 - 3 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 02/18/2022 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 - 0 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
| 10/02/2021 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 - 0 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
02/21/2026
09/20/2025
03/29/2025
08/11/2024
03/30/2024
09/15/2023
05/12/2023
11/05/2022
02/18/2022
10/02/2021
Kawasaki Frontale Win
FC Tokyo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Kawasaki Frontale
FC Tokyo
Kawasaki Frontale
FC Tokyo
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Tokyo Take The Derby Honours
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. A relentless attacking barrage proved the difference as the league leaders demonstrated exactly why they are the current pacesetters in Japan's top tier.
Opening Exchanges
The atmosphere inside Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium was electric from the start. Kawasaki Frontale controlled possession with 56 percent of the ball, but they quickly found themselves up against a wall of pressure. High Intensity defined the early stages, culminating in Marcelo Ryan breaking the deadlock for FC Tokyo in the 18th minute. The hosts responded admirably to the setback. Just past the half-hour mark, a sharp sequence saw Y. Wakizaka set up R. Yamahara, who fired home the equaliser to ignite the home support.
The Defining Pivot
The Balance of power swung violently in a dramatic first half. The defining moment arrived just six minutes after Frontale's equaliser. Before the home side could consolidate their momentum, K. Sato orchestrated a swift move, feeding S. Muroya to instantly restore Tokyo's advantage. This wasn't merely a clinical counter-punch; it was part of an attacking siege. The visitors peppered the Kawasaki goal with 22 shots across the 90 minutes, utterly overwhelming the home defence despite seeing less of the ball.
The Final Reckoning
Trailing 2-1, Frontale pushed for a second leveller but met immovable resistance. The commanding presence of Hayato Inamura at the back ensured Tokyo’s lead remained intact, earning him well-deserved plaudits. This 1-2 away victory cements FC Tokyo at the summit of the table, turning up the Stakes in the title race. For Kawasaki, dropping points in this crucial fixture leaves them stranded in fourth, forced to reflect on an afternoon where their tidy passing could not match the sheer attacking volume of the leaders.
Key Questions
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
Yes, the fierce rivalry translated into a blistering pace, producing three goals in 37 minutes and a staggering 29 combined shots throughout the match.
What is the Tamagawa Classico?
The Tamagawa Classico is the rivalry between Kawasaki Frontale and FC Tokyo, 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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Tamagawa Classico Sparks J1 Title Drama
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. League leaders FC Tokyo look to solidify their top spot, but a wounded Kawasaki Frontale are desperate for derby glory to salvage their championship hopes.
The Setup
This February 21, 2026 clash at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium boasts an off-the-charts Stakes rating, emphasizing its monumental importance to the J1 League title race. Kawasaki Frontale enter the matchweek sitting in fourth, nine points adrift of pace-setters FC Tokyo. A victory for the hosts could blow the race wide open, but their leaky backline is a glaring vulnerability. A soaring Form grade for the visitors underscores their lethal streak on the road, boasting an aggressive setup that virtually guarantees goals. A relatively modest Balance rating indicates that while Tokyo enters as the heavy favorite, derby day unpredictability could easily turn this into a chaotic affair.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on a heavy-hitting individual clash as Erison looks to bulldoze through the center of the park against the tactical discipline of Kento Hashimoto. A stellar Stars rating reflects the elite pedigree on display. If Hashimoto can effectively cut off the supply lines to Kawasaki's explosive Brazilian talisman, the visitors will confidently dictate the tempo of the entire match.
Our Prediction
Expect a fiercely contested shootout. Kawasaki Frontale will push hard in front of their home crowd, but FC Tokyo's clinical finishing on the counter-attack should easily exploit the hosts' defensive frailties. We anticipate a thrilling 3-2 away victory for the league leaders.