J1 League Regular Season - 12
Kawasaki Frontale 2 - 1 FT JEF United Chiba
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' Y. Yamamoto (Y. Wakizaka)
Z. Issaka 8'
HT
55' ↓ S. Miura ↑A. Sasaki
62' ↓ T. Ito ↑S. Kawahara
62' ↓ T. Miyagi ↑Marcinho
↓ T. Yasui ↑N. Tsubaki 65'
↓ Z. Issaka ↑T. Amagasa 65'
↓ T. Tsukui ↑N. Sugiyama 65'
78' ↓ L. Romanic ↑Erison
78' ↓ Y. Matsunagane ↑S. Hayashi
↓ Y. Kobayashi ↑M. Shinada 82'
R. Ishio (N. Sugiyama) 84'
89' Marcinho (Y. Wakizaka)
90' Marcinho
↓ R. Ishio ↑M. Hidaka 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Kawasaki Frontale
Goalkeepers
Svend Brodersen 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Reon Yamahara 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yuto Matsunagane
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
78
Entry
Yuichi Maruyama 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
91%
Duel Win %
Sota Miura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
55
Entry
Midfielders
Kento Tachibanada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuki Yamamoto 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Tatsuya Ito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
62
Entry
Yasuto Wakizaka 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Ten Miyagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Lazar Romanić
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
78
Entry
BENCH
Louis Yamaguchi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Asahi Sasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shunsuke Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
So Kawahara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toya Myogan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryuki Osa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcinho 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Soma Kanda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
JEF United Chiba
Goalkeepers
Jose Aurelio Suarez 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Issei Takahashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryota Kuboniwa
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Takashi Kawano 
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
91
Passes
5
Duels
Rikuto Ishio 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Midfielders
Yusuke Kobayashi
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
82
Entry
Zain Issaka
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Takuya Yasui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
65
Entry
Daichi Ishikawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takumi Tsukui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Carlinhos Junior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Tomoya Wakahara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Naoki Tsubaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuma Igari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naohiro Sugiyama 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
27
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Masaru Hidaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manato Shinada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taiki Amagasa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Makoto Himeno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroto Goya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2026 | JEF United Chiba | 0 - 0 (PEN 8-9) | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 04/14/2024 | Kawasaki Frontale | 4 - 2 | JEF United Chiba | Friendlies Clubs | Kawasaki Frontale Asao Ground |
| 07/21/2021 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 - 1 (AET) | JEF United Chiba | Emperor Cup | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 09/22/2016 | Kawasaki Frontale | 4 - 1 (AET) | JEF United Chiba | Emperor Cup | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
02/15/2026
04/14/2024
07/21/2021
09/22/2016
Kawasaki Frontale Win
JEF United Chiba Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Late Twist in the Tale at Todoroki
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. A breathless finish saw Kawasaki snatch all three points when a draw seemed entirely inevitable.
The Early Strike
Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium erupted before many fans had even taken their seats. The hosts burst out of the gates, demanding total control of the match. Just five minutes in, Yuki Yamamoto found the back of the net, latching onto a precise delivery from Y. Wakizaka. It was an early statement of intent from Kawasaki Frontale. However, this was never going to be a straightforward procession. The visitors absorbed the early blow and slowly began to assert their own rhythm. The first half evolved into a tactical arm wrestle, with high Balance defining the tight midfield battles. Despite taking an early lead, Kawasaki struggled to completely shut down the opposition, leaving the door ajar for a hard-fought second act. The hosts held a fragile advantage at the break, but the underlying metrics hinted at trouble ahead.
Chiba's Late Surge
As the clock ticked down, the away side refused to quietly accept defeat. They edged possession with 51% of the ball, repeatedly probing the defensive lines. The Intensity visibly shifted as the visitors turned up the heat, eventually turning their pressure into a tangible reward. In the 84th minute, Rikuto Ishio delivered a stunning blow to the hosts, slotting home the equaliser. He was brilliantly set up by N. Sugiyama, who made an immediate impact off the bench. Suddenly, JEF United Chiba looked poised to snatch a vital point. The momentum had completely swung in their favour, silencing the home crowd and setting the stage for a frantic, nerve-wracking finale where both teams desperately chased the elusive winning goal.
The Super-Sub Decider
Just when a draw seemed the most likely conclusion, the hosts found another gear. The manager's substitutions proved to be masterstrokes. In the 89th minute, a piece of magic tore up the script. Marcinho, injected into the game to provide a late spark, delivered exactly when it mattered most. The Brazilian super-sub fired home the late winner, with Wakizaka pulling the strings once again to register his second assist of the day. This breathless climax secured all three points for Kawasaki, keeping them firmly anchored in the top half of the table. For Chiba, it was a bitter pill to swallow after fighting back so valiantly, leaving them languishing mid-table despite a spirited display on the road. The final whistle brought sheer relief to the home dugout.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Yuki Yamamoto?
Yuki Yamamoto actually scored the 5th-minute opener. The dramatic 89th-minute late winner was scored by substitute Marcinho to seal the victory.
How did substitute Yuki Yamamoto change the game?
Yamamoto was a starter who set the early tone. The real super-sub was Marcinho, coming off the bench to score the decisive late goal.
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.
Leaky Defenses Promise Fireworks at Todoroki
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A staggering 39 goals conceded between these two sides guarantees chaos, ensuring a thrilling spectacle regardless of the mid-table league standings.
The Setup
On April 25, 2026, Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium plays host to a J1 League clash where defense will likely take a backseat. Fifth-placed Kawasaki Frontale enter the pitch grappling with a wildly inconsistent Form rating, having suffered three defeats in their last five outings. Meanwhile, visiting JEF United Chiba languish in 10th place, desperate to salvage a difficult campaign. The Stakes are undeniably modest given the clear points gap, but do not look away. A solid array of Stars on both sides ensures quality on the ball, even if the backlines are leaking goals at an alarming rate. With both teams surrendering space easily, the competitive Balance hints at a shootout where the boldest attack will triumph.
Key Battle
This contest hinges on Kawasaki's aggressive forward line attempting to dismantle Chiba's highly fragile defensive unit. Rather than a purely individual duel, expect a relentless wave of home pressure crashing against a visiting backline that has shown it will crack under sustained stress. If Chiba sit too deep without an outlet, they will be punished heavily.
Our Prediction
Kawasaki Frontale should ultimately overpower their struggling visitors. We anticipate a high-scoring 3-1 victory for the home side, using their superior firepower to ruthlessly exploit Chiba's gaps in transition while ignoring their own defensive vulnerabilities.