J1 League Regular Season - 10
Kyoto Sanga 5 - 1 FT Fagiano Okayama
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' Souza Alex (F. Honda)
13' Souza Alex
T. Kimura (A. Esaka) 31'
45'+5 K. Sato (Joao Pedro)
45'+8 Joao Pedro
HT
56' Y. Suzuki (F. Honda)
↓ Kamiya Yuta ↑K. Ogura 61'
↓ M. Matsumoto ↑Werik Popo 61'
64' S. Yoon
70' ↓ F. Honda ↑M. Okugawa
↓ T. Kimura ↑N. Browne 71'
↓ Lucao ↑K. Ichimi 71'
77' ↓ S. Yoon ↑S. Asada
77' ↓ T. Hirato ↑R. Nakano
↓ A. Esaka ↑K. Kawano 77'
85' S. Asada
87' ↓ Marco Tulio ↑David
88' ↓ Souza Alex ↑T. Yonemoto
90'+1 Joao Pedro (Henrique Trevisan)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Kyoto Sanga
Goalkeepers
Gakuji Ota 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Shinnosuke Fukuda 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoshinori Suzuki 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Henrique Trevisan 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Kyo Sato
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
João Pedro 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.9
Rating
Sung-jun Yoon
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Taiki Hirato
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Forwards
Alex Souza
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Marco Túlio 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
15%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Fuchi Honda 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Kentaro Kakoi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Shogo Asada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusuke Ishida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masaya Okugawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryuma Nakano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuji Yonemoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruki Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taiyo Hiraoka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fagiano Okayama
Goalkeepers
Taro Hamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Yugo Tatsuta 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Daichi Tagami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaito Abe 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Midfielders
Masaya Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Eiji Miyamoto
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yuta Kamiya
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
8%
Pass Acc
Kosuke Shirai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Takaya Kimura
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Ataru Esaka
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
9%
Pass Acc
Lucão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Lennart Moser
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Hiroshi Omori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruka Motoyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kosei Ogura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Kenshin Browne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaito Fujii
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Werik Popó
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kazunari Ichimi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kota Kawano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2026 | Fagiano Okayama | 1 - 0 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | City Light Stadium |
| 08/30/2025 | Kyoto Sanga | 5 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 02/15/2025 | Fagiano Okayama | 2 - 0 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | City Light Stadium |
| 11/20/2021 | Fagiano Okayama | 0 - 0 | Kyoto Sanga | J2 League | City Light Stadium |
| 06/26/2021 | Kyoto Sanga | 2 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | J2 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 11/04/2020 | Kyoto Sanga | 2 - 1 | Fagiano Okayama | J2 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
03/08/2026
08/30/2025
02/15/2025
11/20/2021
06/26/2021
11/04/2020
Kyoto Sanga Win
Fagiano Okayama Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Five-Star Sanga Dismantle Okayama in Kyoto Masterclass
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 82/100. An explosive attacking display cements Kyoto's position at the summit while plunging Okayama deeper into early relegation fears.
Opening Act
Sanga Stadium by Kyocera was treated to a blistering start. Kyoto Sanga came out firing, dictating the early tempo with controlled possession. The Intensity was evident immediately as Souza Alex found the back of the net in the 12th minute, courtesy of a slick setup by F. Honda. However, Fagiano Okayama refused to fold instantly. The visitors snatched an equaliser on the half-hour mark through T. Kimura, assisted by A. Esaka. For a brief moment, the Balance of the match shifted, hinting at a potential away day upset.
The Pivot
The genuine turning point arrived deep in first-half stoppage time, transforming a tight contest into a procession. Just as Okayama looked set to enter the break level, Kyoto unleashed a devastating double blow. K. Sato restored the lead in the 45th minute, and moments later, Joao Pedro added a crushing third before the referee's whistle. This late flurry shattered Okayama's resistance. The sheer volume of chances—with Sanga peppering the target—reflected the immense Stakes for the league leaders, who refused to drop points at home.
Resolution
The second half was a story of Kyoto's ruthless efficiency. Y. Suzuki put the result beyond doubt in the 56th minute, capping off another assist from Honda. The hosts maintained their grip on the game, snuffing out any faint hopes of an Okayama revival despite the visitors forcing a barrage of set-pieces in a 17-corner affair. The final nail in the coffin came in stoppage time, as Joao Pedro completed his brace via a Henrique Trevisan pass. The 5-1 demolition keeps Kyoto flying high at the top of the table, leaving Okayama to face a daunting campaign at the bottom.
Key Questions
What made João Pedro the Man of the Match?
Joao Pedro drove Kyoto's attack, netting a superb brace and providing a crucial assist while dictating the offensive rhythm throughout the match.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A combination of Kyoto's clinical finishing from 17 total shots and a frantic first-half stoppage time that completely opened up the game.
What does this mean for Kyoto Sanga's season?
This emphatic victory cements their spot at the top of the table, signaling clear intent for a sustained title charge this campaign.
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.
Title Race Heats Up As Sanga Seek Victory
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. A vital fixture where Kyoto Sanga must assert their title credentials against a vulnerable Fagiano Okayama side.
The Setup
Welcome to Sanga Stadium by Kyocera for this crucial April 11, 2026 clash. Sitting 2nd in the J1 League, Sanga boast a strong Form rating overall, while Okayama languish in 10th with four defeats in their last five. The high Stakes of a title race bring undeniable pressure to the home side. Both teams currently feature leaky defenses—combining for a staggering 3.6 goals conceded per game—setting the stage for an explosive, high-scoring encounter. A solid Balance rating suggests the visitors will put up a fight, but home Stars like Rafael Elias and M. Okugawa provide the elite attacking quality needed to tilt the scales decisively.
Key Battle
Kyoto's clinical attacking unit faces Okayama's disjointed backline. Without standout individual stoppers stepping up for the visitors lately, their collective defensive shape must somehow find a way to contain relentless waves of home pressure.
Our Prediction
We expect Kyoto Sanga to claim a comfortable 3-1 victory. They will overwhelm Okayama early, capitalizing on defensive fragility to secure three vital points in their championship pursuit.