J1 League Regular Season - 14
Tokyo Verdy 1 - 0 FT Kashiwa Reysol
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ R. Harakawa ↑N. Nakagawa 46'
↓ Y. Kakita ↑M. Hosoya 58'
62' ↓ I. Kumatoriya ↑K. Saito
62' ↓ Y. Matsuhashi ↑R. Shirai
62' ↓ R. Inoue ↑K. Miyahara
↓ K. Yuruki ↑Y. Segawa 66'
↓ R. Shimano ↑Y. Konishi 66'
↓ T. Kubo ↑T. Okubo 72'
73' I. Someno
84' ↓ R. Hirakawa ↑Y. Arai
89' ↓ K. Morita ↑T. Inami
90' Y. Arai (I. Someno)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Tokyo Verdy
Goalkeepers
Yuya Nagasawa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Yosuke Uchida 
GHOST
14
Actions
14
Actions
93
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Kaito Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naoki Hayashi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Inoue Ryota
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Daiki Fukazawa 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Yuan Matsuhashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Rei Hirakawa
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Koki Morita
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Issei Kumatoriya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Itsuki Someno 
MAGNET
45
Activity
45
Activity
22
Passes
23
Duels
BENCH
Hiroki Mawatari 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kazuya Miyahara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuto Tanabe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kosuke Saito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tetsuyuki Inami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Arai 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Shion Nakayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryosuke Shirai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shimon Teranuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kashiwa Reysol
Goalkeepers
Ryosuke Kojima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Seiya Baba 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
82%
Pass Acc
Taiyo Koga
MAGNET
134
Activity
134
Activity
131
Passes
3
Duels
Hiromu Mitsumaru
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
93
Passes
3
Duels
Midfielders
Yosei Yamauchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rei Shimano
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
59
Passes
14
Duels
Riki Harakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Tojiro Kubo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Yoshio Koizumi
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
87
Passes
8
Duels
Koya Yuruki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Yuki Kakita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
BENCH
Kengo Nagai
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daiki Sugioka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wataru Harada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nobuteru Nakagawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yudai Konishi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusuke Segawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hinata Yamauchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomoaki Okubo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mao Hosoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2026 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 2 | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium |
| 06/15/2025 | Tokyo Verdy | 0 - 3 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 06/08/2025 | Kashiwa Reysol | 2 - 1 | Tokyo Verdy | J-League Cup | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
| 06/04/2025 | Tokyo Verdy | 0 - 3 | Kashiwa Reysol | J-League Cup | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 03/29/2025 | Kashiwa Reysol | 0 - 0 | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium |
| 08/31/2024 | Kashiwa Reysol | 2 - 3 | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
| 04/07/2024 | Tokyo Verdy | 1 - 1 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 09/28/2019 | Kashiwa Reysol | 3 - 0 | Tokyo Verdy | J2 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium (Kashiwa) |
| 03/30/2019 | Tokyo Verdy | 2 - 0 | Kashiwa Reysol | J2 League | Ajinomoto Stadium (Chōfu) |
02/15/2026
06/15/2025
06/08/2025
06/04/2025
03/29/2025
08/31/2024
04/07/2024
09/28/2019
03/30/2019
Tokyo Verdy Win
Kashiwa Reysol Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
The Ultimate Smash-and-Grab
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. Possession means nothing without penetration, as the hosts proved with a ruthless stoppage-time ambush.
A Statistical Illusion
The visitors arrived at Ajinomoto Stadium with a clear game plan, and for 89 minutes, they executed it perfectly. Kashiwa Reysol dominated possession with a staggering 74 percent of the ball, weaving an incredible 774 passes. At the heart of their rear-guard resilience stood Taiyo Koga, orchestrating out of the back and shutting down the hosts' sparse counter-attacks. Despite the overwhelming territorial advantage and relentless corner pressure from the visitors, Tokyo Verdy remained disciplined. They sat deep, absorbed the pressure, and kept the Balance of the match firmly on a knife-edge. The home side refused to break, frustrating a Kashiwa side that struggled to turn their passing mastery into clear-cut chances.
The Tactical Pivot
As the match wore on, the tempo slowed and a scoreless draw seemed completely inevitable. The visitors continued to pass the ball around the perimeter, lacking the killer instinct required in the final third. Sensing an opportunity to snatch an unlikely victory against the run of play, the Tokyo Verdy manager looked to his bench. In the 84th minute, Y. Arai was introduced to the pitch. His arrival instantly shifted the dynamic, injecting a fresh wave of Intensity into an exhausted attacking line. Arai provided a direct outlet, forcing Kashiwa to drop slightly deeper to respect his pace. Suddenly, the visitors looked vulnerable in transition, and the momentum slowly began to swing in the dying moments of normal time.
The Stoppage-Time Sting
The narrative flipped entirely in the 90th minute. Against all statistical logic, Tokyo Verdy launched a devastating attack. I. Someno found space and slipped a precise pass to the substitute Arai, who finished with absolute composure to break the deadlock. The sheer improbability of the goal, given the possession stats, resulted in a massive Upset Factor for the outcome. This dramatic smash-and-grab hands Verdy a crucial victory, propelling them to 21 points and solidifying their hold on fourth place. Meanwhile, Kashiwa Reysol are left to agonise over a harsh lesson in efficiency; despite controlling the entire match, their woeful run of league form continues as they languish near the bottom half of the table.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Yuta Arai?
The 90th-minute strike was absolutely staggering, shattering the deadlock against the run of play and stealing all three points just as the match seemed destined for a scoreless draw.
How did substitute Yuta Arai change the game?
Introduced in the 84th minute, he injected immediate pace and directness, instantly unsettling a tired defense and clinically finishing his single opportunity to secure the victory.
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.
Fortress Verdy Faces Reysol Resurgence
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. An imposing home record clashes with dangerous away momentum as two J1 League sides battle to solidify their mid-season identities.
The Setup
The gates of Ajinomoto Stadium open for a fascinating tactical collision. Tokyo Verdy have turned their ground into an absolute fortress, securing five victories from six outings in front of their supporters. Sitting comfortably in fifth place, their solid Form rating reflects a squad playing with genuine confidence. Yet, the bookmakers clearly see a twist in the script. Despite sitting four spots lower in ninth, Kashiwa Reysol arrive as clear favorites. Their recent back-to-back wins suggest they are shedding their early-season inconsistency. With a high Balance rating defining this matchup, expect a closely fought contest rather than a runaway thrashing. The overall Stakes are moderate for this stage of the regular season, meaning the pressure is off enough to allow for open, expressive football from both sides.
Key Battle
With a modest Stars rating indicating a lack of global marquee names, this match will be won purely in the trenches. The critical duel lies between Verdy's creative central midfield unit and Reysol's disciplined defensive block. The visitors must neutralize the home side's possession phases if they want to justify their favorite status.
The Outcome
We expect Kashiwa Reysol to edge a tight 2-1 victory. While Verdy's home record is undeniable, the visitors are finding their rhythm at exactly the right moment. Reysol will likely sit deep, absorb pressure, and strike ruthlessly on the counter to snatch all three points.