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Avispa Fukuoka

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Form: WLLLL

Squad Size 31

City Fukuoka

Stadium Best Denki Stadium

Founded 1982

Avispa Fukuoka hold 10th in J1 League, lacking momentum. With 22 points, they exist in football's quiet middle ground - too good for relegation, too limited for European dreams. The numbers confirm: this is who they are. The squad features T. Miki (DRIBBLER), S. Sato (THREAT), and T. Kamijima (SHIELD).

Match Coverage

Avispa Fukuoka results, scores, and our take on recent matches

Date

Match

Score

League

Coverage

Avispa Fukuoka stun JEF United Chiba at Fukuda Denshi Arena! Down to an early penalty, a fierce second-half comeback seals a 4-3 aggregate win. Survival secured. #AvispaFukuoka #JEFUnited #J1

Avispa Fukuoka's Second-Half Surge Shatters JEF United Hearts Avispa Fukuoka's stunning away comeback overturned a first-half penalty, sealing a 4-3 aggregate victory and their progression in a dramatic knockout thriller. The Opening Blow Following a tense 2-2 draw in the first leg, the Stakes were towering as both sides arrived...

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A breathless 2-2 draw at Best Denki Stadium! With late drama and wild momentum shifts, this survival tie is perfectly poised for the return leg on June 6th. Winner takes all! #J1League #Avispa #JEF

Late Drama Leaves First Leg Hanging in the Balance A pulsating first leg produced dramatic shifts in momentum, leaving everything to play for in this do-or-die survival tie. Early Exchanges JEF United Chiba wasted no time silencing the passionate crowd at Best Denki Stadium. Just 15 minutes in, D. Ishikawa...

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One late goal snatched the points, but Gonda’s saves defined the match. Five clutch stops broke Fukuoka’s spirit and guarded Kobe's lead at the summit. 🧱🧤 #J1League #VisselKobe #AvispaFukuoka

Gonda's Heroics Secure Kobe's Summit Status Vissel Kobe survived a fierce onslaught from Avispa Fukuoka, relying on defensive mastery to solidify their J1 League lead. The Early Scare A relentless Intensity set the tone immediately at Best Denki Stadium, turning the pitch into a fierce battleground. Avispa Fukuoka played nothing...

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Shootout madness at Nihondaira! Shimizu S-pulse edge Avispa Fukuoka from the spot after a tense 1-1 draw. Oh Se-Hun's quick equalizer paved the way for Uno's deciding kick. #JLeague #Spulse #Avispa

Spot-Kick Drama Seals Crucial Points at Nihondaira A grueling tactical battle at IAI Stadium Nihondaira culminated in absolute shootout theatre, as Shimizu S-pulse secured vital league momentum from the spot. Opening Act The early phases were defined by a rigid, uncompromising midfield struggle. Shimizu S-pulse controlled possession with 57 percent...

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Avispa Fukuoka and Kyoto Sanga trade blows before a dramatic shootout finish. Sani Brown's late equalizer forces the issue from the spot. Mid-table margins are razor-thin. #J1League #Avispa #Sanga

Sani Brown Rescues Fukuoka Before Penalty Drama A relentless mid-table scrap at Best Denki Stadium proved that possession guarantees nothing when your opponents refuse to lie down. Early Domination Kyoto Sanga dominated possession (60%) from the jump, pinning the hosts deep in their own half. Rafael Elias gave them the...

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Pure shootout drama at Yodoko Sakura Stadium! Cerezo Osaka dominated possession but needed penalties to finally break Avispa Fukuoka's stubborn resistance. An absolute nail-biter! #CerezoOsaka #AvispaFukuoka #J1League

Shootout Drama at Sakura: Cerezo Break Fukuoka Hearts In a match of contrasting styles, Cerezo Osaka's relentless possession eventually paid dividends, securing crucial points via a nerve-shredding penalty shootout. Early Stings and Stubborn Walls The Yodoko Sakura Stadium witnessed an intriguing clash of styles right from the opening exchanges. The...

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The scoreboard reads 2-2, but the real story is Avispa Fukuoka's heroic ten-man resistance. A gruelling defensive masterclass topped off with penalty shootout perfection! #J1League #AvispaFukuoka #Sanfrecce

Ten-Man Avispa Triumph in Penalty Drama A breathtaking rear-guard action saw a depleted Avispa Fukuoka miraculously survive a red card to defeat Sanfrecce Hiroshima in a tense penalty shootout. Opening Exchanges Best Denki Stadium played host to a frantic start that quickly turned the pitch into a shooting gallery. A...

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Pure counter-attacking perfection! Fagiano Okayama absorb the pressure to sink Fukuoka 2-0 at City Light Stadium. K. Shirai runs the show with a goal and assist. #J1League #Okayama #Football

Clinical Okayama Smash and Grab Sinks Fukuoka A ruthless display of counter-attacking football saw the hosts overcome a massive possession deficit to claim three vital league points. Absorbing the Early Pressure The visitors arrived at City Light Stadium determined to dictate the tempo, immediately establishing a firm grip on the...

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The scoreboard says Gamba Osaka, but Avispa Fukuoka wrote the real story. An astonishing first-half comeback silences Suita, proving possession doesn't equal points. #J1League #AvispaFukuoka

Fukuoka Stun Suita With First-Half Blitz A masterclass in clinical counter-attacking saw the underdogs overturn an early deficit despite being starved of the ball. The Opening Act Gamba Osaka came out firing at Panasonic Stadium Suita, dominating possession and pinning the visitors deep inside their own half. The high Intensity...

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Two goals down, late equalizer, and penalty shootout drama! Nagoya Grampus refuse to yield ground in the standings, surviving an epic clash against Avispa Fukuoka. #J1League #NagoyaGrampus #Drama

Spot-Kick Salvation: Grampus Complete Thrilling Comeback A staggering display of resilience kept the title chasers on track as a two-goal deficit dissolved into penalty shootout ecstasy. The Early Shock Visitors Avispa Fukuoka stunned the Nagoya Mizuho Athletics Stadium with a first-half masterclass in transition football. Controlling just 36% of the...

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Tomoya Miki's 62nd-minute strike was the only difference on the scoreboard, but Avispa Fukuoka's 14-shot barrage tells the real story of total dominance. #J1League #Avispa #Vvaren

Fukuoka's Firing Squad Breaks Nagasaki Resistance A relentless attacking display from Avispa Fukuoka exposed V-varen Nagasaki's blunt edge in a match that was far more one-sided than the narrow scoreline suggests. The Setup The tactical pattern at Best Denki Stadium was established from the very first exchanges, painting a clear...

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A 25% possession masterclass. Avispa Fukuoka went to Hiroshima, took an early lead, and threw up an absolute brick wall. A wildly frustrating night for Sanfrecce. #J1League #AvispaFukuoka #Sanfrecce

A Smash-and-Grab Masterclass in Hiroshima Sanfrecce dominated the ball, but Avispa’s ruthless counter-punch and stubborn defence delivered a massive shock to the J1 League table. The Opening Act The script at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima was torn to shreds inside the opening twenty minutes. Sanfrecce Hiroshima expected to control this...

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26 shots, a 90th-minute equalizer, and a breathtaking 14-13 penalty shootout. An absolutely historic night at Best Denki Stadium that will echo for years. #J1League #AvispaFukuoka #GambaOsaka

Marathon Shootout Caps Off Dramatic Comeback at Best Denki Stadium A relentless attacking siege culminated in a 90th-minute equalizer and a historic 14-13 penalty shootout victory that will be remembered for years. Opening Act Right out of the gate, Best Denki Stadium witnessed a masterclass in transitional football. The match...

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Absolute chaos at Best Denki Stadium! An 85th-minute equalizer sent this to the spot, but Shimizu S-pulse survive the shootout 5-4. Football drama at its peak. #J1League #Avispa #ShimizuSpulse

Penalty Heartbreak Follows Late Equalizer Drama A gritty, low-chances affair exploded into life late on, proving that tactical discipline means nothing when the shootout lottery begins. The Opening Act The match at Best Denki Stadium kicked off with a palpable sense of caution, characterized by a modest Intensity that saw...

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A tough watch at Peace Stadium. Nagasaki dominated the ball but needed a late Thiago penalty to break Fukuoka's resistance. Masaaki Goto stood tall for the clean sheet. #J1League #VvarenNagasaki #AvispaFukuoka

Thiago Penalty Settles Peace Stadium Stalemate Despite a barrage of 24 combined shots, this mid-table slog at Peace Stadium required a late spot-kick to separate the sides and settle local pride. Early Stalemate A cautious start at Peace Stadium quickly dissolved into a fragmented contest lacking real fluidity. V-varen Nagasaki...

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Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

J1 League 10th Place

Form

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Record

P19

L11

Pts22

Win%37%

Goals

Scored23

Conceded33

Diff -10

Avg/G1.2

Conc/G1.7

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets2

Failed to Score5

Best Streaks

3 Win Streak

6 Loss Streak

League Standings

Full J1 League table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos	Team	P	Pts	GF	GA	GD	Form
1	Kashima	18	45	31	11	+20	WKashima 2 - 0 Vissel Kobe (06-06-2026)LVissel Kobe 5 - 0 Kashima (30-05-2026)WKashima 1 - 0 FC Tokyo (23-05-2026)WJEF United Chiba 0 - 2 Kashima (17-05-2026)DYokohama F. Marinos 1 - 1 (PEN 4-5) Kashima (10-05-2026)
2	FC Tokyo	18	37	32	18	+14	LFC Tokyo 1 - 3 Cerezo Osaka (06-06-2026)DCerezo Osaka 2 - 2 FC Tokyo (30-05-2026)LKashima 1 - 0 FC Tokyo (23-05-2026)DUrawa 0 - 0 (PEN 9-10) FC Tokyo (16-05-2026)WFC Tokyo 2 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (10-05-2026)
3	Machida Zelvia	18	37	28	22	+6	WMachida Zelvia 2 - 1 (AET) Nagoya Grampus (06-06-2026)DNagoya Grampus 2 - 2 Machida Zelvia (30-05-2026)WMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Urawa (22-05-2026)DKawasaki Frontale 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) Machida Zelvia (17-05-2026)DMachida Zelvia 0 - 0 (PEN 4-2) Tokyo Verdy (13-05-2026)
4	Kawasaki Frontale	18	28	26	28	-2	LKawasaki Frontale 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (06-06-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 Kawasaki Frontale (30-05-2026)WMito Hollyhock 1 - 3 Kawasaki Frontale (24-05-2026)DKawasaki Frontale 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) Machida Zelvia (17-05-2026)LKashiwa Reysol 1 - 0 Kawasaki Frontale (10-05-2026)
5	Tokyo Verdy	18	28	22	26	-4	LTokyo Verdy 2 - 4 Gamba Osaka (06-06-2026)DGamba Osaka 1 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (30-05-2026)LTokyo Verdy 0 - 6 Yokohama F. Marinos (24-05-2026)WMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (16-05-2026)DMachida Zelvia 0 - 0 (PEN 4-2) Tokyo Verdy (13-05-2026)
6	Urawa	18	25	25	22	+3	LUrawa 0 - 2 Fagiano Okayama (06-06-2026)DFagiano Okayama 1 - 1 Urawa (31-05-2026)LMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Urawa (22-05-2026)DUrawa 0 - 0 (PEN 9-10) FC Tokyo (16-05-2026)WMito Hollyhock 1 - 4 Urawa (09-05-2026)
7	Yokohama F. Marinos	18	20	28	31	-3	WYokohama F. Marinos 3 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse (06-06-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 Yokohama F. Marinos (31-05-2026)WTokyo Verdy 0 - 6 Yokohama F. Marinos (24-05-2026)LYokohama F. Marinos 0 - 1 Kashiwa Reysol (16-05-2026)DYokohama F. Marinos 1 - 1 (PEN 4-5) Kashima (10-05-2026)
8	Kashiwa Reysol	18	20	22	24	-2	LKashiwa Reysol 0 - 1 Kyoto Sanga (06-06-2026)WKyoto Sanga 2 - 6 Kashiwa Reysol (30-05-2026)WKashiwa Reysol 4 - 2 JEF United Chiba (23-05-2026)WYokohama F. Marinos 0 - 1 Kashiwa Reysol (16-05-2026)WKashiwa Reysol 1 - 0 Kawasaki Frontale (10-05-2026)
9	Mito Hollyhock	18	18	23	39	-16	LMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki (06-06-2026)LV-varen Nagasaki 1 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (30-05-2026)LMito Hollyhock 1 - 3 Kawasaki Frontale (24-05-2026)LMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (16-05-2026)LMito Hollyhock 1 - 4 Urawa (09-05-2026)
10	JEF United Chiba	18	12	18	34	-16	LJEF United Chiba 1 - 2 Avispa Fukuoka (06-06-2026)DAvispa Fukuoka 2 - 2 JEF United Chiba (30-05-2026)LKashiwa Reysol 4 - 2 JEF United Chiba (23-05-2026)LJEF United Chiba 0 - 2 Kashima (17-05-2026)LJEF United Chiba 0 - 2 Machida Zelvia (10-05-2026)

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League Standings

Full J1 League table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos	Team	P	Pts	GF	GA	GD	Form
1	Vissel Kobe	18	35	29	25	+4	LKashima 2 - 0 Vissel Kobe (06-06-2026)WVissel Kobe 5 - 0 Kashima (30-05-2026)WAvispa Fukuoka 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (23-05-2026)DV-varen Nagasaki 2 - 2 (PEN 3-2) Vissel Kobe (17-05-2026)WVissel Kobe 1 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (13-05-2026)
2	Cerezo Osaka	18	31	30	21	+9	WFC Tokyo 1 - 3 Cerezo Osaka (06-06-2026)DCerezo Osaka 2 - 2 FC Tokyo (30-05-2026)WFagiano Okayama 2 - 3 Cerezo Osaka (24-05-2026)WCerezo Osaka 6 - 1 Nagoya Grampus (17-05-2026)WCerezo Osaka 3 - 2 V-varen Nagasaki (09-05-2026)
3	Nagoya Grampus	18	31	33	31	+2	LMachida Zelvia 2 - 1 (AET) Nagoya Grampus (06-06-2026)DNagoya Grampus 2 - 2 Machida Zelvia (30-05-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 4 - 2 Nagoya Grampus (23-05-2026)LCerezo Osaka 6 - 1 Nagoya Grampus (17-05-2026)WNagoya Grampus 3 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (10-05-2026)
4	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	18	30	31	23	+8	WKawasaki Frontale 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (06-06-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 Kawasaki Frontale (30-05-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 4 - 2 Nagoya Grampus (23-05-2026)WKyoto Sanga 0 - 4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (17-05-2026)WGamba Osaka 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (10-05-2026)
5	Gamba Osaka	18	28	31	25	+6	WTokyo Verdy 2 - 4 Gamba Osaka (06-06-2026)DGamba Osaka 1 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (30-05-2026)WShimizu S-pulse 1 - 2 Gamba Osaka (24-05-2026)LGamba Osaka 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (10-05-2026)LNagoya Grampus 2 - 1 Gamba Osaka (06-05-2026)
6	Fagiano Okayama	18	26	26	29	-3	WUrawa 0 - 2 Fagiano Okayama (06-06-2026)DFagiano Okayama 1 - 1 Urawa (31-05-2026)LFagiano Okayama 2 - 3 Cerezo Osaka (24-05-2026)WFagiano Okayama 2 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse (17-05-2026)WVissel Kobe 0 - 3 Fagiano Okayama (10-05-2026)
7	Shimizu S-pulse	18	24	23	25	-2	LYokohama F. Marinos 3 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse (06-06-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 Yokohama F. Marinos (31-05-2026)LShimizu S-pulse 1 - 2 Gamba Osaka (24-05-2026)LFagiano Okayama 2 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse (17-05-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 (PEN 4-3) Avispa Fukuoka (10-05-2026)
8	Kyoto Sanga	18	23	22	28	-6	WKashiwa Reysol 0 - 1 Kyoto Sanga (06-06-2026)LKyoto Sanga 2 - 6 Kashiwa Reysol (30-05-2026)WKyoto Sanga 1 - 0 V-varen Nagasaki (23-05-2026)LKyoto Sanga 0 - 4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (17-05-2026)LVissel Kobe 1 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (13-05-2026)
9	V-varen Nagasaki	18	21	21	29	-8	WMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki (06-06-2026)WV-varen Nagasaki 1 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (30-05-2026)LKyoto Sanga 1 - 0 V-varen Nagasaki (23-05-2026)DV-varen Nagasaki 2 - 2 (PEN 3-2) Vissel Kobe (17-05-2026)LCerezo Osaka 3 - 2 V-varen Nagasaki (09-05-2026)
10	Avispa Fukuoka	18	21	21	31	-10	WJEF United Chiba 1 - 2 Avispa Fukuoka (06-06-2026)DAvispa Fukuoka 2 - 2 JEF United Chiba (30-05-2026)LAvispa Fukuoka 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (23-05-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 (PEN 4-3) Avispa Fukuoka (10-05-2026)DAvispa Fukuoka 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) Kyoto Sanga (06-05-2026)

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Match History

Recent results and upcoming fixtures with scores and standings

Date	Opponent	Result	Competition	FutMetrix	H/A
Jun 06, 2026	JEF United Chiba	W 2-1	J1 League	60	A
May 30, 2026	JEF United Chiba	D 2-2	J1 League	87	H
May 23, 2026	Vissel Kobe	L 0-1	J1 League	45	H
May 10, 2026	Shimizu S-pulse	D 1-1 (PEN 3-4)	J1 League	79	A
May 06, 2026	Kyoto Sanga	D 1-1 (PEN 5-4)	J1 League	32	H
May 03, 2026	Cerezo Osaka	D 1-1 (PEN 3-4)	J1 League	68	A
Apr 29, 2026	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	D 2-2 (PEN 4-3)	J1 League	42	H
Apr 25, 2026	Fagiano Okayama	L 0-2	J1 League	17	A
Apr 22, 2026	Gamba Osaka	W 2-1	J1 League	58	A
Apr 19, 2026	Nagoya Grampus	D 2-2 (PEN 4-5)	J1 League	100	A
Apr 11, 2026	V-varen Nagasaki	W 1-0	J1 League	24	H
Apr 05, 2026	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	W 1-0	J1 League	30	A
Mar 21, 2026	Gamba Osaka	D 2-2 (PEN 14-13)	J1 League	68	H
Mar 18, 2026	Shimizu S-pulse	D 1-1 (PEN 4-5)	J1 League	39	H
Mar 15, 2026	V-varen Nagasaki	L 0-1	J1 League	21	A
Mar 07, 2026	Nagoya Grampus	L 1-5	J1 League	80	H
Feb 27, 2026	Vissel Kobe	L 1-2	J1 League	65	A
Feb 22, 2026	Kyoto Sanga	L 0-2	J1 League	27	A
Feb 15, 2026	Cerezo Osaka	L 0-2	J1 League	27	H
Feb 08, 2026	Fagiano Okayama	D 1-1 (PEN 6-5)	J1 League	37	H