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Kashima

KAS

日本語

Form: LWWWW

Squad Size 29

City Kashima

Stadium Kashima Soccer Stadium

Founded 1991

At 1st in J1 League, Kashima have accumulated 42 points, showing outstanding consistency. Form reading LWWWW suggests a team finding rhythm and confidence. The numbers place them firmly in the conversation, but statistics don't win trophies - sustained performance under scrutiny does. The squad features G. Shibasaki (ARCHITECT), T. Hayakawa (SHOT STOPPER), and Y. Higuchi (GOLD TRAY).

Match Coverage

Kashima results, scores, and our take on recent matches

Date

Match

Score

League

Coverage

Kashima are the Champions! A breathtaking title decider sees Morooka strike late off the bench to shatter FC Tokyo's dreams. The absolute pinnacle of drama! #J1League #Kashima #Champions

Kashima Crowned Champions After Dramatic Title Decider A single moment of bench inspiration sealed the league title for Kashima in a high-stakes chess match against their closest rivals. A Tense Title Clash The title was on the line at Kashima Soccer Stadium, and the sky-high Stakes were evident from the...

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The scoreboard says 2-0, but the reality is a tale of two entirely different seasons. Kashima march on at the summit, while a costly red card leaves Chiba staring into the abyss. #JLeague #Kashima

Kashima Turn the Screw on Ten-Man Chiba A flawless away performance at Fukuda Denshi Arena showcased Kashima’s title credentials while plunging JEF United Chiba deeper into relegation despair. The Champion's Grip The Stakes could not have been higher at Fukuda Denshi Arena, with the hosts desperately fighting for survival and...

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Nissan Stadium delivered pure drama! Kashima snatched a 90th-minute equaliser before breaking Marinos' hearts in a tense 5-4 penalty shootout. That is true league-leading resilience. #J1League #Kashima #FMarinos

Kashima's Penalty Perfection Breaks Marinos Hearts After 90th-Minute Drama A stunning demonstration of league-leaders' resilience saw Kashima salvage a late draw before showing absolute nerves of steel from the penalty spot to claim maximum value. Attacking Intent Meets Possession Control The atmosphere at Nissan Stadium crackled from the first whistle...

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The scoreboard says 3-0, but the real story is Ushizawa's early red card. Kashima capitalized on the numerical advantage brilliantly with Léo Ceará securing a lethal brace! #J1League #Kashima #Mito

Kashima Capitalize on Red Card to Crush Mito Our verdict: A decisive 3-0 victory that cements the hosts' place at the summit, driven by a game-changing first-half dismissal and ruthless second-half finishing. Early Scuffles and a Costly Mistake The atmosphere at Kashima Soccer Stadium was charged from the opening whistle,...

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Absolute scenes at Kashima Soccer Stadium! A tense top-four clash spilled into a nerve-shredding shootout, with Kashima holding their nerve to claim a vital victory. #JLeague #Kashima #Matchday14

Shootout Drama Settles Top-Four Clash at Kashima A gruelling 120-minute battle between title contenders required a rare league shootout to separate them, culminating in a vital victory for the hosts. A Tactical Setup Shattered The Stakes were unmistakably high as second-placed Kashima welcomed fourth-placed Machida Zelvia to the Kashima Soccer...

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The scoreboard says 2-1 Tokyo Verdy, but the real story is how they dismantled Kashima's possession with clinical counters. A massive result at the top. #J1League #TokyoVerdy #Kashima

Ajinomoto Stadium Shock: Verdy Stun League Leaders This massive upset proves that clinical finishing and tactical bravery can shatter a towering possession advantage. The Opening Exchange A high Intensity opening saw Kashima dictate the tempo with supreme confidence. Dominating possession with an imperious 67%, the league leaders constructed their attacks...

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Kashima stay at the summit! Y. Suzuki's strike seals a massive away win against Kashiwa Reysol, surviving VAR drama and a late red card to take all three points. #J1League #Kashima #Reysol

Suzuki Strike Seals Summit for Ten-Man Kashima The league leaders showcased their grit in a contest defined by narrow margins, disallowed goals, and a frantic defensive finish. Early Exchanges Kashiwa Reysol started with clear intent at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium, eager to knock the league leaders off their perch. The...

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Derby drama at Kashima Soccer Stadium! Kimito Nono's late strike secures a gritty 1-0 win for Kashima over rivals Urawa, extending their unbeaten J1 League run. #J1League #Kashima #DerbyDay

Late Nono Strike Settles Gritty Derby Kashima’s relentless pressure eventually broke Urawa’s stubborn resistance in a classic rivalry that cemented the hosts' status at the top of the table. Early Attrition The high Stakes of this classic rivalry were evident immediately upon kickoff at Kashima Soccer Stadium. Kashima stepped onto...

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The scoreboard says 0-2, but this was a masterclass in soaking up pressure. Kawasaki fired 14 shots, yet Suzuki's brilliance and an impenetrable Kashima wall decided the fate. #J1League #Kashima #Frontale

Kashima's Lethal Efficiency Silences Todoroki Yuma Suzuki's masterclass propelled the league leaders to a ruthlessly efficient victory, leaving the hosts searching for answers in a congested midtable. Pressure Meets Resilience Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium witnessed a fascinating clash of styles from the opening exchanges, as Kawasaki Frontale sought to forcefully assert...

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Absolute drama at K's Denki Stadium Mito! Down to 10 men for 30 mins, Mito Hollyhock survive massive Kashima pressure to win 4-2 in a tense penalty shootout. #J1League #MitoHollyhock #Kashima

Ten-Man Mito Defy The Odds In Penalty Shootout Epic A masterclass in backs-to-the-wall defending saw the hosts survive a relentless siege before holding their nerve from the penalty spot. The Opening Exchange K's Denki Stadium Mito witnessed a fascinating clash of styles right from the kickoff. The away side, Kashima...

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Kashima dominated possession but needed an 84th-minute winner from Ueda to sink a stubborn Chiba. A massive late twist keeps them hot in the title race! #J1League #Kashima #JEFUnited

Ueda's Late Strike Rescues Kashima in Mercari Stadium Thriller Kashima's relentless possession finally paid off as a late winner kept their title ambitions burning brightly against a resilient JEF United Chiba side. Fast Start, Lingering Dominance Kashima asserted their authority immediately, dominating the Intensity with a staggering 66% possession to...

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Kashima's masterclass at the National Olympic Stadium! An early Suzuki strike set the tone before Cavric sealed a 3-0 statement win to shake up the title race. #J1League #Kashima

Ruthless Kashima Dismantle Machida at the National Olympic Stadium Kashima delivered a ruthlessly efficient statement in this top-of-the-table clash, seizing vital momentum in the title race with a dominant away performance. Early Authority Established At the National Olympic Stadium, the Stakes were astronomical for this J1 League top-three collision, but...

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A tense tactical battle at Mercari Stadium is finally broken! Leo Ceara's 79th-minute strike keeps Kashima's title push alive and condemns Kawasaki to a painful defeat. #J1League #Kashima #Frontale

Late Ceara Strike Keeps Kashima in the Title Hunt A cagey affair built on stubborn defending was ultimately decided by a single moment of attacking clarity late in the second half. The Stalemate The Intensity was off the charts — a relentless tempo defined the opening exchanges at Mercari Stadium....

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Kashima solidify their title credentials with a ruthless 2-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy. Yuma Suzuki’s first-half double proved the difference as the hosts dominated. #J1League #Kashima #TokyoVerdy

Suzuki Masterclass Secures Crucial Points for Title Chasers A commanding first-half performance from their talisman was all it took for Kashima to secure vital points and reinforce their league standing. Establishing Authority Mercari Stadium witnessed an immediate display of intent as the hosts looked to impose their will. While they...

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Two goals down in 19 minutes? No problem for Kashima. A dramatic 90th-minute winner from substitute A. Cavric caps off an unforgettable comeback win away at Urawa! #J1League #Kashima #Comeback

Stunning Comeback: Kashima Break Urawa Hearts in Five-Goal Thriller Our verdict: An extraordinary display of resilience as Kashima erased a two-goal deficit to snatch all three points at the death. An Explosive Opening A rapid start at Saitama Stadium completely rewrote the early script, defying the pre-match expectations. Home side...

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Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

J1 League 1st Place

Form

LWWWWWWWLW

Record

P17

W14

Pts42

Win%82%

Goals

Scored30

Conceded11

Diff +19

Avg/G1.8

Conc/G0.6

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets10

Failed to Score0

Pens Scored4

Pens Missed0

Best Streaks

7 Win Streak

1 Loss Streak

League Standings

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

Pos	Team	P	Pts	GF	GA	GD
1	Kashima	18	45	31	11	+20
2	FC Tokyo	18	37	32	18	+14
3	Machida Zelvia	18	37	28	22	+6
4	Tokyo Verdy	17	28	22	20	+2
5	Urawa	18	25	25	22	+3
6	Kawasaki Frontale	17	25	23	27	-4
7	Mito Hollyhock	17	18	22	36	-14
8	Kashiwa Reysol	17	17	18	22	-4
9	Yokohama F. Marinos	17	17	22	31	-9
10	JEF United Chiba	17	12	16	30	-14

P: 18 GD: +20

P: 18 GD: +14

P: 18 GD: +6

P: 17 GD: +2

P: 18 GD: +3

P: 17 GD: -4

P: 17 GD: -14

P: 17 GD: -4

P: 17 GD: -9

P: 17 GD: -14

League Standings

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

Pos	Team	P	Pts	GF	GA	GD
1	Vissel Kobe	18	35	29	25	+4
2	Nagoya Grampus	18	31	33	31	+2
3	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	18	30	31	23	+8
4	Cerezo Osaka	17	28	27	19	+8
5	Fagiano Okayama	17	26	24	26	-2
6	Gamba Osaka	17	25	29	24	+5
7	Shimizu S-pulse	17	24	22	23	-1
8	V-varen Nagasaki	17	21	21	28	-7
9	Avispa Fukuoka	18	21	21	31	-10
10	Kyoto Sanga	17	20	21	28	-7

P: 18 GD: +4

P: 18 GD: +2

P: 18 GD: +8

P: 17 GD: +8

P: 17 GD: -2

P: 17 GD: +5

P: 17 GD: -1

P: 17 GD: -7

P: 18 GD: -10

P: 17 GD: -7

Match History

Recent results and upcoming fixtures with scores and standings

Date	Opponent	Result	Competition	FutMetrix	H/A
May 23, 2026	FC Tokyo	W 1-0	J1 League	40	H
May 17, 2026	JEF United Chiba	W 2-0	J1 League	66	A
May 10, 2026	Yokohama F. Marinos	D 1-1 (PEN 5-4)	J1 League	73	A
May 06, 2026	Mito Hollyhock	W 3-0	J1 League	43	H
May 03, 2026	Machida Zelvia	D 1-1 (PEN 4-2)	J1 League	71	H
Apr 29, 2026	Tokyo Verdy	L 1-2	J1 League	66	A
Apr 24, 2026	Kashiwa Reysol	W 1-0	J1 League	46	A
Apr 18, 2026	Urawa	W 1-0	J1 League	44	H
Apr 12, 2026	Kawasaki Frontale	W 2-0	J1 League	46	A
Apr 04, 2026	Mito Hollyhock	D 1-1 (PEN 2-4)	J1 League	62	A
Mar 22, 2026	JEF United Chiba	W 2-1	J1 League	43	H
Mar 18, 2026	Machida Zelvia	W 3-0	J1 League	39	A
Mar 14, 2026	Kawasaki Frontale	W 1-0	J1 League	16	H
Mar 07, 2026	Tokyo Verdy	W 2-0	J1 League	37	H
Feb 28, 2026	Urawa	W 3-2	J1 League	93	A
Feb 21, 2026	Kashiwa Reysol	W 2-0	J1 League	19	H
Feb 14, 2026	Yokohama F. Marinos	W 1-0	J1 League	12	H
Feb 07, 2026	FC Tokyo	D 1-1 (PEN 4-5)	J1 League	42	A