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Kashima

KAS

日本語

Form: LWWWW

Squad Size 30

City Kashima

Stadium Kashima Soccer Stadium

Founded 1991

At 1st in J1 League, Kashima have accumulated 45 points, riding strong momentum. 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

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Score

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Coverage

A valiant 2-0 win on the night for Kashima, but Vissel Kobe's 5-0 first-leg demolition means they lift the title! 7 huge saves from Gonda secured the aggregate win. #J1League #VisselKobe #Kashima

Kashima Win the Battle, Vissel Kobe Win the War at Kashima Soccer Stadium A spirited second-leg victory restored local pride, but the insurmountable aggregate deficit ultimately crowned the visitors as champions. Opening Act Trailing by an insurmountable five goals after a disastrous first leg, Kashima faced a monumental mountain to...

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Vissel Kobe demolish Kashima 5-0 in this first leg at Noevir Stadium Kobe! A brilliant Osako hat-trick leaves the visitors a mountain to climb in the return fixture. #VisselKobe #J1League #CupFinal

Osako's Masterclass Leaves Kashima Reeling in First Leg Thriller A ruthless attacking display from Vissel Kobe has essentially killed this cup tie after just ninety minutes of pure dominance. Opening Act The atmosphere at Noevir Stadium Kobe crackled as the sheer Stakes of this knockout final first leg hung in...

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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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Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

J1 League 1st Place

Form

LWWWWWWWLW

Record

P19

W15

Pts45

Win%79%

Goals

Scored31

Conceded16

Diff +15

Avg/G1.6

Conc/G0.8

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets11

Failed to Score1

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	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	Vissel Kobe	W 2-0	J1 League	49	H
May 30, 2026	Vissel Kobe	L 0-5	J1 League	89	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