Active in J1 League

Kyoto Sanga

KYO

日本語

Form: LWWWL

Squad Size 31

City Kameoka

Stadium Sanga Stadium by Kyocera

Founded 1922

Kyoto Sanga occupy 8th in J1 League with 24 points collected, in solid form. The numbers reflect stability - neither the anxiety of relegation nor the ecstasy of title challenges. Mid-table security provides foundation, but ambition requires more. The squad features Rafael Elias (PLATINUM BOOT), Marco Túlio (GOLD BOOT), and Henrique Trevisan (INTERCEPTOR).

Match Coverage

Kyoto Sanga results, scores, and our take on recent matches

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Through, but the cracks showed. Kashiwa advance 6-3 on aggregate despite Kyoto claiming a 1-0 win. They survived tonight, but passive tactics won't win cups! #J1League #Kashiwa #Kyoto

Kashiwa Survive Second-Leg Scare Against Relentless Kyoto Despite a spirited away victory, Kyoto Sanga's first-leg collapse proved fatal as Kashiwa Reysol secured aggregate progression. Mountain to Climb Stepping onto the pitch at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium, Kashiwa Reysol held a massive 6-2 aggregate cushion, heavily defining the Stakes of this...

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An absolute demolition at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera! Kashiwa Reysol hit six in a breathless first leg, leaving Kyoto with a mountain to climb next week. #J1League #KashiwaReysol #KyotoSanga

Kashiwa Reysol Run Riot in Eight-Goal Kyoto Thriller An explosive first-leg encounter saw Kashiwa Reysol ruthlessly dismantle their hosts, turning a tight contest into a historic rout. The Opening Act A staggering Intensity defined this tie from the very first minute. The travelling Kashiwa Reysol fans were barely in their...

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Kyoto Sanga snaps the winless streak! Rafael Elias delivers the decisive blow at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera, while V-varen Nagasaki records zero shots on target. #KyotoSanga #J1League #Matchday

Elias Ignites Kyoto Revival at Sanga Stadium Kyoto Sanga turned relentless attacking pressure into a season-shifting victory, snapping a painful five-match winless streak. Relentless Offensive Front Kyoto Sanga stepped onto the pitch at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera determined to rewrite their recent dismal form. They established early dominance and controlled...

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Sanfrecce Hiroshima tore through Sanga Stadium by Kyocera, dismantling Kyoto Sanga 4-0. Despite Kyoto controlling possession, Sanfrecce’s ruthless attacking siege proved entirely overwhelming. #J1League #Sanfrecce #KyotoSanga

Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Ruthless Siege Silences Sanga Stadium An absolute attacking masterclass from Sanfrecce Hiroshima turned a possession-heavy Kyoto side into mere bystanders in their own backyard. Early Intent and Breakthrough Kyoto Sanga initially controlled possession, attempting to dictate the tempo on home soil. However, the off-the-charts Intensity from the visitors...

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A scrappy affair at Noevir Stadium Kobe turns on a knife-edge. Kyoto denied by VAR, before a cruel own goal hands Vissel Kobe all three points to maintain their title push. #VisselKobe #J1League #KyotoSanga

Fine Margins and Frustration at Noevir Stadium A distinctly underwhelming contest was settled by the cruelest of deflections, keeping the hosts firmly anchored in the title race. A Stuttering Start Expectations were high given the Stakes for the home side, but the opening exchanges at Noevir Stadium Kobe offered little...

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A masterclass at Toyota Stadium! Nagoya Grampus surrender possession but deliver a ruthless 3-0 win over Kyoto Sanga, fueled by Y. Yamagishi's incredible hat-trick. #J1League #Nagoya #HatTrick

Ruthless Nagoya Extend Lead Behind Yamagishi Masterclass A tactical lesson in efficiency saw the league leaders ruthlessly punish their opponents' high possession with deadly finishing. The Early Blow It took just nine minutes for the league leaders to make their mark at Toyota Stadium, setting a relentless tempo from the...

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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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Shimizu S-pulse turn the tie on its head after a crucial red card! Sanga Stadium witnesses an incredible comeback as numerical advantage pays off. What a total collapse. #J1League #Kyoto #Shimizu

Ten Men Crumble in Kyoto Comeback Drama A foolish first-half red card completely destroyed the hosts' early momentum and handed all three points to a relentless visiting side. Early Breakthrough Kyoto Sanga stepped onto the turf at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera with quiet confidence. Their recent run of form suggested...

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Late drama at Sanga Stadium! Arai's 89th-min goal met by Minamino's 94th-min stunner. Kyoto eventually survive a grueling 14-kick shootout to win. #J1League #KyotoSanga #GambaOsaka

Penalty Heartbreak Follows Injury-Time Madness in Kyoto A breathtaking finish saw Sanga surrender a late lead before holding their nerve in a marathon shootout to topple third-placed Gamba Osaka. Tactical Chess in Kyoto The top-five clash kicked off at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera with an incredibly high level of Balance...

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Cerezo Osaka delivered a masterclass in efficiency, burying Kyoto Sanga 3-0 despite having fewer chances. Three shots on target, three goals. The scoreboard hides the tactical war. #J1League #Cerezo #KyotoSanga

Clinical Cerezo Osaka Punish Profligate Kyoto A ruthless display of finishing settled this top-half clash as the hosts made every single shot on target count to leapfrog their rivals. The Opening Salvo At Yodoko Sakura Stadium, this was a clash between fourth and fifth in the J1 League table. The...

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A ruthless five-star performance from Kyoto Sanga leaves Fagiano Okayama in the dust! João Pedro's masterclass lights up Sanga Stadium by Kyocera. What a title statement! #J1League #KyotoSanga #JoaoPedro

Five-Star Sanga Dismantle Okayama in Kyoto Masterclass 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...

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Gamba Osaka dismantled Kyoto Sanga in this top-table clash, reducing the visitors to zero shots on target. The 2-0 scoreline flatters a thoroughly outclassed away side. #GambaOsaka #KyotoSanga #J1

Gamba Osaka Starve Kyoto Sanga in One-Sided Summit Clash What was billed as a nail-biting battle at the summit dissolved into a tactical mismatch, as Gamba Osaka completely dismantled their rivals and starved Kyoto of a single shot on target. The Early Siege With both sides locked on 17 points...

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The scoreboard reads 1-1, but that doesn't capture the relentless 35-shot crossfire. A monumental shootout win that could redefine the entire title race. Serious mentality on display today. #J1League #KyotoSanga #MatchdayDrama

Shootout Drama Caps Off Top-Five Thriller This high-table clash transformed from a tactical stalemate into a wild shooting gallery, ultimately requiring a dramatic shootout to separate two title-chasing sides. Early Shocks The visitors edged possession early at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera, looking to impose their rhythm on a venue that...

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V-varen struck early, but Kyoto Sanga's title-chasing resilience shone through! The scoreboard says 2-1, but the real story is Kyoto's sheer willpower on the road. #J1League #KyotoSanga #JLeague

Kyoto Sanga's Resilient Comeback Silences Peace Stadium Kyoto Sanga's ability to absorb an early blow and methodically dismantle their hosts underscores their serious title-chasing credentials. The Early Shockwave The action at Peace Stadium erupted in the blink of an eye. V-varen Nagasaki struck a massive early blow when Thiago found...

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A 90th-minute dagger from Tanaka completes a brilliant away comeback for Cerezo Osaka! Tactical masterclass and ultimate heartbreak at Sanga Stadium. #J1League #CerezoOsaka #KyotoSanga

Tanaka's Late Strike Seals Cerezo's Stunning Comeback A spectacular 90th-minute winner capped off an away masterclass, completely upending the table dynamics in Kyoto. Opening Act Sanga Stadium by Kyocera set the stage for a gritty battle where Kyoto Sanga edged possession and relentlessly probed the visitors' defense. The Balance of...

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Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

J1 League 8th Place

Form

LWWWLLWWLW

Record

P19

L11

Pts24

Win%42%

Goals

Scored24

Conceded34

Diff -10

Avg/G1.3

Conc/G1.8

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets2

Failed to Score6

Best Streaks

3 Win Streak

5 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	Kashiwa Reysol	W 1-0	J1 League	32	A
May 30, 2026	Kashiwa Reysol	L 2-6	J1 League	87	H
May 23, 2026	V-varen Nagasaki	W 1-0	J1 League	27	H
May 17, 2026	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	L 0-4	J1 League	36	H
May 13, 2026	Vissel Kobe	L 0-1	J1 League	19	A
May 10, 2026	Nagoya Grampus	L 0-3	J1 League	43	A
May 06, 2026	Avispa Fukuoka	D 1-1 (PEN 4-5)	J1 League	32	A
May 02, 2026	Shimizu S-pulse	L 1-2	J1 League	68	H
Apr 29, 2026	Gamba Osaka	D 1-1 (PEN 5-4)	J1 League	74	H
Apr 18, 2026	Cerezo Osaka	L 0-3	J1 League	37	A
Apr 11, 2026	Fagiano Okayama	W 5-1	J1 League	82	H
Apr 04, 2026	Gamba Osaka	L 0-2	J1 League	28	A
Mar 22, 2026	Nagoya Grampus	D 1-1 (PEN 5-4)	J1 League	33	H
Mar 18, 2026	V-varen Nagasaki	W 2-1	J1 League	44	A
Mar 14, 2026	Cerezo Osaka	L 1-2	J1 League	65	H
Mar 08, 2026	Fagiano Okayama	L 0-1	J1 League	30	A
Feb 27, 2026	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	W 2-1	J1 League	75	A
Feb 22, 2026	Avispa Fukuoka	W 2-0	J1 League	27	H
Feb 14, 2026	Shimizu S-pulse	D 1-1 (PEN 3-1)	J1 League	49	A
Feb 06, 2026	Vissel Kobe	D 1-1 (PEN 1-4)	J1 League	28	H