Machida Zelvia

Form: DDWLW
Squad Size 32
City Tokyo
Stadium Machida Gion Stadium
Founded 1977

Machida Zelvia sit 1st in AFC Champions League Elite with 27 points collected, in good shape. Recent matches show DDWLW across their last five fixtures. The data presents a team in contention, but title races reward consistency over flashes of brilliance. The squad features A. Masuyama (GOLD TRAY), K. Tani (SWEEPER KEEPER), and D. Okamura (INTERCEPTOR).

Match Coverage

Machida Zelvia results, scores, and our take on recent matches

Date
Match
Score
League
Coverage

113th-minute winner! Ten-man Nagoya Grampus scored first in ET, but Machida Zelvia roared back to steal the knockout tie 4-3 on aggregate. Absolute J1 League chaos! #J1League #Machida #Zelvia

Machida Zelvia Break Ten-Man Nagoya Grampus in Extra-Time Epic A gruelling 120-minute epic ultimately saw Machida Zelvia outlast a remarkably resilient Nagoya Grampus to advance 4-3 on aggregate. The Stand-Off Trailing from a pulsating 2-2 draw in the first leg, the palpable tension inside Machida Stadium was undeniable as both...
Read our take

Takamine’s 90th-minute strike salvaged a 2-2 draw for Nagoya Grampus against Machida Zelvia. The first leg ends in chaos, setting up a monumental decider next week. #J1League #Nagoya #Zelvia

A Stoppage-Time Lifeline at Nagoya Mizuho Athletics Stadium A breathless first leg delivered end-to-end action, leaving everything perfectly poised for the return fixture after a late equaliser saved the hosts. The Early Exchanges We anticipated a cautious opening typical of knockout football, but both sides discarded the script immediately to...
Read our take

Machida Zelvia secure a massive 1-0 victory over Urawa at the National Olympic Stadium! Erik's early strike proves the difference, backed by Kosei Tani's heroics between the posts. #J1League #MachidaZelvia #Urawa

Machida Stand Firm in High-Stakes Olympic Stadium Clash An early goal and heroic goalkeeping earned Machida Zelvia a critical victory in this top-of-the-table battle, cementing their serious title ambitions. The Early Ambush The Stakes were immense for this critical top-four collision under the lights of the National Olympic Stadium, and...
Read our take

An absolute siege at Todoroki Stadium! Kawasaki Frontale batter Machida Zelvia but need an 89th-minute Wakizaka equalizer before prevailing 5-4 on penalties. Football at its most dramatic. #Frontale #Zelvia #J1League

Penalty Drama Crowns Kawasaki's Relentless Siege An 89th-minute rescue act saved a dominant Kawasaki side from injustice, setting the stage for a heart-stopping shootout victory. The Initial Siege Kawasaki Frontale immediately asserted their authority at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium, orchestrating a relentless offensive wave. Controlling the tempo with 64% possession, the...
Read our take

A tight tactical battle at Machida Stadium ends with the hosts taking it on penalties! Machida controlled the ball, but Verdy's stubborn defence forced a tense 4-2 shootout finale. #JLeague #MachidaZelvia #TokyoVerdy

Machida Hold Their Nerve in Shootout Drama Stakes were remarkably high in this top-half clash, and Machida Zelvia ultimately held their composure in a penalty shootout to overcome a resolute Tokyo Verdy side. The Setup: Controlling the Tempo Machida Zelvia asserted their authority early on at Machida Stadium, dominating possession...
Read our take

The scoreboard reads a 2-0 away win, but the real story is Machida's clinical masterclass against Chiba's empty possession. Massive points for the top-three chase. #J1League #MachidaZelvia #JEF

Na Sang-Ho's First-Half Masterclass Silences Fukuda Denshi Arena An early double strike dismantled the home side's game plan, proving exactly why the visitors are hunting down the league summit. Early Shockwaves The tactical script at Fukuda Denshi Arena was torn to shreds before the home supporters had even settled into...
Read our take

A tale of two halves at Machida Stadium! Machida Zelvia find their clinical edge to sink Yokohama F. Marinos and stay firmly in the top three hunt. Defensive grit meets attacking ruthlessness. #J1League #MachidaZelvia #YFMarinos

Clinical Machida Dispatch Frustrated Marinos A ruthless second-half display allowed the hosts to consolidate their lofty league position while deepening the visitors' frustrating inconsistency. Tactical Stalemate The match kicked off with surprisingly low Intensity at Machida Stadium. Yokohama F. Marinos controlled possession in the early phases, settling into a familiar...
Read our take

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...
Read our take

An unbelievable 2-2 comeback by Mito at K's Denki Stadium ends in penalty shootout heartbreak as Machida hold their nerve. A stark reminder of how cruel this game can be. #JLeague #MitoHollyhock #MachidaZelvia

K's Denki Stadium Plays Host to Shootout Drama Our verdict: An astonishing late comeback from the hosts forced a dramatic penalty shootout, but Machida ultimately held their nerve from the spot to secure the victory. The Opening Act The match at K's Denki Stadium Mito exploded into life with an...
Read our take

Nine men. Extra time. Continental glory. Al-Ahli Jeddah survived two red cards to break Machida Zelvia hearts in the 96th minute and lift the trophy. This is the kind of resilient night that defines a club's legacy. #AFCCLElite #AlAhli #ExtraTime

Nine-Man Al-Ahli Jeddah Perform Final Miracle This AFC Champions League Elite final defied all logic as a battered, depleted home side found the ultimate extra-time winner to conquer the continent. Stalemate on the Grandest Stage The tension at King Abdullah Sports City was palpable as Al-Ahli Jeddah edged possession in...
Read our take

70% possession wasn't enough. Machida Zelvia weather the storm as Shabab Al Ahli suffer double VAR heartbreak. The Japanese side survives the onslaught to book their ticket to the final! 🎟️ #ACLElite #Zelvia #VAR

Machida Survive VAR Drama to Book Final Spot A masterclass in defensive suffering saw the Japanese side weather a relentless Middle Eastern storm to seal a historic continental final berth. The Opening Act The atmosphere inside the iconic Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium was electric for this single-leg knockout tie. The...
Read our take

Stunning Quarter-final heist! Machida Zelvia shock Al-Ittihad with a tight defensive masterclass and late VAR drama to punch their Semi-final ticket. The giant-killing run continues! #ACL #Upset

Machida Zelvia Execute Perfect Quarter-Final Heist A resilient defensive masterclass and heart-stopping late VAR drama sent Machida Zelvia through to the Semi-finals in a massive continental upset. Absorbing the Saudi Siege Al-Ittihad controlled the tempo from the opening minutes at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium. The hosts on paper, Machida Zelvia...
Read our take

The scoreboard says 1-0, but this was a relentless 75-minute siege by Machida Zelvia. Kashiwa's luck finally ran out when Na Sang-Ho broke their stubborn resistance. #J1League #Zelvia #NaSangHo

A Grinding War of Attrition: Machida Outlast Kashiwa Machida dictated the terms of engagement and finally punished a shockingly passive visiting side to secure a deserved win. A Lopsided Stalemate The pre-match anticipation pointed to an absolute thriller, but reality delivered a grinding war of attrition at Machida Stadium. Kashiwa...
Read our take

Top table clash? More like a tactical snoozefest. A goalless 90 minutes at Ajinomoto Stadium was only salvaged by a tense shootout. Machida take the vital edge! #JLeague #FCTokyo #MachidaZelvia

Tactical Gridlock Salvaged by Penalty Shootout Drama What was billed as a blockbuster top-of-the-table clash dissolved into a cautious chess match, requiring a shootout to finally separate the title contenders. A Cautious Opening Act With just one point separating league leaders FC Tokyo and third-placed Machida Zelvia , the atmosphere...
Read our take

A massive J1 League statement! FC Tokyo dismantle Machida Zelvia 3-0 away. Kein Sato is the undisputed hero with a dazzling brace & an assist. Top spot secured! #J1League #FCTokyo #MachidaZelvia

A Capital Masterclass: Tokyo Seize Control in J1 Summit Clash FC Tokyo ruthlessly dismantled their title rivals away from home to cement their place at the summit of the J1 League. Early Edge The highly anticipated Stakes at Machida Stadium were palpable as the J1 League's top three collided with...
Read our take

Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

AFC Champions League Elite 1st Place
Form
DDWLWWWWDW

Record

P12
W8
D3
L1
Pts27
Win%67%

Goals

Scored18
Conceded7
Diff +11
Avg/G1.5
Conc/G0.6

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets7
Failed to Score2
Pens Scored1
Pens Missed0

Best Streaks

4 Win Streak
2 Draw Streak
1 Loss Streak

League Standings

League Standings

Full AFC Champions League table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Machida Zelvia 8 17 15 7 +8 LAl-Ahli Jeddah 1 - 0 (AET) Machida Zelvia (25-04-2026)WMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (21-04-2026)WMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Al-Ittihad FC (17-04-2026)WMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (10-03-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 Machida Zelvia (03-03-2026)
2 Vissel Kobe 8 16 14 7 +7 LVissel Kobe 1 - 2 Al-Ahli Jeddah (20-04-2026)DAl Sadd 3 - 3 (PEN 4-5) Vissel Kobe (16-04-2026)WVissel Kobe 2 - 1 FC Seoul (11-03-2026)WFC Seoul 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (04-03-2026)LJohor Darul Takzim FC 1 - 0 Vissel Kobe (17-02-2026)
3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 8 15 10 6 +4 WSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Johor Darul Takzim FC (11-03-2026)LJohor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (04-03-2026)DFC Seoul 2 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (17-02-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (10-02-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (10-12-2025)
4 Buriram United 8 14 10 8 +2 LBuriram United 2 - 3 (AET) Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (18-04-2026)DBuriram United 0 - 0 (PEN 4-2) Melbourne City (10-03-2026)DMelbourne City 1 - 1 Buriram United (03-03-2026)WBuriram United 2 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (17-02-2026)WChengdu Better City 0 - 1 Buriram United (10-02-2026)
5 Melbourne City 8 14 9 7 +2 DBuriram United 0 - 0 (PEN 4-2) Melbourne City (10-03-2026)DMelbourne City 1 - 1 Buriram United (03-03-2026)DMelbourne City 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (18-02-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 2 Melbourne City (11-02-2026)DFC Seoul 1 - 1 Melbourne City (10-12-2025)
6 Johor Darul Takzim FC 8 11 8 7 +1 LAl-Ahli Jeddah 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (17-04-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Johor Darul Takzim FC (11-03-2026)WJohor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (04-03-2026)WJohor Darul Takzim FC 1 - 0 Vissel Kobe (17-02-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (10-02-2026)
7 FC Seoul 8 10 10 9 +1 LVissel Kobe 2 - 1 FC Seoul (11-03-2026)LFC Seoul 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (04-03-2026)DFC Seoul 2 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (17-02-2026)LVissel Kobe 2 - 0 FC Seoul (10-02-2026)DFC Seoul 1 - 1 Melbourne City (10-12-2025)
8 Gangwon FC 8 9 9 11 -2 LMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (10-03-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 Machida Zelvia (03-03-2026)DMelbourne City 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (18-02-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (11-02-2026)DBuriram United 2 - 2 Gangwon FC (09-12-2025)
9 Ulsan Hyundai FC 8 9 6 8 -2 DSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (18-02-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 2 Melbourne City (11-02-2026)LMachida Zelvia 3 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (09-12-2025)DUlsan Hyundai FC 0 - 0 Buriram United (26-11-2025)LVissel Kobe 1 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-11-2025)
10 Chengdu Better City 8 6 7 11 -4 LMachida Zelvia 3 - 2 Chengdu Better City (17-02-2026)LChengdu Better City 0 - 1 Buriram United (10-02-2026)DVissel Kobe 2 - 2 Chengdu Better City (09-12-2025)DChengdu Better City 1 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (25-11-2025)DFC Seoul 0 - 0 Chengdu Better City (04-11-2025)
11 Shanghai Shenhua 8 4 5 13 -8 LBuriram United 2 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (17-02-2026)LShanghai Shenhua 0 - 2 Machida Zelvia (10-02-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (10-12-2025)LShanghai Shenhua 0 - 2 Vissel Kobe (26-11-2025)LJohor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 Shanghai Shenhua (05-11-2025)
12 SHANGHAI SIPG 8 4 2 11 -9 DSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (18-02-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (11-02-2026)DJohor Darul Takzim FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (09-12-2025)LSHANGHAI SIPG 1 - 3 FC Seoul (25-11-2025)LBuriram United 2 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (04-11-2025)

Match History

Recent results and upcoming fixtures with scores and standings

Squad Cards

Every player in the squad with our season ratings

2025/2026 Season 32 players