Machida Zelvia

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

At 1st in AFC Champions League Elite, Machida Zelvia have accumulated 27 points, in good shape. Form reading DDWLW suggests a side still searching for consistency. The numbers place them firmly in the conversation, but statistics don't win trophies - sustained performance under scrutiny does. 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

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Match
Score
League
Coverage

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Ten-man Machida Zelvia outlast Kawasaki Frontale! A VAR red card threatened to break them, but a shootout masterclass flipped the script. Unbelievable drama! 🤯 #J1League #Zelvia #Frontale

Ten-Man Zelvia Survive VAR Drama to Clinch Shootout Glory A tense top-four clash at Machida Stadium descended into chaos following a VAR-assisted red card, culminating in a spectacular penalty shootout victory for the numerically disadvantaged hosts. Opening Act Stepping onto the pitch at Machida Stadium, the atmosphere crackled with anticipation...
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The scoreboard says 1-2, but the real story is Machida Zelvia's relentless defensive resolve under pressure. A gritty road win keeps them flying high. #J1League #MachidaZelvia #Urawa

Soma's Late Penalty Stuns Saitama Stadium A relentless 34-shot shootout ultimately tilted towards the visitors thanks to ice-cold composure from the spot. Early Exchanges The match exploded into life as Machida Zelvia refused to be intimidated by the famously hostile atmosphere inside Saitama Stadium. Despite Urawa having edged possession with...
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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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The scoreboard says Machida grabbed a 1-0 away win, but the real story is Kashiwa’s 721 passes equating to absolutely zero penetration. Sterile dominance rightfully punished! #J1League #KashiwaReysol #Zelvia

Sterile Dominance Punished by Machida's Defensive Masterclass Despite enjoying absolute control of the ball, the hosts were undone by a singular counter-punch in a lifeless encounter best left in the archives. The Illusion of Control The tactical narrative took shape almost immediately beneath the floodlights at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium....
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Machida Zelvia survive the Round of 16! Gangwon FC dominated the ball, but Nakamura's clinical strike proved the difference. Through, but the cracks showed in a defensive second half. #ACL #MachidaZelvia #GangwonFC

Machida Surpass Gangwon in Grinding Knockout Clash Efficiency triumphed over possession as Machida Zelvia scraped past Gangwon FC to book their quarter-final ticket. Cautious Opening Exchanges The tension at Machida Stadium was palpable following a tightly contested goalless first leg. The Stakes were unmistakably high in this Round of 16...
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Scoreless in Chuncheon. Gangwon and Machida Zelvia play out a tactical 0-0. Everything is on the line for the return leg on March 10. Tight margins in the Round of 16. #ACL #GangwonFC #MachidaZelvia

Tactical Chess Ends in Chuncheon Deadlock This was a classic first-leg knockout encounter where defensive discipline outweighed offensive ambition, leaving the tie on a knife-edge ahead of the return leg in Japan. The Opening Gambit The atmosphere at Chuncheon Songam Sports Town was thick with anticipation, but the early exchanges...
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A lightning start at Machida Stadium paved the way, but a stubborn defensive display secured all three points. This title charge shows no signs of slowing down! #MachidaZelvia #JEFChiba #J1League

Soma's Early Spark Keeps Machida's Title Charge Alive An explosive opening five minutes set the tone for a thrilling contest where Machida Zelvia’s lethal attacking transitions proved too much for a possession-heavy JEF United Chiba. The Opening Salvo The Intensity at Machida Stadium was off the charts from the very...
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Unbelievable scenes at Ajinomoto Stadium! Tokyo Verdy wipe out a 2-0 deficit in the 89th and 90th minute, then win the shootout 4-3! Absolute cinematic drama. #J1League #TokyoVerdy #Comeback

Ajinomoto Stadium Stunner: Verdy's Last-Gasp Revival A chaotic final ten minutes transformed a seemingly routine away victory into a penalty shootout thriller that redefines late-game resilience. Tactical Tension The clash at Ajinomoto Stadium began as a highly tactical chess game, with Tokyo Verdy working diligently to impose their rhythm on...
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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