Sanfrecce Hiroshima

HIR

Form: WDLWD
Squad Size 37
City Hiroshima
Stadium Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
Founded 1938

Sanfrecce Hiroshima occupy 3rd with 15 points, building momentum. Their WDLWD record across recent fixtures reflects a side still searching for consistency. Title challenges demand more than good numbers - they require mental fortitude when margins disappear. The squad features Kim Ju-Sung (MAGNET), K. Osako (BRICK WALL), and N. Arai (ENFORCER).

Match Coverage

Sanfrecce Hiroshima results, scores, and our take on recent matches

Date
Match
Score
League
Coverage

Sanfrecce battered JDT but fall just short. A 90th-minute penalty wins the night, but the Malaysians survive the siege to advance. Through, but the cracks showed. #ACL #Sanfrecce #JDT

A Hollow Victory at Edion Peace Wing Sanfrecce won the battle on the night but lost the war, crashing out of the Champions League despite a relentless siege on the Malaysian defense. The Desperate Pursuit Needing to overturn a brutal 3-1 deficit from the first leg, Sanfrecce Hiroshima stepped onto...
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JDT take a commanding 3-1 lead to Japan after a relentless siege at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium. One foot in the quarters? #ACL #JDT #Sanfrecce

Sultan Ibrahim Siege Leaves Hiroshima Reeling A clinical second-half display from the Southern Tigers turned a tactical stalemate into a massive first-leg advantage. The Red Mist Descends The Intensity was high from the opening whistle at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, but the complexion of this Round of 16 tie changed entirely...
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Seoul had it in the bag at 2-0, but Sanfrecce Hiroshima produced a stoppage-time miracle. Two goals after the 90th minute from Germain and Kinoshita turned a home win into a 2-2 draw. Heartbreak at the Seoul World Cup Stadium! #ACL #FCSeoul #Sanfrecce

Seoul's Stoppage Time Collapse A two-goal cushion evaporated in a heartbeat as Sanfrecce Hiroshima exploited a late defensive lapse to steal a point in the dying seconds at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Seoul’s Storming Start The match exploded into life with high Stakes as FC Seoul looked to assert...
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima dominated with 77% possession at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima to secure a 2-1 win over Johor Darul Takzim. Despite a late red card for the visitors, JDT fought hard but couldn't overcome the relentless pressure. #ACL #Sanfrecce #JDT

Hiroshima Siege Breaches Johor Defense A masterclass in territorial dominance saw the hosts weather a late surge to consolidate their top-three standing in the continental standings. The Territorial Siege From the opening exchange at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima , the tactical direction of the match was set in stone. Sanfrecce...
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Dominance at the Edion Peace Wing! Sanfrecce Hiroshima controlled 63% possession and fired 19 shots to secure a 1-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua. A vital three points for the hosts in the AFC Champions League. #ACL #Sanfrecce #ShanghaiShenhua

Hiroshima Siege Breaks Shenhua Resistance Sanfrecce Hiroshima tightens their grip on a top-three spot while leaving a wasteful Shanghai Shenhua reeling in the lower half of the table. Pressure at the Peace Wing The atmosphere at the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima was one of persistent expectation as Sanfrecce Hiroshima sought...
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Chengdu Better City hold 3rd-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima to a 1-1 draw in the AFC Champions League. Despite Sanfrecce controlled possession (59%), they couldn't find a late winner at Chengdu Phoenix Hill Football Stadium. #ACL #Chengdu #Sanfrecce

Spoils Shared at Phoenix Hill A gritty stalemate in Chengdu sees Sanfrecce Hiroshima maintain their top-three standing while Chengdu Better City continues their search for a breakthrough victory in the continental stage. The Tactical Stand-off The atmosphere at the Chengdu Phoenix Hill Football Stadium was charged with anticipation as Chengdu...
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Gangwon FC at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima. Despite a red card and seeing just 37% of the ball, the Japanese side was clinical, while Gangwon failed to register a single shot on target. #ACL #Sanfrecce #GangwonFC

Clinical Sanfrecce Defy Odds in Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima showcased remarkable defensive resilience and clinical finishing to overcome a numerical disadvantage and secure a vital continental victory. Defying the Possession Narrative The encounter at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima began with an unexpected rhythm. While Gangwon FC controlled possession with a dominant...
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Ulsan Hyundai FC pull off a classic smash-and-grab at the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium! Despite facing 21 shots and a relentless Sanfrecce Hiroshima siege, the hosts held firm with 64 clearances to secure a vital 1-0 victory. #ACL #Ulsan #Sanfrecce

Ulsan's Defensive Wall Denies Sanfrecce Siege A masterclass in rearguard survival saw Ulsan Hyundai FC snatch a vital victory despite being pinned back for the vast majority of a pulsating continental encounter. The Siege of Ulsan The tactical narrative at the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium was established within minutes as...
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Resilience in Hiroshima! Sanfrecce Hiroshima dominated with 20 shots and 14 corners at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, but a 10-man SHANGHAI SIPG held on for a heroic 1-1 draw. A 9-save masterclass from the Shanghai keeper frustrated the hosts. #ACL #Sanfrecce #ShanghaiSIPG

Hiroshima Thwarted by Ten-Man Shanghai Resilience A night of relentless pressure at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima ended in frustration for the hosts as a decimated but defiant SHANGHAI SIPG side held firm to secure a gritty 1-1 draw. The Siege of Hiroshima The atmosphere at the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima...
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima take the points at AAMI Park! A clinical 0-2 win over Melbourne City sees the visitors climb to 3rd in the AFC Champions League. Total frustration for the hosts who finished with zero shots on target. #ACL #MelbourneCity #Sanfrecce

Clinical Sanfrecce Silence AAMI Park Sanfrecce Hiroshima's defensive discipline and clinical edge allowed them to leapfrog Melbourne City in a pivotal AFC Champions League encounter. The Tactical Standoff at AAMI Park The atmosphere at AAMI Park was one of cautious anticipation as Melbourne City looked to solidify their position in...
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Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

AFC Champions League 3rd Place
Form
WDLWDWWDL

Record

P9
W4
D3
L2
Pts15
Win%44%

Goals

Scored11
Conceded9
Diff +2
Avg/G1.2
Conc/G1.0

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets3
Failed to Score1
Pens Scored2
Pens Missed0

Best Streaks

2 Win Streak
1 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 WMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (10-03-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 Machida Zelvia (03-03-2026)WMachida Zelvia 3 - 2 Chengdu Better City (17-02-2026)WShanghai Shenhua 0 - 2 Machida Zelvia (10-02-2026)WMachida Zelvia 3 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (09-12-2025)
2 Vissel Kobe 8 16 14 7 +7 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)WVissel Kobe 2 - 0 FC Seoul (10-02-2026)DVissel Kobe 2 - 2 Chengdu Better City (09-12-2025)
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 DBuriram United 0 - 0 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)DBuriram United 2 - 2 Gangwon FC (09-12-2025)
5 Melbourne City 8 14 9 7 +2 DBuriram United 0 - 0 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 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)DJohor Darul Takzim FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (09-12-2025)
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)

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