Sanfrecce Hiroshima

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Form: WDLWD

Squad Size 37

City Hiroshima

Stadium Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima

Founded 1938

Sanfrecce Hiroshima occupy 3rd with 15 points, in good shape. 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

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The scoreboard reads 2-2, but the real story is Avispa Fukuoka's heroic ten-man resistance. A gruelling defensive masterclass topped off with penalty shootout perfection! #J1League #AvispaFukuoka #Sanfrecce

Ten-Man Avispa Triumph in Penalty Drama A breathtaking rear-guard action saw a depleted Avispa Fukuoka miraculously survive a red card to defeat Sanfrecce Hiroshima in a tense penalty shootout. Opening Exchanges Best Denki Stadium played host to a frantic start that quickly turned the pitch into a shooting gallery. A...

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Absolute scenes at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima! Cerezo struck early, but Sanfrecce's pressure forced an 86th-minute own goal before Kinoshita's late penalty sealed the epic comeback! #J1 #SFC #CRZ

Late Penalty Drama Completes Hiroshima's Stunner A dramatic stoppage-time penalty capped an extraordinary comeback, shifting the momentum of this upper-mid-table clash in truly thrilling fashion. Early Sparks and Osaka's Strike At Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, the match ignited almost instantly. We expected a cagey affair between two sides separated by...

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Four straight defeats could have derailed their season, but Sanfrecce Hiroshima just sent a message. Total control, relentless attacks, and a vital clean sheet to right the ship. #JLeague #Sanfrecce #VvarenNagasaki

Total Control at Edion Peace Wing After a dismal run of four consecutive defeats, the hosts delivered a masterclass in possession and pressure to get their season back on track. Fast Out of the Blocks From the opening moments at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, the Intensity was off the charts....

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An absolute thriller at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima! The hosts dominated all game, but it took a nerve-wracking shootout to finally break S-Pulse's resistance. Football at its finest! #J1League #SanfrecceHiroshima #SPulse

Shootout Drama Salvages Justice After Hiroshima Siege A phenomenal spectacle where a relentless home attack was nearly thwarted, demanding a flawless penalty shootout to separate the sides. Opening Act At Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, the hosts immediately grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck. They controlled possession and...

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A 25% possession masterclass. Avispa Fukuoka went to Hiroshima, took an early lead, and threw up an absolute brick wall. A wildly frustrating night for Sanfrecce. #J1League #AvispaFukuoka #Sanfrecce

A Smash-and-Grab Masterclass in Hiroshima Sanfrecce dominated the ball, but Avispa’s ruthless counter-punch and stubborn defence delivered a massive shock to the J1 League table. The Opening Act The script at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima was torn to shreds inside the opening twenty minutes. Sanfrecce Hiroshima expected to control this...

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Vissel Kobe snatched victory from the jaws of defeat! A dramatic 90th-minute winner secures a 2-1 comeback against Sanfrecce Hiroshima to keep them sitting comfortably at the top of the table. #J1League #VisselKobe #JLeague

Osako's Stoppage-Time Heroics Complete Kobe's Sensational Turnaround The league leaders showcased a true champions' mentality, coming from behind to secure a vital victory that unequivocally cements their place at the summit. A Tense Stand-off Noevir Stadium witnessed a highly tactical stand-off in the early exchanges as Vissel Kobe controlled possession...

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The pre-match expectations were dismantled. A quickfire double and defensive grit left Hiroshima reeling. Sometimes, possession is just an illusion. #J1League #Shimizu #Sanfrecce

Shimizu's Quickfire Double Derails Hiroshima A dramatic early blitz and a crucial VAR intervention flipped the script at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, condemning Sanfrecce Hiroshima to another bitter defeat. The Early Onslaught Shimizu S-pulse didn't wait around to ask questions. They demanded answers immediately. By the 21st minute, the match at...

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The scoreboard says Nagoya takes the points, but the real story is their lethal efficiency against a dominant Sanfrecce side. A vital home win. #J1League #NagoyaGrampus #SanfrecceHiroshima

Nagoya's Clinical Edge Sinks Sanfrecce Our verdict: Nagoya's ruthless finishing overpowered Sanfrecce's territorial control in a clash that defied the underlying metrics. Opening Act Nagoya Grampus didn't waste a single second at Toyota Stadium. Y. Yamagishi ripped up the pre-match script with a massive opener in the 4th minute. That...

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The standings suggested Gamba Osaka were favourites, but Edion Peace Wing witnessed a relentless Sanfrecce masterclass. A four-game losing streak emphatically snapped. #JLeague #Sanfrecce #GambaOsaka

Siege at Edion Peace Wing Snapping a dismal losing streak, Hiroshima delivered an attacking masterclass that dismantled a high-flying Osaka side and reset their season's trajectory. Early Barrage Entering this crucial domestic fixture at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, the momentum heavily favoured the visitors. Sanfrecce Hiroshima were dragging the weight...

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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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Kyoto Sanga steal all 3 points at Edion Peace Wing! A 90th-minute Trevisan winner caps a stunning turnaround to leave Sanfrecce stunned. Pure late-game chaos! #J1League #KyotoSanga #Sanfrecce

A 90th-Minute Stunner Steals the Show in Hiroshima A breathless encounter defined by a controversial VAR decision and a ruthless late turnaround that keeps Kyoto Sanga flying high near the top of the table. The Opening Salvo Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima turned into a shooting gallery early on as the...

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A breathless finale at Yodoko Sakura Stadium! Sanfrecce Hiroshima snatch a 2-1 win over Cerezo Osaka with two 90th-minute goals turning the match on its head. Pure drama. #J1League #Sanfrecce

90th-Minute Mayhem Hands Sanfrecce the Points A pedestrian tactical battle exploded into a breathless finale, proving exactly why this league demands your attention until the very end. Tactical Trenches Cerezo Osaka edged possession early on, dictating the tempo at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. However, their 52% share of the ball rarely...

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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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Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima witnessed extreme tension! Fagiano Okayama dug deep with 10 men to force a 1-1 draw, but Sanfrecce Hiroshima held their nerve to win 5-4 on penalties. A vital psychological boost to halt their losing slide. #SanfrecceHiroshima #FagianoOkayama #J1League

Penalty Drama Settles Tense Clash A match of stark contrasts saw relentless home possession met by defiant away defending, ultimately requiring a penalty shootout to separate two desperate sides. Early Shockwaves The crowd at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima was stunned into silence early on. Despite Sanfrecce Hiroshima expectedly dominating possession...

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Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

AFC Champions League 3rd Place

Form

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Record

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

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)

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League Standings

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

Pos	Team	P	Pts	GF	GA	GD	Form
1	Al-Hilal Saudi FC	8	22	17	6	+11	DAl-Hilal Saudi FC 3 - 3 (PEN 2-4) Al Sadd (13-04-2026)WAl-Hilal Saudi FC 2 - 1 Al Wahda FC (16-02-2026)DShabab Al Ahli Dubai 0 - 0 Al-Hilal Saudi FC (09-02-2026)WSharjah FC 0 - 1 Al-Hilal Saudi FC (22-12-2025)WAl-Hilal Saudi FC 4 - 0 Al Shorta (25-11-2025)
2	Al-Ahli Jeddah	8	17	21	9	+12	WAl-Ahli Jeddah 1 - 0 (AET) Machida Zelvia (25-04-2026)WVissel Kobe 1 - 2 Al-Ahli Jeddah (20-04-2026)WAl-Ahli Jeddah 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (17-04-2026)WAl-Ahli Jeddah 1 - 0 (AET) Al-Duhail SC (13-04-2026)WAl-Ahli Jeddah 4 - 3 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (16-02-2026)
3	Tractor Sazi	8	17	12	4	+8	LTractor Sazi 0 - 3 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (14-04-2026)WAl-Gharafa 0 - 2 Tractor Sazi (17-02-2026)LTractor Sazi 0 - 2 Al Sadd (10-02-2026)WTractor Sazi 2 - 1 Al-Duhail SC (22-12-2025)WNasaf 0 - 1 Tractor Sazi (24-11-2025)
4	Al-Ittihad FC	8	15	22	9	+13	LMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Al-Ittihad FC (17-04-2026)WAl-Ittihad FC 1 - 0 (AET) Al Wahda FC (14-04-2026)WAl Sadd 1 - 4 Al-Ittihad FC (17-02-2026)WAl-Ittihad FC 7 - 0 Al-Gharafa (10-02-2026)WAl-Ittihad FC 1 - 0 Nasaf (23-12-2025)
5	Al Wahda FC	8	14	11	7	+4	LAl-Ittihad FC 1 - 0 (AET) Al Wahda FC (14-04-2026)LAl-Hilal Saudi FC 2 - 1 Al Wahda FC (16-02-2026)DAl Wahda FC 0 - 0 Al-Ahli Jeddah (09-02-2026)LAl-Gharafa 1 - 0 Al Wahda FC (22-12-2025)WAl Wahda FC 3 - 1 Al Sadd (25-11-2025)
6	Shabab Al Ahli Dubai	8	11	14	14	0	LMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (21-04-2026)WBuriram United 2 - 3 (AET) Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (18-04-2026)WTractor Sazi 0 - 3 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (14-04-2026)LAl-Ahli Jeddah 4 - 3 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (16-02-2026)DShabab Al Ahli Dubai 0 - 0 Al-Hilal Saudi FC (09-02-2026)
7	Al-Duhail SC	8	8	16	16	0	LAl-Ahli Jeddah 1 - 0 (AET) Al-Duhail SC (13-04-2026)LAl Shorta 3 - 2 Al-Duhail SC (16-02-2026)DAl-Duhail SC 1 - 1 Sharjah FC (09-02-2026)LTractor Sazi 2 - 1 Al-Duhail SC (22-12-2025)WAl-Duhail SC 4 - 2 Al-Ittihad FC (24-11-2025)
8	Al Sadd	8	8	12	16	-4	DAl Sadd 3 - 3 (PEN 4-5) Vissel Kobe (16-04-2026)DAl-Hilal Saudi FC 3 - 3 (PEN 2-4) Al Sadd (13-04-2026)LAl Sadd 1 - 4 Al-Ittihad FC (17-02-2026)WTractor Sazi 0 - 2 Al Sadd (10-02-2026)WAl Sadd 4 - 2 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (23-12-2025)
9	Sharjah FC	8	8	8	16	-8	LSharjah FC 1 - 2 Nasaf (16-02-2026)DAl-Duhail SC 1 - 1 Sharjah FC (09-02-2026)LSharjah FC 0 - 1 Al-Hilal Saudi FC (22-12-2025)WAl-Ahli Jeddah 0 - 1 Sharjah FC (24-11-2025)LAl-Ittihad FC 3 - 0 Sharjah FC (04-11-2025)
10	Al-Gharafa	8	6	7	21	-14	LAl-Gharafa 0 - 2 Tractor Sazi (17-02-2026)LAl-Ittihad FC 7 - 0 Al-Gharafa (10-02-2026)WAl-Gharafa 1 - 0 Al Wahda FC (22-12-2025)LShabab Al Ahli Dubai 2 - 0 Al-Gharafa (24-11-2025)LAl-Gharafa 1 - 2 Al-Hilal Saudi FC (03-11-2025)
11	Al Shorta	8	5	6	20	-14	WAl Shorta 3 - 2 Al-Duhail SC (16-02-2026)DNasaf 1 - 1 Al Shorta (09-02-2026)LAl Shorta 0 - 5 Al-Ahli Jeddah (22-12-2025)LAl-Hilal Saudi FC 4 - 0 Al Shorta (25-11-2025)LTractor Sazi 1 - 0 Al Shorta (03-11-2025)
12	Nasaf	8	4	9	17	-8	WSharjah FC 1 - 2 Nasaf (16-02-2026)DNasaf 1 - 1 Al Shorta (09-02-2026)LAl-Ittihad FC 1 - 0 Nasaf (23-12-2025)LNasaf 0 - 1 Tractor Sazi (24-11-2025)LNasaf 1 - 2 Al Wahda FC (03-11-2025)

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Match History

Recent results and upcoming fixtures with scores and standings

Date	Opponent	Result	Competition	FutMetrix	H/A
Apr 29, 2026	Avispa Fukuoka	D 2-2 (PEN 3-4)	J1 League	42	A
Apr 25, 2026	Cerezo Osaka	W 2-1	J1 League	68	H
Apr 18, 2026	V-varen Nagasaki	W 2-0	J1 League	40	H
Apr 11, 2026	Shimizu S-pulse	D 1-1 (PEN 5-4)	J1 League	89	H
Apr 05, 2026	Avispa Fukuoka	L 0-1	J1 League	30	H
Mar 27, 2026	Vissel Kobe	L 1-2	J1 League	75	A
Mar 22, 2026	Shimizu S-pulse	L 1-3	J1 League	50	A
Mar 18, 2026	Nagoya Grampus	L 1-2	J1 League	50	A
Mar 14, 2026	Gamba Osaka	W 2-0	J1 League	44	H
Mar 11, 2026	Johor Darul Takzim FC	W 1-0	AFC Champions League Elite	64	H
Mar 04, 2026	Johor Darul Takzim FC	L 1-3	AFC Champions League Elite	90	A
Feb 27, 2026	Kyoto Sanga	L 1-2	J1 League	75	H
Feb 22, 2026	Cerezo Osaka	W 2-1	J1 League	60	A
Feb 17, 2026	FC Seoul	D 2-2	AFC Champions League Elite	73	A
Feb 14, 2026	Fagiano Okayama	D 1-1 (PEN 5-4)	J1 League	45	H
Feb 10, 2026	Johor Darul Takzim FC	W 2-1	AFC Champions League Elite	32	H
Feb 06, 2026	V-varen Nagasaki	W 3-1	J1 League	38	A
Dec 10, 2025	Shanghai Shenhua	W 1-0	AFC Champions League Elite	15	H
Nov 25, 2025	Chengdu Better City	D 1-1	AFC Champions League Elite	18	A
Nov 04, 2025	Gangwon FC	W 1-0	AFC Champions League Elite	13	H

Date	Opponent	Pos	Form	Venue	Competition	FutMetrix
May 02, 2026	Fagiano Okayama	10	WLLLL	City Light Stadium	J1 League	62
May 06, 2026	Vissel Kobe	1	LWWWW	Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima	J1 League	70
May 10, 2026	Gamba Osaka	3	WLWLW	Panasonic Stadium Suita	J1 League	66
May 17, 2026	Kyoto Sanga	6	LWLWW	Sanga Stadium by Kyocera	J1 League	70
May 23, 2026	Nagoya Grampus	2	WWLWL	Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima	J1 League	66