Sanfrecce Hiroshima

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

Sanfrecce Hiroshima sit 3rd in AFC Champions League Elite with 15 points collected, building momentum. Recent matches show WDLWD across their last five fixtures. The data presents a team in contention, but title races reward consistency over flashes of brilliance. 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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Hiroshima advance! A 1-0 away win seals a 3-1 aggregate victory against Kawasaki Frontale. Issei Ouchi was a brick wall making 6 massive saves tonight. This squad is built for the big stage. #Sanfrecce #J1League #Frontale

Ouchi's Goalkeeping Clinic Secures Hiroshima's Progression at Todoroki Despite trailing in possession, Sanfrecce Hiroshima leaned on a defensive masterclass and a timely first-half strike to comfortably navigate this two-legged tie. Opening Act Heading into this crucial second leg at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium, Kawasaki Frontale faced an uphill battle after their...
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Sanfrecce hold a 2-1 first-leg lead after an explosive start. But Kawasaki's vital goal keeps this tie alive. Now they face a monumental second leg to avoid elimination. #J1League #Sanfrecce #Kawasaki

Early Blitz Gives Sanfrecce the Edge at Peace Wing An unrelenting first-half attacking display ensured the hosts took a narrow but deserved advantage into the crucial second leg. The Opening Salvo The hosts unleashed an absolute barrage right from the opening whistle. Sanfrecce Hiroshima turned the pitch into a relentless...
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Grampus dominated the ball, but Sanfrecce Hiroshima delivered a masterclass in ruthless efficiency. Four goals on five shots on target completely flips the script at the top of the table. The title race just blew wide open. #J1League #SanfrecceHiroshima #NagoyaGrampus

Clinical Hiroshima Shatter Grampus in Crucial Top-Table Clash In a massive title race six-pointer, the hosts proved that ruthless counter-attacking and sheer clinical edge will always trump sterile possession. Early Tension at Edion Peace Wing The stakes could not have been higher under the lights at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima,...
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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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Sanfrecce edge Gamba Osaka 1-0 away. The numbers pointed to a complete deadlock, but a single moment of tactical clarity off the bench decided it. A massive three points. #Sanfrecce #Gamba #J1League

Sanfrecce Snatch Points in Tactical Suita Deadlock In a match that promised fireworks but delivered a slow burn, Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s clinical execution from the bench proved the ultimate difference-maker. The Opening Stanza Panasonic Stadium Suita hosted a crucial clash between third-placed Gamba Osaka and Sanfrecce Hiroshima . The opening exchanges...
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Kobe won on penalties, but the real story lies in the 21 shots Hiroshima rained down before the shootout. A goalkeeping masterclass kept the league leaders alive. #J1League #VisselKobe #Sanfrecce

Leaders Vissel Kobe Survive Sanfrecce Shootout Drama Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima witnessed a gripping encounter where home dominance was ultimately undone by goalkeeping heroics and a nerve-shredding penalty finale. Early Dominance Undone Sanfrecce Hiroshima came out of the blocks with clear intent at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, controlling possession at...
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The scoreboard says one thing, but the pitch told another. A stunning late strike by Leo Gaucho flipped the script at City Light Stadium, proving possession doesn't equal points! #J1League #Fagiano

Late Heroics Flip the Script at City Light Stadium A grueling tactical stalemate rewarded Fagiano Okayama’s sheer persistence, snatching maximum points against a frustrated, possession-heavy Sanfrecce Hiroshima side. The Tactical Standoff The early exchanges at City Light Stadium set a clear and uncompromising pattern for the afternoon. Sanfrecce Hiroshima immediately...
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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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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 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 37 players