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Shimizu S-pulse

SHI

日本語

Form: LLWLL

Squad Size 33

City Shizuoka

Stadium IAI Stadium Nihondaira

Founded 1991

Sitting 7th with 24 points, Shimizu S-pulse have achieved safety without threatening glory, struggling badly. The data shows a team that knows its level, operating within comfortable constraints. Progress demands discomfort. The squad features Matheus Bueno (INTERCEPTOR), Oh Se-Hun (GOLD BOOT), and T. Umeda (SHOT STOPPER).

Match Coverage

Shimizu S-pulse results, scores, and our take on recent matches

Date

Match

Score

League

Coverage

Gamba Osaka steal a 2-1 win at IAI Stadium Nihondaira! A late own goal settled it, but the fine margins show just how unforgiving this J1 League scrap has become. #J1 #GambaOsaka #Football

Gamba Osaka Complete Stunner at IAI Stadium Nihondaira This fiery J1 League six-pointer proved that momentum is everything, as an inspired double-substitution narrative ended with Gamba Osaka snatching a vital away win. Opening Act The Stakes were unmistakably high from the first whistle as seventh hosted sixth in a true...

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An early strike from Shirai and a clinical late finish sealed a crucial 2-0 victory for Fagiano Okayama against Shimizu S-pulse at City Light Stadium. Ruthless efficiency! #J1League #Fagiano

Clinical Okayama Punish Profligate Shimizu In a classic display of counter-attacking efficiency, Fagiano Okayama surrendered possession but ruthlessly punished Shimizu S-pulse to secure a vital victory. The Early Shockwave With early season Stakes running high, Fagiano Okayama needed just 11 minutes to ignite City Light Stadium. A sharp sequence saw...

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Shootout madness at Nihondaira! Shimizu S-pulse edge Avispa Fukuoka from the spot after a tense 1-1 draw. Oh Se-Hun's quick equalizer paved the way for Uno's deciding kick. #JLeague #Spulse #Avispa

Spot-Kick Drama Seals Crucial Points at Nihondaira A grueling tactical battle at IAI Stadium Nihondaira culminated in absolute shootout theatre, as Shimizu S-pulse secured vital league momentum from the spot. Opening Act The early phases were defined by a rigid, uncompromising midfield struggle. Shimizu S-pulse controlled possession with 57 percent...

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90th-minute salvation at IAI Stadium Nihondaira! Matheus Bueno's penalty breaks the Cerezo wall before Shimizu S-pulse clinches a thrilling 5-3 shootout win. Pure drama! #J1League #Shimizu #Cerezo

Late Penalty Chaos Rocks Nihondaira Our verdict: A relentless offensive siege finally broke a goalkeeping masterclass, rewarding the hosts with a deeply dramatic shootout triumph. The Early Ambush The visitors silenced IAI Stadium Nihondaira early on. Cerezo Osaka absorbed the initial atmosphere and struck against the run of play in...

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Shimizu S-pulse turn the tie on its head after a crucial red card! Sanga Stadium witnesses an incredible comeback as numerical advantage pays off. What a total collapse. #J1League #Kyoto #Shimizu

Ten Men Crumble in Kyoto Comeback Drama A foolish first-half red card completely destroyed the hosts' early momentum and handed all three points to a relentless visiting side. Early Breakthrough Kyoto Sanga stepped onto the turf at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera with quiet confidence. Their recent run of form suggested...

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A stunning upset away from home! The hosts strike first with 10 men, but V-varen Nagasaki battle back with a relentless barrage of shots to flip the script. Total drama! #JLeague #Nagasaki #Upset

10-Man Shimizu Heartbreak as Nagasaki Force Away Upset A chaotic opening sending-off flipped the script, paving the way for a gritty underdog comeback at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. The Early Dismissal Disaster struck almost immediately at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, completely shredding any pre-match tactical blueprints the hosts had prepared. A straight...

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Nagoya Grampus deliver a masterclass in away efficiency! Two clinical strikes sink Shimizu S-pulse at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, cementing their top-three push. #J1League #NagoyaGrampus #ShimizuSpulse

Clinical Nagoya Punish Blunt Shimizu A masterclass in away-day efficiency saw Grampus expose their hosts' lack of cutting edge, securing a crucial three points in the upper-table mix. Opening Act Shimizu S-pulse edged possession in the early stages at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, attempting to dictate the tempo. Yet, their control...

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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 devastating first-half display stunned Peace Stadium! Oh Se-Hun's brace and Shimamoto's strike sealed a ruthless 3-0 away win for Shimizu S-Pulse. #J1League #ShimizuSPulse #OhSeHun

Shimizu Blitz Leaves Peace Stadium Stunned A ruthless first-half masterclass from the visitors dismantled the hosts before they even had a chance to settle into the contest. The Early Avalanche Any tactical plans drawn up in the V-varen Nagasaki dressing room were shredded within sixty seconds. Shimizu S-pulse struck with...

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A masterclass in game management at Noevir Stadium! Vissel Kobe tightened their grip on top spot, shutting out Shimizu in a gritty 2-0 win. Defense wins titles. #J1League #VisselKobe #JLeague

Clinical Champions Snuff Out Shimizu's Fire A masterclass in defensive resilience and taking your chances solidified Vissel Kobe's status as the absolute team to beat in the J1 League. Tactical Chess in Kobe The Noevir Stadium set the perfect stage for this high-table clash. As the league leaders, Vissel Kobe...

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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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Absolute chaos at Best Denki Stadium! An 85th-minute equalizer sent this to the spot, but Shimizu S-pulse survive the shootout 5-4. Football drama at its peak. #J1League #Avispa #ShimizuSpulse

Penalty Heartbreak Follows Late Equalizer Drama A gritty, low-chances affair exploded into life late on, proving that tactical discipline means nothing when the shootout lottery begins. The Opening Act The match at Best Denki Stadium kicked off with a palpable sense of caution, characterized by a modest Intensity that saw...

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A 1-1 draw on paper, but a tactical war on the pitch. Shimizu S-pulse survive the ultimate spot-kick lottery, pushing them higher while Okayama are left to wonder what if. #J1League #Shimizu #Okayama

Goalkeeping Masterclass Ends in Spot-Kick Heartbreak Our verdict is that despite a frustrating 1-1 draw in regular time, the goalkeeping heroics and ensuing penalty shootout provided the exact injection of drama this clash desperately needed. Early Attrition A barrage of early attempts set a relentless tempo at IAI Stadium Nihondaira,...

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A relentless 30-shot barrage couldn't break the deadlock at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. Togo Umeda's superhuman 8 saves forced a shootout, but Cerezo Osaka held their nerve to win 4-2 on penalties. #JLeague #CerezoOsaka #SPulse

Umeda's Wall Falls Just Short in Penalty Drama A relentless attacking barrage met an immovable object in goal, culminating in a tense penalty shootout that finally rewarded the hosts' overwhelming persistence. The Opening Salvo The fixture at Yodoko Sakura Stadium immediately tipped into a one-sided siege. Cerezo Osaka stepped onto...

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Gamba Osaka survive an absolute thriller! After blowing a 2-0 lead to a late Shimizu S-pulse surge, they hold their nerve to win 5-4 on penalties. A chaotic, unforgettable chapter in the league campaign! #GambaOsaka #J1League #FootballDrama

Panasonic Stadium Suita Stunned by Late Comeback and Shootout Drama A phenomenal collapse by the hosts was ultimately salvaged by shootout nerves, keeping their league momentum alive despite throwing away a commanding lead. Early Dominance Gamba Osaka seized control of this top-of-the-table clash from the outset, pushing the tempo and...

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Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

J1 League 7th Place

Form

LLWLLWWWLW

Record

P17

Pts24

Win%47%

Goals

Scored22

Conceded23

Diff -1

Avg/G1.3

Conc/G1.4

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets2

Failed to Score5

Pens Scored3

Pens Missed0

Best Streaks

3 Win Streak

3 Loss Streak

League Standings

Full J1 League table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos	Team	P	Pts	GF	GA	GD	Form
1	Kashima	18	45	31	11	+20	WKashima 1 - 0 FC Tokyo (23-05-2026)WJEF United Chiba 0 - 2 Kashima (17-05-2026)DYokohama F. Marinos 1 - 1 (PEN 4-5) Kashima (10-05-2026)WKashima 3 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (06-05-2026)DKashima 1 - 1 (PEN 4-2) Machida Zelvia (03-05-2026)
2	FC Tokyo	18	37	32	18	+14	LKashima 1 - 0 FC Tokyo (23-05-2026)DUrawa 0 - 0 (PEN 9-10) FC Tokyo (16-05-2026)WFC Tokyo 2 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (10-05-2026)LFC Tokyo 0 - 3 JEF United Chiba (06-05-2026)WFC Tokyo 2 - 0 Kawasaki Frontale (02-05-2026)
3	Machida Zelvia	18	37	28	22	+6	WMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Urawa (22-05-2026)DKawasaki Frontale 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) Machida Zelvia (17-05-2026)DMachida Zelvia 0 - 0 (PEN 4-2) Tokyo Verdy (13-05-2026)WJEF United Chiba 0 - 2 Machida Zelvia (10-05-2026)WMachida Zelvia 2 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos (06-05-2026)
4	Kawasaki Frontale	18	28	26	28	-2	WMito Hollyhock 1 - 3 Kawasaki Frontale (24-05-2026)DKawasaki Frontale 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) Machida Zelvia (17-05-2026)LKashiwa Reysol 1 - 0 Kawasaki Frontale (10-05-2026)WKawasaki Frontale 1 - 0 Tokyo Verdy (06-05-2026)LFC Tokyo 2 - 0 Kawasaki Frontale (02-05-2026)
5	Tokyo Verdy	18	28	22	26	-4	LTokyo Verdy 0 - 6 Yokohama F. Marinos (24-05-2026)WMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (16-05-2026)DMachida Zelvia 0 - 0 (PEN 4-2) Tokyo Verdy (13-05-2026)LFC Tokyo 2 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (10-05-2026)LKawasaki Frontale 1 - 0 Tokyo Verdy (06-05-2026)
6	Urawa	18	25	25	22	+3	LMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Urawa (22-05-2026)DUrawa 0 - 0 (PEN 9-10) FC Tokyo (16-05-2026)WMito Hollyhock 1 - 4 Urawa (09-05-2026)WKashiwa Reysol 0 - 1 Urawa (06-05-2026)WUrawa 2 - 0 JEF United Chiba (02-05-2026)
7	Yokohama F. Marinos	18	20	28	31	-3	WTokyo Verdy 0 - 6 Yokohama F. Marinos (24-05-2026)LYokohama F. Marinos 0 - 1 Kashiwa Reysol (16-05-2026)DYokohama F. Marinos 1 - 1 (PEN 4-5) Kashima (10-05-2026)LMachida Zelvia 2 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos (06-05-2026)DYokohama F. Marinos 1 - 1 (PEN 1-3) Mito Hollyhock (02-05-2026)
8	Kashiwa Reysol	18	20	22	24	-2	WKashiwa Reysol 4 - 2 JEF United Chiba (23-05-2026)WYokohama F. Marinos 0 - 1 Kashiwa Reysol (16-05-2026)WKashiwa Reysol 1 - 0 Kawasaki Frontale (10-05-2026)LKashiwa Reysol 0 - 1 Urawa (06-05-2026)LTokyo Verdy 1 - 0 Kashiwa Reysol (03-05-2026)
9	Mito Hollyhock	18	18	23	39	-16	LMito Hollyhock 1 - 3 Kawasaki Frontale (24-05-2026)LMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (16-05-2026)LMito Hollyhock 1 - 4 Urawa (09-05-2026)LKashima 3 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (06-05-2026)DYokohama F. Marinos 1 - 1 (PEN 1-3) Mito Hollyhock (02-05-2026)
10	JEF United Chiba	18	12	18	34	-16	LKashiwa Reysol 4 - 2 JEF United Chiba (23-05-2026)LJEF United Chiba 0 - 2 Kashima (17-05-2026)LJEF United Chiba 0 - 2 Machida Zelvia (10-05-2026)WFC Tokyo 0 - 3 JEF United Chiba (06-05-2026)LUrawa 2 - 0 JEF United Chiba (02-05-2026)

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League Standings

Full J1 League table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos	Team	P	Pts	GF	GA	GD	Form
1	Vissel Kobe	18	35	29	25	+4	WAvispa Fukuoka 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (23-05-2026)DV-varen Nagasaki 2 - 2 (PEN 3-2) Vissel Kobe (17-05-2026)WVissel Kobe 1 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (13-05-2026)LVissel Kobe 0 - 3 Fagiano Okayama (10-05-2026)DSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 1 (PEN 4-5) Vissel Kobe (06-05-2026)
2	Cerezo Osaka	18	31	30	21	+9	WFagiano Okayama 2 - 3 Cerezo Osaka (24-05-2026)WCerezo Osaka 6 - 1 Nagoya Grampus (17-05-2026)WCerezo Osaka 3 - 2 V-varen Nagasaki (09-05-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 (PEN 5-3) Cerezo Osaka (06-05-2026)DCerezo Osaka 1 - 1 (PEN 4-3) Avispa Fukuoka (03-05-2026)
3	Nagoya Grampus	18	31	33	31	+2	LSanfrecce Hiroshima 4 - 2 Nagoya Grampus (23-05-2026)LCerezo Osaka 6 - 1 Nagoya Grampus (17-05-2026)WNagoya Grampus 3 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (10-05-2026)WNagoya Grampus 2 - 1 Gamba Osaka (06-05-2026)WV-varen Nagasaki 1 - 2 Nagoya Grampus (03-05-2026)
4	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	18	30	31	23	+8	WSanfrecce Hiroshima 4 - 2 Nagoya Grampus (23-05-2026)WKyoto Sanga 0 - 4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (17-05-2026)WGamba Osaka 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (10-05-2026)DSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 1 (PEN 4-5) Vissel Kobe (06-05-2026)LFagiano Okayama 1 - 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (02-05-2026)
5	Fagiano Okayama	18	26	26	29	-3	LFagiano Okayama 2 - 3 Cerezo Osaka (24-05-2026)WFagiano Okayama 2 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse (17-05-2026)WVissel Kobe 0 - 3 Fagiano Okayama (10-05-2026)LV-varen Nagasaki 2 - 1 Fagiano Okayama (06-05-2026)WFagiano Okayama 1 - 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (02-05-2026)
6	Gamba Osaka	17	25	29	24	+5	WShimizu S-pulse 1 - 2 Gamba Osaka (24-05-2026)LGamba Osaka 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (10-05-2026)LNagoya Grampus 2 - 1 Gamba Osaka (06-05-2026)WGamba Osaka 5 - 0 Vissel Kobe (02-05-2026)DKyoto Sanga 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) Gamba Osaka (29-04-2026)
7	Shimizu S-pulse	17	24	22	23	-1	LShimizu S-pulse 1 - 2 Gamba Osaka (24-05-2026)LFagiano Okayama 2 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse (17-05-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 (PEN 4-3) Avispa Fukuoka (10-05-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 (PEN 5-3) Cerezo Osaka (06-05-2026)WKyoto Sanga 1 - 2 Shimizu S-pulse (02-05-2026)
8	Kyoto Sanga	18	23	22	28	-6	WKyoto Sanga 1 - 0 V-varen Nagasaki (23-05-2026)LKyoto Sanga 0 - 4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (17-05-2026)LVissel Kobe 1 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (13-05-2026)LNagoya Grampus 3 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (10-05-2026)DAvispa Fukuoka 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) Kyoto Sanga (06-05-2026)
9	V-varen Nagasaki	18	21	21	29	-8	LKyoto Sanga 1 - 0 V-varen Nagasaki (23-05-2026)DV-varen Nagasaki 2 - 2 (PEN 3-2) Vissel Kobe (17-05-2026)LCerezo Osaka 3 - 2 V-varen Nagasaki (09-05-2026)WV-varen Nagasaki 2 - 1 Fagiano Okayama (06-05-2026)LV-varen Nagasaki 1 - 2 Nagoya Grampus (03-05-2026)
10	Avispa Fukuoka	18	21	21	31	-10	LAvispa Fukuoka 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (23-05-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 (PEN 4-3) Avispa Fukuoka (10-05-2026)DAvispa Fukuoka 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) Kyoto Sanga (06-05-2026)DCerezo Osaka 1 - 1 (PEN 4-3) Avispa Fukuoka (03-05-2026)DAvispa Fukuoka 2 - 2 (PEN 4-3) Sanfrecce Hiroshima (29-04-2026)

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Match History

Recent results and upcoming fixtures with scores and standings

Date	Opponent	Result	Competition	FutMetrix	H/A
May 24, 2026	Gamba Osaka	L 1-2	J1 League	70	H
May 17, 2026	Fagiano Okayama	L 0-2	J1 League	29	A
May 10, 2026	Avispa Fukuoka	D 1-1 (PEN 4-3)	J1 League	79	H
May 06, 2026	Cerezo Osaka	D 1-1 (PEN 5-3)	J1 League	48	H
May 02, 2026	Kyoto Sanga	W 2-1	J1 League	68	A
Apr 29, 2026	V-varen Nagasaki	L 1-2	J1 League	54	H
Apr 25, 2026	Nagoya Grampus	L 0-2	J1 League	24	H
Apr 11, 2026	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	D 1-1 (PEN 4-5)	J1 League	89	A
Apr 05, 2026	V-varen Nagasaki	W 3-0	J1 League	41	A
Apr 01, 2026	Vissel Kobe	L 0-2	J1 League	23	A
Mar 22, 2026	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	W 3-1	J1 League	50	H
Mar 18, 2026	Avispa Fukuoka	D 1-1 (PEN 5-4)	J1 League	39	A
Mar 14, 2026	Fagiano Okayama	D 1-1 (PEN 4-2)	J1 League	35	H
Mar 07, 2026	Cerezo Osaka	D 0-0 (PEN 2-4)	J1 League	22	A
Feb 28, 2026	Gamba Osaka	D 2-2 (PEN 4-5)	J1 League	64	A
Feb 21, 2026	Vissel Kobe	W 1-0	J1 League	50	H
Feb 14, 2026	Kyoto Sanga	D 1-1 (PEN 1-3)	J1 League	49	H
Feb 08, 2026	Nagoya Grampus	L 0-1	J1 League	28	A