J1 League · 2026
Kashima
FC Tokyo
Full time
Match recap
Kashima Antlers edged out FC Tokyo 1-0 in a hard-fought J1 League encounter. The decisive goal came early in the first half, putting Kashima in the driver's seat. FC Tokyo responded well to going behind, enjoying periods of sustained possession and creating several half-chances as they pushed for an equaliser. The second half saw the momentum fluctuate, with Kashima absorbing pressure and looking dangerous on the counter, while Tokyo continued to probe. Despite their efforts, FC Tokyo couldn't breach Kashima's resolute defence. This narrow victory provides Kashima with a valuable three points, boosting their league position, while FC Tokyo will be left to rue missed opportunities in a game where they showed promise but lacked the cutting edge.
Markets (closing odds)
Events
- 39'Card — Sei Muroya (Yellow Card)
- 62'subst — Leo Ceara (Substitution 1)
- 62'subst — A. Cavric (Substitution 2)
- 66'subst — K. Hashimoto (Substitution 1)
- 74'subst — G. Shibasaki (Substitution 3)
- 74'subst — R. Araki (Substitution 4)
- 76'subst — R. Sato (Substitution 2)
- 76'subst — K. Endo (Substitution 3)
- 79'Goal — S. Morooka (Normal Goal)
- 84'subst — Marcelo Ryan (Substitution 4)
- 84'subst — K. Sato (Substitution 5)
- 87'subst — K. Anzai (Substitution 5)
- 89'Card — Yuma Suzuki (Yellow Card)
Match statistics
Lineups
Kashima4-4-2- Y. KajikawaG
- K. NonoD
- N. UedaD
- I. SekigawaD
- K. AnzaiD
- A. CavricM
- G. ShibasakiM
- K. MisaoM
- R. ArakiM
- Y. SuzukiF
- Leo CearaF
FC Tokyo4-4-2- H. TanakaG
- S. MuroyaD
- A. ScholzD
- H. InamuraD
- K. HashimotoD
- K. SatoM
- K. HashimotoM
- K. TokiwaM
- K. EndoM
- Marcelo RyanF
- R. SatoF
Form
Head to head
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- Mito Hollyhock vs V-varen Nagasaki06 Jun
- Machida Zelvia vs Nagoya Grampus06 Jun
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Standings — J1 League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima | 16 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 28:11 | 39 |
| 1 |  Nagoya Grampus | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 30:21 | 31 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 31:17 | 35 |
| 2 |  Vissel Kobe | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 26:22 | 31 |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 26:20 | 33 |
| 3 |  Gamba Osaka | 17 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 29:24 | 25 |
| 4 |  Tokyo Verdy | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 21:20 | 25 |
| 4 |  Cerezo Osaka | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 21:18 | 25 |
| 5 |  Sanfrecce Hirosh | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 23:21 | 24 |
| 5 |  Urawa | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 25:20 | 24 |
| 6 |  Shimizu S-pulse | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 22:21 | 24 |
| 6 |  Kawasaki Frontal | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 21:26 | 23 |
| 7 |  Fagiano Okayama | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 22:26 | 23 |
| 7 |  Mito Hollyhock | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 22:35 | 18 |
| 8 |  Yokohama F. Mari | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 22:30 | 17 |
| 8 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 17 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 21:30 | 21 |
| 9 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 17:22 | 14 |
| 9 |  Kyoto Sanga | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 21:24 | 20 |
| 10 |  JEF United Chiba | 16 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 16:28 | 12 |
| 10 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 18:26 | 19 |