Fagiano Okayama FC vs Albirex Niigata, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Fagiano Okayama FC vs Albirex Niigata — J. League at City Light Stadium.
- Fagiano Okayama FC 13 games · 17 pts (2026/26)
- Albirex Niigata 16 games · 17 pts (2026/26)
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Kawasaki Frontale 36 88 2 Yokohama F.Marinos 36 75 3 Vissel Kobe 36 70 4 Nagoya Grampus 36 65 5 Kashima Antlers 36 63 6 Urawa Red Diamonds 36 62 7 Sagan Tosu FC 36 59 8 Avispa Fukuoka 36 52 9 FC Tokyo 36 49 10 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 36 46 11 Cerezo Osaka FC 36 45 12 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 36 45 13 Gamba Osaka 36 43 14 Kashiwa Reysol 36 41 15 Shonan Bellmare 36 36 16 Shimizu S-Pulse 36 36 17 Tokushima Vortis 36 33 18 Oita FC Trinita 36 29 19 Vegalta Sendai 36 27 20 Yokohama FC 36 27 -
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Fagiano Okayama FC to score. At the same time, Albirex Niigata does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fagiano Okayama FC that had 51 games and scored 38 goals.
- 10' Ataru Esaka puts Fagiano Okayama FC on the lead.
- 15' GOAL! Motoki Hasegawa scores on 15.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 25' It looks surprising Albirex Niigata does not make any changes. Taiki Arai has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Albirex Niigata is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 36' The referee calls foul for Michael Fitzgerald. He receives a card.
- 41' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 46' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 51' Albirex Niigata is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 58' Kazunari Ichimi puts Fagiano Okayama FC on the lead.
- 58' Another substitution for Albirex Niigata to replace Keisuke Kasai by Yoshiaki Takagi on 58 minute.
- 63' Daisuke Yoshimitsu needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 67' The whistle greets Kazunari Ichimi as he departs to be replaced by Lucao.
- 72' Fagiano Okayama FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 72.
- 77' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ryo Tabei suffering a number of foals already.
- 78' Time for substitution for Albirex Niigata. Yuji Hoshi is replaced by Ken Yamura.
- 79' Shusuke Ota has so much to prove this time. He replaces Danilo on 79 minute.
- 80' It is a substitution in Fagiano Okayama FC team. Ryo Tabei is replaced by Ryo Takeuchi on 80 minute.
- 85' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Albirex Niigata needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 89' The Fagiano Okayama FC manager makes a substitution. Yoshitake Suzuki departs to be replaced by Kota Kudo.
- 90' Fagiano Okayama FC player sees a card in front of him.
- Full Time. Fagiano Okayama FC beats Albirex Niigata
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Fagiano Okayama FC
Starting XI- 49
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43
Yoshitake Suzuki ↓ Kota Kudo 89'
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22
Kazunari Ichimi ↓ Lucao 67'
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8
Ataru Esaka ↓ Yuta Kamiya 80'
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- 39
- 50
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27
Takaya Kimura ↓ Hiroto Iwabuchi 67'
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14
Ryo Tabei ↓ Ryo Takeuchi 80'
Bench- 88
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7
Ryo Takeuchi ↑ 80'
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33
Yuta Kamiya ↑ 80'
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15
Kota Kudo ↑ 89'
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99
Lucao ↑ 67'
- 45
- 4
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19
Hiroto Iwabuchi ↑ 67'
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Albirex Niigata
Starting XI- 5
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19
Yuji Hoshi ↓ Ken Yamura 78'
- 2
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11
Danilo ↓ Shusuke Ota 79'
- 25
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31
Yuto Horigome ↓ Kento Hashimoto 58'
- 23
- 41
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30
Jin Okumura ↓ Yota Komi 58'
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46
Keisuke Kasai ↓ Yoshiaki Takagi 58'
- 22
Bench- 35
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42
Kento Hashimoto ↑ 58'
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28
Shusuke Ota ↑ 79'
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16
Yota Komi ↑ 58'
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33
Yoshiaki Takagi ↑ 58'
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- 8
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9
Ken Yamura ↑ 78'
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Coach Daisuke Kimori -
Fagiano Okayama FC Form