FinishedJ1 League
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| KAS | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Mar 18, 2026 · 17:00JEF United Chiba Stadium
Match report
JEF United Chiba beat Kashima 2–1 at JEF United Chiba Stadium in J1 League. K. Chinen opened the scoring in the 13th minute. JEF United Chiba have 3 wins in their last 5, while Kashima have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
13'
⚽K. Chinenassist T. Hayakawa
T. Kawano
24'
⚽M. Himeno
25'
41'
K. Chida
2H
M. Hidaka
58'
⇄T. Wakahara↓ Dudu
67'
67'
⇄T. Yamada↓ K. Chinen
⚽Duduassist J. Suarez
86'
⇄R. Suzuki↓ M. Himeno
86'
86'
⇄Y. Kajikawa↓ Y. Funabashi
Momentum
CHI
⚽⚽⚽
KAS
Match info
TournamentJ1 League · Japan · Tier 1
Kick-offMar 18, 2026 · 17:00
VenueJEF United Chiba Stadium
Attendance48,760 / 66,795 (73%)
RefereeS. Marciniak (Pol)
FIFA ranking
#3·
#10
#3·#10Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
55Ball possession %45
1.8Expected goals (xG)1.3
14Total shots11
7Shots on target4
5Shots off target5
4Blocked shots1
8Corner kicks5
3Offsides3
10Fouls13
1Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
3Goalkeeper saves5
525Passes519
79Pass accuracy %77
16Tackles16
Player of the match
R. Kuboniwa7.8Lineups
CHI 4-3-37.09Formation7.064-3-3 KAS
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima | 18 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 31:11 | +20 | 45 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  FC Tokyo | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 32:18 | +14 | 37 | WWWWL |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 28:22 | +6 | 37 | WWWWL |
| 4 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 26:28 | -2 | 28 | WLWLL |
| 5 |  Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 22:26 | -4 | 28 | WLWWL |
| 6 |  Urawa | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 25:22 | +3 | 25 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 28:31 | -3 | 20 | LLWLW |
| 8 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 22:24 | -2 | 20 | LWLLW |
| 9 |  Mito Hollyhock | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 23:39 | -16 | 18 | LWLWL |
| 10 | JEF United Chiba | 18 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 18:34 | -16 | 12 | LLLLL |
| 1 |  Vissel Kobe | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 29:25 | +4 | 35 | LWLWW |
| 2 |  Cerezo Osaka | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 30:21 | +9 | 31 | LWLWW |
| 3 |  Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 33:31 | +2 | 31 | WLWWL |
| 4 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 31:23 | +8 | 30 | LWWLW |
| 5 |  Gamba Osaka | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 31:25 | +6 | 28 | WLWLW |
| 6 |  Fagiano Okayama | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 26:29 | -3 | 26 | WLWWL |
| 7 |  Shimizu S-pulse | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 23:25 | -2 | 24 | WWLWL |
| 8 |  Kyoto Sanga | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 22:28 | -6 | 23 | LWLLW |
| 9 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 21:29 | -8 | 21 | LWLLW |
| 10 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 21:31 | -10 | 21 | WLLWL |
European qualification Relegation
J1 League
2026JEF United Chiba2-1KashimaChampions League
2024JEF United Chiba0-2KashimaDomestic Cup
2023Kashima3-2JEF United ChibaJ1 League
2022JEF United Chiba1-0Kashima