FinishedJ1 League
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COS | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| SHI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
May 8, 2026 · 19:00Cerezo Osaka Stadium
Match report
Cerezo Osaka beat Shimizu S-pulse 2–1 at Cerezo Osaka Stadium in J1 League. S. Kagawa opened the scoring in the 15th minute. Cerezo Osaka have 3 wins in their last 5, while Shimizu S-pulse have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
⚽S. Kagawa
15'
2H
E. Chimeziekai
68'
⚽N. Ishiwatariassist N. Ishiwatari
76'
⇄Kim Jin-Hyeon↓ S. Kagawa
76'
76'
⇄Tomotaro Sasaki↓ K. Inoue
85'
Y. Oki
⇄Kosuke Nakamura↓ N. Ishiwatari
85'
85'
⇄T. Umeda↓ Ryota Hariu
87'
⚽Ryota Hariuassist Ryota Hariu
Momentum
COS
⚽⚽⚽
SHI
Match info
TournamentJ1 League · Japan · Tier 1
Kick-offMay 8, 2026 · 19:00
VenueCerezo Osaka Stadium
Attendance59,478 / 68,365 (87%)
RefereeF. Brych (Ger)
FIFA ranking
#11·
#18
#11·#18Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
53Ball possession %47
2.1Expected goals (xG)1.1
12Total shots11
5Shots on target5
5Shots off target4
3Blocked shots3
6Corner kicks6
1Offsides4
10Fouls12
3Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
4Goalkeeper saves3
495Passes501
80Pass accuracy %77
15Tackles18
Player of the match
S. Homma7.9Lineups
COS 4-3-36.78Formation7.104-3-3 SHI
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
2026Cerezo Osaka2-1Shimizu S-pulseChampions League
2024Cerezo Osaka0-2Shimizu S-pulseDomestic Cup
2023Shimizu S-pulse3-2Cerezo OsakaJ1 League
2022Cerezo Osaka1-0Shimizu S-pulse