Match report
Cerezo Osaka beat FC Tokyo 2–1 at Cerezo Osaka Stadium in J1 League. S. Kagawa opened the scoring in the 25th minute. Cerezo Osaka have 3 wins in their last 5, while FC Tokyo have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
⚽S. Kagawaassist S. Hatanaka
25'
36'
⚽K. Koizumiassist K. Hashimoto
N. Ishiwatari
41'
2H
⚽N. Ishiwatari
48'
58'
K. Higashi
Dion-Johan Cools
59'
⇄Kosuke Nakamura↓ N. Ishiwatari
62'
62'
⇄M. Kobayashi↓ T. Ko
⇄Kim Jin-Hyeon↓ S. Kagawa
81'
81'
⇄Kim Seung-Gyu↓ K. Koizumi
Momentum
CO
⚽⚽⚽
FT
Match info
TournamentJ1 League · Japan · Tier 1
Kick-offApr 3, 2026 · 20:00
VenueCerezo Osaka Stadium
Attendance66,314 / 68,365 (97%)
RefereeS. Guida (Ita)
FIFA ranking
#14·
#3
#14·#3Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
56Ball possession %44
1.9Expected goals (xG)1.4
15Total shots9
7Shots on target3
6Shots off target4
3Blocked shots2
8Corner kicks4
3Offsides2
11Fouls12
2Yellow cards4
1Red cards0
2Goalkeeper saves5
540Passes468
78Pass accuracy %78
15Tackles17
Player of the match
E. Chimeziekai7.8Lineups
CO 4-3-37.14Formation6.764-3-3 FT
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
2026FC Tokyo2-1Cerezo OsakaChampions League
2024FC Tokyo0-2Cerezo OsakaDomestic Cup
2023Cerezo Osaka3-2FC TokyoJ1 League
2022FC Tokyo1-0Cerezo Osaka