Match report
Kashima beat Vissel Kobe 2–1 at Kashima Stadium in J1 League. K. Hamasaki opened the scoring in the 7th minute. Kashima have 3 wins in their last 5, while Vissel Kobe have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
7'
⚽K. Hamasakiassist K. Hamasaki
⚽Y. Funabashi
19'
Y. Funabashi
28'
2H
K. Anzai
60'
77'
S. Gonda
⚽K. Chinenassist K. Chinen
80'
⇄Y. Kajikawa↓ Y. Funabashi
80'
80'
⇄D. Maekawa↓ M. Hidaka
⇄T. Yamada↓ K. Chinen
89'
89'
⇄R. Ubong↓ K. Hamasaki
Momentum
KAS
⚽⚽⚽
KOB
Match info
TournamentJ1 League · Japan · Tier 1
Kick-offMay 18, 2026 · 19:00
VenueKashima Stadium
Attendance46,473 / 64,546 (72%)
RefereeF. Brych (Ger)
FIFA ranking
#3·
#10
#3·#10Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
57Ball possession %43
2Expected goals (xG)1
14Total shots9
6Shots on target4
6Shots off target3
2Blocked shots3
7Corner kicks5
2Offsides3
11Fouls11
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
3Goalkeeper saves4
555Passes477
79Pass accuracy %78
14Tackles18
Player of the match
Kim Tae-Hyeon7.9Lineups
KAS 4-3-37.15Formation7.344-3-3 KOB
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
2026Kashima2-1Vissel KobeChampions League
2024Kashima0-2Vissel KobeDomestic Cup
2023Vissel Kobe3-2KashimaJ1 League
2022Kashima1-0Vissel Kobe