FinishedJ1 League
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIT | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MZ | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Mar 2, 2026 · 17:00Mito Hollyhock Stadium
Match report
Mito Hollyhock beat Machida Zelvia 2–1 at Mito Hollyhock Stadium in J1 League. C. Kato opened the scoring in the 18th minute. Mito Hollyhock have 3 wins in their last 5, while Machida Zelvia have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
⚽C. Katoassist S. Inoue
18'
29'
⚽N. Laviassist Kim Min-Tae
⚽K. Kawakami
41'
2H
K. Kawakami
46'
⇄S. Matsubara↓ K. Kawakami
74'
74'
⇄T. Morita↓ H. Mae
⇄K. Nishikawa↓ C. Kato
83'
83'
⇄K. Tani↓ N. Lavi
Momentum
MIT
⚽⚽⚽
MZ
Match info
TournamentJ1 League · Japan · Tier 1
Kick-offMar 2, 2026 · 17:00
VenueMito Hollyhock Stadium
Attendance62,744 / 68,200 (92%)
RefereeM. Oliver (Eng)
FIFA ranking
#1·
#8
#1·#8Where 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
M. Fofana7.6Lineups
MIT 4-3-36.97Formation6.944-3-3 MZ
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
2026Mito Hollyhock2-1Machida ZelviaChampions League
2024Mito Hollyhock0-2Machida ZelviaDomestic Cup
2023Machida Zelvia3-2Mito HollyhockJ1 League
2022Mito Hollyhock1-0Machida Zelvia