FinishedJ1 League
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIR | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| NAG | 1 | 1 | 2 |
May 23, 2026 · 17:00Sanfrecce Hiroshima Stadium
Match report
Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat Nagoya Grampus 4–2 at Sanfrecce Hiroshima Stadium in J1 League. R. Izumi opened the scoring in the 12th minute. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have 5 wins in their last 5, while Nagoya Grampus have 1 win in their last 5.
Match events
1H
12'
⚽R. Izumi
⚽Y. Chajimaassist H. Araki
24'
S. Higashi
24'
41'
S. Inagaki
2H
⚽S. Higashi
47'
T. Arslan
58'
⚽Y. Chajimaassist S. Nakano
62'
⇄I. Ouchi↓ S. Higashi
62'
62'
⇄A. Pisano↓ R. Izumi
⇄Y. Tanaka↓ Y. Chajima
71'
71'
⇄D. Schmidt↓ S. Inagaki
73'
⚽S. Inagakiassist Harumu Kubo
⚽S. Higashi
85'
Momentum
HIR
⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽
NAG
Match info
TournamentJ1 League · Japan · Tier 1
Kick-offMay 23, 2026 · 17:00
VenueSanfrecce Hiroshima Stadium
Attendance34,751 / 39,046 (89%)
RefereeM. Oliver (Eng)
FIFA ranking
#3·
#10
#3·#10Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
59Ball possession %41
3.1Expected goals (xG)1.9
14Total shots13
8Shots on target6
4Shots off target5
4Blocked shots2
9Corner kicks7
2Offsides4
9Fouls13
2Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
4Goalkeeper saves4
525Passes495
80Pass accuracy %76
16Tackles17
Player of the match
N. Arai7.9Lineups
HIR 4-3-37.06Formation7.454-3-3 NAG
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 |
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