Emperor's cup 2026:The club's journey continues.

On October 7th, Okayama visited Chiba to face the division 1 rival, JEF United Chiba. This September, the club defeated the rival at Fukuda Denshi Arena for the first time in the club's history. At this Round 3, that was expected to be reproduced.


After the kickoff, the club aggressively kept attacking forward. However, they couldn't find the net even through they created several chances. After the break, the head coach, Kiyama sent fresh players such as Shirai, Na Sang-ho and Oberdan. In the 64th minute, Matsumoto smash the net with his superb strike. Later, the red-uniformed men successfully kept a clean sheet, securing their ticket to the next round.

Match Preview 9th Sec : VS Avispa Fukuoka at Best Denki Stadium on October 10

The rival club target to survive in the division 1 club therefore they signed with talented players.


Former Brazilian forward, Popo plays for Fukuoka. He has been ever-present this so far. Needless to say, he should be the one to watch out for. 

U-21 J League 4th Sec VS Nagoya Grampus on October 4

Okayama 2  Nagoya Grampus 2

This sec, young Okayama welcomed Grampus in Soja city, Okayama prefecture. An experienced goal keeper, Hamada was listed in the starting line-up. 


Ten minutes after the kickoff, young attacker, Suemune opened the score with his superb strike. Five minutes later, the team added a second with Grampus's own goal. In the 22nd minute, the rival  scored a goal. After the break, Okayama struggled to take control. In the 52nd minute, the game was equalized. Later, the red uniformed men were unable to make a clincher. The game ended in a tie.

J League Cup 26 - 27: Dramatic victory

On September 29th, the club visited Sapporo to face the division 2 club, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. This match, Tabei started the game. The product of the club's academy, Senda was on the bench. 


In the 11th minute, Moser showed a superb saving. In the 17th minute, Kamiya almost found the net. In the 36th minute, Kawano opened the score with his brilliant opener, assisted by Na Sang-ho. Two minutes later, Tabei was replaced by Takeuchi. After the break, in the 58th minute, the game was equalized. Afterwards, the club aggressively kept attacking forward, but struggled to make a clinch. During the added time, Suzuki decided the game with his fantastic strike, defeating the rival. 

U-21 J League 3rd Sec VS Vissel Kobe on September 20

Okayama 2  Vissel Kobe 4

This is the second match for U-21 team since they had  no match at 2nd sec. This sec, several experienced players such as Matsumoto, Tagami, Tabei and Tagami. They were expected to improve the team's performance.


During the first half, both clubs scored two goals. An experienced players, Matsumoto and Tagami found the net respectively while after the break, Okayama struggled to take control of the game. The opponent added two goals. As a result, the red-uniformed men were unable to obtain points.

Match Review 8th Sec : VS Kyoto Sanga at JFE Stadium on September 19

Okayama 1  Kyoto Sanga 2

The total attendance:14,822

This sec, Oberdan was back as a starter from his suspension. While, Miyamoto was not list for this match due to his suspension. Korean forward, Na Sang-ho was expected to score goals. 


After the kickoffs, the home club struggled to have more ball possession. In the 10th minute, the team were unable to prevent an opening goal. In the 15th minute, Lucao's attempt was blocked by Kyoto. In the 29th minute, Esaka's strike was off target. Two minutes later, Lucao was unable to grasp another chance. Right before the break, Na Sang-ho smash the net with his superb equalizer.


In the 57th minute, Locao was sent off due to his inappropriate manner. Right after that, Esaka was replaced by Leo Gaucho. Later, Brown and Kamiya came off the bench to change the game. However, the red uniformed men were mostly forced to play on their own side. During the added time, Leo Gaucho's attempt was off target. Afterwards, the rival club made a clincher. 

Match Preview 8th Sec : VS Kyoto Sanga at JFE Stadium on September 19

Kyoto Sanga target to compete for the top group of the division 1 League therefore, the match is expected to be tough. 


Former Kyoto forward, Ichimi seems highly motivated to face his former club. He can be one of the key players for Okayama.