Match Preview 11th Sec : VS Mito Hollyhock at JFE Stadium on October 21

This newly-promoted club target to survive in the division league this season. Okayama were expected to obtain three points from the rival.


Former Fagiano midfield player, Semba can be the one to watch out for. He has been ever-present this season and he is the one to trigger Mito's attacking. 

Match Review 10th Sec : VS Vissel Kobe at JFE Stadium on October 18

Okayama 0 Vissel Kobe 3

The total attendance:14,874



This is Kawasaki Steel Derby. Brazilan attacker, Lucao was back as a starter. Defender, Motoyama was not listed for this match due to his contract.


After the kickoff, the home club struggled to take control of the game. In the 5th minute, Oberdan's shot was denied by the rival.  In the 14th minute, Moser showed a superb saving. In the 15th minute, Esaka almost found the net, but it was denied by the opponent. In the 29th minute, Na Sang-ho nearly opened the score. Right after that, Moser made another a fine saving. In the 32nd minute, Yamane's attempt was off target. Two minutes later, Esaka's header was over the bar.

Lucao was replaced by Leo Gaucho. In the 48th minute, he nearly found the net, while, Kobe made an opening goal. In the 57th minute, rival added a second. Later, they were mostly forced to play on their own side. In the 64th minute, Kobe made a clincher. Later, Kamiya and Sato came off the bench to change the game. In the 73rd minute, Esaka's cross was stopped by Kobe. As as result, Okayama lost to the rival. 

U-21 J League 5th Sec VS V・Varen Nagasaki on October 17

Okayama 2  V・Varen Nagasaki 3

This sec, Okayama had a trip to Nagasaki. Veteran keeper, Kawanami started the game. He was expected to lead a club as a talisman.


After the kickoffs, Okayama failed to take control of the game. The opponent scored two goals. After the break, the game remained the same. Nagasaki add a third. In the 65th minute, Senda smash the net with his excellent strike. During the added time, Yukutomo found the net, however, it was too late to counter attack. 

Match Preview 10th Sec : VS Vissel Kobe at JFE Stadium on October 18

This is Kawasaki Steel Derby. It is the nickname for matches between Vissel Kobe and Fagiano Okayama.Both clubs originated from the Kawasaki Steel Mizushima works team, so it is known as a heartfelt derby between  brother clubs.

In order to catch up with the top group of the league, the club are expected to obtain points. 

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

Okayama 1  Avispa Fukuoka 2

The total attendance:9,104

This sec, the head coach, Kiyama placed Kawano, Kamiya and Leo Gaucho in the starting line-up. They were expected to create the momentum. While, the former Fagiano attacker Popo started the game.


After the kickoff, Okayama struggled to take control of the game. In the 9th minute, the rival made an opening goal. Later, the visitors had difficulty to create chances. In the 13th minute, Kawano took the target, but it was denied by the opponent. In the 30th minute, Na Sang ho missed the chance for a goal. In the 35th minute, Moser showed a fine saving. Two minutes later, he made another amazing saving. 


Esaka and Miyamoto came in. In the 48th minute, a free kick was given to Okayama. Yamane tried to hit the target. In the 51st minute, Oberdan almost found the net. In the 55th minute, Moser made a superb saving. In the 61st minute, Shirai equalized the match. In the 72th minute, Omori's attempt was off target. In the 76th minute, the rival made a clincher. In the 81sh minute, a new signing, Sato came off the bench to change the game. However, the club were not able to obtain a point. 

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.