Match Preview 2nd Sec : VS V・Varen Nagasaki at JFE Stadium on August 15

This is the opening match at the club's home stadium. The rival club aim to survive in the league as well as Okayama. The red-uniformed are expected to obtain three points.


Former Nagasaki centre back, Tagami is one of the key players. He is expected to stop the rival's attacking and keep a clean sheet. 

Match Review 1st Sec : VS Cerezo Osaka at YANMAR HANASAKA Stadium on August 8

Okayama 1 Cerezo Osaka 2

The total attendance:21,843

This sec, young goal keeper, Matsuda made a debut as a starter. A new signing, Na Sang-ho started the game. He was expected to work was a goal scorer. Former Fagiano men, Inoue and Sakuragawa started the game.


Right after the kickoff, Lucao tried to open the score, but his attempt was off target. Two minutes later, Omori almost found the net. In the 6th minute, Esaka's shot was off target. In the 8th minute, Shirai's strike was blocked by the opponent. In the 8th minute, Brown scored an opening goal with his superb shot. However, In the 20th minute, the game was equalized by Sakuragawa. Later, the opponent added a second.


After the break, Matsumoto was replaced by a new signing, Oberdan. This Brazilian player was expected to improve his team's performance. In the 49th minute, Miyamoto's strike was blocked the rival. In the 55th minute, Matsuda made a fine saving. In the 67th minute, Kamiya and Ichimi came off the bench to change the game. However, Oakayama were not able to smash the net and lost three points. 

Match Preview 1st Sec : VS Cerezo Osaka at YANMAR HANASAKA Stadium on August 8

This is the opening match of the season. The club's priority this season is to survive in the division 1 league. Therefore, the head coach, Kiyama is expected to take solid strategy.


Former Cerezo winger, Yamane seemed highly motivated to face his former club. He can be the key player, creating lots of crosses to score goals. 

26-27: Five clubs in Chugoku region

Last year, Kamatamare Sanuki barely made a survival in the league. This year, they again aim to avoid the delegation.


Former Fagiano attacker, Yajima can be one of the key players in Gainare Tottori. The club aim to compete for the top group this season. 

 
The newly delegated club, Renofa Yamaguchi are expected to get back to the division 2 this year. Former Fagiano playmaker, Wakasa is expected to play as their talisman. 


Ehime FC also aim for the promotion. The club's ace forward, Fujimoto, who used to play in Okayama, is one of the key players.


Kochi United target to survive in the division 3. They are expected to be the surprise in the league campaign. 

26-27:Tight race begins

It has been very difficult to get the ticket for the promotion. It is because there will be the playoffs between the second-placed club of JFL and the 19th club of the division 3.


Iwate Grulla Morioka aim to get back to J League. They sign with some young talented players therefore they can be the one of promotion favorites.


Another former J League club, Azul-claro Numazu is also the title favorite. Former Fagiano forward, Kawamata is expected to work as an ace striker. 

The club's transfer information #4 / 2026

The club signs with Na Sang-ho from Machida Zelvia. This former Korean international is well-experienced and has an amazing shooting ability. 


Young defender, Sumi signs with BG Tampines Rovers FC in Singapore. He played for Singaporean club on a loan last season. 

The club's transfer information #3 / 2026

Young forward, Takahashi plays on a loan for Kagoshima United. He is expected to improve himself in Kagoshima.


The club signs with young defender, Mori on a loan from Nagoya Grampus. He is expected to cover up for Abe and Kudo.