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MATCH INFORMATION
Game Information
May 6, 2026 (Wednesday) 15:00
Meiji Yasuda J1 League Centennial Vision, Matchday 15
- HOME
- Ajinomoto Stadium
FC Tokyo
VS
JEF United Chiba
Match Information
Opponent
JEF United Chiba
10th Place
Their hometowns are Chiba City and Ichihara City in Chiba Prefecture. The team is in its fourth season under manager Yoshiyuki Kobayashi. Last season, they finished 3rd in the J2 League, won the promotion playoffs, and returned to the J1 League after 17 seasons. While retaining most of their key players, they have strengthened the squad with additions such as Rikuto Ishi from Vegalta Sendai and Takumi Tsukui from Omiya Ardija, aiming to be a well-balanced team in both offense and defense as they take on the J1 League stage.
Recent Head-to-Head Results
| Mar 18, 2026 (Wed) | Matchday 7 [Away] 1 – 2 Win |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2013 (Sun) | [Home] 1 – 1 Draw |
| Nov 26, 2011 (Sat) | Matchday 37 [Home] 1 – 0 Win |
| Apr 24, 2011 (Sun) | Matchday 8 [Away] 3 – 0 Loss |
Recent Form
- FC Tokyo
- JEF United Chiba
| Apr 11, 2026 (Sat) | 1 – 3 Win | |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2026 (Sun) | 0 – 0 Loss | |
| Apr 1, 2026 (Wed) | 0 – 3 Win | |
| Mar 22, 2026 (Sun) | 0 – 0 Loss | |
| Mar 18, 2026 (Wed) | 1 – 2 Win |
Events
Spectator
Meiji Yasuda J1 League Centennial Vision
The Meiji Yasuda J1 League Centennial Vision is not a physical place or cultural site, but a long-term strategic plan launched in 2021 by Japan’s top professional football league. Its goal is to make the J1 League one of the world’s top football leagues by its 100th anniversary in 2092, focusing on improving club operations, fan engagement, and global competitiveness. The vision builds on the league’s history since its establishment in 1992, which revolutionized Japanese football and popularized the sport nationwide.
Ajinomoto Stadium
Ajinomoto Stadium, located in Chōfu, Tokyo, is a major multi-purpose venue primarily used for football and rugby. Opened in 2001, it was built for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and is the home ground for FC Tokyo and Tokyo Verdy football clubs. It is also known for hosting major rugby events, including matches for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
FC Tokyo
FC Tokyo is a professional football club based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1998. It was established as the successor to the Tokyo Gas football team and plays its home matches at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu. The club has become a prominent fixture in Japanese football, competing in the J1 League and winning major domestic cups like the Emperor’s Cup and J.League Cup.
JEF United Chiba
JEF United Chiba is a professional Japanese football (soccer) club based in Chiba Prefecture, formed in 1991 through the merger of two older corporate teams: Furukawa Electric (founded 1946) and JR East (founded 1979). It is historically unique in Japanese sports as the first club jointly operated by two major companies, and it has competed primarily in the J.League second division (J2) for much of its existence, playing its home matches at the Fukuda Denshi Arena.
Chiba City
Chiba City is the capital of Chiba Prefecture in Japan, located on the eastern side of Tokyo Bay. Historically, it developed around Chiba Castle, the seat of the powerful Chiba clan who ruled the region from the 12th to the 15th centuries. Today, it is a major commercial and industrial center, known for its modern urban landscape and the Chiba Port Tower.
Ichihara City
Ichihara City is a municipality in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, formed in 1963 through the merger of several towns. Historically, its coastal areas were important for salt production and fishing, while its inland regions developed around agriculture and, later, industry. Today, it is known for its natural attractions like the scenic Kujukuri Beach and the Kazusa-Ichinomiya archaeological site, which reveals its ancient significance.
Chiba Prefecture
Chiba Prefecture is a key region in Japan’s Kanto area, best known for being home to Tokyo Disney Resort and Narita International Airport. Historically, it was an important agricultural and maritime area, with parts of its coast being significant for pre-modern salt production and fishing. In the modern era, large-scale land reclamation projects in the 20th century transformed Tokyo Bay’s coastline, enabling major industrial and infrastructural development.
J2 League
The J2 League is Japan’s second-tier professional football division, established in 1999 as part of the restructuring of the Japan Football League (JFL). It serves as a crucial promotion and relegation link between the top-flight J1 League and the third-tier J3 League, playing a key role in developing the sport’s popularity and competitive depth across the country.
Meiji Yasuda J1 League Centennial Vision
The Meiji Yasuda J1 League Centennial Vision is not a physical place or cultural site, but a long-term strategic plan launched in 2021 by Japan’s top professional football league. Its goal is to make the J1 League one of the world’s top football leagues by its 100th anniversary in 2092, focusing on improving club operations, fan engagement, and global competitiveness. The vision builds on the league’s history since its establishment in 1992, which revolutionized Japanese football and popularized the sport nationwide.
Ajinomoto Stadium
Ajinomoto Stadium, located in Chōfu, Tokyo, is a major multi-purpose venue primarily used for football and rugby. Opened in 2001, it was built for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and is the home ground for FC Tokyo and Tokyo Verdy football clubs. It is also known for hosting major rugby events, including matches for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
FC Tokyo
FC Tokyo is a professional football club based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1998. It was established as the successor to the Tokyo Gas football team and plays its home matches at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu. The club has become a prominent fixture in Japanese football, competing in the J1 League and winning major domestic cups like the Emperor’s Cup and J.League Cup.
JEF United Chiba
JEF United Chiba is a professional Japanese football (soccer) club based in Chiba Prefecture, formed in 1991 through the merger of two older corporate teams: Furukawa Electric (founded 1946) and JR East (founded 1979). It is historically unique in Japanese sports as the first club jointly operated by two major companies, and it has competed primarily in the J.League second division (J2) for much of its existence, playing its home matches at the Fukuda Denshi Arena.
Chiba City
Chiba City is the capital of Chiba Prefecture in Japan, located on the eastern side of Tokyo Bay. Historically, it developed around Chiba Castle, the seat of the powerful Chiba clan who ruled the region from the 12th to the 15th centuries. Today, it is a major commercial and industrial center, known for its modern urban landscape and the Chiba Port Tower.
Ichihara City
Ichihara City is a municipality in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, formed in 1963 through the merger of several towns. Historically, its coastal areas were important for salt production and fishing, while its inland regions developed around agriculture and, later, industry. Today, it is known for its natural attractions like the scenic Kujukuri Beach and the Kazusa-Ichinomiya archaeological site, which reveals its ancient significance.
Chiba Prefecture
Chiba Prefecture is a key region in Japan’s Kanto area, best known for being home to Tokyo Disney Resort and Narita International Airport. Historically, it was an important agricultural and maritime area, with parts of its coast being significant for pre-modern salt production and fishing. In the modern era, large-scale land reclamation projects in the 20th century transformed Tokyo Bay’s coastline, enabling major industrial and infrastructural development.
J2 League
The J2 League is Japan’s second-tier professional football division, established in 1999 as part of the restructuring of the Japan Football League (JFL). It serves as a crucial promotion and relegation link between the top-flight J1 League and the third-tier J3 League, playing a key role in developing the sport’s popularity and competitive depth across the country.
