Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Biggest wins
All meetings (6)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2026 | China U23 | 0 - 4 | Japan U23 | L | AFC U23 Asian Cup |
| 16 Apr 2024 | Japan U23 | 1 - 0 | China U23 | L | AFC U23 Asian Cup |
| 23 Jul 2017 | Japan U23 | 1 - 2 | China U23 | W | AFC U23 Asian Cup |
| 12 Oct 2013 | China U23 | 0 - 2 | Japan U23 | L | EAFF East Asian Games |
| 08 Nov 2010 | China U23 | 0 - 3 | Japan U23 | L | OCA Asian Games |
| 03 Aug 2007 | China U23 | 0 - 0 | Japan U23 | D | Four Nations Tournament |
By venue
Competitions faced in
AFC U23 Asian Cup
EAFF East Asian Games
Four Nations Tournament
OCA Asian Games
Year-by-year
| Year | China U… | D | Japan U… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
About this head-to-head
China U23 and Japan U23 have met 6 times on record. China U23 lead with 1 win, Japan U23 have won 4 times and the two clubs have drawn 1 match between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 03 August 2007.
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Across their recorded meetings, China U23 have found the net 2 times against Japan U23, while Japan U23 have scored 11 times in reply — a combined 13 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 24 January 2026, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2007. Follow every upcoming China U23 versus Japan U23 clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.