Kyoto Sanga vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima kicks off 17 May 2026 at 06:00. Japanese J1 League fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Kyoto Sanga vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/17
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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- 27 Feb 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 2 Kyoto Sanga W
- 12 Sep 2025 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 1 Kyoto Sanga D
- 29 Mar 2025 Kyoto Sanga 1 - 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W
- 03 Nov 2024 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0 - 1 Kyoto Sanga W
- 19 May 2024 Kyoto Sanga 0 - 5 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kashima Antlers
|
44 | 29 | 6 | 9 | +31 | 93 | W L W W W |
| 2 |
Vissel Kobe
|
44 | 25 | 7 | 12 | +25 | 82 | L W W W W |
| 3 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
43 | 23 | 9 | 11 | +24 | 78 | W W L W L |
| 4 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
45 | 24 | 6 | 15 | +19 | 78 | L L W W W |
| 5 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
44 | 22 | 10 | 12 | +23 | 76 | W W L L L |
| 6 |
Machida Zelvia
|
43 | 21 | 9 | 13 | +15 | 72 | W W L W W |
| 7 |
Gamba Osaka
|
45 | 22 | 6 | 17 | +7 | 72 | W L W W L |
| 8 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
45 | 20 | 10 | 15 | +5 | 70 | L W L W W |
| 9 |
FC Tokyo
|
44 | 20 | 10 | 14 | +5 | 70 | L W L W W |
| 10 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
44 | 19 | 8 | 17 | +6 | 65 | W L W W L |
| 11 |
Urawa Red Diamonds
|
44 | 18 | 8 | 18 | +2 | 62 | L L L L L |
| 12 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
44 | 18 | 8 | 18 | +1 | 62 | L W L W W |
| 13 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
43 | 16 | 9 | 18 | -10 | 57 | L W L W W |
| 14 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
45 | 14 | 12 | 19 | -13 | 54 | W W L L W |
| 15 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
44 | 14 | 9 | 21 | -13 | 51 | W L W L L |
| 16 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
45 | 15 | 4 | 26 | -7 | 49 | W L L L W |
| 17 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
44 | 14 | 7 | 23 | -21 | 49 | L L L L W |
| 18 |
Yokohama FC
|
32 | 7 | 7 | 18 | -17 | 28 | D L L L W |
| 19 |
Albirex Niigata
|
32 | 4 | 9 | 19 | -27 | 21 | L D L L D |
| 20 |
Shonan Bellmare
|
32 | 5 | 6 | 21 | -29 | 21 | D L W W L |
| 21 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | -7 | 15 | L W W W L |
| 22 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -8 | 12 | W L L L L |
| 23 |
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
|
12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | -11 | 6 | L W L L L |
Lineups not announced yet
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Match preview
Kyoto Sanga host Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the Japanese J1 League on Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 06:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Kyoto Sanga sit 3rd in the Japanese J1 League table with 78 points from 43 matches (23W · 9D · 11L). Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th with 78 points from 45 matches (24W · 6D · 15L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Japanese J1 League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 18 times on record. Kyoto Sanga have won 6, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 8 and 4 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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Kyoto Sanga vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima — frequently asked
When is Kyoto Sanga vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima played?
Kick-off is in the Japanese J1 League.
Where is Kyoto Sanga vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima played?
Kyoto Sanga host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Kyoto Sanga vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 06:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Kyoto Sanga vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima live?
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Which competition is Kyoto Sanga vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima part of?
The Japanese J1 League in Japan. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Japanese J1 League
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