FC Tokyo v Sanfrecce Hiroshima

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Wednesday 25 Nov 2026

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19:00 Local Time

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Ajinomoto Stadium • 

Chofu, JapanShow on map

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FC Tokyo is a professional football club based in Japan’s capital, competing in the J1 League, the country’s top division, as well as domestic knockout tournaments such as the Emperor’s Cup and J.League Cup. The club traces its roots to Tokyo Gas’s company team, established in 1935, and adopted its current professional identity in 1999. FC Tokyo won the J.League Cup in 2004 and 2009, and lifted the Emperor’s Cup in 2011, earning a place among Japan’s notable cup-winning sides. Its home ground is Ajinomoto Stadium, officially Tokyo Stadium, in Chōfu, western Tokyo; the venue is shared with other sporting and event users and can accommodate around 49,000 spectators. The club is known for its passionate supporters and blue-and-red colors, and it has developed and featured a range of Japanese and international talent. Japan international Yuto Nagatomo, a defender with extensive experience in Europe and at the FIFA World Cup, has represented FC Tokyo across multiple spells. With a strong metropolitan following, competitive J1 League campaigns and a history of domestic silverware, FC Tokyo remains one of the most prominent football clubs in Japan.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima is a professional football club based in Hiroshima, Japan, competing in the J1 League, the country’s top division. Founded in 1938 as the Toyo Kogyo Soccer Club, the team adopted the name Sanfrecce in 1992; it combines the Japanese word san, meaning “three,” with frecce, Italian for “arrows,” reflecting a local historical tale. The club is known for its purple colors and has won three J.League titles, in 2012, 2013 and 2015, as well as the J.League Cup in 2022. Sanfrecce has also represented Japan in Asian club competitions, including the Sanfrecce Hiroshima7 Champions League. Its home ground is Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, a modern stadium that opened in 2024 in the city center. Notable players associated with the club include prolific former striker Hisato Sato and longtime midfielder Toshihiro Aoyama, while defender Tsukasa Shiotani has also been a prominent figure. Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s blend of domestic success, strong regional identity and contemporary stadium makes the club an important name in Japanese football. Fans and visitors can follow its league campaign, cup matches and player news throughout the season.