INAC Kobe Leonessa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/16
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 16 May at 04:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina
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- 21 Mar 2026 Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina 0 - 0 INAC Kobe Leonessa D
- 01 Jan 2026 INAC Kobe Leonessa 1 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina L
- 25 Oct 2025 INAC Kobe Leonessa 1 - 3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina L
- 17 Aug 2025 Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina 2 - 1 INAC Kobe Leonessa L
- 19 Apr 2025 Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina 1 - 0 INAC Kobe Leonessa L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
INAC Kobe Leonessa
|
28 | 22 | 2 | 4 | +49 | 68 | D L W W W |
| 2 |
Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies
|
27 | 18 | 5 | 4 | +40 | 59 | W L W W W |
| 3 |
NTV Tokyo Verdy Beleza
|
27 | 18 | 3 | 6 | +33 | 57 | W W W L L |
| 4 |
Albirex Niigata Ladies
|
28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | +6 | 47 | L W W D D |
| 5 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina
|
27 | 11 | 10 | 6 | +6 | 43 | L W W W D |
| 6 |
RB Omiya Ardija Ventus
|
28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | -5 | 34 | D W L W L |
| 7 |
Mynavi Sendai Ladies
|
27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | -15 | 30 | D L W D L |
| 8 |
Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara
|
27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | -14 | 29 | W D L L W |
| 9 |
AS Elfen Saitama
|
27 | 7 | 5 | 15 | -17 | 26 | L W L L W |
| 10 |
Cerezo Osaka Sakai
|
27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | -14 | 24 | D L L D L |
| 11 |
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies
|
27 | 5 | 7 | 15 | -30 | 22 | W D L L W |
| 12 |
AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies
|
28 | 4 | 5 | 19 | -39 | 17 | L L L D L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 04:00.
Match preview
INAC Kobe Leonessa host Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina in the Women Empowerment League on Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 04:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
INAC Kobe Leonessa sit 1st in the Women Empowerment League table with 68 points from 28 matches (22W · 2D · 4L). Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina are 5th with 43 points from 27 matches (11W · 10D · 6L).
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 Women Empowerment League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 15 times on record. INAC Kobe Leonessa have won 5, Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina have won 6 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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INAC Kobe Leonessa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina — frequently asked
When is INAC Kobe Leonessa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina played?
Kick-off is in the Women Empowerment League.
Where is INAC Kobe Leonessa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina played?
INAC Kobe Leonessa host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has INAC Kobe Leonessa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 04:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow INAC Kobe Leonessa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is INAC Kobe Leonessa vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina part of?
The Women Empowerment League in Japan. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Women Empowerment League
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Women Empowerment League hub, or jump to the full Japan football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow INAC Kobe Leonessa and Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.