Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-Pulse Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/02
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 2 May at 05:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Shimizu S-Pulse
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- 14 Feb 2026 Shimizu S-Pulse 1 - 1 Kyoto Sanga D
- 20 Sep 2025 Kyoto Sanga 0 - 1 Shimizu S-Pulse L
- 16 Mar 2025 Shimizu S-Pulse 1 - 2 Kyoto Sanga W
- 10 Jul 2024 Kyoto Sanga 3 - 1 Shimizu S-Pulse W
- 27 Aug 2022 Shimizu S-Pulse 1 - 0 Kyoto Sanga L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kashima Antlers
|
43 | 27 | 7 | 9 | +29 | 88 | W W W L W |
| 2 |
Vissel Kobe
|
45 | 26 | 7 | 12 | +26 | 85 | L W W W W |
| 3 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
43 | 24 | 9 | 10 | +28 | 81 | L W W L W |
| 4 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
43 | 22 | 11 | 10 | +26 | 77 | L W W W L |
| 5 |
Machida Zelvia
|
44 | 22 | 9 | 13 | +16 | 75 | W W L W W |
| 6 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
44 | 22 | 7 | 15 | +16 | 73 | L L L L W |
| 7 |
FC Tokyo
|
44 | 19 | 10 | 15 | +1 | 67 | W L W L W |
| 8 |
Gamba Osaka
|
43 | 20 | 6 | 17 | +3 | 66 | L W L W L |
| 9 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
44 | 18 | 11 | 15 | +3 | 65 | W L L W L |
| 10 |
Urawa Red Diamonds
|
43 | 18 | 9 | 16 | +4 | 63 | L L L L L |
| 11 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
43 | 18 | 8 | 17 | +2 | 62 | W L W L W |
| 12 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
43 | 16 | 9 | 18 | -10 | 57 | W L W L W |
| 13 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
43 | 16 | 8 | 19 | -3 | 56 | L W L W L |
| 14 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
43 | 14 | 12 | 17 | -10 | 54 | L L W W W |
| 15 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
44 | 14 | 9 | 21 | -12 | 51 | W W L W L |
| 16 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
44 | 15 | 4 | 25 | -5 | 49 | W L W L L |
| 17 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
43 | 13 | 8 | 22 | -21 | 47 | L W L L L |
| 18 |
Yokohama FC
|
33 | 8 | 7 | 18 | -15 | 31 | D L L L W |
| 19 |
Albirex Niigata
|
33 | 4 | 9 | 20 | -28 | 21 | L D L L D |
| 20 |
Shonan Bellmare
|
33 | 5 | 6 | 22 | -30 | 21 | D L W W L |
| 21 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -5 | 12 | W L W L L |
| 22 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 12 | L W L W W |
| 23 |
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
|
10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | -9 | 6 | L L L W L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 05:00.
Match preview
Kyoto Sanga host Shimizu S-Pulse in the Japanese J1 League on Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 05:00. 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 81 points from 43 matches (24W · 9D · 10L). Shimizu S-Pulse are 15th with 51 points from 44 matches (14W · 9D · 21L).
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, Shimizu S-Pulse have won 9 and 3 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 Shimizu S-Pulse — frequently asked
When is Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-Pulse played?
Kick-off is in the Japanese J1 League.
Where is Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-Pulse 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 Shimizu S-Pulse started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 05:00 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 Shimizu S-Pulse live?
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Which competition is Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-Pulse 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
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Japanese J1 League hub, or jump to the full Japan football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Kyoto Sanga and Shimizu S-Pulse for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.