Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs V-Varen Nagasaki Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/18
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 18 April at 05:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
V-Varen Nagasaki
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- 06 Feb 2026 V-Varen Nagasaki 1 - 3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W
- 11 Aug 2018 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 0 V-Varen Nagasaki W
- 28 Apr 2018 V-Varen Nagasaki 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W
| # | 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
|
44 | 24 | 9 | 11 | +27 | 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 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
44 | 15 | 12 | 17 | -9 | 57 | L L W W W |
| 13 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
43 | 16 | 9 | 18 | -10 | 57 | W L W L W |
| 14 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
43 | 16 | 8 | 19 | -3 | 56 | L W L W L |
| 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
Sanfrecce Hiroshima host V-Varen Nagasaki in the Japanese J1 League on Saturday, 18 April 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
Sanfrecce Hiroshima sit 6th in the Japanese J1 League table with 73 points from 44 matches (22W · 7D · 15L). V-Varen Nagasaki are 21st with 12 points from 10 matches (4W · 0D · 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 Japanese J1 League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 3 times on record. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 3, V-Varen Nagasaki have won 0 and 0 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
Match chat
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs V-Varen Nagasaki — frequently asked
When is Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs V-Varen Nagasaki played?
Kick-off is in the Japanese J1 League.
Where is Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs V-Varen Nagasaki played?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs V-Varen Nagasaki started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 18 April 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 Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs V-Varen Nagasaki live?
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Which competition is Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs V-Varen Nagasaki 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 Sanfrecce Hiroshima and V-Varen Nagasaki for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.