Shimonoseki 2-1 IPU in the Emperor Cup, Round 1.

Shimonoseki won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–D–W–W–L), scoring 15 and conceding 16.

The two sides have met 3 times: Shimonoseki 2 wins, IPU 1, 0 draws.